Nuptials at Camp Hero in Montauk

Joseph Malik-Atkinson and Olivia Stevens of Montauk were married on Sept. 17 at Camp Hero State Park in Montauk. The Rev. Sarah Margaret of Mattituck, an interfaith minister, officiated, and a reception followed at Montauk Downs.

Mr. Malik-Atkinson is a son of Dorothy Malik-Atkinson and Steve Atkinson of Montauk. The bride is a daughter of Roberta and Richardson Bass of East Hampton and of Jeanne Stevens of East Hampton and the late Jeffery Stevens.

The couple grew up together in Montauk, began dating in high school, and went on to attend Alfred State College together, where he earned a heavy truck and diesel degree and she earned a degree in agriculture business.

Mr. Malik-Atkinson works at Mickey’s Carting, and his bride works at White’s Liquors, both in Montauk.

The matron of honor was the bride’s sister, Jessica Carlson of Hampton Bays. She was also attended by Taylor Kronuch of East Hampton, Retta Leaver Hess of Indiana, Brittany Cocuzza of North Carolina, and Lianne Macarthy of Montauk. Her nieces, Lilliana and Mckayla Carlson, were flower girls.

Mr. Malik-Atkinson’s best men were C.J. Fisher of East Hampton, and his dog, Ratchet. The groomsmen were his brothers, Richard Malik-Atkinson and Patrick Malik-Atkinson of Montauk, Kevin Roussell of Hampton Bays, and James McGroarty and Jason Carey, both of Montauk.

The couple are back at home in Montauk after a honeymoon to the Forks in Maine.