A warm welcome and congratulations to Melanie Costa and John Maiorca, and an extended congratulations to their respective families; Darlene and Robert Costa; Marie and Joseph Maiorca, Melanie, an orchestra teacher, and John, a physics teacher, both from Farmingville, were engaged on December 23, 2012 at the Bride's parent's home. 'After practicing Christmas caroling in front of friends and family, John got down on one knee and asked Melanie to be his wife!' The happy couple is excitedly looking forward to their December 31, 2014 wedding at Flowerfields.