State-Journal.com - Lt. Gov. Mongiardo gets married

Photo By Vincent MongiardoKentucky Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo poses with his bride Allison Patrick during their wedding in Covington, Ky. on Saturday. The two met while Mongiardo was a state senator and Patrick was a volunteer for state Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr. They announced their engagement last year during Mongiardo's run for lieutenant governor.

COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo has married fiancee Allison Patrick in a private ceremony Saturday.

The wedding was held at Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, said Chief of Staff Jeff Derouren.

"Allison is truly one of the most remarkable women I have ever met, and I am blessed to now have her as my wife," the Democratic lieutenant governor said in a prepared statement. "I know she will prove to be a wonderful asset as together we work hand-in-hand with all Kentuckians to move our state forward."

The couple had been tightlipped in advance of the wedding, announcing earlier this month only that they were getting married at a church somewhere in Kentucky.

The two met while Mongiardo was a state senator and Patrick was a volunteer for state Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr. They announced their engagement last year during Mongiardo's run for lieutenant governor.

The Mongiardo, now 47, and Patrick, now 22, dated for three years before announcing their engagement. It is the first marriage for both.

"We couldn't be happier to start our new life together and are blessed to have our families share in our special day," the bride said in statement.

Mongiardo, a Democrat, was elected in November on the ticket of Gov. Steve Beshear. An ear, nose and throat physician from Hazard, Mongiardo has won two state Senate elections and lost a close U.S. Senate race to Jim Bunning in 2004.

44.	Posted by TT July 30, 2008
	Congratulations 973: I wish you all the luck in the world with your Marriage and Political career. I have read many posts and I feel like alot of people haven't had a chance to see the wounderful side of you. So what you needed such a young women in your life, your young at heart. Nothing wrong with that! So what, if she decideds to divorce you down the line, "it will be your life, and your divorce". Your, a great man with a very large heart. that is what is most important, for you, your patients and the State of KY. Once again, I wish you all the happiness & luck. All the sweet tater's, TT

42.	Posted by HeIsLegend July 23, 2008
	actually... her fling with 55 yr old (we'll leave his name anonymous), ended when the administration put Anonymous Teacher in the hot seat and informed her parents as to what was going on. She didnt start dating Danny Boy until a year and a half after we graduated. But I can confidently say that I know her better than the rest of you guys. I spent a lot of time with her and she definately through the vibes out there to the teacher. Not to let him off the hook, a man of his age should know better, but he wasnt preying on her. All I know is that Dr Dan better keep her on a short leash if he wants to make his marriage last. Shes a very likable girl and in a couple of years when Dr Dan is on social security she's going to find guys her age more appealing. Heck, maybe she'll find herself a high school guy for HER midlife crisis.

38.	Posted by dangel071956 July 10, 2008
	Was she involved with a school teacher when she attended High School. I have followed the comments but alot seems to be missing. As for the age difference, it does matter and will in the future after she matures to her "30's". She will change. I have not heard that he is gay before the postings here but if he is he will be a lifetime friend of her divorce or not. If she is looking for a daddy figure to be pampered or controled then maybe she will be happy for awhile.

36.	Posted by sickofreadingcrapcomments July 1, 2008
	He is gay and if those who know her and have written in here are right about her, then perhaps she knows it, did pursue him and is advancing herself by giving him plausable deniability. What better way to deflect accusations of homosexuality than to brand yourself a lecherous guy chasing an extremely younger woman? Frankly pretty sharp on her part if that is the case and she is a likeable girl. Steve Henry can't get elected to anything, but both parties would love to get Heather on the ballot for themselves because she would be a shoo-in!