Wedding Bells Were Ringing......!

Last week I traveled to Orlando to be a part of a very special event in our family ~ the wedding of my brother's middle son, Mark....to Miss Dana Boswell! I wouldn't have missed it for the world and enjoyed the entire week as we visited Disney World (see photos below this posting), helped with wedding preparations, enjoyed a family lunch at Cracker Barrel the day after the wedding, and even visited Datona Beach before returning to snowy Denver! Now I present to you......MARK & DANA!

As we arrived to help with wedding preparations
we found Mark & Dana,
"the almost Newlyweds",
sitting at the gate waiting for us!
They will be living in a house near
his place of work - Lucas Nursery and Butterfly Reserve.

THE WEDDING DAY:

Lynda bestows her blessing
and one last kiss!

The Groom and The Dad getting ready!

The Guest favors - a lily to plant
to remember Mark & Dana
on this Special Day!

The Ceremony

Deacon (Melissa's son) as Ring Bearer



The Ceremony took place in the front yard
of Mark & Dana's home.


Mark & Dana planted a Magnolia Tree
to commemorate their vows.


The Prayer Circle
Noy had everyone join hands and pray for
the new couple at the end of the ceremony.


The Newlyweds and family.

The Cake




A "Dora" Pinata for the children!

Mark's Family:
Ann, Noy iii & Bella, Dawn & Maiza,
Noy & Lynda,
MARK & DANA SPARKS,
Jan & Rick Hellewell
(Lynda's parents),
Deacon, Maddie, Melissa, Jim & Sophia.

Noy's parents, Ruby & Leon Sparks,
were unable to travel from Texas to attend
...but sent their Best Wishes
and Prayers to the Newlyweds!



The Groom...and The Director!

The Three Musketeers!

Melissa & Mark

DANA'S FAMILY:

Aunt Renee (left) and Dana's
mother, Denise (right).

Dana's brother, Kevin, his wife, Piper,
and the Flower Girl, Calley.

Dana's father, Barry, and his wife, Kim.

Mark's wonderful boss and owner of Lucas Nursery,
Mrs. Lucas.

Stealing a Kiss!

It's OFFICIAL!!!
MR. & MRS. MARK ALLEN SPARKS

Following a Honeymoon in Key West
the couple will reside in Oviedo, Florida.