Sara & Mark in Huntington, WV

Sara Jones and Mark Minigh knew they wanted winter nuptials, so they chose the most convenient time (just after Thanksgiving) and let the upcoming holiday season inspire their wedding style. The couple worked with a red, white, and black color palette, and used a snowflake motif to tie together the invitations, cake, and even Sara’s earrings. The Bride Sara Jones, 23, kindergarten teacher The Groom Mark Minigh, 25, business analyst The Date November 26 Even though Sara Jones and Mark Minigh attended neighboring high schools, and Sara’s dad had once worked with Mark’s mom, the two didn’t cross paths until they both enrolled at Marshall University. After meeting through a mutual friend, the two realized how close they’d been all their lives without ever having known. Sara and Mark soon started dating, and during a weekend getaway two years later, Mark proposed with a beautiful solitaire platinum ring.