Jeremy Marks and Leanne Murray grew up in the same town in New Jersey and attended the same schools from early childhood through high school. After graduation they both left New Jersey to attend college.

Fast forward many years when they reconnected in the San Francisco Bay Area where each was visiting their sister. They began a relationship that went from friends to love ones. On a beautiful summer day on the west side of Southport Island, Jeremy and Leanne were married. The ceremony took place on Aug. 13, 2022 on the lawn at the home of Mark and Mariann Powell, parents of the groom. Jeremy’s uncle, the Rev. Dr. Gary Powell from Eugene, Oregon, performed the service.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her aunt and uncle, Tommy and Donna Large of Belford, New Jersey. Jeremy’s twin sister, Lia Marks Normanly, was his best person in lieu of a best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Southport Town Hall catered by Mine Oyster. Guests from 13 different states attended the ceremony and the festivities that followed.

The happy couple is at home in Alexandria, Virginia.