Meet the Finalists: Kayla & Mark

Our final couple in the running for the Dream Date, Luxury for Less Giveaway are Kayla and Mark.

These two are high school sweethearts! Mark was a senior and Kayla was a freshman, when I asked Mark how he knew she was the one he said, “I saw her, that was all I needed.”

These two haven’t had it easy, after high school, Mark went away to school and Kayla stayed here to finish her degree at The Sage Colleges of Albany. After completing college, Mark joined the United States Navy where he is currently stationed in San Diego, California.

One night, in late November, Kayla and Mark were sitting around his house watching Hook with Mark’s family.  In the middle of the movie his brother and his brother’s girlfriend suddenly got up and said “we’re going to the store.”  A little while later, Mark got a phone call and said, “come on we have to go to the store.”  Kayla was aggravated because she was just getting to the good part of the movie and couldn’t understand why Mark couldn’t just call his brother and ask him to pick up something for him.  She went along with him and got mad at him when he started driving the wrong way.  They finally ended up a spot that they like to claim as “their spot”.  It is by the river in Amsterdam, it’s the place that Mark first told Kayla he loved her, it’s also the place where he surprised her with presents on her sixteenth birthday.  Kayla didn’t want to get out because it was chilly that night so joking around she locked Mark out of the car.  That’s when she realized there were candles lit at their spot, 3 long stem white roses and white rose petals everywhere.  On top of the rose petals was a card addressed to Kayla, she opened it and it said “I love you. Love ,Mark” Then she saw that it said, “Turn around for your present.” when she did, Mark was there on one knee with the ring and asked her to marry him.  Of course, she said yes!!

Their dream wedding doesn’t have a lot of details, they just want a fun and memorable day that can be about celebrating their love.

When I asked them why they should win this wedding giveaway, they answered “Commitment. Despite every hardship and obstacle we have faced we found a way to be with one another, even if it was only over the phone.  When we get married we want it to be really special for us, considering we never get to see each other. Out of the 7 years that we have been together, more than half of it has been while we have been apart.”  They are also committed to the capital region.  Despite having traveled a lot, this is their home and they would love to be married here.

20 Responses to “Meet the Finalists: Kayla & Mark

  • Remember to go to http://www.dreamdateweddings.com/contest/ to vote! Commenting on this page does not count as a vote! Love them! <3

  • <3 I hope you guys win!!! You absolutely deserve it!!! <3

  • GOODLUCK!!

  • I’m telling everyone I know to vote for you! Best of luck!!

  • Deborah
    14 years ago

    I loved your video and thought it was very original and heart felt. I hope you get to have your dream wedding 🙂 xoxo

  • Sally M
    14 years ago

    I came in to the office today and told everyone to log on to their computers and vote for you! You’ve def got these! Cant wait to go to your wedding!

  • You two are such a beautiful couple, I loved watching your video! My vote is for you~!

    US NAVY!!

  • wanda vila
    14 years ago

    the perfect couple got my fingers crossed for you .

  • Lisa Angelo
    14 years ago

    OMG ! That is so sweet!!!! I hope you guys win!!
    Love Lisa

  • Jessica Partridge
    14 years ago

    I have been a close friend of Kayla’s for a long time, she deserves this more than anyone, her and Mark have been so committed to each other over the years, at times i would ask her how she could do it. Their love for each other has prevailed through any obstacle. Please VOTE for them!!! Love you guys! 🙂

  • You deserve to win! Good luck and Best Wishes!

  • Bob Evertsen
    14 years ago

    Best of luck , you deserve this

  • Nonagail Pfeiffer
    14 years ago

    Positive thing here…Congrats Kayla and Mark!

  • good luck to the two of you

  • marissa shanahan
    14 years ago

    congrats kayla and mark

  • Camisha Smith
    14 years ago

    Hello fellow finalist-

    While we are all trying to win the contest, Clarence and I felt as though it was important to formally say, “it was nice meeting you.” We are enjoying this experience altogether! I seriously didn’t think we would have made it this far! WOW! 🙂

    I didn’t hear anyone’s interviews, but I’m sure the DJs had you laughing and enjoying the moment as we did! lol Best wishes to you!

  • You guys had the best video hands down! I really enjoyed your story and I hope you win! Thank you to Mark for serving our country!

  • GOOD LUCK TO BOTH OF YOU,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS

  • Cousin Janice
    14 years ago

    Kayla and Mark, you magnify the meaning of family – love, commitment, and maturity despite all the odds! the Morrow’s are cheering you on and have cast our vote!

  • Camisha Smith
    14 years ago

    Congratulations! That is still an awesome prize! shucks….our rehearsal will probably cost one less zero. lol Enjoy and Happy Planning!

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