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JOHNSTON - QUAKENBUSH
Miss Janel Maureen Johnston
Weds
Mr. Mark Cameron Quakenbush
Miss Janel Maureen Johnston and Mr. Mark Cameron Quakenbush of Katy, Texas were united in marriage on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. The Reverend James H. McPhail officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Ms. Paula Rene Avery of Houston was vocalist, accompanied by Mr. Keith Ross. Jennifer Lee Bufkin of Allen, Texas gave a reading. The Dave Zeger String Quartet provided instrumental music throughout the ceremony. A reception followed at Vargo's, where the Dave Zeger String Quartet, followed by the MJ 2000 Band provided entertainment. A rehearsal dinner was given the evening before the wedding at Carmelo's.
The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Russell James Johnston of Nacogdoches, Texas. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. William Elmer Johnston and Mrs. Helen Rachel Johnston of Bellingham, Washington, and Col. Benjamin Lewis Collins of Camino, California, and the late Mrs. Lois Gabriella Collins.
The groom is the son of the late Mr. James Walter Quakenbush and Ms. Mary Ann Kang of Anchorage, Alaska. He is the grandson of the late Mr. Clarence Howard Quakenbush, and Mrs. Nettie Carolyn Friscia of Lomita, California.
For her wedding, Miss Johnston selected a gown of ivory silk satin and Venise lace, from the Priscilla of Boston Collection. Fashioned in a princess silhouette, the gown featured short sleeves and a V-neckline. The elegant A-line skirt fell to slipper length in the front and swept into a chapel train. Motifs of the lace, sprinkled with brilliant crystals, were appliquéd on the bodice, across the skirt, and over the train. A small bandeau, covered with the same lace and crystals, held her elbow-length veiling of silk illusion.
Her attendants were gowned alike in gowns of raspberry satin, designed by Watters and Watters. The ensembles featured open scoop necklines, fitted bodices, and graceful gored skirts.
The bride's sister, Katherine Lorraine Collins of Houston served as Matron of Honor, while her sister Patricia Ann Johnston of Nacogdoches was Maid of Honor. Bridesmaids were Roslyn Annette Anderson, Heather Mary Mize, and Holli Elizabeth Sanderson all of Houston. The flower girl was Hannah Arlene Collins, daughter of the bride's sister Katherine.
The best man was Thomas John Fleure of Houston. Groomsmen were Hugh Lenox Hodge, John Norman Collins, brother-in-law of the bride, and Todd Michael Anderson, all of Houston, and Stephen James Johnston of Austin, Texas, brother of the bride. The ring-bearer was Nicholas James Johnston, son of the bride's sister Patricia.
Mark graduated from Robert Service High School in Anchorage, Alaska. Mark also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, and a Master of Science degree in Geophysics from the University of Houston. He is employed as a geophysicist by Marathon Oil Company.
The couple spent their honeymoon on a twelve day Mediterranean cruise and now resides in Katy, Texas.
