Local love: Mark Ludley and Amee Dharia

Photo: Jason Thomas Crocker Photography 

Mark Ludley and Amee Dharia married in an intimate ceremony on Dec. 21, 2025. They transformed the Surety Hotel atrium into a twinkling winter wonderland with a lively head table for the couple and their closest friends and family to celebrate together.

They emphasized family throughout the event. Mark’s nephew, Jacob, officiated the ceremony, and Amee’s mother led a flower garland exchange, a traditional Hindu ritual.

Because guests were staying upstairs in the Surety suites, Amee said “the best part was everyone being able to put on comfy clothes and hang out and watch football after dinner.”

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