Donald and Valerie Citrano

A NOTE TO OUR FRIENDS...

We chose to host our reception at The Coffee Shop... it has been such a huge part of our lives. A place where our friends and family gather for good food and spirited conversation. Hopefully, it feels like 'home' for all those who pass through our doors. The unfortunate result was that we were not able to invite everyone we wish we could have. This website was developed for us to be able to share our wedding day with those who came, and especially for those we wish we could have invited.

Donald & Valerie

VALERIE DUTY & DONALD CITRANO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

ABOUT VALERIE
Valerie is the daughter of the late Tony E. and Kathleen Duty of Waco. Valerie will be given in marriage by her children Loyd Ray, Hilary, Ashley and Christopher Hale. She is a freelance photojournalist and the owner of Western White House Gifts.

ABOUT DONALD
Donald is the son of Connie Citrano and the late Samuel Citrano Jr. of Beaumont, Texas. He is the owner of Donald Citrano’s Coffee Shop Café in McGregor.

HOW WE MET
We met through a mutual acquaintance and one week later, on Donald's birthday (April 10, 1999) we met for our first date.

An interesting side note: This was the same day that then Governor George W. Bush came to The Coffee Shop for lunch and to discuss purchasing his ranch.

WHEN WE GOT ENGAGED
December 25, 2006

HOW IT HAPPENED
After being together for almost eight years, Donald proposed on Christmas Day 2006 just after our family had finished opening gifts. Valerie's children were all there and Hilary caught the question with her camera.

September 1, 2007
Crawford, TX
Pastor Jimmy Seibert of Antioch Community Church in Waco officiated. Jeremy LaBorde, pastor of Gloryland Church in McGregor along with the bride’s daughter, Ashley Hale, provided music during the ceremony.

We hope that our wedding day brought our guests as much joy as it did us!

VALERIE'S ATTENDANTS
Hilary Hale , Bridesmaid -- Daughter of Bride
Ashley Hale , Bridesmaid -- Daughter of Bride
Jinah Jun , Bridesmaid -- Future Daughter in Law
Kendall Lyn Cook , Flower Girl -- Grandaughter of Bride
Levi Cook , Ring Bearer -- Step-Grandson of Bride
Barbara Leutwyler , House Party -- Friend of the Bride
Oneta Leutwyler , House Party -- Friend of the Bride
Sandie Anderson , House Party -- Friend of the Bride

DONALD'S ATTENDANTS
Ronald Citrano , Best Man -- Brother of Groom
Loyd Ray Hale , Groomsman -- Son of Bride
Bob Johnston , Groomsman -- Friend of Groom
Represenative Charles "Doc" Anderson , Usher -- Friend of Bride & Groom
Chris Brown , Usher -- Friend of Bride & Groom
Christopher Hale , Usher -- Son of Bride

TIME
6:00 PM
LOCATION
Canaan Baptist Church
Crawford, TX

DIRECTIONS
From Waco to the Church

From IH-35, take the HWY 6 Meridian / Robinson exit and go West on HWY 6. Take HWY 84 Waco Drive exit and make a LEFT at the second light towards McGregor. Merge onto HWY 84. (Highway 84 is George W Bush Parkway from Woodway to McGregor and called Waco Drive in Waco). Go 13.5 miles to McGregor and take a RIGHT at the light onto HWY 317 to Crawford. In Crawford take a LEFT at the blinking light onto FM 185 / 4th Street. Take a RIGHT onto Prairie Chapel Road. Drive approximately 18 miles (20 minutes) to Canaan Church Road. Make a LEFT. Canaan Baptist Church will be on the RIGHT.

*In the event that President Bush is at home, Prairie Chapel Road will be blocked off at the intersection of Mattlage Road. Just take a LEFT at the barricade onto Mattlage Road until you run into Canaan Church Road (stay on the paved road). Take a RIGHT at Canaan Church Road. The church will be 1.4 miles north on the LEFT.

Allow 57 minutes drive time from the intersection of HWY 6 & 84 in Waco to Canaan Baptist Church
ADMITANCE TO WEDDING & RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY

TIME
7:30 PM

LOCATION
The Coffee Shop 1005 W. George W. Bush Pkwy (Hwy 84) McGregor, TX DIRECTIONS From the Church to The Coffee Shop

Follow the same route back to McGregor and take a RIGHT at HWY 84 / George W Bush Parkway. The Coffee Shop will be on the RIGHT.
THE ATTIRE Business Casual ... No jackets required at the reception. Dress comfortably.

THE MENU
Dinner buffet begins at 7:30pm
Entrees include: Pecan Crusted Chicken, Prime Rib, Chicken Fried Steak, Fried Catfish and Lasagna

Next Day Brunch:
Breakfast for family at 10am Sunday morning at The Coffee Shop

Donald and Valerie Citrano

Welcome Family and Friends

Home

Wedding Announcement

The Wedding Party

Our family

Our Wedding Album

Canaan Baptist Church

Getting Ready

The Ceremony

Portraits

The Reception

It's all in the details..

Our Guestbook

Registries

The Coffee Shop

Western White House Gifts

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