VALLEY FORGE - Melissa Henion, daughter of Dorothy Hart, Pine Street, Royersford, became the bride of Ryan Almond at an outdoor ceremony in a wooded area at the top of Valley Forge mountain, a very special spot for the couple.  The bridegroom made a heart out of stones for the couple to stand inside of for their vows.

Carol Poate was the officiant.

The bride is a 2001 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School. She is an energy technician with PECO.

The bridegroom, son of Donna Hickman of Spring City and the late Donald Hickman, is a 2002 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School and  the Center for Arts and Technology-Pickering. He is a mechanic with Wolfington Body Co., Exton.

The bride’s flowers were arranged by the mother of the bridegroom.

The bride wore a pearl necklace and pink bracelet which belonged to the mother of the bridegroom.

The newlyweds will reside at 310 Pikeland Ave., Spring City.