Ashley Rose Sparks-Kristopher Ryan McDonald

David and Jill Sparks of Nevada, Mo., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ashley Rose, to Kristopher Ryan McDonald. Kris is the son of Jack and Gilda McDonald of Kansas City, Mo. Ashley attended Missouri State and is a district director with The Wet Seal, Inc. Kris graduated from University of Central Missouri and is currently pursuing a nursing degree. The couple will be married on Sept. 5, 2009, at Meadowview Gardens in Bates City, Mo. A honeymoon in Jamaica is planned. Ashley and Kris reside in Merriam, Kan.