The couple has known each other since childhood via Jamie's friend since Kindergarten who is also Marcus's first cousin, Shawnserae. The families have also always been intertwined as the couple's parents and uncles went to school, played sports and grew up together. Fast forward to 2004...Jamie and Marcus crossed paths at a party after a basketball game in Montgomery, AL. As part of the "Hook Line and Sinker," the groom's friend Mastaki approached Jamie with the "re-introduction," the two exchanged numbers and the rest was history. Later that year, the love birds made it official. In 2005, Jamie moved from Tallahassee, FL where she attended FAMU to Birmingham, AL where she transferred to UAB where Marcus attended and played football. The 2 graduated together and their journey has continued over many years from Birmingham, to Houston and now to Atlanta. In 2013, the two were blessed with a beautiful little girl, Jolie, who has been the light of their world! The 3 have continued to grow and formulate the strong family bond that they have today. Throughout the time, Jolie continued to push her daddy to marry her mommy and make it official. At one point, she even threatened to set her mommy up on a dating app if he didn’t comply 🙃 FINALLY....On December 21, 2021 Marcus surprised Jamie with a proposal and informed her that they would be getting married the next day at 6pm. On December 22, 2022 Marcus, Jamie and Jolie shared in an intimate ceremony and officially became The Marks!