We're looking forward to celebrating our special day with you. We kindly request that all guests wear black attire to honor the theme of our celebration.
Freedom Raheem (aka Mandy) and I grew up in the same neighborhood, during a time when community felt more like family. I was four years younger, so we didn’t cross paths too often back then—but the seeds of our connection were already planted. Years later, when I was 20, fate intervened. We ran into each other at a pool party and instantly recognized one another. That moment sparked something special. We reminisced about old times, the neighborhood, and the people we both knew. What started as a walk down memory lane blossomed into a genuine friendship. In 1986 (yes, that’s not a typo), I was navigating a painful breakup and facing a difficult time in my life. Raheem, without hesitation or expectation, stepped in and supported me and my son when we needed it most. Our friendship naturally evolved into a relationship that lasted one solid year. At the end of that year, we made the mature and mutual decision to remain lifelong friends instead of partners. (That’s the clean version!) Life moved on. We both got married, pursued our own paths, and experienced all the highs and lows that come with living fully. But as life would have it, those relationships eventually ended, and somehow, we found our way back to each other again. As I recently learned, the term for this is “spinning the block”—when life takes you full circle and leads you back to the person you were meant to be with all along. So here we are: older, wiser, and filled with gratitude for a second chance at something real. Back together again—and this time, ready to live our happily ever after.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Dress Code - What to Wear
We’re having an all-black affair! Please join us in wearing all black to help create a stunning and cohesive look for our special day. Think formal, elegant, and timeless – your favorite black dress, suit, jumpsuit, or evening wear.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dress Code - What to Wear
All Black Everything – Chic, Sleek, and Elegant
We'll post our registry here when we're finished building it. Thank you in advance!
Matron of Honor
Bride's Bestfriend
Bridesmaid
Bride's sister
Bridesmaid
Bride's first cousin
Groomsman
Groom's son
Groomsman
Groom's best friend
Best Man
Groom's best friend
Flower Girl
Bride's granddaughter
Ring Bearer
Groom's grandson
Mother of the Bride
Man of Honor
Bride's son
Officiant
Officiant
Groom's sister
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