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Julia Rafiq

&

Eric Cheatwood

Julia Rafiq

&

Eric Cheatwood

November 29, 2024

Severn, MD

How we met!!

His Version: We met at Young Adult night at Lighthouse and I thought she talked too much… but I still thought she was beautiful. When I was walking out I saw her standing alone and I said “Goodnight Julia” and she said “How do you know my name” (of course I looked at the sign in sheet). I told her I just know things and she apparently did the same and said “goodnight Eric” when I left. Then at church a few months later she randomly sat next to me… after service she Dm’d me on Instagram and asked for my number. I thought she was BOLD! After talking for a little while I asked her on a date and the rest is history… even tho I played a little hard to get ;) Her Version: We did in fact meet at a Young Adult night at Lighthouse (thanks to his best man, Reid) but I was not looking for anything… I’m just a nosey person and wanted to know who he was and make new friends! So I did what any other person would do… nonchalantly glance at the sign in sheet to see what his name was because I was not going to act like I was interested. Well when It was over I was standing out there (on purpose) and he said “Goodnight Julia” and I knew then he was just as nosey as me lol. I asked how he knew my name but I already knew. (How romantic lol) Then we didn’t see much of each other for a couple months but I was friends with Donna + Reid so every now and then I would sit with them at church. Well good ol Donna told me Eric was coming to church that Sunday… well I knew I had to get there early to start up a conversation. So I see him walk in by himself and sit down and I beeline straight to him. I had the biggest smile on my face and started up the convo. I could tell he was shocked so I just kept asking him questions. After that convo I was like yea friend vibes so after service I Dm’d him on Instagram and asked for his number. He thought it was bold but in my mind I’m just thinking he’s a cutie but we get along so well we could be great friends. WELL… we never stopped texting and then went on a couple dates and the more I got to know him and pray about our relationship the more I started falling for my 5’7 man!

Schedule

Friday, November 29, 2024

Ceremony

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Severn Christian Church
8132 New Cut Rd, Severn, MD 21144

Semi - Formal

We kindly ask that you arrive 15 minutes before our ceremony begins. After our ceremony there will be a 15 min drive to our celebration dinner/reception.

Dinner Celebration

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

This is more casual! When you arrive at the clubhouse please find your table 🫶🏻

Registry

Wedding Party

Maddy Nock

Maid of Honor

Kara Overton

Bridesmaid

Alex Walsh

Bridesmaid

Emily Rhinehart

Bridesmaid

Reid Smith

Best Man

Matt Rhinehart

Groomsman

Jake Thayer

Groomsman

Tommy Luc

Groomsman

Lylah Rafiq

Flower Girl

Carter Nock

Flower Girl

Christian Rafiq

Ring Bearer

FAQs

Question

What Time does the ceremony start?

Answer

The ceremony starts at 5pm but we ask that our guest kindly arrive 10-20 min prior.

Question

When do I need to RSVP BY?

Answer

We ask that you RSVP by November 1, 2024 but the sooner the better!

Question

What’s after the Ceremony?

Answer

We will be having a small dinner/reception to celebrate our marriage at 6pm at the Parkside Clubhouse! This is not your typical “Reception” it’s more relaxed and intimate!

Question

How should I dress?

Answer

We ask that all guest dress Semi-Formal.

Question

Can I bring a plus one?

Answer

Please do not bring a plus one unless it is on your invite or we approve it. If you aren’t sure please ask.

Question

Are children invited?

Answer

Invitations will specify who is invited when one guests enters their name in the RSVP link.

Question

Is there free parking?

Answer

Yes! There will be plenty of spaces to park!

Travel

We're working on gathering some recommendations for our out-of-towner guests. Stay tuned!

Things To Do

Topgolf Baltimore

1411 Warner Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

RSVP

Please RSVP by November 1, 2024

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