Attire: Semi-Formal Cocktail dresses and evening gowns are welcome, as are suits, tuxedos, and blazers. We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing white or ivory. If you choose to wear black, please accent your outfit with a color or colors from our wedding palette to help keep the celebration vibrant and festive. While we love and cherish children, we kindly request that our wedding celebration remain an adult-only event. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing this special day with you.

It all began at a combined birthday and retirement party I attended with my dear friend Jannie. What I didn’t know was that she had a plan: to introduce me to her cousin, Chris. I arrived on time (a rare feat!), and Chris showed up later… with a guest. Jannie, surprised but undeterred, whispered confidently, “Oh, that’s not serious—I bet he’ll still want to talk to you.” The next day, she asked if she could give him my number. Skeptically, I agreed. Minutes later, my phone lit up: Christopher Thompson. I stared at the name, wondering if I had a relative by that name. I answered, and it was him. We hadn’t realized we shared the same last name! That first phone call lasted over an hour. We met at a park soon after and stayed until dusk. We hugged—not the typical side church hug, but a long embrace. We agreed to let each other know we made it home and talk a few minutes more. I didn’t expect the day to go as it did, and I found myself no longer making time for anyone else I had been casually dating. After daily conversations, our first official date was at a biking club event. I was nervous, but Chris held my hand and made me feel safe. He was kind, attentive, and a true gentleman. When we left, he said, “Ms. Thompson, you ready to go?”—and we both laughed at the puzzled looks from his friends. Chris, ever the spontaneous lottery player, played my birthday numbers and won! He shared his winnings and gifted me a Pandora bracelet with a birthday charm—the first of many that now mark our milestones. We walked hand in hand through NorthPark, window shopping and dreaming together. We became exclusive on October 6, 2023, after a heartfelt conversation where he sat me on his lap and shared his vision for our future. Overcome with emotion, we sealed it with a kiss. From sip-and-paint birthday celebrations, coordinated church attire to matching outfits at the fair, we embraced every moment—stares and all. I met his daughter as well as other family members that weren't at the party and spent the holidays with his family. He surprised me by personally bringing me chocolate-covered strawberries at work for Valentine's Day. I attended his homecoming where he introduced me to his college world at Paul Quinn. Later, he experienced my alma mater, Thee Jackson State University, and met my parents and loved ones. But like many love stories, ours had its challenges. Miscommunication and pride led to a separation. October 6 lost its magic as well as any other 6th day of the month since he acknowledges monthly anniversaries. Yet, grace found us. A sermon by Minister Gholston reminded us of grace, mercy, and forgiveness. That message helped us reconnect—spiritually and emotionally. Chris even wrote him a thank-you note. We officially reunited on December 14, 2024. Marriage had always been a topic, but now it felt real. I told him I wanted a canary yellow teardrop diamond—an homage to my grandmother, Canary Trudell Thompson, who I fell is spiritually guiding me. When my father became ill, Chris changed his proposal plans because it was essential to speak with him before actually proposing. During our visit, my dad introduced Chris as his future son-in-law, knowing we weren’t engaged yet. Not to mention when my mom visited she and Chris were having an isolated conversation and they both appeared emotional. Later that day, after helping me with my shoes for a family wedding, Chris stayed down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I teared up with joy—he understood the assignment perfectly. He proposed on his mother’s birthday, August 31, 2025, in Mississippi, after receiving my parents’ blessing. The next Sunday, we joined church as an engaged couple. Now, we prepare to officially become The Thompsons on December 14, 2025—our wedding and forever anniversary. Thank you for being part of our journey. Your presence today means the world to us. With love, Chris & Tammy