Fort Payne First Methodist Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Fall

Our Wedding

It all started with afropuffs. In 2017, the Fort Payne High School drama department previewed a scene from our one-act play, Disco Ella. I shimmed onto the stage with my afro puffs sitting high on each side of my head, electric blue lipstick shining, and platforms at least four inches high. This was the first time I managed to catch his eye. After asking around and finding out "not to mess with Coach Prater's daughter," he decided to take a risk and introduce himself to me. Although short-lived, we dated for a year in high school. Although we thought we said good-bye forever that summer before senior year, life had other plans. By the summer of 2020, we had begun to rekindle our friendship. Through loss, grief, and an abundance of life lessons, we found our way back to each other. After much thought, we decided to follow our hearts to Huntsville, and just short of half a year later, we found ourselves engaged. As we start our journey to forever, we want to say thank you to our parents, our siblings, and close friends for always encouraging us and coaching us through the tough times. We love you!

OUR STORY

Photos

Skylar Bates

Presley Casey

Samantha Gaddison

Beata Harris

Keke

Amiah Perry

Emily Stallings

Shaq Hawkins

Brandon Booker

Julian Bynum

Hayden Casey

Devon Hudson

Allen Langston

Darell Prater

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Econo Lodge Fort Payne

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Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Payne

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Hampton Inn Ft. Payne

On a lakeMake yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.A stay

Quality Inn Fort Payne I-59 exit 222

TRAVEL

RSVP

We're so excited to celebrate our special day with the people we love most. If we do not receive your RSVP by September 20, we will assume you won't be able to join us. This helps us finalize seating and dinner plans. We will miss you if you can't make it ,but we will be thinking of you on our big day !

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Aaron & Taneisha

Aaron & Taneisha

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Your presence is the greatest gift of all! We’re so excited to start our new life together, and if you’d like to give a gift, we would be so grateful for contributions toward our honeymoon fund. Thank you for celebrating with us!