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Turf Valley Resort

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Our Wedding

We met each other on the Albright College football field during a Freshman orientation icebreaker activity.&nbsp;Little did we know, our dorm rooms would be right across the hall from each other.&nbsp;In our Junior year, our lives became more intertwined.&nbsp;We started dating and all of our friends said, “FINALLY!”&nbsp;It was only up from there. Our bond grew stronger until it became unbreakable.&nbsp; Our senior year in 2020, we were separated due to Covid and went months without seeing each other.&nbsp;The distance forced us to focus more on our communication and learning each other.&nbsp;Long distance relationships aren’t easy but our relationship is unmatched.&nbsp;Once Covid started to calm down, we always made time to see each other.&nbsp;Unfortunately, our work schedules made that more difficult.&nbsp;Whenever we saw each other, it would feel like a two-minute visit and then we would go right back to FaceTime and texting.&nbsp; In 2023, we finally put the long-distance relationship to bed and our dream came true. We moved in together and started our lives… the proposal was in the works.&nbsp;After spending several months together, we got engaged with our family and friends surrounding us.&nbsp;We are extremely excited about our future endeavors and can’t wait to celebrate this treasured event with you.

When New Jersey Meets Maryland 

Our Story

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Registry

Q + A

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbia South Fort Meade Area

Extended Stay America - Columbia - Columbia Parkway

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Baltimore West - Catonsville, an IHG Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia

Hampton Inn Columbia

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia

Travel

I’ve known Jiyah for almost 13 years. We met back in middle school and have been best friends ever since. We’ve been through so much together and have really seen each other grow. I knew on this special day that she had to share this moment with me and hold me down. 

Jiyah

I met Chris at a basketball camp in 8th grade. We were boys through high school and roommates all 4 years of college. He was there with me for every important occasion during my teenage years.  So I knew he had to be my best man on my wedding day.   

Chris

I met Nat in college and we became so close. My fashionista and stylist always helped me pick my outfits when we would go out. Even though we lived far apart she always made sure to come and visit and made it feel like we never left each other. Nothing but good vibesssss all the time. 

Watching Justin grow up to be the man he is now brings me nothing but pride. He has always been very supportive and we have a great relationship. We may “look alike” but we act completely different. He is one of the funniest people I know and I can’t wait to see what he does with his future.

Justin (My younger brother)

I met Promise a few years ago. As soon as she told me her spirit animal was an elephant, it was up and stuck from there. This girl has helped me in so many ways, especially adjusting to moving down to Maryland and I thank her everyday for it. 

Promise

I met Mike through a summer job during my sophomore year of college. We were partners and it was probably the funnest job I have ever had. We got our work done but the laughs were endless. Fast forward to now, we always have each other’s back and always try to be there for each other’s special moments. 

Mike

Aka TDOG who I also met in college. We became so close her senior year of college, we hated to see her leave us. However, she always made me feel loved even when she moved away, and made sure to be there when I got proposed to. 

Taylor

I met Cheese during our freshman year of college. We played football together and he was my lifting partner when we stopped playing. He is a great motivator and always brings good vibes to any situation. You can’t be mad around him because he will always find a way to make you laugh.  

Rociado (aka “Cheese”)

If it wasn’t for funplex, I never would’ve met  her. That job brought us so close, tearing up these little kids playing laser tag. Ever since then, I knew we were gonna be the best of friends. Whenever she is around, I know we are going to have a great time. She’s my goofy-goober and my rock.

Tanijah

Rylan and I met freshman year in high school.  He has been a solid brother ever since. Even though he moved away after high school, we stay in contact.  He has always been there for me and won’t hesitate to catch a flight to participate in some of my big moments.  Shout out to him for taking the proposal photos!

Rylan

I met Khadijah in 2023, and once we started working together, we immediately clicked. When I tell you everyday was an adventure with her, it truly was. We were in and out of NY trying different food places. She made my last couple of months in NJ worth my while.

Khadijah

I met Biafra in 3rd grade and he has been my guy ever since. We lost contact in 5th grade when he changed schools but then reconnected in high school because of football.  We picked up right where we left off.  He always brings the energy so on the wedding day, if you see someone constantly dancing, it’s him.

Biafra

Wedding Party

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Ajani & CJ

Ajani & CJ

A&C

Wedding Day

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