Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis

Rehearsal Dinner

TownePlace Suites Minneapolis Downtown/North Loop

Late Night Mingle

Aria

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started in middle school when Daniel would burn mixed CD's for me. From then on, I knew I had him! As most of you know we attended Breck School together since preschool, so we've known each other since we were 5 years old. Crazy long time. Anyway, our relationship started to bloom in February 2005. We were 13 and 14 at the time. It was at a Super Bowl party that Daniel was having, that is when I decided that he was going to be the guy I will marry. I picked him then and I still pick him. ☺️ As many of our classmates remember, the day that Daniel first mustered up the courage to ask me out; was during Hallie and Carmen's birthday bonfire. Sorry guys, but thank you for allowing our little love to blossom on your day! I remember sitting on the trampoline and Daniel asked me to be his girlfriend. I first replied "no" and he looked devastated. Sorry boo, wanted to see your sense of humor. But I jokingly changed my answer and told him I was kidding. About time I said to myself. From then on we were inseparable. Except for baseball. Baseball was the only thing Daniel was more excited about than me. But it was something that I grew to love and made our relationship stronger. I even became the manager one year! We even had a little acronym ILYANF. I Love You Always 'N' Forever. We wrote that in every note, card, any gift we exchanged. That was us. ILYANF. Fast forward to graduation. I didn't want high school to end, because that meant we were going to college. Mind you we didn't go to the same one. Daniel traveled 11 hours to University of Michigan- GO BLUE! And I went, 12 hours to Wittenberg University. Tiger up Witt! We broke up to let each other "experience" college. Pshh. Do you think we stayed away from each other!?! Um no. We literally had 3 weeks to settle in to school and then we were back together. We made the long distance thing work; Wittenberg was 3 and a half hours away from Michigan, so that was good planning on my part 😏. Then we fast forward to college graduation. Daniel graduated 2 weeks before I did and I went to his ceremony. As all of the frat bros and the girls that were in our circle were headed out they asked me why I wasn't coming with or why I didn't have my cap and gown on, thinking I went to U of M. I said "geez, I've been coming to visit here too much." "I don't actually go here." "I'm just here for graduation for Daniel." Everyone was so shocked and couldn't believe that I wasn't enrolled there. Clearly we spend too much time together. Now to real life. After our graduations we moved to our first place in Chicago! We were there for a year and we enjoyed it. We then moved home to Minnesota! Really great place if you've never been there. We highly suggest it. 😏😉 we stayed a little bit longer here since it was home. But then something amazing happened in June of 2015. We went on an "anniversary" trip to Cancun, Mexico! So much fun! Lots of special one on one time for us. Since we're so busy all the time with work, friends, and family. We were able to finally travel and spend some relaxation time just us. Daniel took me to a really romantic and interesting restaurant; where we had a plethora of small plates leading up to a yummy desert and magical proposal. Many of my friends and I had been joking for months about my reaction if Daniel were to propose. I told them it's been way to long, Daniel isn't going to propose any time soon. I told them I wouldn't cry and that I'd most likely say "thank God and about time." Well I did end up crying and I was in disbelief. I was so excited to have the guy that I already decided I was going to marry, agree and want to, and ask me to marry him! ❤️ He had fallen under my spell. That was a year ago and here we are today. 10 years later were still together and happy. We now live in Michigan. Enjoying our little life we have and planning this crazy thing that you're invited to, called Our Wedding. We are really excited and cannot thank you enough for coming. Thank you so much for everything you have done for us and for being a part of our lives. You are truly incredible people who have had to put up with our shenanigans and making our lives richer. We appreciate all of you and we love you very much! We hope you enjoy yourself as we celebrate our union! ❤️❤️Love you!❤️❤️ And to Daniel ILYANF

ILYANF

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Amir 'AJ' Moghaddam

Aryka Sanders-Dawkins

Olivia Sanders

Robert Barbieri

Max Laureano

Eboni Dawkins

Charlie Cady

Madelynn Cady

Madia Ampey

Samuel Sanders-Dawkins II

Asher Dawkins

Tichelle Henderson-Loyd

Tesla Stainbrook

Connor Hendrickson

Alexandra Bufflohead

Ryan Rossi

Ashanta Robinson

Frederick 'Ricky' Stevenson IV

Colin Petit

Amy Ripka

Mitchell Wynia

Lauren Evens

Wedding Party

Photos

Registry

Q + A

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This will be where we are staying.This is likely where we will be having our Welcome Party Friday Night, May 26th.

Hewing Hotel

MSP International Airport Terminal 2-Humphrey 

MSP International Airport Terminal 1-Lindbergh

Travel

Enjoy access to the Mall of America's top attractions with the Big Ticket Pass, which lets you explore Nickelodeon Universe, Minnesota Zoo, and Water Park of America, among others. More than 4.3 miles (6.9 km) of storefronts, 520 stores, and 6 theme parks await you at this amusement park-like mall.
Kick off your visit with Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest indoor amusement park. This 7-acre (2.8-ha) park includes giant, adrenaline-pumping roller-coasters, high swings, and all your favorite Nickelodeon characters.
Underneath the mall is SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a magnificent facility with over 10,000 sea creatures. Wander through the famous 300-foot (91-m) underwater tunnel, which creates the feeling of swimming with zebra sharks, musk turtles, and exotic fish.
Next up is the Water Park of America, the tallest indoor water park in the United States. Take advantage of a 10-story inner-tube slide, a wake pool, and an aquatic jungle gym. There's also a rafting experience that's perfect for the whole family.
The fun continues at the 485-acre (196-ha) Minnesota Zoo, with over 4,300 animals in spacious exhibits. Enjoy up-close encounters with the animals and learn about the zoo's many conservation projects. You can also check out the IMAX Theatre, which shows Hollywood blockbusters and documentaries.
Finally, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, which offers fascinating exhibits like Ultimate Dinosaurs, an exploration of the supercontinent Pangaea, and a variety of ancient fossils. It's a fun and educational exhibit that's truly for all ages.

Mall of America: The Big Ticket Attraction Pass

A wonder for all ages, SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium is home to more than 10,000 sea creatures in 1.3 million gallons (4,921 cbm) of water. Explore 30 displays including interactive touch pools, walk through a 300-foot (91-m) tunnel, and see a blacktip reef shark swimming with graceful rays.
Walk through the Ocean Tunnel without getting wet and take time to marvel at the spectacular sea creatures swimming overhead. With 4 unique tanks—Rainbow Reef, Atlantic, Amazon River, and Sturgeon Lake—immerse yourself in the aquatic adventure. You may spot green sea turtles, sawfish, paddlefish, arapaima, or the bright white teeth of the 9-foot (2.7-m) sand tiger sharks.
In the interactive Claws exhibit, spot Japanese spider crabs that can reach 12-feet (3.6-m) across. See how a crab’s claw works from all angles, even underneath, and get an up-close look at how they eat. Then play a game of hide-and-seek with a giant Pacific octopus, a master of disguise, playfully swimming around while a clownfish takes cover in a sea anemone—its home base.
Before you wrap up your day at the aquarium, stop by one of the presentations and feedings that marine experts host daily or opt for a hands-on adventure and feel a starfish, sea urchin, shark pup, or horseshoe crab interactive touch pool.

Alix & Daniel

Alix & Daniel

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