Madison Downs

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Madison Downs Venue

Reception

No Guest under the age of 12. See Q+A section.

Our Wedding

First Met:Antawn and Elexius first met in Union City (2017). Elexius was living in Murray, KY and Antawn lived in Union City, TN. At the time, Elexius was enlisted in the Kentucky National Guard and had to come home one weekend due to having to be deployed to Florida to assist with the hurricane.

First DateTheir first date was at a Grizzles Game in Memphis, TN (2018) Antawn invited Elexius to double date with his head coach and his wife, The Sisco's, at Texas De Brazil and then they went to enjoy the game together.

First Trip TogetherAntawn and Elexius took their first trip together to Atlanta, GA (2019). For New Years Eve, they met up with Antawn's best friend and his fiancé at the time, The McFalls.

First Family Trip TogetherFun Fact. When Antawn and Elexius first met, Antawn was a school teacher. Elexius moved from Murray to Union City and enrolled her son at Union City Elementary, where Antawn was a teacher at the time. They dated for months before telling her son, Caelon. Their first family trip together was to St. Lous (2019)

We Are ExpectingAntawn and Elexius found out they were expecting a baby girl on Thanksgiving 2019. They shared the news with close family and friends with a gender reveal. Antawn's grandmother, Mama Kat held the lucky cupcake that revealed the gender. Little did we know, how close they would be.

Acie Raye CobyOn May 29, 2020 Antawn and Elexius welcomed a healthy baby girl. The day was so special being that it was Elexius' late great grandmother birthday as well. Fun Fact, Antawn came up with the name Acie Raye. He took his first and last name initial and gave her his grandfather's middle name. We get so many compliments on her name.

Will You Marry Me?Antawn asked Elexius to marry him Halloween night of 2023. Their daughter was obsessed with the idea of them dressing as the Proud Family for Halloween. So they made it happen and by surprise Antawn took that moment to propose.

Coby Party of Four Now a family, Elexius and Antawn are very blessed with a 4 year old and a 14 year old. Antawn is still a school teacher and assistant Boys Baskeball Coach at Union City High School. Elexius took on a career in sales as a Premier Sales Agent for Wayfair LLC. The family resides in Union City, TN where they bought their first home together.   We both came from a perspective that never imagined being in a relationship, let alone starting a family or getting married. But we also both come from a family that has a strong belief in God and what he can do.    Our love story is a Blessing and we cannot wait to see what else God has in store for us!

The Coby’s will be honeymooning to Jamaica to start their beginning as one

Our Story

Photos

Tyshawna Allen

Briana Benford

Diamond Mitchell

Ginelle Bess

Shon Taylor Freeman

Dejonce Fields

Aryn Coby

Alexis Coby

Ky Hodge

Sharonda Weddle

Marietta Steward-Crume

Octavia McFall

Andre Coby

Bradley McFall

Caelon Swift 

Dapheus Allen

Josh King

Mike Lockidge

Ja'Kwavius Allen

Damio Yancy

Brandon Alston 

Sidney Pirtle 

Octavia Harris

Shunita Benford. Kristie Allen. Dorothy Benford. Sharon Kinney. Mary Allen 

Mothers of the Bride 

Mothers of the Groom

Santo Allen. Thomas Mitchell. Michael Benford 

Fathers of the Bride

Father of the Groom

Dr. April Webster 

Celebrating From Heaven:   Perry Calcutt - Father of the Bride James Kinney - Grandfather of the Bride Fred Allen Jr - Grandfather of the Bride  Beverly Thomas - Grandmother of the Groom Jackson Siples - Grandfather of the Groom Carl Coby Sr. - Grandfather of the Groom

Acie Raye Coby

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hilton Garden Inn Jackson

Guest can book under the Wedding Rate by calling the hotel and letting them know they are booking for the Coby Wedding. Deadline at this rate it 4/1/25

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson

Travel

Skillet Junction

Things to Do

Registry

Fun Facts About E

Favorite Color: Black   Favorite Hobbies: Sleeping (any accessory that will benefit to this would make her day) Coffee Date. Couponing/Shopping. Binge Watching TV Shows. Absolutely loves listening to music   Zodiac Sign: Leo   Favorite Food Restaurant: Chicken/ A great steak restaurant   Favorite Drink: Pepsi   Favorite Cocktail: Lemon Drop   Favorite Sport: Basketball   Favorite Artist: Beyonce/Drake   Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness   Favorite Stores to Shop: Target/Sam's Club/SHEIN/Nike/Walmart/Bath & Body Works/Bed Bath & Beyond/Wayfair/Amazon/TJ Maxx/Fly 270   See Registry section for gift suggestions The Bride absolutely LOVES flowers, great gift suggestion for the bridal shower!!

Registry

For E Gift Card Purchases: email: ebenford235@gmail.com / antawncoby2423@yahoo.com