Wedding Shower

St. James 1868

Rehearsal

Tauro Cocina

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

It all started in a pizza shop. Sort of... Like so many rom-coms out there, our lives crossed paths multiple times over the years, but always at the wrong time! On one particular night though, we would make a brief connection. While out with friends at a late night pizza shop, Jamal was walking by and came in to say hi (he was friends with people in the group.) We shook hands and he later recalled I held on to his hand a bit longer than necessary. Fast forward a few months, we were reintroduced while out with friends. I'd like to say the rest is history, but our road to a serious relationship wasn't a straight one. Ultimately, lots of late night pizza, Lizzo, a trip to Colorado, and COVID would solidify our relationship. After a few years of dating, Jamal proposed on a mountain top in Sedona, AZ on May 14th, 2024! We are excited to celebrate our big day surrounded by friends and family and begin the rest of our lives together - which continues to include lots of late night pizza.

The Abbreviated Version

Our Story

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Princeton Perry

Tracy Londre

William Sherard 

Elizabeth Archer

Harry Evans

Najah Anwar

James Wise

Catherine Manlolo

Michael Farrington

Margaret Pacheco

Scott Turza

Linsey Buchberger

Ali Anwar, III

Brittany Griffin

Ashton Crawley

Kristin Weisheim

Austin Schoen

Sara Vazquez

Wedding Party

Q + A

Walking distance to venue

Hilton Milwaukee City Center

The Plaza Hotel Milwaukee

The Iron Horse Hotel

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Travel

Parking

Fireworks

Summerfest | Presented by American Family Insurance

Edelweiss Cruises & Boat Tours

Milwaukee Art Museum

Things to Do

Registry

What does "Black Tie Preferred" mean I should wear?

Black tie preferred is slightly more relaxed black-tie invited. As the wording suggests, this dress code implies that the couple would like it if guests attended in black tie, but it’s not mandatory. You won’t be refused entry if you fail to turn up in a tuxedo, for instance. You can, and are encouraged, to wear a tux or floor-length gown if you have one, but you don’t have to. As well as those tuxes and gowns, black-tie preferred wedding attire can also include other options. You might see guests at these events wearing smart, dark suits, for example. Women may attend in fancy, elegant cocktail dresses. The guests should all still strive for a certain level of finery, but the overall demands aren’t quite as strict.

Black Tie Preferred Attire

Ashley & Jamal

Ashley & Jamal

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