Wedding Day

Fishkill Baptist Church

Ceremony

The Grandview

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started with a swipe! Jasmine and Jamel met the modern way: by swiping right on a dating app in November of 2017.&nbsp;Jasmine had just moved back to Red Hook, NY from Florida and Jamel had just been relocated to Fishkill, NY for a new work project. It was fate that the two were both single and wanted to give a dating app a try.&nbsp;They never would have thought the match with each other would lead to their happily ever after! The two officially became a couple on March 10, 2018, in Miami, FL and have been inseparable ever since! Every year the couple visits the same resort and beach cabana to celebrate their anniversary over a glass of champagne.&nbsp;&nbsp; Just like all great love stories, the two had to overcome a great obstacle; long distance.&nbsp;The job in Fishkill came to an end.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jamel was relocated to Sioux Falls, SD and soon after Southern California.&nbsp;The two had no choice but to travel long distances to see each other. They would only be able to go 3 weeks at a time without each other before Jasmine would hop on the next flight out across the country to see her Prince Charming.&nbsp;After about 2 years of long distance, Jasmine quit her job to become a stay-at-home girlfriend and moved to Walnut Creek, CA to be with the love of her life.&nbsp;Together they have lived in many different cities throughout California, Arizona and Georgia.&nbsp;&nbsp; It's been an adventure from day one and luckily, they both love to travel. Jamel’s spontaneous trips always put a smile on Jasmine’s face. From Mount Rushmore, anniversary celebrations in Miami, weekends in Vegas, beach hotels in Santa Cruz, romantic road trips up the Pacific Coast Highway, to birthday trips to Greece, Italy and France&nbsp;it is safe to say that the couple loves to travel together.&nbsp;So much so that in 2022 Jasmine accepted a travel nursing position for Jamel's company which now has made Jamel one of her supervisors. Not many couples can pull off living and working together but Jasmine and Jamel wouldn't have it any other way.&nbsp; On June 15th, 2024, Jamel asked Jasmine to be his wife with the most special surprise proposal. Jasmine and Jamel could not be more excited to enter this next chapter of life together and are so excited to celebrate with all of their loved ones by their side.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our Love Story

Photos

Asia O'Han

Lance Maroney

Erin Hoagland

Shakeem  Brown

Sandita McDermott

Jermaine Jones

Lauren Germano

Thomas Oviedo

Kelly Rooney

Lee Johnson

Katelyn Sterritt

Justice Alston

Kelsey Kaelin

Elijah Jones

Audrey Hills

Todd James

Olivia Whelly 

Eric Jackson

Crystal Jones

Jamel Battles

Deanna Marotta

Donnie McMillan

Given Jones

Kenji Jones

Sutton Sterritt

Violet Jones

Sophia Sterritt

Kaia Jones

Wedding Party

Q + A

SOLD OUT! Please see our other hotel options for room blocks below at the Courtyard Poughkeepsie or Holiday Inn Poughkeepsie.

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie

7 minute drive from the Wedding Venue24 minute drive to Fishkill Baptist Church You can book by clicking the link below or you can call the hotel directly and mention the Ramsey/Jones Wedding block The cutoff date for our wedding rate is 05/05/25, if you plan on using this deal please book prior to this date.

Courtyard Poughkeepsie

11 minute drive from the Wedding Venue18 minute drive to Fishkill Baptist Church You can book by clicking the link below or you can call the hotel directly and mention the Ramsey/Jones Wedding block under group code&nbsp;JJJ If you are only looking to book for the night of the wedding 6/6/25 you are able to change that in the settings when you click on the link. The cutoff date for our wedding rate is 05/05/25, if you plan on using this deal please book prior to this date.

Holiday Inn Poughkeepsie, an IHG Hotel

How long is the train ride from Poughkeepsie to NYC?A train trip between Poughkeepsie and New York City is around 1h 35m Amtrak and 1h 53m Metro-North. How much does a train ticket cost?The average price of a train ticket from New York City to Poughkeepsie is $33. The cheapest tickets may be available if you book in advance and avoid traveling during rush hour. How far is the Poughkeepsie Train Station to the Wedding Venue/Hotels?3 minute drive to the Grandview6 minute drive to the Courtyard Poughkeepsie11 minute drive to the Holiday Inn5 minute drive to the DoubleTree by Hilton30 minute drive to Fishkill Baptist Church

Amtrak/Metro North Station

Travel

FUN FACT: If you happen to come into town the night prior to the wedding the Mid Hudson Bridge will be lit up in purple and yellow in honor of the Groom's favorite basketball team and player. The Groom is a loyal Lakers fan and Kobe Bryant has played an integral part in the Groom's life. If time permits take a ride across the bridge to admire the lights.

Unused for 35 years, a former railroad bridge was transformed into a pedestrian and cycling path now known as The Walkway Over the Hudson, which draws 600,000 visitors annually — the bulk of whom walk its 1.28 miles between Poughkeepsie and Highland in the spring, summer and fall. The walkway is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge and rises 212 feet above the Hudson River.

Walkway Over the Hudson

Historically known as Hyde Park, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site is one of the region's oldest Hudson River estates. For nearly two centuries, this place has been home to socially prominent New Yorkers. A superb example of its type, Hyde Park represents the domestic ideal of the elite class in the late nineteenth-century America. It provides a glimpse of estate life, the social stratification of the period, and the world of the American millionaire during the era historians refer to as the Gilded Age. &nbsp;

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Set on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York the not-for-profit Locust Grove Estate includes a historic Italianate mansion open for tours, 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails, and a visitor welcome center with art galleries, museum shop, and classrooms for educational programs.&nbsp;

Locust Grove Estate

For our guests who love the outdoors! Hike on 70 miles of carriage roads and trails. Bike on our historic carriage roads. Climb the world-famous Gunks cliffs. Horseback Ride from our Spring Farm Trailhead. Run through forests, fields, and mountains. Explore Mohonk Preserve’s Visitor Center, located at 3197 State Rte 55, Gardiner, NY 12525, for recreation suggestions, directions, and information on local wildlife and geology. The Visitor Center is open year-round, free-of-charge 9am-5pm and is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve at Noon, and Christmas Day.

Mohonk Preserve

The city that never sleeps is just an hour and a half train ride away! New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. ( see the "Travel" tab for information on trains to NYC )

New York CIty

Make your day at Milea Estate Vineyard truly special by starting with a private tour of our farm and vineyard. This full 2-hour immersive experience includes barrel sampling in the private cottage, along with local cheese and charcuterie, and seasonal hummus prepared by the Milea culinary team. Private Tour &amp; Tasting-Explore our estate, philosophy, and wines-2-hour immersive experience-Tasting of six wines, including barrel samples, at the private cottage.-Local cheese &amp; charcuterie plate, seasonal hummus prepared by the Milea culinary team.-By appointment only.-Starting at $150 per person

Milea Estate Vineyard

Things to Do

Bridal Shower Registry

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Jasmine & Jamel

Jasmine & Jamel

Bridal Shower Registry

In lieu of traditional gifts, we kindly ask for gift cards to help build our new life together.