Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Dinner

First Dance 

Send-Off

Fall

Our Wedding

Tyrese and Jayla first met while working at Costco—he was pushing carts, and she worked in the food court. A mutual friend introduced them, and before long, Tyrese followed her on Instagram and began interacting with her stories. Both had recently come out of relationships, so when the idea of spending time together came up, Tyrese was upfront about not looking to start anything serious—and Jayla felt the same. They agreed to just be friends. For a while, that’s exactly what they were. Their conversations were casual and infrequent, with no expectations. But one day at work, Jayla walked over and gave Tyrese a simple hug. It was a small gesture, but it shifted the dynamic. After that moment, Tyrese began texting her more often, starting conversations and checking in—and she responded in kind. It all felt natural, and this time, something stuck. Eventually, they decided to hang out downtown and grab a bite to eat. That first real outing made it clear they genuinely enjoyed each other’s company. From there, the relationship grew—Tyrese began introducing Jayla to his friends, she was invited to birthday gatherings, and a few months later, he met her parents. What started from a place of honesty and ease naturally evolved into something meaningful. Three years later, they’ve built a life together—one filled with love, shared routines, and two cats who rule their apartment. Now, they’re excited to take the next step: getting married, surrounded by the people who’ve watched their story unfold.

Our Story 

2022

New Years-2023

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Hilton Head- 2025

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Photos

Jayla Ward

Tyrese Ward 

Jasmine and I met in high school through her brother, and we instantly connected on the dance team. Over the years—despite time and distance—our bond has only grown stronger. She’s not just my best friend; she’s truly one of the kindest and most loyal people I’ve ever known. Jasmine is my go-to, my sister, and someone I’ll always be grateful to have by my side. I’ll never forget our sleepovers, spontaneous food runs, and random TikToks in parking lots—those memories mean everything to me. Having her as my Maid of Honor feels so right, because she’s been such a constant and meaningful part of my life.

Jasmine McIntyre

Quis has been there since day one or close enough, since we were just two years old. Time hasn’t changed a thing between us; we’ve always had each other’s backs, no matter what. Some of my earliest memories, especially playing my first video games, were with my brother and my best man right by my side. It means the world to have him standing next to me on one of the most important days of my life. 

Jayla & Tyrese

Jayla & Tyrese

J&T

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Cocktail hour

6:00 PM

Dinner

6:30 PM

First Dance

8:30 PM

Send-Off