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If you would have told me five years ago, I would discover the love of my life from online dating and I would move 622 miles away from home, I would have thought you’ve lost your mind. However, that’s exactly what happened.  It started about 4 years ago, when Anthony and I matched on a dating app. I winked at him first lol. From our very first online conversation, we chatted as if we were old friends catching up from a few years prior. Eventually, we had exchanged numbers. Texts then turned into telephone calls.  Not a day went by that we didn’t talk and text and our days turned into months; shortly afterwards we decided we wanted to finally meet in person. Since we met online, our family and friends were as nervous as we were. Nevertheless, they were very supportive. I must say, we love you all so much for that. The first day we met, we agreed to meet at an oceanfront restaurant. When he arrived, I was on the beach planning a scavenger hunt. If you know Anthony, you know he doesn’t follow rules well. The instructions was for him to call me before he actually arrived to the restaurant, but instead he walked right up to me on the beach and introduced himself (Before I could send the first picture). That night was so perfect; we walked up and down the beach talking for hours.  Conversation came easy and it was obvious to both of us that we connected instantly. Time flew by too fast.  Almost a week had gone by, and it was time for him to leave. Every month after his initial trip, we took turns visiting each other, meeting our family members and children. Fast forward six months later, I decided to move to Kentucky to be with him.  I expected the transition to take about a year.  After submitting a job transfer request, I received three calls within the first week.  A decision had to be made quickly, due to the longest extension given to me was three weeks for me to start my new job. After a lot of deliberation it was confirmed, and I accepted one of the job offers. As excited as Anthony and I was, he flew to South Carolina just to help me with the move to Kentucky.  He was so excited because his life was changing for the better on his birthday! What a way to celebrate. Every day since has been nothing short of amazing.  As you can see from our first date, the beach holds a special meaning for us, so we decided to have our wedding ceremony on the beach. We grow more and more in love with each other daily. Most of all we are looking forward to the day when we say, “I do”.    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

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Comfort Suites: 4.5 ⭐️  4963 Southport- Supply Rd SE  Southport, NC 28461  (910)-454-7444.   (15 minutes from Venue)

Campgrounds: 3.8 ⭐️ Oak Island Campgrounds   4125 Long Beach Road SE  Southport, NC 28461  (910)-269-6979.  (6 minutes from venue)

**When booking please verify hotel address. There are also condos and beach houses available for booking through: Air bnb, VRBO, Oak island accommodations, and Better Beach rentals  

Holiday Inn Express: 4.3 ⭐️  3400 Southport- Supply Rd SE  Bolivia, NC, 28422  (910)-253-9100   (15 minutes from Venue)

Wingate by Wyndham Southport: 4.1 ⭐️  1511 North Howe Street  Southport, NC 28461  (910)-454-0086.  (12 minutes from venue)

The Beachhouse @ Oak Island 4.4⭐️ 500 Ocean Dr  Oak Island, NC 28465  Military Discount  (2 minutes from venue)

We have set up a Wedding hotel booking page for guests with specially negotiated group rates that you can book. These rates are special group rates that are typically very large discounts that are not available to the general public. The rates can fluctuate and sell out at any time. I hope this is helpful for you. Booking Link: https://www.hotelplanner.com/EventPage8050241

Lakia & Anthony

Lakia & Anthony

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