Wedding Day

Carnival Cruise Lines

Ceremony

Reception

After Reception Dinner

Our Wedding

Your&nbsp;probably&nbsp;wondering&nbsp;how&nbsp;did&nbsp;we&nbsp;get&nbsp;here?&nbsp;Well&nbsp;our&nbsp;story&nbsp;don't&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;hallmark&nbsp;beginning,&nbsp;&nbsp;actually&nbsp;we&nbsp;met&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;over&nbsp;a&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;single&nbsp;group&nbsp;over&nbsp;Facebook.&nbsp;Most&nbsp;people&nbsp;are&nbsp;embarrassed&nbsp;to&nbsp;tell&nbsp;people&nbsp;that&nbsp;but&nbsp;we're&nbsp;living&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;era&nbsp;of&nbsp;social&nbsp;media&nbsp;and&nbsp;some&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;COVID.&nbsp;Anyway,&nbsp;I&nbsp;(Melia)&nbsp;saw&nbsp;Eddie's&nbsp;picture&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;comment&nbsp;under&nbsp;it&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;it&nbsp;started&nbsp;from&nbsp;there.&nbsp;Since&nbsp;that&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;we&nbsp;have&nbsp;never&nbsp;stopped&nbsp;communicating,&nbsp;either&nbsp;by&nbsp;text&nbsp;or&nbsp;&nbsp;phone.&nbsp;The&nbsp;sad&nbsp;part&nbsp;was&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;Seattle,WA&nbsp;and&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;Buffalo,NY.&nbsp;A&nbsp;friendship&nbsp;blossomed&nbsp;and&nbsp;we&nbsp;soon&nbsp;realized&nbsp;a&nbsp;3&nbsp;hour&nbsp;time&nbsp;difference&nbsp;between&nbsp;us&nbsp;was&nbsp;not&nbsp;going&nbsp;to&nbsp;stop&nbsp;us&nbsp;from&nbsp;saying&nbsp;"Good&nbsp;morning&nbsp;Beautiful"&nbsp;or&nbsp;"Good&nbsp;night&nbsp;handsome"&nbsp;every&nbsp;night&nbsp;or&nbsp;every&nbsp;morning&nbsp;even&nbsp;if&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;delayed&nbsp;we&nbsp;waited&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;response.&nbsp;&nbsp; We&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;in&nbsp;Seattle,&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;must&nbsp;of&nbsp;thought&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;something&nbsp;special&nbsp;because&nbsp;he&nbsp;took&nbsp;two&nbsp;flights&nbsp;✈️&nbsp;&nbsp;8&nbsp;hours&nbsp;total&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;me.&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;and&nbsp;giggling.&nbsp;After&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;visited&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;back&nbsp;and&nbsp;forth&nbsp;from&nbsp;buffalo&nbsp;to&nbsp;seattle,&nbsp;from&nbsp;seattle&nbsp;to&nbsp;buffalo&nbsp;we&nbsp;made&nbsp;the&nbsp;effort&nbsp;to&nbsp;make&nbsp;it&nbsp;work,&nbsp;until&nbsp;I&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;change&nbsp;my&nbsp;life&nbsp;and&nbsp;Move&nbsp;to&nbsp;buffalo..&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;to&nbsp;go&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;school&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;wanted&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;life&nbsp;and&nbsp;In&nbsp;september&nbsp;of&nbsp;2020,&nbsp;I&nbsp;made&nbsp;Buffalo&nbsp;NY&nbsp;my&nbsp;new&nbsp;home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thing's&nbsp;&nbsp;got&nbsp;stranger&nbsp;for&nbsp;us,&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;adapting&nbsp;to&nbsp;each&nbsp;other..&nbsp;Living&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;house&nbsp;felt&nbsp;like&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;living&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;roommate&nbsp;at&nbsp;first.&nbsp;Being&nbsp;hospitalized,&nbsp;me&nbsp;not&nbsp;working&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;job,&nbsp;him&nbsp;not&nbsp;seeing&nbsp;me&nbsp;most&nbsp;nights&nbsp;because&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;always&nbsp;working&nbsp;and&nbsp;being&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;buses&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;made&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;hard.&nbsp;We&nbsp;had&nbsp;many&nbsp;conversations&nbsp;at&nbsp;night&nbsp;and&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;we&nbsp;fell&nbsp;asleep&nbsp;talking&nbsp;lol.&nbsp;Ask&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;what&nbsp;he&nbsp;likes&nbsp;about&nbsp;me&nbsp;and&nbsp;he&nbsp;will&nbsp;say&nbsp;"She's&nbsp;smart,&nbsp;funny,&nbsp;&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;and&nbsp;understanding".&nbsp;Ask&nbsp;me&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;will&nbsp;say&nbsp;"He's&nbsp;sweet&nbsp;a&nbsp;hard&nbsp;worker,&nbsp;hard&nbsp;headed&nbsp;and&nbsp;strong&nbsp;where&nbsp;Im&nbsp;weak" When&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;went&nbsp;to&nbsp;school&nbsp;things&nbsp;got&nbsp;harder,&nbsp;We&nbsp;would&nbsp;stay&nbsp;up&nbsp;long&nbsp;nights&nbsp;to&nbsp;finish&nbsp;an&nbsp;assignment.&nbsp;We&nbsp;used&nbsp;flash&nbsp;cards&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;encouraged&nbsp;him&nbsp;by&nbsp;leaving&nbsp;sticky's&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;wall.&nbsp;We&nbsp;made&nbsp;sure&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;time&nbsp;out&nbsp;and&nbsp;go&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;date&nbsp;once&nbsp;a&nbsp;month&nbsp;or&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;little&nbsp;holidays&nbsp;like&nbsp;valentines&nbsp;day&nbsp;and&nbsp;sweeties&nbsp;day&nbsp;(Which&nbsp;i&nbsp;knew&nbsp;nothing&nbsp;about&nbsp;till&nbsp;I&nbsp;met&nbsp;Eddie).After&nbsp;I&nbsp;lost&nbsp;my&nbsp;brother,James&nbsp;Jackson,&nbsp;it&nbsp;seemed&nbsp;like&nbsp;my&nbsp;world&nbsp;was&nbsp;flipped&nbsp;upside&nbsp;down.&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;was&nbsp;my&nbsp;pillow&nbsp;at&nbsp;night&nbsp;so&nbsp;when&nbsp;I&nbsp;cried&nbsp;he&nbsp;was&nbsp;always&nbsp;there.&nbsp;Things&nbsp;between&nbsp;us&nbsp;seemed&nbsp;to&nbsp;get&nbsp;better..I&nbsp;finally&nbsp;got&nbsp;the&nbsp;job&nbsp;I&nbsp;wanted,&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;Graduated&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;B.S&nbsp;degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Fashion&nbsp;Textile&nbsp;and&nbsp;Merchandise.&nbsp; On&nbsp;his&nbsp;Birthday/graduation&nbsp;party&nbsp;in&nbsp;May&nbsp;of&nbsp;2022&nbsp;&nbsp;he&nbsp;shocked&nbsp;everyone&nbsp;when&nbsp;he&nbsp;purposed&nbsp;marriage.&nbsp;I&nbsp;of&nbsp;course&nbsp;jumped&nbsp;up&nbsp;and&nbsp;down&nbsp;as&nbsp;though&nbsp;I&nbsp;caught&nbsp;the&nbsp;holy&nbsp;ghost&nbsp;and&nbsp;said&nbsp;"Yes"&nbsp;(Ok&nbsp;now&nbsp;we're&nbsp;sounding&nbsp;like&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;like&nbsp;a&nbsp;BET&nbsp;love&nbsp;story)&nbsp;&nbsp;lol.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eddie&nbsp;planned&nbsp;that&nbsp;well,&nbsp;he&nbsp;already&nbsp;asked&nbsp;my&nbsp;dad&nbsp;for&nbsp;my&nbsp;hand&nbsp;and&nbsp;made&nbsp;sure&nbsp;my&nbsp;mom&nbsp;was&nbsp;there&nbsp;to&nbsp;witness&nbsp;the&nbsp;purposal..&nbsp;(Swoon..Right)&nbsp;.&nbsp;We&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;&nbsp;know&nbsp;a&nbsp;date&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;while&nbsp;and&nbsp;matter&nbsp;of&nbsp;fact&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives&nbsp;became&nbsp;so&nbsp;busy&nbsp;again&nbsp;we&nbsp;rarely&nbsp;had&nbsp;time&nbsp;to&nbsp;talk&nbsp;about&nbsp;it.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;here&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;getting&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to&nbsp;start&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;chapter&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives&nbsp;together&nbsp;as&nbsp;Husband&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wife.&nbsp;Thanks&nbsp;for&nbsp;reading&nbsp;about&nbsp;us!

This is our Story

From Planes to Swains

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Maid of Honor

Jardea is top shelf grade A+++ Sweetheart. Always carrying a smile, she is a Gem, kind and fierce, when she puts her mind to what she wants she goes for it, tenacity on 100, she knows how to silence a room in her beauty.  she has been in Melia's life since they were 11yo and so of course it was only appropriate to be called Sister's. Say" Hi to miss. Badass Kane"

Jardea 

Bridesmaid's A.K.A. Diamond 💎 Squad

Bre is a one of a kind lady, never know what she will do or say she brings the table to the table ..all the time. She will introduce herself and can keep the conversation going, when she is around expect good vibes, smiles and laughs cause she is the life of the party. She is a loving mother and devoted women of God. Melia and Bre met in 7th grade and Bre is also known as Melia's bestie in the westie. Say "Hi to miss you ain't ready Bre"

Breann

Mary Ann A.k.A. Chica, Melia and Mary Ann has never been in an argument, been best friends for over 30 years, so like Jardea she is known as Melia's sister. Sweet, humble and Eddie has described her as a beautiful soul.  Mary ann is a Shy bad ass. This girl is a queen that can't be stopped from her all over travels and adventures, she has achieved the best part of living and she does it with style and grace. Mary ann is a girly girl, who loves love. She finds beauty in all things, Many try and  imitate her, but they can never duplicate her. Say "Hi, to  sugar ain't got nothing on this, Mary ann"

Mary Ann 

Prieda is sweet and quiet, very shy and is known as kind of corky. She is the friend that will share anything she had with you, her food, her seat, the clothes off her back.  Her heart is full. She is a determined women who takes life the way she wants to.  She is a wonderful mother of two and when you ask her she will boast about her children.  Prieda loves to laugh and has an infectious personality. Melia sees Prieda as her little sister. Say "Hi, to I can only be me Ms.Prieda" 

Prieda 

Best Man

Marcus and Eddie met in 6th grade, he is known as a person you can call on, knows how to defuse bad situations.The hang out guy, Nerdy,hustler,never taking no for answer.A true inspiration to those who know him and a great family man. Everyone Say "Hi" to the man-Marcus"

Marcus

Groomsmen

Eddies little big brother, known as nerdy and crazy yet fun. Eddie and Brian collaborated well when they decided to join an organization together, known as his little big brother because he's young and has tenacity and of course Shines bright with his beautiful wife on his arm..just like Eddie. Eddie say's he reminds him of himself and he is truely loved like a brother. Say "Hi to brotha man Brian"

Brian 

Wedding Party

Where Is the wedding?- The wedding is booked on a carnival cruise ship called sunset. How long is the cruise?-The cruise is a 4 day cruise Where is the cruise going?- The cruise is going to the bahamas When should I purchase my tickets for the cruise? - The earlier the better however...-You should RSVP with Melia or Eddie (Directions on how to do that is on your save the date card) first and they will send you the link to purchase your ticket. Can I bring my child to the wedding?-You can, but do so at your discretion, Alcohol and Adult language and dancing will be aboard this wedding!

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Travel

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Melia & Eddie

Melia & Eddie

Registry

Thank you for shopping on our registry. If you would prefer to bless us on the cruise, we will accept monetary gifts on the cruise. We Thank God for you and all the love you show us. Eddie and Melia Swain