Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Our&nbsp;StoryIt&nbsp;all&nbsp;began&nbsp;in&nbsp;May&nbsp;of&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;a&nbsp;month&nbsp;that&nbsp;changed&nbsp;our&nbsp;lives&nbsp;forever.&nbsp;From&nbsp;the&nbsp;very&nbsp;first&nbsp;conversation,&nbsp;we&nbsp;knew&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;something&nbsp;special&nbsp;between&nbsp;us.&nbsp;As&nbsp;the&nbsp;months&nbsp;passed,&nbsp;we&nbsp;built&nbsp;a&nbsp;bond&nbsp;rooted&nbsp;in&nbsp;love,&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;and&nbsp;resilience. Our&nbsp;journey&nbsp;hasn’t&nbsp;been&nbsp;without&nbsp;its&nbsp;challenges,&nbsp;but&nbsp;every&nbsp;obstacle&nbsp;brought&nbsp;us&nbsp;closer&nbsp;together,&nbsp;reminding&nbsp;us&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;strength&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;partnership.&nbsp;As&nbsp;we&nbsp;blended&nbsp;our&nbsp;families,&nbsp;we&nbsp;discovered&nbsp;a&nbsp;love&nbsp;that&nbsp;extended&nbsp;not&nbsp;only&nbsp;between&nbsp;the&nbsp;two&nbsp;of&nbsp;us&nbsp;but&nbsp;also&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;connections&nbsp;between&nbsp;those&nbsp;we&nbsp;hold&nbsp;dear. One&nbsp;unforgettable&nbsp;moment&nbsp;in&nbsp;our&nbsp;journey&nbsp;was&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;Day.&nbsp;Surrounded&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;magic&nbsp;and&nbsp;our&nbsp;loved&nbsp;ones,&nbsp;he&nbsp;serenaded&nbsp;me&nbsp;with&nbsp;"You&nbsp;Are&nbsp;My&nbsp;Love"&nbsp;by&nbsp;Freddie&nbsp;Jackson&nbsp;before&nbsp;asking&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;his&nbsp;forever.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;moment&nbsp;that&nbsp;captured&nbsp;everything&nbsp;we&nbsp;are—romantic,&nbsp;joyful,&nbsp;and&nbsp;deeply&nbsp;connected. Now,&nbsp;as&nbsp;we&nbsp;look&nbsp;toward&nbsp;September&nbsp;2025,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;thrilled&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;this&nbsp;next&nbsp;chapter&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;of&nbsp;you.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;wedding&nbsp;day&nbsp;will&nbsp;not&nbsp;only&nbsp;mark&nbsp;the&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;married&nbsp;life&nbsp;but&nbsp;also&nbsp;serve&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;testament&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;love&nbsp;and&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;shared&nbsp;since&nbsp;that&nbsp;fateful&nbsp;May&nbsp;day. Thank&nbsp;you&nbsp;for&nbsp;being&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;story.&nbsp;We&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;with&nbsp;you!

We Have Only Just Begun

Our Story

Photos

Rae'Ven Dillard 

April Jones 

Derrishea Jones

LaShanda Jones

Sa'Renity Nesbitt

Tristan Baker

Derrick Jones II

Thaddeus Jones II

Derrius Jones

Derrick Turner

Wedding Party

Q + A

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Southaven Snowden Grove

Home2 Suites by Hilton Memphis - Southaven, MS

Avid Hotel Memphis - Southaven, an IHG Hotel

Southaven Fine Dining 

Southaven, MS Area outside of the Memphis airport. Delicious food and comfortable spacious hotel suites. Southaven is the place for you if you are a foodie.

Southaven

Comfort Suites Olive Branch - Memphis South

Best Western Plus Desoto

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Olive Branch

Dining in Olive Branch

Olive Branch, MS A vibrant community outside of the hustle and bustle of Memphis, TN. Many Tennesseans choose this quite hometown feeling city because of its spacious lodging and low cost quality dining.

Olive Branch

Peter's Rock Missionary Baptist Church

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

"We are planning an intimate celebration following the ceremony, reserved for our close family and friends. We deeply appreciate your love and support during this special time in our lives. We kindly ask that only those who receive an invitation to the reception attend, along with their designated guest."

Reception Attendees

Sylvia & Derrick

Sylvia & Derrick

S&D

Wedding Day