Wedding Day

Ceremony

Waterford at Springfield

Reception

Bridal Shower

Summer

Our Wedding

William and I actually met many years ago, thanks to being members of the same church. We’d see each other from time to time, nothing unusual… until one rainy Saturday morning in March 2024.Now, William was determined that day—he got up, got dressed, and drove to the church for a Deacon’s meeting. Only problem? He was a whole week early. (We’ll call that “forward thinking.”)But wait, there’s more. On the way there, as if God Himself wanted to slow him down, William managed to get not one, but two flat tires. Two. At the same time. I’m convinced angels were up there giggling like, “Watch this, y’all.”So, William arrives at church, tires flat, ego deflated, and meeting-less. Since he had nowhere to go, he wandered into the Singles/Married Couples Day Conference. (Which is hilarious, because technically, he was too single for the “married” part, and apparently too early for the “Deacon” part.)Lucky for me, I was one of the panel speakers that day, representing the single folks. William stayed, listened, and-boom-I caught his attention. (Personally, I think it was my dazzling wit, but we’ll let him tell it his way.) Two weeks later, he found me in the back of the church when most people had gone home. Now, let me tell you - William tried really hard to ask me out. But instead of just saying it, he started explaining about his Deacon’s meeting, the time of the meeting, and honestly, I stood there wondering if he was about to ask me to speak at the meeting. Finally, confused, I said, “William, you’re going to have to be more direct with me, because I don’t understand what you’re saying.” That’s when he blurted it out: “I would like to take you to dinner.”And for once in my life—mouthy me—I was speechless. (Yes, it does happen. Rare, but true.) I told him I’d let him know if I was available. William just smiled and said, “I have your number. I’ll call you.”And the rest? Well, we like to think that the heavy rain, the two flat tires, and the wrong meeting day were all God’s way of arranging a divine setup. After all, without all that, this story—and this love—might never have started.

Our Story

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Cynthia Fullman

Wayne Moore

Valerie Witherspoon

John Savage

LaShaune Lee

Eric Lewis

Lisa Nanches Jackson

Chibuzor Joseph

Simone Green

Shelton Lee

Angie Young

Stephen Bloodworth

Princess Addilyn Ellis

Princess Khloe Taylor

Prince Cameron Ford

Adam and Aaron Jackson

Wedding Party

Hi everybody!We’re so grateful to have you join us in celebrating our special day. A block of rooms has been reserved for our wedding guests—please use the link below to book your stay at our preferred hotel. Wanda and William

Courtyard by Marriott Springfield

Travel

PARKING: Parking &amp; Arrival InformationWe are so excited to celebrate with you!For your convenience, guest parking is available at the Bryant Street Garage, located at:680 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DCThis garage is just a short walk from the wedding venue and provides easy, secure access for all guests.Parking Details: Approximate cost: $3 per hour Public parking garage (no validation required) Easy walking distance to the venueWe recommend arriving a little early to allow time for parking and a relaxed walk to the ceremony.We can’t wait to celebrate love with you!

IMPORTANT UPDATES

Our wedding will be semi-formal to formal attire. Ladies, feel free to pull out your beautiful gowns, and gentlemen, your tuxedos or suits. We kindly ask that guests please avoid wearing jeans and refrain from wearing white.We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Attire/Dress Code

Springfield Town Center

Things to Do

Registry

Wanda & William

Wanda & William

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