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n Saturday, June 21, 2014 Richard Oscar Francis and Martina Ladawn Davis will unite in Holy Matrimony at Grand Oaks Event and Business Center, 1801 Gateway Circle in Grove City, Ohio. The festive event will begin at 5:00pm with a cocktail hour and reception immediately following. The marriage ceremony will proceed as follows: PRELUDE SEATING OF THE FAMILIES ATTENDANTS PROCESSIONAL BRIDE’S PROCESSIONAL GREETING DECLARATION OF INTENT PRESENTATION OF THE BRIDE PRAYER - MRS. AGNES HEAD PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE MARRIAGE VOWS BLESSING AND EXCHANGE OF RINGS LIGHTING OF THE UNITY CANDLE BLESSING OF THE MARRIAGE PRESENTATION OF BRIDE AND GROOM “Jumping the Broom” RECESSIONAL ■
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WEDDING PARTY Pastor Joyce Jackson will officiate the outdoor ceremony that will consist of family and friends near and far. Finally, to the wedding ceremony will be completed by showing a symbol of their heritage by “jumping the broom.” ■
Our Wedding Party MOTHER OF THE BRIDE Mrs. Dorothy Smith
MOTHER OF THE GROOM Mrs. Mary Talbert
FATHER OF THE BRIDE Mr. Eugene Alexander
FATHER OF THE GROOM Mr. Richard Francis, Sr
RING BEARER Richard Francis IV
BROOM BEARER Saprea Davis
AISLE RUNNERS Nathan & MarShawn Moore
FLOWER GIRLS Samaria Miller & Camia Wilson
MAID OF HONOR Erica Talbert
BEST MAN Gwaylon Brown
BRIDESMAIDS Marricka Davis Nakeaii Cato Sharmaine Davis Breyanna Brown
GROOMSMEN Tyree Cato Delvin Cato Kevin Thomas Demetrius Brown
USHERS Michael Davis • Jack Taylor Jerome Davis • Eddie Davis OFFICIANT Pastor Joyce Jackson
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Richard and Martina together, celebrating love and life ...together!
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As our new life starts as husband and wife, we would like to say thank you for your presence and generosity. Thank you for supporting us and sharing in our love for each other. You brought joy to our day, warmth to our lives and happiness to our hearts. We sincerely thank you for being a part of our day and making our dreams come true.
SPECIAL THANKS TO VENDORS Grand Oaks Event and Conference Center Wedding Coordinator, Mo Entertainment - Melinda Molton Catering, Simply Delicious by Hallmark Cake Designer Timbo Sullivan Photography and Video Reflections - John Cover Flowers by Battiste LaFleur Galleria Music by DJ Vibe Program Designer Jade Chapin and Rebecca Chapin
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