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SMITH wedding
8 PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
MEET THE BRIDE AND GROOM PAGE 3
INTERVIEW WITH THE BRIDE AND GROOM PAGE 5
Lovestory
our
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MEET THE BRIDAL PARTY PAGE 6
08.07.2021
PUERTO MORELOS, Q.R., MEXICO
¡Bienvenido!
WELCOME TO THE WEDDING OF
Alethea Cassandra Watkins Troy Everett Smith and
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 4:00PM NOW SAPPHIRE RIVIERA CANCUN PUERTO MORELOS, Q.R., MEXICO
OFFICIANT Mrs. Socorro Jimenez PARENTS OF THE BRIDE Cynthia Pendleton Verlon Watkins Jr. PARENT OF THE GROOM Patricia Davis
Order of Events Ceremony Family/Friends Photos Cocktail Hour Wedding Party Introductions First Dance Dinner Cake Cut ting Open Dance Floor Sparkle Send Off
Bride&Groom Alethea Meet the
Hometown: Baltimore Zodiac: Aries Favorite Musicians: Tamia and Beyonce Favorite Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake & Cheesecake Favorite Movie: Coming to America & The Color Purple Favorite Season: Spring Dream Car: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Troy
Hometown: Baltimore Zodiac: Virgo Favorite Musician: Any musician who screams Favorite Dessert: Sweet is not my thing. I love everything Spicy! Favorite Movie: Comedies Favorite Season: All Seasons Dream Car: Shelby Cobra
Love Story OUR
Our story began in 1996 at Milford Mill Academy. We started off as lab partners and eventually became close friends. Our friendship later blossomed into love and created a beautiful daughter, Tamia Rayne Smith. Although our love story did not take the traditional path, it has brought us to this very moment and will lead us into a future filled with love, laughter, and an enduring friendship. Thank you for being apart of our story.
Fortunate Maxwell
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THE INTERVIEW
WHO SAID “I LOVE YOU” FIRST? Alethea: I am pretty sure it was me however, I always knew that Troy loved me as well. It was ALWAYS in his ACTIONS. Troy: We have been together so long, I don’t really remember. Probably Alethea. DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST DATE: Alethea: I don’t remember our first official date but I am pretty sure we went to the Inner Harbor. Troy: Not sure but I am sure it was chill. We used to hang out when we were just friends. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION? Alethea: At first, I only saw Troy as “just my friend”. But when we reconnected in his Navy years I was like “Woo… Hi Troy”! Troy: Alethea is very loud. LOL! We were lab partners in Anatomy and Physiology class so I thought she was smart with a cool personality. HOW DID YOU KNOW THEY WERE THE ONE? Alethea: On one of my first visits to Virginia to visit Troy, I backed my car into a ditch by accident. Troy was so calm and helped put me at ease. From that moment, I always felt safe and protected. We still laugh about this today. Troy: Alethea has always had my back through so many things like when I was deployed in Iraq to my motorcycle accident. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIM/HER? Alethea: Troy always keeps me laughing, it’s hard to stay mad with him.. I absolutely love his huge smile, his strong caress, and just simply spending time with him. It’s my favorite! Troy: She drives me crazy… But I love how loving and caring Alethea is. DESCRIBE HIM/HER IN THREE WORDS? Alethea: Handsome. Dependable. Adventurous. Troy: Affectionate, Creative, and Beautiful WHO IS THE BETTER COOK? Alethea: We are both great cooks and specialize in different things. Troy makes the BEST STEAK EVER on the grill. Better than any restaurant. No steak sauce needed. Troy: I am the master on the grill and Alethea does her thing in the kitchen when she does cook. WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY? Alethea: Officially becoming Mrs. Smith and sharing this moment with our family and friends. Troy: Letting Alethea have her day the way that she has always wanted. That is the reason why it is in Mexico. WHO LEANED IN FIRST FOR THE FIRST KISS? Alethea: Me, what can I say… I am a leader. Troy: Alethea was all up on a brother. WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES? Alethea: So many favorites- his surprise Homecoming from Iraq, when he bought me Onyx, the birth of Tamia, and our engagement. Troy: The day that we had our daughter, Tamia. WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING THINGS YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT EACH OTHER? Alethea: I am always amazed by all of the places Troy has traveled and experienced. I can’t wait to have many more adventures with him. Troy: We are a good team. Alethea always does a great job with decorating and putting on events. I make sure the food and drinks are right. WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU TWO? Alethea: We plan to travel the world together. Troy: We are definitely going to travel and live life to the fullest.
Wedding Party The Ladies Meet the
DOMIN’QUE SPENCER Maid of Honor
EL AINA BENJAMIN Bridesmaid
TAMIA SMITH
KECIA ROME Bridesmaid
Junior Bridesmaid
The Gentlemen
CHRISTOPHER LONESOME
ANDRE ALLSOPP
Groomsman
Best Man
PHILLIP MCMORRIS Groomsman
AMARI LONESOME Junior Groomsman
TABLE ASSIGNMENTS Patricia Davis Gloria Hubbard Charisse Saunders Jonathan Hodges Natasha Hollingworth Amber Worrell Rachel Davis Jeptha Davis Domin’que Spencer Tamia Smith Christopher Lonesome Amari Lonesome Andre Allstopp Meloney Allsopp Elaina Benjamin Joe Benjamin
Table 1 Table 2
Regina Williams Sharay Smith Danielle Covington Christian Rogers Ericka Houston Jaeah Fortune Sean Fortune Cynthia Pendleton Camille Peagues Roger Rome Kecia Rome Lauren Rome Philip McMorris Stefanie Jones Alessandra Hayes
Smith Wedding Word Search
BRIDESMAID RECEPTION DANCING AISLE WIFE PROPOSAL MILFORD
CEREMONY TROY FOREVER GROOMSMAN MARRIAGE FLOWERS ALETHEA
LOVE MATRIMONY HUSBAND TAMIA RING CAKE MEXICO
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With Sincere Gratitude
We would like to thank all of our family and friends who traveled to Mexico to celebrate with us as we begin our journey as husband and wife. We truly appreciate all of the love and support you have showered upon us. Love and Blessings,
Troy and Alethea