you’re cordially invited to the
WEDDING Aliyah & Markus of
THE PROPOSAL PAGE 5
08.14.2021
DEERFIELD BEACH, florida
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Request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children.
and
ALIYAH CRYSTAL GOWDY MARKUS KEON HOWELL Saturday, the fourteenth of August Two thousand and twenty-one at four o’clock in the afternoon
Cathedral Church of God 365 South Dixie Highway Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441
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MEET THE BRIDE AND GROOM
ALIYAH
Hometown: Deerfield Beach, FL Favorite Musician: Kierra Sheard, Anita Baker, H.E.R, Naja Wilson Favorite Dessert: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Favorite Movie: Matilda, The Greatest Showman Favorite Season: Anything other than winter! Favorite Book: The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
MARKUS
Hometown: Deerfield Beach, FL Favorite Musician: Cannonball Adderley, Jonathan McReynolds and many more! Favorite Dessert: Strawberry Ice Cream Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight Rises Favorite Season: Fall Favorite Book: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
The PROPOSAL As Told By The Bride
Markus surprised me and took us to Painting With A Twist. I remember catching him in a daze at one point during the date and asked him if he was okay. Lol We went home to get ready for dinner and my mom and sister were really boosting my head up for such a basic outfit. Markus was late both times picking me up and I was more suspicious now. Once we left the house, I thought it would be funny if my family were running around getting ready for my proposal, but I knew it was wishful thinking. Funny thing was that they actually were! We went to The Melting Pot and ate a romantic dinner and I knocked out in the car on the way to the hotel. Markus said he was going in to drop something off to his mother. I believed him and continued my nap. I missed her call, but Markus’ call somehow scared me out of my sleep! I rushed into the hotel and saw her waiting for me. When Mrs. Minerva opened the door, I felt like I was witnessing a dream in slow motion. Earlier that day and every second leading up to that moment was amazing. It had to be one of the sweetest, most romantic and planned out moments. It was so easy saying YES!
As Told By The Groom
Besides our wedding day, August 29, 2020 will forever be the most memorable day of my life. I could hardly sleep the night before. I woke up that morning excited, nervous and anxious in anticipation for the big day. I thought to myself, “I perform in front of thousands of people and I’ve never been this nervous in my life”. I was seriously struggling to breathe throughout the day because I desperately wanted Aliyah to be surprised and everything to run smoothly. I wanted the whole day to be memorable and special for her so I planned an entire day of events leading up to the proposal. The day began with a painting date at “Painting With A Twist”. Following this we freshened up for our 5pm dinner reservation at one of our favorite restaurants called, “The Melting Pot.” Afterwards I received a phone call from my mom asking if I could bring a bag to her that she left in my car. Little did Aliyah know we were moments away from the proposal. I went inside by myself, dropped the bag off and settled in for Aliyah’s entrance. Aliyah was called in shortly after to help my mom with a few last minute tasks. As she entered the room she was surrounded by family and I was standing in the back of the room. She realized what was happening and I could not stop smiling the rest of the night. I asked my best friend to marry me. The cherry on top for me was the fact that I proposed to Aliyah at the same hotel we met at seven years prior.
THE LADIES A SHLEY LEWIS Matron of Honor
NA JA WILSON Bridesmaid
JENNIFER ARAGON Maid of Honor
DIANA L ANDA Bridesmaid
CHARMAYNE GOWDY Bridesmaid
YVONNE RAGL AND Bridesmaid
JA SMINE HENDERSON Bridesmaid
JAZIAH L AMPKIN Flower Girl
CAMILLE GOWDY Bridesmaid
AMIYAH STROWBRIDGE Flower Girl
AKERRIA STROWBRIDGE Bridesmaid
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THE GENTLEMEN LUTHER ALLISON Best Man
CHRISTIAN DORSEY Groomsman
KIRBY FELLIS Groomsman
BEN STOCKER Groomsman
BILLY GOWDY JR . Groomsman
ALEX WILLIAMS JR . Groomsman
JEFFERY GARDNER Groomsman
ISAIAH GOWDY Groomsman
JA’VONTA SWINTON Groomsman
BRANDON ROSE Groomsman
AHMAD JOHNSON Groomsman
HARLEM LEWIS
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ARE KIDS WELCOME? While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adult only affair with the exception of the children in the bridal party. We’re hoping that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so that you can enjoy the evening with us. W H AT I S Y O U R W E D D I N G ’ S T H E M E ? Our theme is a candlelit vintage garden. WHEN IS THE RSVP DEADLINE? DO I NEED TO MAIL IT BACK OR CAN I DO IT ONLINE? Included in your invitation package is a slip with the deadline to RSVP. Inside the actual invitation is a barcode that you can scan with your phone. It will lead you to our wedding website in which you are able to accept or decline. If you do not RSVP by the deadline we will not be able to accommodate you. C A N I B R I N G A DAT E ? We would love to have everyone join us in this major milestone of ours, however we will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invite. We will have a strict guest list due to Covid-19. W H AT S H O U L D I D O I F I C A N N O T M A K E I T ? You will be missed! If you can’t make it to our wedding, please let us know by scanning the RSVP code and selecting the “decline” option. This way we can plan accordingly. WHERE ARE YOU REGISTERED? No registry. We will be relocating to New York City and are asking for monetary gifts. Feel free to bring your gift or send one through our Cash App at $MnAwedding D O Y O U H AV E A H O T E L B L O C K F O R G U E S T S ? Yes, please contact the bride or groom for information regarding reserved room availability. You may also make your own reservations at a nearby hotel or AirBNB. W H AT T I M E S H O U L D I A R R I V E O N T H E W E D D I N G DAY ? We recommend that you arrive 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony to make sure you do not miss the start of the wedding. If you arrive after the wedding has begun, you will not be able to enter until the bride has made it to the alter.
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W H AT S H O U L D I W E A R ? I S T H E R E A D R E S S C O D E ? The dress code for our wedding is formal attire. Ladies should wear a formal floor-length evening gown. Gentlemen should wear a suit and tie. NO exceptions.
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“And the two will become one flesh” “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mark 10:8-9