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You’reInvited THE HONOR OF YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED AT THE WEDDING OF Sunday, the twenty-first of August Two thousand and twenty-two at five o’clock in the evening Ashton Gardens Atlanta 260 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Sugar Hill, GA 30518 Kindly RSVP via our wedding website. RSVP Deadline: July 21, 2022 www.WatsonALifetime.com RSVP & JaBria Christina Mitchell Jeremy Terrell Watson DRESS CODE: FORMAL, BLACK ATTIRE
ourtimelinelove June 3rd 2018 THE DAY WE MET June 7th 2018 Our First date August 21st 2018 our first “i love you” October 18th 2020 jeremy proposed & jabria said yes! November 18th 2020 WE MOVED IN TOGETHER August 21st 2022 WE say “i do”
AS TOLD BY THE BRIDE
AS TOLD BY THE GROOM
how me met
It was June 2018 and my friends (Randall and Jamal) wanted me to go out with them to have some fun and drinks. I was scheduled to go out of town for work that night, but my flight was canceled earlier that morning. Long story short, we went out that night. Towards the end of the night, I see JaBria approaching us introducing herself. My face lit up when I saw how beautiful she was. The energy and vibe her and I shared at that moment was different. A few days later, she and I spoke on the phone for at least 4-5 hours. A week later, I called Jamal after our 1st date and told him, “Bro, she’s different. She may be the one.” Now we are about to get married.
It was June 2018 and my friend Marissa, who is now my bridesmaid, invited me to a local bar in Buckhead Atlanta. As we were preparing to go home for the evening, we spotted Jeremy & his friends. She pointed them out to me & I half jokingly said “Well, let’s go and talk to them.” I confidently walked over and introduced myself. “Hi, my name is JaBria and this is my friend …..” but as I looked to my side Marissa was nowhere to be found! I was embarrassed to say the least. I laughed it off, but as I started explaining what happened Jeremy’s eyes met mine. He smiled and I immediately felt at ease. Jeremy and I talked for a few minutes and exchanged numbers. Two days later, we had our first phone conversation & talked for over 4 hours. Talking to him felt natural & easy. It almost felt like I’d already known him for years. I knew he was different. We went on our first date a few days later & have been together ever since
In November 2019, Jeremy took me engagement ring shopping. From that moment on, I anxiously anticipated an upcoming proposal….I just did not know when or how. Our birthdays are 4 days apart, his October 15th & mine October 19th. In 2020, Jeremy told me that he was planning to host a birthday dinner for himself on October 18th. He was inviting friends and family from out of town. I was excited to celebrate Jeremy, because if you know him, you know he is a very humble & modest man. It is not often that he celebrates his birthday. He told me that this would be a nice affair, so I should dress for the occasion. On October 18th, we prepared to go to his “birthday dinner.” On the way there, he told me that he reserved a hotel for the weekend and that we needed to check-in before dinner. We arrived at the Four Seasons Atlanta. Jeremy asked me to come inside the hotel to complete the reservation process. I was confused. We walked through the lobby, went up the elevator, and started walking towards a terrace. As we walked to the terrace I heard “Sweet Love” by Robin Thicke playing. There was a red carpet lined with our close family & friends on each side. At the end of the carpet was a large present and balloons. I immediately cried as I realized what was happening. We started walking down the aisle and each person was holding a red rose. They each handed me one as we walked through. Jeremy then began to tell everyone how much & why he loved me. He got on one knee & my heart stopped. I honestly don’t remember what was said at that point, because I was so excited! He opened the ring box & it was the ring I had been dreaming of. I cried and nodded my head yes as I was at a loss for words. His proposal was so thoughtful and the best early birthday present I’ve ever received.
AS TOLD BY THE BRIDE
THE PROPOSAL
Jeremy, I love you. Thank you!
Towards the end of 2019, I had taken JaBria ring shopping to get an idea of what type of ring she would like or wanted. After visiting several places, she was really excited about a radiant cut diamond sitting in a cathedral setting. She tried on the ring and fell in love with it. I knew at that moment, that’s the ring she wanted. The day after, I began formulating a plan for the “proposal” because I knew I wanted to propose in 2020. My original plan was to fly her and I out to Hawaii in June 2020 and propose to her there, but COVID happened. So I came up with the idea to rent out the terrace at the Four Seasons in Atlanta. My plan was to have all family and friends there to witness the proposal. The day of the proposal, she thought that we were going to celebrate my birthday with family and friends. I rarely celebrate my birthday so I was surprised she fell for it. I convinced her to come into the Four Seasons with me to “check” into the hotel room that I “booked”. I took her to the terrace where I proposed to her in front of friends and family. There was a red carpet and each family member and friend had a red rose in their hand to hand to JaBria as she and I walked down the red carpet. When I got on one knee to propose, I thanked God for bringing this woman of God to me. I will never forget that day! After the proposal, I had planned a surprise party for JaBria to celebrate with family and friends.
PROPOSAL
AS TOLD BY THE GROOM
MARIAH BALDWIN Matron of Honor ALIZA ALEXANDER Bridesmaid SHANNON CHRISTIAN Bridesmaid MARISSA MICHAEL Bridesmaid ARIEL MAYES SMITH Maid of Honor KYRA ANDERSON Bridesmaid MARGARET GRIFFIN Bridesmaid CHARITY SMALLS Bridesmaid JAAMIA HUNTER Bridesmaid The Ladies Meet the Wedding Party
BRANDON WATSON Best Man MARVIN WHITT Groomsman CHARLES GORDON Groomsman FIASE DAGBOVI Groomsman RICO GENTRY Best Man JAMAL HUNTER Groomsman RANDALL SMITH Groomsman DARRIUS MOORE Groomsman WILLIAM DILLARD Groomsman The Gentlemen
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
RSVP no later than July 21st 11:59PM EST. All RSVP’s will be accepted via our wedding website. Please see the invitation page for RSVP information. WHERE ARE YOU REGISTERED? Please visit WatsonALifetime.com, and select the “Registry” tab to view this information.
The wedding ceremony starts at 5:00 PM. We are asking all guests to please be seated no later than 4:45 PM. We will not allow anyone who is late into the wedding chapel. ARE KIDS WELCOME?
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I CAN’T MAKE IT?
Kindly RSVP that you will not be in attendance by July 21st. Thank you.
QuestionsAskedFrequently
Yes! There is a dress code. Please wear black attire. Men are to wear black suits or tuxedos with a white dress shirt, black tie, and black shoes. Women are to wear black formal/ cocktail attire. Have fun with your attire & dress for the occasion. For inspiration visit the FAQ section on our website for a lookbook.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
DO YOU HAVE A HOTEL BLOCK FOR GUESTS? WHERE DO YOU RECOMMEND I STAY?
This is an adult-only ceremony & reception. We love family, but we are asking for all of our guests to be at least 18 years old. CAN I BRING A DATE?
This will be an unplugged ceremony. We have invested in quality photographers & videographers. We are kindly asking that you do not take pictures during the ceremony. WHAT HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES WILL YOU BE TAKING DURING THE EVENT? Please obtain a COVID test within 72hrs prior to the wedding day. Masks will be available for your comfort, but they are optional. Please screen yourself for any cold/flu symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed, please do not attend.
CAN I TAKE PICTURES DURING THE CEREMONY TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Due to covid & limited seating, we are not allowing plus ones for this special day unless the invite has been extended to & your date personally.
WHEN IS THE RSVP DEADLINE? DO I NEED TO MAIL BACK MY RSVP OR CAN I DO IT ONLINE?
Yes, we have a hotel block at the Fairfield Inn (Buford, GA) & the Courtyard Marriott Mall of GA (Buford, GA). Please visit the FAQ link on our wedding website to book your hotel room.
From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to say thank you in advance for celebrating this major milestone with us! Whether you will be physically present on our special day, or sending well wishes from miles away, we appreciate your love & support. This will be the celebration of a lifetime, we can not wait to share it with you!.
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With Love, Jeremy & JaBria
