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MORRISON Wedding
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WELCOME TO THE WEDDING OF
Okeria Harvey AND
Rashad Morrison
SATURDAY, JUNE FOURTH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-TWO THE GRAND TOTOWA, NEW JERSEY
OFFICIANT REVEREND PAULA MORRISON-SMITH
Order of Events
Prelude - Instrumental Music The Parent’s Entrance The Entrance of the Officiant, Groom and Best Man The Processional of the Bridal Party The Bride’s Entrance The Prayer Invocation The Scripture Lesson The Marriage Litany: (please stand) The Statement of Purpose and Exchanging of Vows The Blessing and Exchange of Rings The Blending of Love and Family Sand Ceremony Musical Selection The Charge The Presentation to the Congregation/Guest The Recessional
The Marriage Litany Officiant: Okeria and Rashad covet our prayers and support as they begin the pilgrimage of marriage together. People: We promise to uphold them in our thoughts and prayers as they work at building a deep everlasting love. Officiant: We must remind ourselves that genuine love is not easily achieved. Okeria and Rashad will need determination and patience to renew their vows year after year. Genuine love is not stagnant; it must be constantly renewed. People: We promise to support them in every appropriate way as they work at this task in their marriage. Officiant: We also realize that genuine liv is fulfilled only as it reaches out to others. We ask that the unique love which Okeria and Rashad share for each other might reach out beyond themselves to their children, family, friends, and the larger world in which they live. Okeria and Rashad you have heard this expression of support from your family and friends. Are you now prepared to seal your union as husband and wife? Couple: We are.
Meet the
Bride & Groom
Hometown: Trenton Zodiac: Libra Favorite Musician: Beyoncé Favorite Dessert: Orange Creamsicles’s Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball The Best Man Holiday Favorite Season: Spring Dream Car: Whatever Rashad paying for LOL!
Rashad
Okeria
Hometown: Philadelphia Zodiac: Scorpio Favorite Musician: Drake Favorite Dessert: Lemon Poundcake Favorite Movie: Die Hard with a Vengeance Favorite Season: Fall Dream Car: Rolls Royce (Ghost)
How We
MET
Fun in the Sun! Rashad and l met at the beach in the summer of 2012. He was being extra as usual, lol taking long to wash the sand off of him. I was being impatient as usual, lol, and told him to hurry up! My sister suggested we exchange numbers and he had my heart ever since!
Message from the
BRIDE
Rashad, from the very 1st day we met, I hoped it would be you. I have carried the image of you in my heart my whole life. When I look at you I see everything I prayed for: I see my safe haven! I see my future! I see my soulmate! I see my best, best friend! I see you! The most amazing, caring and loving man. If I could go back in time and change our story; I wouldn’t change a single thing about it. Our story has been fun and hard at times, but it has lead us to this exact moment in our journey. You fill me up with love, happiness, excitement, and hope. I can not wait to see you waiting at the altar for me. I love you always and forever. Mrs.Morrison
Message from the
GROOM
To my love, I really appreciate you in every single way. When we first met I knew there was something there. Your smile is unmatched, BUT what turns me on the most about you, is your caring heart. The way you value family means everything to me. It’s been a roller coaster ride these last few years, but with love and time we managed to get through the challenges. Thank you for sticking by my side and being loyal to me even when I gave you reason not to be. I love you more than life itself. Now I’m glad to call you my wife. Love Your Husband
Meet the
Wedding Party The Ladies
ZAKIAH JOHNSON Maid of Honor
JAI REED
Maid of Honor
DENISE MORTON Matron of Honor
LATOYA BROWN Bridesmaid
TAMEKA ENGLISH Bridesmaid
JANIESHA GREGORY Bridesmaid
KARENZA HARVEY Bridesmaid
OTISHIA HARVEY Bridesmaid
DYAMOND ROBINSON Bridesmaid
TIEKEYA THOMAS Bridesmaid
KAILEE ALFORD Junior Bridesmaid
VICTORIA THOMPSON Junior Bridesmaid
RAEGAN MORRISON Flower Girl
ANGELA WALKER Mother of the Bride
VALERIE MORRISON Mother of the Groom
The Gentlemen MICHAEL RINGGOLD Best Man
KALEEM BROWN Groomsman
MATTHEW BRYANT Groomsman
RALPH ELLIOTT Groomsman
DURREL FIELDS Groomsman
DEMETERUS JONES Groomsman
TIMOTHY JOHNSON Groomsman
RASHON OAKMAN Groomsman
J’CEYON JOHNSON Ringbearer
OTIS HARVEY Father of the Bride
GREGORY WHITE Father of the Groom
KANYE JOHNSON Bride’s Escort
Words From Our
Parents
VALERIE MORRISON | MOTHER OF THE GROOM Son you are one of the sweetest blessings in my life. You are kind, loving & a gentle soul. You have accomplished so many things to make me proud of the man you have become. I thank God for you and wish you nothing but the best. Okeria you are a beautiful young lady who I have come to love dearly. You have an abundance of good qualities that will bring so much to this marriage. You are special and I thank God for you. I officially welcome you to our family (The Morrison’s) May you always let God be the center of this union. May you always put each other first. May you always seek God’s face. May you never lack. May you know unspeakable joy. May your hearts & your home always be warm & may you grow in faith & find in Christ what your soul requires. GREGORY WHITE | FATHER OF THE GROOM Rashad, as a man you wear many different hats in life. A son, a brother, an uncle, a father, and NOW as a Married Man you’re whole as a husband to your WIFE! Congratulations on your wedding day! I remember you as a young boy hanging out with me in the Pocono Mountains and now you are the man I always wanted you to be. Continue the Journey. ANGELA WALKER | MOTHER OF THE BRIDE Congratulations to my daughter and my son-in-law on your special day! I am so proud of you my daughter, a very hard-working woman, loving mother and now you’re about to be a great and loving wife. I’m so proud to be called your mother, and I thank God for my son-in-law Rashad. You are a very caring and loving person, loves my grandkids and he loves me, lol. So I thank God for the union that he has put together and I welcome my son-in-law with open arms to our family. I thank you, Rashad, for making my baby one of happiest women in the world. OTIS HARVEY JR. | FATHER OF THE BRIDE To Mr. Rashad and Mrs. Okeria Morrison, l give my blessings to both of you thru God ways of life to Rashad l welcome you to be a part of the Harvey’s family l love you as my own son and not only just because my daughter Okeria love you because of the MAN that you are to my daughter l truly honor and respect you for that my son and to Mrs. Okeria Morrison I’m so proud and happy for you l know that you and Rashad truly love each other and that’s all that matter you both made a great decision to marry in holly matrimony that’s God way now things are going get easier brighter and better because true love last forever and forever is a long long time and you’ve made it congratulations!
In Loving Memory WHOSE LOVE WE HOLD IN OUR HEARTS TODAY
WILLIE MAUDE ALFORD Grandmother of the Bride
DOUGLAS GASS Father of the Groom
PAULINE MORRISON Grandmother of the Groom
EBONY ELISE MONAE ALFORD Sister of the Bride
JAVOSKIA HARVEY Brother of the Bride
Words From Our BRIDAL PARTY We’d like to start by telling you how beautiful you look, In the words of Reagan “Yess Honey”. We wish you both love and togetherness; A peaceful life and nothing but wonderful times moving forward. Cherish all the happiness around you as today is one of the most special days of your lives. Today is the day you two will officially become one. May this day be the beginning of love, dedication, and romance. May the love you share grow stronger as you guys grow older. We love you guys and wish you nothing but the best. Love, Zakiah, Kanye & Raegan The time has finally come, the day you say “I do”. I hope it’s everything you dreamed it would be. I wish you and Rashad all the happiness in the world and lots of love, laughter, and prosperity. Of all the happy times we’ve shared, nothing makes me happier than sharing this day with the two of you. I love you both and always will, congratulations little sis and South Beach Shaddy… Love you, Otishia To my best, Okeria, I love you! There’s nothing in this world I wouldn’t do for you. To see you smile mean so much to me because you deserve this and much more. Through these years I’ve watched you build something more than love. You’ve built a family, a bond, & trust. I witnessed this as we planned as young women. We have journeyed and walked through life together & I wouldn’t have asked for anything different. Better days and better living are what you prayed for & you now have that Best. Cherish every moment of it. My love for you you’ll always have near or far. I love you for eternity! Rashad, I thank you most for coming into my best friend’s life. Accepting her, loving her, & showing her nothing but the best & real love. I know this walk in the park wasn’t easy but you both have learned, and taught each other so much over the years, so you deserve just as much happiness. This is the day we’ve waited for, and I get to be here for it. So again, I love you Bro for helping my friend let her guard down, and loving her unconditionally. This is a bond that will never be broken…. Xoxo forever, Jai Dear Kerah, I can always count on you to stand with me through life. And now, here on your wedding day, I stand with you. I know this will be a beautiful adventure for you as a wife and Rashad as a husband. May your compassion shine throughout your marriage and your joyous spirit bring light to every day the two of you spend together. Congratulations on your special day! Love, Keke Since meeting Kerah at work, we’ve hit it off from the start. Always able to share a good laugh to get us through the day. I’ve also had the pleasure of watching Okeria & Rashad’s love grow over the years. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day. Love, Toya Congratulations on your new journey! Love, Meka
The day I met Rashad I gained a brother! I am so happy for you two! May God bless them in their union! Love, Renz Mr. & Mrs. Morrison the day has come!! Rashad, I love you so much bro, not just because we are alike in many ways. Because you have taught my sister how to LOVE correctly! Okeria, Wow, we did it!! I remember when you and Rashad called with the exciting news, I said to myself Rashad doesn’t know that he’s marrying the three of us lol. We have literally walked through most of our lives together. It’s now time for me & Jai to let you go and let your Husband lead the way in this part of your journey. Always remember to put God first, and I pray that this new chapter of y’all life be full of more love & happiness! Always & Forever, Bert Shad, “Everybody knows the saying a brother from another” and my guy you definitely fit that description to a Tee! We have been a part of each other’s lives since middle school, from playing football in the hood to skipping school in my parent’s basement and even sharing a bed, “remember that time you left home because you thought you were grown lmbo, if that doesn’t make us brother then I don’t know what does”. Now it’s 20-something years later and I get to stand by your side as a groomsman and witness you marry the women of your dreams, I’m honored, bro! This will forever be noted as one of the best days of my life because I know it’s going to be the best day of yours, Just know for every time you drive to the rack to score a layup I’ll always be standing in your corner to knock down an open 3 pointer… ~ I Love You Fat Boy Timothy Rashad, almost 10 years ago we quickly went from co-workers to family. It’s been an honor to grow a friendship and brotherhood. Today on your wedding day, I wish you and Kerah much love and success. Love Kaleem Since day one Shad has always been a big brother to me he has always been loyal and it’s an honor to be a part of ya wedding! Love you big bro, Demeterus I met Shad at work in 2012, ever since we have been family, blood couldn’t make us closer. 10 years of brotherhood and you have remained the same. You are truly loyal and always down to ride. I’m glad to be a part of your day, one of the coolest dudes I ever met! Love, Matthew Kerah, today I get to witness you marry the man of your dreams. Through the good, bad, and ugly, you have been so loved and so treasured. I can’t wait to see how amazing you will be as Mr. and Mrs. Morrison. I am so excited to see what the Lord has planned for you. The best is yet to come. Congratulations & I love y’all, Dyamond Congratulations to my best friend and my new best friend. Wishing you guys forever happiness filled love. Love, Denise
VALERIE GREGORY PAULA ARTHUR RASHIDA J. LATANYA W. SHAWN DENISE VERNITA RONY
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OTIS REGEANA VALENTINO KAREN OTIS III PATRICK OQUANDRA ASIA G. SYMPHONY CHRISHARIA MEL
SHAN QUINCY ALLEN SHAWNTA BAYSHAWN KANDIS RUSS ASIA E. PATRICIA TANIESHA SHAREE ROSEANNA ALIESHA DARRELL B. OBADYAH RASHEEDAH JULIUS ANTIONE AARON NAOMI GWENDOLYN CARL
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TANESHA RASHEEDAH TAMMY DIANE TIMYK LAWANDA BARRY JR AARON OMAR MICAH SAMIYA
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LOU TRACEY IRVIN SHANNEN WILL MARCHELL KATRINA TALIB PTA’ANN RAHIEM
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DARRELL SHIRLEY BARRY SERETTA CHARLOTTE SHELLY LA’TANYA IDA DANIELLE JAMES
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YASMEANE SHAUDE ASHLEY BRITTANY H. ALEX LETESH SHEENA LAKEEMA DYSHEEKA CHEROKEE SHERRY B. GEORGIA SHIRLEY LASHAY ROMANO LATOYA B. CORRINNE SHERRY W. YASHEEN TYWANDA TEKEIA MADYSON
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KANYE VICTORIA KAILEE RAEGAN ZARIA BRIANNA JASON J’CEYON BIANCA B’EVENTS B’EVENTS DAVONA BROOKE LATOYA R. MARSHAE MYYA BRITTANY L. CHERLY SHAKEEMA TONI KENYETTA SEVEN
HAWA PETERSON LILY RANDOLYN CYNTHIA SUZANNE & GUEST SHANICE CYNTHIA JENATTA JUNA IAN DIANE MICHAEL BARNBY STACY RODNEY NICOLE ANTHONY ADIA JANELL
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ANGELA JIANNA JHANAYSHA JUANITA LAVERNE MELVA JENNA VICTORIA KEYERA JANET TYASIA
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Dinner MENU STARTERS Traditional Caesar Salad
MAIN COURSE Filet Mignon Broiled North Passage Salmon A La Grand simmered in Vermont Maple Glaze Chicken Monterey Breast filled with sauteed asparagus, onions, portobellos, Monterey jack cheese, topped with shiitake cream Chef ’s choice of potatoes and vegetables
DESSERT Wedding Cake Waffle Station with Assorted Toppings Sundae Bar
DRINK MENU Open Bar Coffee Assorted Teas
From the Heart of
MR. & MRS. MORRISON WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK FIRST AND FOREMOST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST FOR THE SALVATION, DAILY GRACE, AND MERCY THAT HE SO FREELY GIVES; WITHOUT HIM, WE WOULD HAVE NEVER MET: AND THROUGH HIM, OUR LOVE WILL ALWAYS ENDURE! Bridal Party: Rashad and I want to thank everyone for being here with us today. Many of you have traveled a long way to participate, and we thank you for your time and effort. We’ve spent the last sixteen months planning our wedding, and we could not have done it without the help of some very special people! Please know that all you did to help us get to this day hasn’t gone unnoticed!. We genuinely love and appreciate every last one of you! Family and Friends: Rashad and I are blessed to have you here with us to celebrate our Love! Everything you did to be with us today is appreciated and felt. Over the last 24 months, we have had to adjust to a pandemic, say goodbye to those we love, and live a new normal. Our prayer is that gathering with each other today brought love, life, laughter, a renewed commitment to living, and hope. Thank you, and we love you!
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