August Seventh Two Thousand and Twenty-One
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Ranesha Latrice Chatman & Carl Anthony Stewart T H E H O N O R O F YO U R P R E S E N C E I S R E Q U E S T E D AT T H E W E D D I N G O F
Saturday, the Seventh of August Two Thousand and Twenty-One at Two O’clock in the afternoon Ceremony
The Former Central Baptist Church 15170 Archdale Street Detroit, Michigan 48227 Reception
All Saints Banquet & Conference Center 24900 Brest Street Taylor, Michigan 48180 Cocktail Hour: 5:00PM Reception: 5:30PM - 11:59PM
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Please RSVP by July 7, 2021 via our wedding website: www.zola.com/wedding/raneshaandcarl
DRESS CODE Formal or Black-Tie No White or Ivory
*Please note if wearing white or ivory, you will not be allowed in the ceremony or reception.
Note: We also ask that you have a negative Covid-19 test 2 days prior to the wedding, or either the vaccine. Please submit your negative results, or a picture of proof of the vaccine to the bride via text message at (313)618-6362, or via email at Stewarts2021@yahoo.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bride&Groom Ranesha Meet the
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Zodiac: Pisces Favorite Musician: Beyoncé Favorite Dessert: Ice Cream Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball Favorite Season: Fall Dream Car: Escalade Favorite Vacation Spot: Bahamas Favorite Color: Pink
Carl
Hometown: El Paso, Texas Zodiac: Aries Favorite Musician: Kevin Gates Favorite Dessert: Lemon Cake Favorite Movie: Armageddon Favorite Season: Fall Dream Car: CLS 550 Favorite Vacation Spot: Miami Favorite Color: Red
THE INTERVIEW
WHO SAID “I LOVE YOU” FIRST? Ranesha: Carl said he loved me first! But I did tell him I loved him that same night. I was trying to hold out on telling him because my feelings developed quite fast! Carl: I did!
DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST DATE: Ranesha: Our first date was very romantic. We went to get a bite to eat but everything was closed; like literally everything I wanted, so we went and walked by the water (My favorite place to clear my mind) and we just talked. Then like a gentleman, he gave me the option of going home or watching a scary movie with him in the house and let’s just say the rest is history! Carl: Very insightful! WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION? Ranesha: My first impression of Carl was whew chile! He has the most beautiful eyes, he is tall, dark, handsome and he can hold a nice conversation. I was totally interested! Carl: I thought she was absolutely stunning and simply gorgeous. HOW DID YOU KNOW THEY WERE THE ONE? Ranesha: I knew he was the one when we got into our first disagreement and he fought to fix our problem. I was being very petty and mean might I add but he took charge and used the key I gave him to my house to come and talk out our problem. Carl: When my heart and mind was on the same page. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIM/HER? Ranesha: My favorite thing about him is that no matter what obstacles we face, he is willing to go the extra mile to make me happy. Carl: Ranesha’s ability to see the good in any and everyone. DESCRIBE HIM/HER IN THREE WORDS? Ranesha: Loving, Caring and Emotional. Carl: Strong, Kind Hearted and Humble! WHO IS THE BETTER COOK? Ranesha: We both can cook! So that’s a hard question to answer Team Stewart’s for the win baby! Carl: She is but not by much...lol WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT ON YOUR WEDDING DAY? Ranesha: I am very excited to see him break down when he sees me! I know my baby and I know he is gonna drop some major tears! Carl: After we both say “ I DO” and I look her right in her beautiful eyes and know that this is our forever. We will literally be together forever! WHO LEANED IN FIRST FOR THE FIRST KISS? Ranesha: He did! Carl: I did! WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MEMORIES? Ranesha: I have a lot of favorite memories when it comes to that man from him being by my bedside in the delivery room for 3 whole days until we welcomed our baby girl, to us buying our first home together but I think my favorite memory would have to be my last birthday when this man planned a whole getaway to Miami by himself because I said it was somewhere I had never gone as an adult and I wanted to go. Carl: The look on her face when she looked at our daughter for the very first time. WHAT IS THE MOST INTERESTING THINGS YOU’VE LEARNED ABOUT EACH OTHER? Ranesha: I have learned that we can overcome any obstacle as long as we have each other and he has really taught me that. I am a very independent woman who likes to fight battles alone but he can read me and he knows when I’m going through something because he always touches my forehead with his and says what do I tell you “We can and will get through anything TOGETHER!” Carl: The level of courage that she has. WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU TWO? Ranesha: Well, we already had our first Miracle baby, we bought our home and after we get married I think we are going to enjoy each other and work on baby number 2! Carl: Simply enjoying life together.
Wedding Party The Ladies Meet the
SHERMEKA TUBBS
Matron of Honor - Brides FAVORITE Cousin
CHRISTINA CORNELIUS
Maid of Honor - Brides BEST “Female Friend”
MARANDA L ASANTA
Bridesmaid - Brides Little Sister
BRIANNA CHATMAN
Bridesmaid - Brides Little Sister
T YMESHA BL AND
Bridesmaid- Brides Little Sister
TALONDA MARTIN Bridesmaid - Brides Friend
KIMBERLY REGAINS Bridesmaid - Brides Friend
VELEISHA BYNER Bridesmaid - Brides Friend
LORANDA L ASANTA
Junior Bridesmaid - Brides Niece
ANGEL CHATMAN
Junior Bride - Bride and Grooms Daughter
LONDYN L ASANTA Flower Girl - Brides Niece
LOREN & LORISSA L ASANTA Sign Holders - Brides Nieces
The Gentlemen
GENO ABNEY
Best Man - Grooms Best Friend
PATRICK WATKINS
Groomsman - Brides Best “Male Friend”
CALVIN PERRYMAN Groomsman - Grooms Friend
MARQUIS PEASTER Groomsman - Grooms Cousin
NATHANIEL PEASTER Groomsman - Grooms Uncle
PATRICK “DIDDY” ISABELL Groomsman - Grooms Friend
CALVIN PERRYMAN JR .
Groomsman - Son of Grooms Friend
CURTIS OWENS
Groomsman - Grooms Friend
SHON MARTIN
Junior Groomsman - Son of Brides Friend
DARYL BL AND III
Junior Groom - Brides Nephew
CAMERON STEWART Ring Bearer - Grooms Son
SHANE T UBBS
Bride Announcer - Brides God Son and Cousin
How We Met
As Told By The Bride
We first met each other while both visiting a mutual friend’s house. We later communicated over social media when he commented on my page giving me some words of wisdom simply because I had posted a meme that expressed my feelings towards relationships. I thought that was very sweet of Carl, so I inboxed him asking him to take me on a date. He replied “Tonight?” of course I said “Yes” then we texted all day until it was time to go on our date! One date with this Man and the rest is history!!!!! We have been inseparable ever since August 17, 2017.
As Told By The GROOM
Initially, we met through a mutual friend. I can clearly remember the debate that everyone else was having concerning relationships! Her responses had me captivated. I wanted to know more about her! I could tell from that conversation that she wasn’t just an average woman. It was attractive! Fast forward a couple of years …. I saw her on Instagram and noticed a couple of her posts and I felt enticed to say something to lift her spirits. So I did, then she inboxed me saying I needed to take her on a date. We linked up and it was one of the best decisions of my life.
The Proposal As Told By The BRIDE
Well, covid ruined his original proposal that was supposed to be in Vegas! Little did I know he planned a whole trip for us and all of our immediate family to propose in one of my favorite vacation spots. Bummer right?
Instead, when he came to take Angel and I to the airport I was on the phone with my father and he seemed panicked. I recall walking to my mom’s back room and he pushed me on my mom’s bed. He proceeded to tell me how much he loves me and how he couldn’t imagine life with anyone else. I was so caught off guard I can’t even tell you everything he was saying. I was more shocked than anything! I just remember the beginning and the end and saying yes kissing him and hugging him while I was in total shock!
As Told By The GROOM
I had something very special planned but Covid ended up ruining my plans. How I planned to propose was to go to Vegas and propose at the Venetian Casino and Hotel while on the gondola with our immediate family. Therefore, when they shut Vegas down I was hurt because I had already paid and planned this very special proposal. I had already bought an engagement ring for the proposal because I felt like she needed something special that I chose for her. Being left with very few options, I went with a here and now approach. Therefore, when I went to her mom’s house to take her to the airport. I got on one knee and popped the question. Not as romantic as I previously planned but I didn’t know when Vegas would open back up for the special proposal I initially planned.
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