The r e c e n r e BWedding The Love Edition
april 25, 2021
WELCOME TO THE WEDDING OF
Shakeelah Chambers Jeffrey Bernecer and
SUNDAY, APRIL T WENTY FIFTH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-ONE THE RUSTY PELICAN TAMPA, FLORIDA
OFFICIANT PASTOR L ASHON YOUNG
Order of Events
Prelude Lighting of the Candles Seating of the Families Entrance of the Officiant, Groom, and Groomsmen Wedding Processional Entrance of the Bride (Please Stand) Welcome and Invocation Ceremony Reading Exchange of Vows Exchange of Rings Lighting of the Unity Candle Blessing of the Bride and Groom Presentation of
Mr. and Mrs. Bernecer Recessi onal
Meet the m Bride & Groo
SHAKEELAH + JEFFREY Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS Zodiac: Aquarius Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Dessert: Strawberry Glazed Pound Cake Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball Favorite Season: Spring Favorite Artist: Anthony Hamilton Fun Fact: I’m afraid of heights
Hometown: Long Island, NY Zodiac: Pisces Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Dessert: Anything Chocolate Favorite Movie: Aliens 2 Favorite Season: Summer Favorite Artist: Rakim Fun Fact: I like the smell of transmission fluid
Our Love Story What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Mark 10:9 KJV
We are the perfect example of an “Opposites Attract” love story. Jeffrey, an extrovert and life-of-the party, is a rigid marine veteran. He is most comfortable maintaining his familiar routines and rarely veers from original plans. He’s adamant about being on time, and can strike a conversation with just about anyone. Shakeelah is a more reserved, natural-born listener. Though she enjoys hosting small events and family gatherings, she mostly shys away from being the center of attention. She loves finding new adventures and believes in trying everything once. Though she has a close group of friends she can call for the occasional girls’ night, her ultimate enjoyment comes from a peaceful day at the beach or a movie night at home. OUR INTERVIEW: Shakeelah: Yes, some of our differences drive me crazy! I’ve nicknamed him the “time-police” because of how he glares at me and the clock every time we have to get ready for an event. I’m also amazed at how he can eat the same meal every day because he doesn’t like to try new things. At the same time, I can’t help but smile because I know how much he balances me. His boisterous personality keeps me laughing and his discipline keeps me grounded. He’s taught me many times how to view things from different perspectives and saved me several times from making costly mistakes. Anything less would be just plain boring and I couldn’t imagine sharing my life with anyone any different. Jeffrey: Yes, being so different can be challenging to say the least. As a person whose hobbies include stereo competitions, dating someone who can’t stand loud music was one of the first obstacles we had to work through. I also quickly noticed that while I like spending money on items I can show, she would rather spend it on experiences. As someone who routinely sticks to what I know and trust, creating new experiences was something that wasn’t as important to me. But I thank God for allowing our paths to cross. The things she’s taught me bring out the best in me and push me to be a better person. She’s helped mold my life in a way that I never thought possible and I’ve enjoyed every experience we’ve shared. What makes us great together is that our different personalities complement each other so well. One’s weakness is the other’s strength. The things we have in common make our relationships easy. However, our differences challenge us to become better individuals and push us to continually strive to make our relationship better each day. We thank God for our union and are looking forward to what the future has in store. “You don’t marry the person you can live with, you marry the person you can’t live without.” ~JD
Meet the Wedding Party PASTOR L ASHON YOUNG Officiant
RICHARD SEABROOKS AND THE L ATE MARILYN SEABROOKS
FRANCISCO BERNECER AND THE L ATE JOYCE BERNECER
Parents of the Bride
Parents of the Groom
JOL ANDER SEABROOKS
MUSHEERAH SHAHID
Birth Mother of the Bride
Grandmother of the Bride
MR . AND MRS. SALLET
SHARON HARRIS
Grandparents of the Bride
Godmother of the Bride
The Groom’s Crew BERNARD CL ARK Best Man
JAYLIN CHAMBERS Groomsman
MARTIN MALDONADO Groomsman
ANTONNIO SEABROOKS Groomsman
MICHAEL WAYNE Groomsman
CAMDEN SEABROOKS
Ring Security
KYON FORREST Sign Bearer
The Bride Tribe
TAMARA GREEN Maid of Honor
CARRELLE MARSHALL Bridesmaid
PATRICE PEARSON Bridesmaid
SHEREA RANDOLPH Bridesmaid
MIRANDA WILLIS Bridesmaid
MARIAH MILLER Junior Bridesmaid
ARIEL MILLER Flower Girl
RILEY SEABROOKS
Flower Girl
SHA’RYSSA FORREST Flower Girl
ZOELLE MILLER Flower Girl
JACINTA BRUNSON Bridal Attendant
QUANA SANCHO Hostess
MAGAZINE DESIGN BY: VIBES DESIGN COMPANY WWW.VIBESDESIGNCO.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: A SHLEY CANAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Thank You
We would like to thank everyone who traveled near and far to share in the most important day of our lives. Whether friend or family, you have touched our hearts in significant ways. We are truly blessed to know you and are so very thankful for the tremendous amount of love you have shown during our journey. We are especially grateful to our parents, grandparents, and other loved ones whose guidance and generosity have provided us constant support. You have shown us the true meaning of unconditional love, how to treat others, and how to hold one another to the highest standards. All that we are and all that we become is a result of your love. Thank you for helping to make this day possible. A special thank you to our wedding party for working so hard to make our wedding weekend special. From your persistent encouragement to your unending support, this day would not be the same without you. We are so fortunate to have you in our lives and will be forever grateful. We ask everyone for your continued prayers as we begin our new lives as Mr. and Mrs. We are looking forward to sharing many more happy occasions with you in the future!! ~With Sincere Gratitude,
The Future Mr. and Mrs. Bernecer In Loving Memory On this joyous day, we would like to honor the memory of our loved ones who can only be here in spirit. You are in our hearts and thoughts today and always. We love you! Mrs. Marilyn Seabrooks (Bride’s Mom) Mrs. Mattie McCurty (Bride’s Grandmother) Mrs. Joyce Bernecer (Groom’s Mom) Mr. Alfred Smith (Groom’s Grandfather) Mrs. Edith Smith (Groom’s Grandmother) #Betterasbernecers