May Thirty-First Two Thousand and Twenty-One
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8 PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
MEET THE BRIDE AND GROOM PAGE 4
I have found the one whom my soul loves song of solomon 3:4
#FOREVERPORTER
“And the two will become one flesh” “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mark 10:8-9
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Trenel Erma Francis & Michael Chris-Andrew Porter 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
Monday, the thirty-first of May Two thousand and twenty-one at half past three o’clock in the afternoon
The Mansion at Glen Clove 200 Dosoris Lane Glen Cove, New York 11542
RSVP Please RSVP by Friday, April 30th, 2021 via our wedding website: foreverporter.com You can also RSVP directly with the QR code below: Instructions: Open your phone’s camera and hold it over the QR code. Click the link that pops up at the top of your screen, and it will take you directly to our RSVP page.
Note: Your health and safety is our top priority. For this reason, all guests must take a Covid-19 test to attend our wedding in-person. If you are unable to or do not want to, please RSVP that you “will not attend,” and we will send you a link to join us virtually.
Bride&Groom Trenel Meet the
Hometown: Staten Island, New York Zodiac: Taurus Favorite Hobbies: Watching YouTube Videos, Going Out, & Traveling Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Food/Cuisine: Rice & Peas/Caribbean and Thai Food Favorite Season: Spring Dream Car: A White Mercedes Benz Dream Vacation: Any Country I’ve Never Been (I’ve Been to 17 already!)
Michael
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama Zodiac: Scorpio Favorite Hobbies: Basketball, Walking/Running, Surfing the Web Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Food/Cuisine: Mac ‘n’ Cheese/ Caribbean Food Favorite Season: Summer Dream Car: BMW 8-Series Dream Vacation: Somewhere in Africa
How We Met Michael and Trenel met at a church youth leadership conference (the Northeastern Conference ARISE 2018 Convention, to be exact) back in January 2018. For dinner that Saturday night, Michael was seated at a table with two teens who he was chaperoning, while Trenel, and one of her friends who she was chaperoning, was escorted to sit at his table sometime during his meal. Trenel decided to sit next to Michael and be friendly. She simply asked Michael to pass her the salad dressing. He passed it, she introduced herself, he introduced himself back, and the rest is history!
THE PROPOSAL
Photos by: Hidden Gems Visual Photography
Back in March 2020, Michael scheduled a couples photoshoot to celebrate 2 years of love together with Trenel. However, because covid had just hit, Michael and Trenel decided to postpone their photoshoot until April, when they could do a joint event—a couple’s shoot and a photoshoot for Trenel’s 26th birthday. Trenel picked out her outfits, got her makeup done, did her hair, and popped on some press-on nails, while Michael coordinated with the photographer, picked the location, and brought her family members into the loop. Then on the Saturday before Trenel’s birthday, April 18th 2020, Michael turned what was supposed to be a birthday photoshoot for Trenel into a surprise marriage proposal! He had her brother, Trenton, and sister-in-law, Deneise, join them at the park under the guise of just accompanying them for fun being that it was Trenel’s birthday weekend. However, Trenton was there to record the proposal for Michael and Trenel, while Deneise filmed it on Facebook live so that both Michael and Trenel’s families could watch the proposal in real time but safely in their own homes (because #quarantine). A catered dinner at Trenel’s parents’ house with her immediate family followed and a whole host of well wishes!
Frequently asked questions
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. Ladies should wear a formal floor-length evening gown or cocktail dress. Gentlemen should wear a tuxedo or formal darkcolored suit and either a bowtie or necktie. Jewel tone colored attire is preferred! ARE KIDS WELCOME? While we love your little ones, because of Covid-19 restrictions, we can only accommodate the children in our bridal party and those of our close family. 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 E N I S T H E R S V P D E A D L I N E ? C A N I C A L L O R T E X T Y O U T H AT I ’ M COMING? Please RSVP by Friday, April 30th, 2021 via our wedding website only, but preferably as soon as possible so that we can know who will join us in-person. If you do not RSVP on our website by this deadline, we will not be able to accommodate you at our wedding. CAN I BRING A DATE? We would love to have everyone join us in this major milestone of ours, however, we have a strict guest list due to Covid-19 and can only accommodate those listed on your invite. 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 ? If you or anyone on your invitation cannot attend our wedding in-person, please let us know by RSVPing that you “will not attend” as soon as possible. W H AT A R E T H E H E A LT H P R E C A U T I O N S I N P L A C E F O R Y O U R WEDDING? To ensure the health and safety of all our guests, we ask that all guests, including children and those previously vaccinated, take a PCR test for Covid-19 within 72 hours of our wedding or a rapid test 24 hours before our wedding. You will have to show a screenshot of your negative test results upon entry at our venue per NYS order. Hand sanitizers will be provided as well as masks, which must be worn in all public spaces at our venue (i.e. bathrooms and hallways). The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside and tables will be distanced 6 feet apart. I D O N ’ T WA N T T O T A K E A C O V I D T E S T B U T I WA N T T O AT T E N D YOUR WEDDING. WHAT SHOULD I DO? Although this precaution is for your own safety, we completely understand if you cannot or do not want to take a Covid-test. Unfortunately, you will not be able to attend our wedding in-person but you can join us virtually. Please RSVP accordingly and we will send you a link to our livestream. 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 check our wedding website (foreverporter.com) under the “Travel” tab for information on accommodations. If you’re using a mobile device, tap the icon located at the top left corner. WHERE ARE YOU REGISTERED? You can find our registry on our wedding website under the “Registry” tab. Feel free to also bring a monetary gift with you to our wedding or send one through our Cash App $TrenelFrancis or $PorterMC. 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 D AY ? We recommend 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 altar. The ceremony will start at 3:30pm.
MAGAZINE DESIGN BY: VIBES DESIGN COMPANY WWW.VIBESDESIGNCO.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JOSHUA DWAIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you in advance for joining us on our special day. Planning a wedding during a pandemic has not been easy, and we know neither is deciding to attend a wedding in-person during these difficult times. No matter your decision, we are so excited to celebrate this major milestone in our lives with you. We love and appreciate you all! With Gratitude, Michael & Trenel #foreverporter May 31, 2021