Aisha + Courtney Wedding Mag

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M E E T T H E N E W LY W E D S

H OW W E M E T

BRIDE & GROOM I N T E RV I E W

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F RO M

T H E

B R I D E :

If only words could express the gratitude that we feel for ever yone who played a par t in our love stor y over the years. From my sisters who encouraged me to hang in there when things got tough, to my BFF who I think pretty much stalked Cour tney about when he was going to make an honest woman of her girl (LOL). My parents who loved Cour tney probably as much as I DO and to my HUSB AND for finding the value in me and our family to want to be a better man for us all!

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T H E

G RO O M :

Forever thanks to al l that embarked on this jour ney of love with us. To my groomsmen, who made sure I was straight for my special day. To my Mother, who provided unbelievable suppor t. To my beautiful BRIDE, thank for believing in me, suppor ting me and investing the rest of your life in me. I’m the luckiest man alive.

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T H E

C A RT E R S :

To ever yone who showed your love by either attending our events, sending sweet congrats and traveling hundreds of miles for our wedding extravaganza, we appreciate you, we are grateful for you.....WE LOVE YOU!

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V E N D O R S

N E W LY W E D C RO S S WO R D

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newlyweds M E E T

T H E

T H E

B R I D E

name: Aisha LaToya Overstreet bir thday: November 21, 1977 hometown: Chicago, Illinois education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management occupation: Senior Emergency Preparedness Specialist favorite movie: Pretty Woman & Friday favorite musician: Jill Scott celebrity cr ush: Idris Elba dream car: Volvo XC90 dream vacation: Bali & Maldives

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G RO O M

name: Cour tney Lave lle Car ter bir thday: April 21, 1981 hometown: Chicago, Illinois education: Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship occupation: Building Engineer favorite movie: Ar mageddon & Jackie Brown favorite musician: The Notorious B.I.G. celebrity cr ush: Mya dream car: Rolls-Royce Cullinan dream vacation: Bangkok

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how we met A S

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In March 2007, I had just finished up our in classroom training at ComEd and was brought onto the floor for training. We were sat in this secluded section of the call center next to the switchboard room and I saw a dark handsome guy in a Red polo shir t walk in and talk to one of the ladies in the room. His smile and his laugh were infectious and I remember standing up to get a good look (and tr y to catch his attention) before he walked away.

It was probably a few weeks later that we finally made it to the floor per manently and by coincidence, I was seated in the same area with the guy who I later found out was named Cour tney. I had to walk past Cour tney to get to my seat. Although Cour tney worked nights at the time, it was pretty common that they were held for over time and so he would generally be there in the mor ning by the time I star ted. I would always tr y to make eye contact with him when walking past. Eventually, I gathered the ner ve to say something to him. He had a photo of a pretty little girl on his desk which I assumed was his daughter. He went on to tell me how the pretty child was, in fact, his niece. I spoke ever y time I sashayed past his desk (LOL) and one day he made a comment on how much he liked my pants..........GOT EM!!!!

In October of 2007, I had my braces removed and was so excited that I sent out a group text to just about ever yone in my phone. I can't think of why I included him in the text but I did and surprisingly he responded that we should go out and celebrate. I happily took him up on h is offer and the rest is histor y!

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the proposal Courtney had been planning a "surprise" Mothers' Day

work that THEY had put into this special brunch for all the

Brunch since January 2017. I was unaware of any of the

moms.

details of the day or that it was brunch at all. I just knew he had "plans" for me that day and I should "Look Pretty".

After dinner and dessert, we were escorted down to the

On several occasions, I asked what does "look pretty”

family room area for more cocktails and here the moms were

mean as I wasn't sure what type of attire was needed for

presented a gift bag with all sorts of goodies. As we enjoyed

the occasion. Well, he was pretty generic in his response

our gifts and cocktails, everyone marveled at how perfectly

so I figured I would get as pretty as I could muster up

planned and executed everything was.

considering I was almost 3 months post-partum with our last daughter Chloe, so my motivation was pretty low.

As I thought the evening was coming to a close and Courtney

Nevertheless, I was directed to go to my sisters' house where

had began to say his thank yous to everyone that attended

I got "pretty" and much to my surprise my friends and

and helped out, he began to turn his attention towards

family started showing up little by little. In my mind I was

me. He began to talk about how HE had put all of this

thinking that they were going to take us all out to brunch

together and had solicited the help of my friends’ husbands

like we had done the year before for Father's Day, but I

to help execute his plan and that it was all for ME.... He

became really curious when a party bus pulled up at my

got down on one knee and from there I can't even begin to

sister's house to collect us all and gave us champagne and

remember the words that were coming out of his mouth. I

strawberries as we loaded onto the bus. I kept saying to my

was so stunned that all of this was happening and the fact

sister and best friend that THEY were trying to outdo us

that he was thoughtful in his planning and included all of

this year and that we couldn't let that happen. When we

those that are so near and dear to us. Plus, he was FINALLY

pulled up to my house I was confused but excited because I

asking the question I had longed to hear for so many years

recognized the car of a chef, and now friend of the family,

now. What I do remember however is hearing him getting

Jennifer Gavin that I had hired just a month earlier for his

choked up and I thought that was so sweet!

private birthday dinner. A photographer took photos of us as we exited the bus. A GOLD carpet was rolled out for us

Somewhere in the midst of it all he asked me to spend the

as we entered the front door and were greeted by our Hosts

rest of my life with him and OF COURSE, I said YES!!!!!

(Husbands & Boyfriends). When we got inside, I could only

As soon as those words left my lips the crowd that I was

smile from ear to ear at how beautiful and well-decorated

unaware had gathered behind me just started screaming. I

everything was. The tables were set up with several place

turned to see who it was and saw more of my friends and

settings and beautiful linens and plateware, gold flatware

family and I was ALMOST brought to tears!!!! I was so

and table coverings. We were seated by all the husbands of

EXCITED!!!!! Excited for the journey ahead and also that

my friends along with Courtney in full tuxedos, looking

all of those that mattered most to were in on the surprise

quite dapper, as they proceeded to serve us a full course meal

and made sure they were there to help celebrate that

and specially crafted drinks. The kicker was that there was

time with me. It was a pretty damn special day that I’ll

a full bar set up downstairs in our family room that made

remember forever.

"signature drinks" for the guests upon request. The food was absolutely phenomenal and I was so impressed by all of the

Our family was near complete!

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Interview

W I T H T H E B R I D E & G RO O M

W H AT WA S YO U R F I R S T IMPRESSION OF EACH OTHER?

WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVO R I T E M E M O R I E S TO G E T H E R ?

her: Who is that Chocolate Brother right there?

her: Anytime we vacation together. It's al ways fun and special to me, even if it’s the entire family.

him: Great smile.

him: Dominican Republic 2014 and Wedding Day. W H AT WA S YO U R F I R S T D AT E? her: We went to Olive Garden and to Ober weis. He had just come off a graveyard shift.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT EACH OTHER?

him: Ober weis.

her: I love how he loves his family and makes sure

WHO INITIATED THE FIRST KISS?

everyone else is good before himself. He is a great father to our girls.

her: Hmmmm, I’m sure it was him.

him: Her dedication.

him: Her. WHO SAID "I LOVE YOU" FIRST? her: Hahaha, I’m sure that was me! him: Her. WHAT'S THE MOST INTERESTING THING YOU'VE LEARNED ABOUT EACH OTHER? her: Courtney is very laid back. He will play just about any game he can find on his cellphone - from poker to cooking games to scrabble. He only has 2 tattoos. him: That she doesn’t like her feet touched.

WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU'D FOUND THE ONE? her: I knew long before he did! Lol! But it had to be when he put so much time, money, planning, and love into asking me to marry him. him: The mor ning I awoke and realiz ed I never wanted to be without her.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOU T WO? her: Wow, that's a big question. We are both working toward financial security for our family.

We want to make sure we don’t have to work for the rest of our lives and make sure our children are set up for success. Eventually, we would like to move where the weather is always sunny and the kids are in great schools. But first a HONEYMOON!!!! him: Transition out of 9-5 jobs and become full-time business owners, create financial independence, build our dream house and spend time with our family.

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ACROSS Carters White Party boat Greg Fun Chloe New York City

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DOWN Mama Juana Adore Love Nineteenth Hard Rock Navy

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#ADIOSOVERSTREETHOL ACARTER How well do you know the bride & groom?

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1. Favorite Dominican Drink

6. Welcome Par ty Color

2. First Dance

8. Drank Too Much On This

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4. Nuptial Date

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12. Flower Girl

11. Groom's Suit Color

13. Wedding Dress Origin

Answers on the previous page.

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vendors R E S O RT

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Punta Cana Dominican Republic W E D D I N G

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Kukua Beach Club & Restaurant kukuarestaurantpuntacana.com W E D D I N G

C O O R D I N ATO R

Weddings by Mayte facebook.com/weddingsbymaytemari W E D D I N G

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Pnina Tor nai with Kleinfeld kleinfeldbridal.com G RO O M ' S

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Ar mani (Nordstrom Michigan Ave) M A K E U P

Winks & Kisses MUA (Andrea Yelk) winksandkissesmua.com B R I D E ' S

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Jazmin Beauty Center ( Jazmin Abad Brito) jasminbeautycenter.com G RO O M ' S

H A I R

David Caldwell P H OTO G R A P H Y

Boyko Studio Photography boykophotography.com V I D E O G R A P H Y

Weddingroll Cinematography weddingroll.eu W E D D I N G

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Cake Studio Bavaro facebook.com/cakestudiobavaro T R A N S P O RTAT I O N

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Renny Travel rennytravel.com

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