Balcony Ballroom

Wedding Day

Reception

Wedding Ceremony & Reception 

Our Wedding

It all started with a right swipe on Bumble. With a suave pick-up line, I had him instantly hooked. Early on, he promised me that he would provide adventure, and he truly delivered. As a reverent homebody, I found myself embracing new experiences—festivals, traveling, parasailing, jet skiing, and ziplining—thanks to his thrill-seeking spirit. During quarantine, we had to get creative to stay connected, so we started a book club for two (yes, a book club!). When the world reopened, we were practically inseparable. It is rare for me to enjoy the constant company of others, but I cherished every moment with him. That’s when I knew I had found my person. Then it happened—he popped the question. I thought I had peeped game and knew the proposal was coming, so I kept waiting for him to pop the question during dinner. When he went to the restroom and returned without any grand gestures, I was genuinely surprised. I was even more surprised when we drove straight home with no pit stops. Just as I was beginning to accept that I was wrong about the proposal, I opened the apartment to a beautifully decorated scene. The proposal was perfect. It was an intimate moment with just the two of us as he expressed his love for me. Of course, I said yes. And now we are here, days away from walking down the aisle. As we prepare to say I do, we celebrate the journey that brought us together and look forward to a lifetime of love and adventure. ~Kayla

She Says…

Kayla&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;met&nbsp;on&nbsp;Bumble&nbsp;five&nbsp;years&nbsp;ago&nbsp;-&nbsp;she&nbsp;made&nbsp;the&nbsp;first&nbsp;move&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;right&nbsp;swipe!&nbsp;We&nbsp;went&nbsp;on&nbsp;several&nbsp;dates&nbsp;afterward,&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;realized&nbsp;that&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;special&nbsp;woman.&nbsp; Since&nbsp;then,&nbsp;we've&nbsp;traveled&nbsp;the&nbsp;world&nbsp;together&nbsp;and&nbsp;have&nbsp;done&nbsp;many&nbsp;adventurous&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;including&nbsp;parasailing&nbsp;and&nbsp;jet&nbsp;skiing&nbsp;in&nbsp;Destin,&nbsp;Florida,&nbsp;zip&nbsp;lining&nbsp;in&nbsp;Ethel,&nbsp;La&nbsp;and&nbsp;riding&nbsp;a&nbsp;rollercoaster&nbsp;at&nbsp;Sea&nbsp;World&nbsp;where&nbsp;she&nbsp;almost&nbsp;ripped&nbsp;my&nbsp;shirt&nbsp;holding&nbsp;on&nbsp;for&nbsp;dear&nbsp;life. I&nbsp;couldn't&nbsp;imagine&nbsp;spending&nbsp;my&nbsp;life&nbsp;with&nbsp;anyone&nbsp;else,&nbsp;so&nbsp;I&nbsp;decided&nbsp;to&nbsp;propose&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;in&nbsp;October&nbsp;of&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;With&nbsp;the&nbsp;help&nbsp;of&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;my&nbsp;best&nbsp;homies,&nbsp;Jori,&nbsp;and&nbsp;his&nbsp;wife,&nbsp;Ari,&nbsp;I&nbsp;put&nbsp;together&nbsp;a&nbsp;surprise&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;(they&nbsp;decorated&nbsp;our&nbsp;bedroom&nbsp;with&nbsp;balloons,&nbsp;rose&nbsp;petals&nbsp;and&nbsp;lights&nbsp;while&nbsp;I&nbsp;treated&nbsp;Kayla&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;where&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;expecting&nbsp;me&nbsp;to&nbsp;propose).&nbsp;Oh,&nbsp;the&nbsp;art&nbsp;of&nbsp;misdirection! Cheers&nbsp;🥂&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;couple&nbsp;of&nbsp;forevers♾️.&nbsp;Looking&nbsp;forward&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;our&nbsp;union&nbsp;in&nbsp;Barbados!!! J.O.B.

He Says…

Our Story

Photos

Bridesmaids 

Idell Mitchell

Megan Rheams 

Darryln Brice 

Edna Brown

Ashante Brown

Ambrosia Buckner 

Ashanti Walls

Kimberly Webber 

Groomsmen 

Edward Brown 

Ashton Armstead

Charles "Foo" Byrd

Jori Hawkins 

Courtney Jacob

Barry O'Neal Kelly 

Cordal Poole

Larry Young 

Flower Dude

Cody Jacob 

Ring Bearer

Tavarius Brown

Junior Bride 

Courtlynn Jacob

Wedding Party

Q + A

Eight (8) minutes from the wedding venue. Free parking. Complimentary breakfast. Must book by 09/05/24 to take advantage of special rates. Room blocks are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Metairie, La

$15 continental breakfast. Eight (8) minute commute to the wedding venue. Must book by 9/5/2024 to take advantage of special rates. Room blocks are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Sheraton Metairie 

An excellent option if you want to splurge a little and stay downtown close to the River Walk and other top-tier restaurants. Must book my 9/6/2024 to take advantage of special rates. Room blocks are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center (Downtown option)

We don't have rooms blocked off for Sleep Inn &amp; Suites. However, we added it because it's a two-minute hike from the wedding venue. Plus, at just $93 per night, it's the most budget-friendly choice!

Sleep Inn & Suites Metairie, La (Budget option close to the venue)

Travel

For as low as $5, check out some great eats from 45 participating restaurants, all-day entertainment from renowned musicians, DJs, and chefs, multiple 21+ VIP options, including a new unlimited Beer Garden, large-scale sponsor activations, family-friendly games and activities, share-worthy photo ops, and much more. Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

National Fried Chicken Festival

Things to Do

Registry

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