The Carrington Wedding Program

AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE LOVE

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Muhammad Ali Center

DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS,

IT IS WITH IMMENSE JOY AND EXCITEMENT THAT WE WELCOME YOU IN CELEBRATING THE UNION OF OUR BELOVED DAUGHTER, CHANEL MARIAH FRIDAY AND HER FUTURE HUSBAND, DAKARAI CARRINGTON.

ON THIS SPECIAL DAY APRIL 6, 2024, WE GATHER AT THE STUNNING MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER IN LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, TO WITNESS THE BEGINNING OF A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY FOR THIS WONDERFUL COUPLE.

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THIS CELEBRATION AND FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. THERE’S A RIBBON IN THE SKY FOR THEIR LOVE!

WITH LOVE AND GRATITUDE, RUFUS AND MELODY FRIDAY

Order of Ceremony

Prelude

Processional Welcome Scripture Reading Moment of Silence

Wedding Prayer Exchange of Vows

Community Vow Exchange of Rings

Declaration of Marriage

Presentation of the Couple

Benediction

Recessional Postlude

Wedding Party

Social Hour

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

During this time you must exit the ceremony room. Feel free to tour the museum on floors 2-5.

Return to the ceremony area at 6:00pm for signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Appetizers

Gatsby Assorted Deviled Eggs

Feather Boa Baby Hot Browns

Bowtie Charcuterie Skewer

Signature Cocktails

Order of Reception

Wedding Party Entrance

First Dance

Mother & Son Dance

Father & Daughter Dance

Dinner/ Welcome Speech

Rufus Friday - Father of the Bride

Prayer - Pastor Smith

Toasts

Mr. James Gibbs - Dakarai’s Family Friend

Asia Augustine - Matron of Honor

DeAnte Daniels - Best Man

Katelyn Lauber - Matron of Honor

Cake Cutting

Let’s Party!

Seating Assignments

Adelle Davis - 4

Aesha Parker - 18

Aiden Blackwell - 8

Alma Moses - 6

Alphonso Lowery - 3

Amanda McKay - 2

Amari Ishmon - 16

Amber Allen - 14

Angela Sealy - 5

Anita Watson - 4

Ann Pearson - 7

Antoinette Saunders Mauney - 1

Ariana Peay - 11

Arlene Mauney - 1

Ashley Watkins - 17

Asia Augustine - Head Table

Aubriana La Day - 13

Audrey French - 6

Ben Walling - Head Table

Bessie Hopper - 3

Beth Barnes - 10

Brad McCarley - 16

Brianna Henderson - 17

Brittany Reid - 11

Brooks Hanbali - 17

Chai Smith - 14

Seating Assignments

Chase Blackwell - 8

Chloe Vogel - 19

Chris Ishmon - 16

Christian King - 20

Crystal Friday - 2

Dale Ditto - 11

Dane Smith - 15

Daniel Morici - 8

Daniel Orton - 8

Danielle Thorson - 7

Daria Smith - Head Table

Darrian Johnson - 19

Dawn Reynolds - 5

DeAnte Daniels - Head Table

Debbie Jones - 10

Dedra Alston - 11

Delores Springer-Carrington - 4

Derrick Brown - 12

Derrick Ramsey - 10

Dexter Curry - 6

Dianne Gibson - 22

Diane Godette - 9

Dominic Murphy - 16

Doretha Carrington - 5

Elisha Bronston - 22

Elizabeth Smith - 14

Seating Assignments

Erik McCarley - 15

Erika Buchanan - 16

Felix Delgado - 17

Ferhan Ali - 15

Frank Godette - 9

Gabe Johns - 18

Gabriela Delgado - 18

Gena - Videographer - 22

George Gibbs - 5

Gerald Smith - 6

Grace Shlonsky - 22

Gwen Hackett - 3

Hazel Watson - 4

Heba Hanbali - 17

Iyadeh Davies - Head Table

Jacob Westover - 18

James Blackwell - 8

James Gibbs - 4

James Gibson - 22

James Overstreet - 15

James Watson - 4

Jann Knappage - Head Table

Janneve Sankawulo-Knuckles - 20

Jaquille Dawson - Head Table

Jarrell Horn - 18

Jeff Kossow - 7

Seating Assignments

Jeff Vest - 7

Jenise Robertson - 21

Jerry Hopper - 3

Jessica Romious - 16

Joey Karr - 21

John Bussian - 10

John Hackett - 3

Jon Thorson - 7

Jonathan Davies - 16

Jonathan Robertson - 21

Jordan Frazier - 1

Josie Lewis - 14

Joy Cox - 12

Julia Vega-Barboza - 17

Kaitlin DelVisco - 13

Kalin Waters - 19

Karen Thorson - 7

Karl French - 6

Kate Slatton - 19

Katelyn Lauber - Head Table

Katie Lee Jones - 18

Kayla Whobrey - 15

Ken Jensen - 11

Kevin Gurtowski - Head Table

Kimberly Curry - 6

Seating Assignments

Kimberly Emeric - Head Table

Kimesha Skeete - 5

Kristan Rains - Head Table

LaKeisha Brown - 12

Larry Jones - 10

Lee Thomas - 22

Leela Cooper - 20

Letticia Everist - 5

Li Ramsey - 10

Linda Kirkland - 13

Lisa Friday - 2

Lonnie Campbell - 11

Lorenzo Friday - 2

Louisa Ditto - 11

Luis Bermudez - 18

Machenia Houser-Smith - 6

Marchann Mucker - 13

Maria Duncan - Head Table

Markee Robinson - Head Table

Marson Sealy - 5

Martha Lowery - 3

Martin Delgado - 18

Martin Devenport - 5

Matt Rohrer - Head Table

Max Bronston - 22

Megan Frazier - 1

Seating Assignments

Melanee Friday - 2

Melody Friday - 1

Merannda Land - Head Table

Michael Kinser - 19

Michael Mauney - 1

Miguel Doughlin - Head Table

Miller Knuckles - 20

Miriam Allman - 4

Monique Turner Farrell - 13

Montayah Pozzi - 19

Montez Logan - 15

Morgan Jenkins - 12

Nancy Bailey - 13

Nelson Graham - 9

Nicholas Higgins - 8

Nick Ramos - 14

Nigel Taylor - 14

Olivia Harper - 9

Orage Quarles III - 10

Pam Jensen - 11

Parker Parrent - 19

Patrick Taul - 19

Seating Assignments

Racquel Graham - 9

Rae Pearson - 13

Rida Chaudhry - 15

Robert Friday - 3

Robert Horry - 9

Robin Mauney - 1

Rose Cooper - 20

Ruby Friday - 12

Rufus Friday - 1

Ruth Allman - 4

Ryan Vega-Barboza - 17

Sarah Smith - 14

Sarah Thompson - 10

Shane Blackwell - 8

Shanika Cox - 12

Shannon Martin - 12

Sharon Friday - 3

Shon Adams - 9

Stanley Cooper - 20

StanleyMae Cooper - 20

Stephanie Karr - 21

Stephanie Wade - 22

Steve Vest - 7

Tammy Littlejohn - 2

Seating Assignments

Taylor McCarley - 16

Taylor Pearson - 13

Teresa Smith - 6

Thomasina Friday - 2

Tony Littlejohn - 2

Tracie Horry - 9

Tracy Kossow - 7

Tyler Holman - 14

Tysen Henderson - 17

Vickie Asamoah - 21

Zachary Johnson - 15

Puttin’ On The Ritz Buffet Dinner

F.Scott Salad

Mixed Greens with Strawberries & Feta with choice of Ranch and vinaigrette dressings

Charleston Chicken

Baked Chicken Parmesan with a creamy Parmesan Sauce

Rhapsody In Beef

Braised Beef Short Ribs topped with a rosemary demi glaze

Bees Knees Green Beans

Green Beans with Golden Threads French green beans

Coco’s Carrots

Parisian Carrots specialty Parisian round carrots

Speakeasy Spuds

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Josephine Baker Bread and Butter

Bristol Bread & Butter

Juice Joint

Beverage Station

Iced Tea, Water

Carrington Cake

10 Things Going on In the Roaring ’20s

1. Flappers/Fashion

The Great Gatsby

2. The Harlem Renaissance

3. The Birth of Jazz

4. Prohibition

5. The Rise of Hollywood

6. Booming Industry

7. Rise of the Mafia

8. The Stock Market Crash

10.

9. Coco Chanel

Bubbles Without the B ooze Sparkling Grape Juice has been replaceed in lieu of champagnge for toasting.

A painted green door symbolized entry to a good time.

Which is why there are green bottles of sparkling grape juice on your table, so have a good time.

THANK YOU!

The Muhammad Ali Center:

Marilyn Jackson President & CEO, Tabitha McNulty and staff

Alltech

Bride’s Dress: Regiss Bridal & Prom –Louisville, KY

Bride’s Makeup Artist: Aubriana La Day

Bride’s Hair Stylist: Hair Bella Studios Lexington -Ashley Washington- Lexington,KY

Ceremony Musicians:

Soloist – Dianne Gibson “Just Me!”

Encore Band of Lexington,KY

Keyboardist – Lee Thomas – Encore Band of Lexington, KY

Soloist - Max Bronston - Honeychild

Chauffeur ServicesMarchann Mucker

Donamire Farms:

Myra Ball-Owner – Lexington, KY

Fifty Chairs – Louisville, KY

Gentlemen’s Tuxedoes

Cuff to Collar-Lexington, KY

Photo Phone Prop

Presiding Minister: Pastor Dr. Gerald L. Smith

Pilgrim Baptist Church-Lexington, KY

Photo Booth:

Next Event Photo Booth

Photographers:

Stephanie Wade, Stephanie Wade

Photography

Grace Shionsky

Program Design: Tracy Kossow THANK

THANK YOU CONTINUED

Reception Coordinator:

Sheena Houser-Smith & Blue Crew

Reception Music:

DJ Bob – Lexington, KY

Special Gifts/Props:

Jon & Danielle Thorson

Karen Thorson

Lisa Friday

Thomasina Friday

The Blue Crew:

Ann Pearson

Audrey French

Daniele Thorson/Jon Thorson

Dedra Alston

Gwen Hackett/John Hackett

Monique Farrell

Sheena Houser-Smith

Teresa Smith

Tracy Kossow/Jeff Kossow

*Tricia Vest

The Blue Crew helped with the planning and decorating for this wedding.

THANK YOU CONTINUED

The Original Runner Company

Videographers: Heart Crossed Films

Wedding Cake:

Sweets by Megan-Megan Frazier

Wedding Consultant: Kimberley Curry

Wedding Coordinators:

Tracy Kossow

Teresa Smith

Wedding Party & Bridal Bouquets: Bessie Hopper

Thomasina Friday

Wedding Planner:

Melody Friday

Thankyouforcomingand witnessingthismostjoyous occasion!

SafeTravels&GodBless

Jaxson Says “I Do “ Too

TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, WE ARE DELIGHTED THAT YOU ARE HERE.

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE, AND LAUGHTER THAT YOU BRING TO OUR LIVES. WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL.

PLEASE ENJOY THIS CELEBRATION!