Elizabeth & Anthony

1:00 p.m.

May 2, 2015

14401 East Exposition Ave Aurora, CO 80012

Elizabeth Ann Lee

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Dr. Anthony P. Young

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Left to right with Bride: Bridesmaid - Michelle Blackmon, Maid of Honor - Carla Ladd Flower Girl - Lilliana Barnes (Age 3)

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Left to right with Groom: Top center Groomsman - Larry Young , Right Dr. Robert L. Atwell - Best Man Bottom center Romare Barnes (Age 8) - Ring bearer

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Bride with Rashinda Barnes (Daughter of Bride)

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Bride with Eddie Thomas (Father of Bride)

Eddie Thomas, Bride, Groom, Sadie Allen (Stepmother of Groom)

Sadie Allen, Groom, and Lateefah Young (youngest daughter of Groom)

Bob Atwell, W.D. Flient, Groom, Calvin Cole (both life-long friends of Groom), Larry Young, Sr.(brother of Groom) and Larry Young (nephew of Groom)

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Officiant: Senior Elder Michael Anderson with Bride and Groom

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Alberta Rone (soloist) with Wedding Party

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Wedding Processional lead by African drummers and dancers

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The Vows

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The Reception � Family and friends gathered at Kimble Hall to receive the Bride and Groom while Christopher Sheffie, violinist performed. Kimble Hall (700 East 24th Ave.), is owned by Civil Technologies, an African American development company and is a preferred location in Denver’s African American community for community and political receptions and organizational meetings.

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The Toast

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The Bridal bouquet was caught by Claire Mosley

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The First Dance

Our “First Dance” song, a Michael Jackson classic, “The Lady of My Life” was performed by Tony Exum, Jr., Saxophonist Extraordinaire Also pictured is our videographer, Glenn Russell, owner of A Good and Perfect Gift

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“There’ll be no darkness tonight Lady our love will shine Lighting the night Just put your trust in my heart And meet me in paradise” Lady of My Life - Michael Jackson

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Some courageous souls danced the “Mississippi Mud Slide� while others watched in awe!

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The Bride was beautifully serenaded by sisters of Beta Rho Sigma Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

Bottom row: Sheila Price, Shawnette Madden. Front Left standing: Carol Reagan-Heru, Back left standing: Marilyn Joyce Robertson, Jennifer Carter, Datina Goodwin, Kathy Callum, Gloria Scroggins, and Michelle Blackmon

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Top Row 4, left to right: Janice Gipson-Jennings and Bride, Dr. Paul Hamilton and Groom, W.D. Flient, Groom and Lateefah Young, Bride and Groom Row 3: Bride with Rashinda and grandchildren, Bob Atwell, Michelle and Gary Blackmon, Row 2: Talib Ashamee and Sandy Duke, Lateefah with bride & Bride and Groom Bottom Row: Christopher Sheffie (violinist), Angelique Tolbert (Groom’s granddaughter), Dr. Denise Leadon, and Tony Exum, Jr.

Photo Gallery

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Special Thanks

(in addition to those already listed)

Jerome Ajavon - Trends of Africa Glenn Russell, A Good and Perfect Gift Dwayne Glapion - Photographer/Designer Tony Exum Jr. - Saxophonist Christopher Sheffie - Violinist Selassie Patterson - African Dancer Sananu Patterson - African Drummer Leona Allen - African Dancer Michael Anderson - Wedding Officiant Alberta Rone - Soloist Joyce and Bruce Chetham - Caterers

A very Special Thanks to Our Wedding Party Carla Ladd - Maid of Honor’ Michelle Blackmon - Bridesmaid Dr. Robert L. Atwell - Best Man Larry Young, Sr. - Groomsman Lilliana Barnes - Flower Girl Romare Barnes - Ring Bearer ...........and with deep appreciation to all of our family and friends who bring Love and Joy to our Life.

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