Cherise and Jacob

Cherise and Jacob 7.12.14

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BALL-WILSON

wedding Volume 1 . Number 1 est. 07.12.14

About the Couple

Cherise and Jacob were both raised in Mobile, Alabama and attended John L. Leflore High School. Upon graduation, Cherise attended Clark Atlanta University, where she played volleyball. Jake attended Alabama A&M University, where he played football. Upon graduation from their respective universities, both attended Graduate School and obtained their Masters. Cherise received her Masters in Long-Term Care, Senior Housing, and Aging (LSHA) from the University of North Texas. Jake received his Masters in Education Leadership and Administration from Jones International University.

Cherise and Jacob knew each other in high school and had mutual friends. Jake was a senior at the time that Cherise was a freshman so Cherise said jokingly that the “big man on campus” didn’t pay attention to the “little freshman” in the hallways.

They did have a bit of a friendship, though, and even worked at Twin Oaks Nursing Home for their first jobs. After college, Cherise and Jake ran into each other in Atlanta, Georgia, where they had both begun their careers. Jake was teaching at an Atlanta Public School and Cherise was an Administrator at a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lawrenceville. After seeing one another, they exchanged numbers and kept in touch from 2005. They didn’t pursue a relationship immediately because Cherise was in a relationship and Jake was enjoying his bachelor lifestyle. In 2006, Cherise relocated to Dallas, Texas for Graduate School, but returned to Atlanta in 2008. Cherise and Jake continued their friendship until one night in 2009. Cherise’s best friends asked, “Who is this Jake guy and what’s up with him?” After that, as they say, the rest is history! Cherise and Jake started dating in 2009 and became engaged on August 2, 2013.

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About the Bride

NICKNAME: Baby Girl

FAVORITE COLOR: Pink

FAVORITE FOOD: Soul Food or Italian Food MAIN LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED IN LIFE: People are going to be people so continuously better yourself and learn from the ride so that you will be successful and not need to depend on what people do for you to be successful.

BIGGEST FAN: Dallas Cowboys GOAL AS A PARENT: Instill the values, ethics, education, and exposure that I learned from my parents FIRST JOB: Laundry aide at my dad’s nursing home FAVORITE SPORT: I love to play volleyball, but love to watch football WHAT WERE YOU MOST AFRAID OF AS A CHILD? Chucky the doll from the movie Child’s Play WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE IN A PERSON? Honesty, Loyalty, Compassion, Progression WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE VERY PROUD OF? My background check!! You will not find anything but speeding tickets!

GREAT HISTORICAL EVENTS EXPERIENCED IN YOUR LIFETIME? Witnessed the election of the 1st African American President and participated in his second Inauguration Ceremony MOTTO IN LIFE: Find a Way or Make a Way. I’ve adopted my college motto to my life.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? Optimistic, caring, driven, dependable, fun, adventurous, and last but not least…Oh so pretty (an AKA kind of girl)!

IDEA OF A GOOD TIME? Spending time with family, friends, food, music, and a Margarita or Royal Flush

About the Groom

NICKNAME: Jake or Jake Wil

FAVORITE COLOR: Black and Blue FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood or Wings MAIN LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED IN LIFE: Always try to do things the right way.

BIGGEST FAN: Michael Jordan GOAL AS A PARENT: Develop a well rounded young woman or man.

FIRST JOB: A Maintenance Assistant at my fiancè’s father’s nursing home FAVORITE SPORT: All day every day…..Football WHAT WERE YOU MOST AFRAID OF AS A CHILD? Freddie Cougar from Nightmare on Elms Street movie.

WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE IN A PERSON? Respect, Loyalty, Discipline WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU ARE VERY PROUD OF? Having a positive impact on people I work with everyday.

GREAT HISTORICAL EVENTS EXPERIENCED IN YOUR LIFETIME? Mardi Gras…oh and of course…I voted for the 1st African American President for the United States MOTTO IN LIFE: Faith, discipline, and humbleness HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? Respectful, Caring, and Loyal IDEA OF A GOOD TIME? Being with family, friends, sports, barbequing and beer

The Proposal

On August 2, 2013, the day before I left for a family cruise, Jake made reservations to a well known, high class restaurant in Atlanta. I should have known what was coming with all of the red flags that night! Flag #one was the restaurant. We like to eat out a lot but this was not a “normal” restaurant to go to. But I went on with it and as usual I got off work late and met Jake. I was unable to change clothes due to time but he came out all fresh and smooth…flag #2! We checked in with the hostess at the restaurant for our reservations and the manager came up to him and said Hi Mr. Wilson. I asked him, how does the manager know your name? He said, Oh…I met him when I made the reservations…flag #3. The hostess walked us to our a nice, big booth in the back of the restaurant. As we were walking up I noticed a beautiful dozen of pink roses. Once I figured that was our table I asked Jake, Why is our table the only table with flowers? He responded by saying, well I wanted to do something nice for you before you leave. I’m going to miss you and you deserve it. Yeah yeah…that was nice but that was flag # 4! So, we sit down and enjoy our delicious meal. I noticed that my healthy, football playing fiancé did not eat his meal like usual.

So I asked him, What’s wrong, why didn’t you eat all of your food? (not knowing he was nervous) He told me, he was full and wanted to save the rest for lunch tomorrow…being that I wouldn’t be there to cook for him. Good response but flag #5! Jake then asked me to play a song on my ipad for him while we waited for dessert.

After debate about playing music in a nice restaurant I finally gave in and played Luther Vandross “Love Won’t Let Me Wait.” Flag # 6! During us jamming to Luther (quietly, of course, lol) the waiter comes with a silver platter, a white napkin, and red box. He sat it down on the table in front of me and said, “Ma’am, this is our special dessert for tonight.” He then pulled the table in front of me and away from the booth and simultaneously, another waiter threw a pillow at my feet. At this point, I’m in shock and Jake looks at me and said, “Well boo, it’s about that time.” He got on one knee and asked me to marry him. Needless to say, I said yes like a hundred times and the waiter brought champagne and a congratulations dessert. The celebration started that night with a million of calls and text messages!

Our Wedding

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church We will exchange vows and unite in marriage at

545 Cody Road North Mobile, Alabama 36608

The ceremony begins at 5pm.

Our Reception The Celebration continues with Dinner and Dancing

Mobile Convention Center One South Water Street Mobile, Alabama 36602

Festivies begin at 6:00pm.

This is a private event by invitation only.

OurWedding Party TERRELL "JULIO" SPENCER Best Man Childhood Friend of Groom

KWONBIE “KB ” BERNARD Best Man Groom’s Brother-in-Law

OMAR CARR Best Man First Cousin of Groom

JARRET WINGFIELD Groomsman Childhood Friend of Groom

CARLOS TAYLOR Groomsman Childhood Friend of Groom

KEVIN BALL Groomsman Brother of Bride

TAMAURICE “TEE” MARTIN Groomsman Childhood Friend of Groom

RUBEN WILSON III Groomsman First Cousin of Groom

LARRY “LAY” BOYD Groomsman College Roommate of Groom

TODD MYLES Host God Brother of Groom

TIMOTHY BOYD Host College Football Teammate of Groom

CHADDRIC “CHAD” PEOPLES Host First Cousin of Bride

OurWedding Party JEREMY YORK Host Friend of Bride and Groom

ORIN WILSON Host Family Friend of Groom

WALTER LITTLE Host Cousin of Groom

TANAKA SCOTT Host Childhood Friend of Groom

CHRISTINA YORK Matron of Honor Best Friend of Bride

SAMANTHA “SAMMIE” MCKENZIE Maid of Honor Best Homie and College Volleyball Teammate

KAYLA WILLIAMS Maid of Honor First Cousin of Bride

TENNILLE BALL Bridesmaid Sister-in-Law of Bride

KENDELYN “LUCY” WILSON Bridesmaid Sister of Groom and Brides’s Sorority Sister

TAMECHIA “TINY” BERNARD Bridesmaid Sister of Groom and Brides’s Sorority Sister

FELECCIA TURNER Bridesmaid Childhood Friend of Bride

TIFFANY SMILEY Bridesmaid High School Classmate and Friend of Bride

OurWedding Party LATOYA CLARK Bridesmaid Childhood Friend of Bride

CRYSTAL ALLEN Hostess First Cousin of Groom

TALITHA “TEE” LOVETT Hostess First Cousin of Groom

KELLIE ANTHONY Hostess First Cousin of Groom

VERICE WILLIAMS Hostess First Cousin of Bride

MICAH ANTHONY Hostess First Cousin of Groom

ALANNA BALL Hostess First Cousin of Bride

KELSEY BALL Junior Bridesmaid

KENNEDY BERNARD Junior Bridesmaid

JOSEPH LITTLE Junior Groomsman

JULIAN LITTLE Junior Groomsman

ASHLYN GARROR Flower Girl

OurWedding Party KAITLYNN BALL Flower Girl

AARON GARROR Bible Holder

KRISTOPHER BERNARD Ring Bearer

KAMERON BALL Announcer

Accommodations Mobile Marriott

3101 Airport Boulevard . Mobile, Alabama 36606 Last day to book by: 6/12/14 $99 per night RESERVE ROOM BY CALLING 1.800.228.9290 OR 251.476.6400 OR ONLINE AT

http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Bal l%20Wilson%20Wedding%5Emobmc%60bwbbwba%609900%60USD%60false%607/11/14%607/13/14%6 06/12/14&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

Accommodations

Renaissance Riverview Mobile Plaza Hotel

64 South Water Street . Mobile, Alabama 36602 Last day to book by: 6/12/14 $119.00 per night RESERVE ROOM BY CALLING 1-800-922-3298 OR BOOK ONLINE AT

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Accommodations

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa 26 N. Royal Street . Mobile, Alabama 36602 Last day to book by: 6/30/14 $139.00 per night RESERVE ROOM BY CALLING 251.415.3095 OR BOOK ONLINE AT

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Bridal Registry Your presence at our Wedding is the greatest gift of all.

However, if you wish to honour us with a gift, we have registered a list.

You can view it online by entering our names or you may visit any store.

REGISTRY NUMBER 541006958 http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/giftregistry/view_registry_guest.jsp? registryId=541006958&eventType=Wedding&pwsurl=? mcid=EM_triggeredem_emailregistryplural__allpromos

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REGISTRY NUMBER 126901701 https://www.dillards.com/registry/ItemList.do?&registryNum=126901701&cm_mmc=TransactionEmail_-WeddingRegistry-_-V1Body-_-WeddingRegistryCheck

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