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IT<strong>IN</strong>ERARY • EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS • <strong>IN</strong>TERVIEWS • THE ENTOURAGE • MORE<br />
JULY 14, 2016<br />
WEDD<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
EDITION<br />
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The VOWS Magazine<br />
Editor in Chief<br />
NaTasha Nichole Bailey<br />
Executive Managing Editor<br />
Ivan K. Evans<br />
Design Director Detra White<br />
Image Consultants Azure Aesthetics<br />
AWP Media<br />
MDP, LLC<br />
Guest Contributors Alexine Wright<br />
The Entourage<br />
info@thevowsmag.com<br />
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THE THE VOWS VOWS MAGAZ<strong>IN</strong>E -- 3 -- JULY JULY - 2016 - 2016
“It’s simple, I love it, having you<br />
near me, having you here Our<br />
conversations, outrageous,<br />
You smile, and I smile...”<br />
~ Anthony Hamilton Amazing<br />
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<strong>IN</strong>SIDE the VOWS<br />
From the Editors........................................ 7<br />
About the Couple.......................................9<br />
Official Wedding Week Itinerary..........11<br />
The Ceremony.......................................... 12<br />
Reception Survival Guide...................... 15<br />
Their Love Story..................................... 20<br />
5 for 5 Vegas..............................................24<br />
The Entourage in Their Own Words....32<br />
Scorpion and the Bull............................. 42<br />
Zodiacs...................................................... 44<br />
Their Journey Soundtrack..................... 48<br />
Contact...................................................... 53<br />
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WELCOME<br />
To our Dearest<br />
Family & Friends<br />
—<br />
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Welcome to Las Vegas! Over the past<br />
year, we have been dreaming of an<br />
intimate wedding with our closest<br />
family and friends. We feel extremely<br />
honored and blessed that you have<br />
traveled this far to share in the joy of<br />
our wedding.<br />
Marriage is a turning point in our lives<br />
together as we commit ourselves to<br />
one another. As we begin our journey<br />
as husband and wife, we want to thank<br />
you deeply for all you have done for<br />
us throughout our lives. You are our<br />
teachers, partners in crime, guides,<br />
and our favorite people in the entire<br />
world. Many years from now when we<br />
reflect upon our life, love and this time,<br />
we will remember that it was not the<br />
location, the venues, the dress, the<br />
music, the food nor the rest that made<br />
this occasion memorable, but rather<br />
experiencing this moment with you. As<br />
we start our life anew, we thank you for<br />
the prayers, support, encouragement,<br />
antics, love and laughter you contribute<br />
to our lives. Your support makes us<br />
excited for what GOD has in store.<br />
It is our prayer that GOD richly blesses<br />
each and every person that helped<br />
make this day possible.<br />
Love,<br />
NaTasha & Ivan
Our Hearts<br />
NaTasha’s Uncle<br />
Wilbert Bailey<br />
Ivan’s Father<br />
Ivan Evans<br />
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In Remembrance<br />
NaTasha’s Maternal Grandparents<br />
Fammie & George Bailey<br />
Cathlean & Albert Evans<br />
NaTasha’s Brother<br />
Henry Marquis Jackson<br />
Ivan’s Maternal Grandmother<br />
Mary King<br />
Ivan’s Paternal Grandmother<br />
Vanilla Evans<br />
Ivan’s Cousin<br />
Clarence Allen McQuarters
About the Couple<br />
Ivan Kentrel Evans, Sr.<br />
May 14 th<br />
Natchez, MS<br />
Natchez, MS<br />
High School Football Coach<br />
& Teacher<br />
Football & Basketball<br />
The Matrix Triliogy<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
To Compete<br />
Hypocrites<br />
Natchez, MS or South Florida<br />
DOB<br />
Born<br />
Reared<br />
Occupation<br />
Favorite Sport(s)<br />
Favorite Movie(s)<br />
Special Place<br />
Loves<br />
Hates<br />
Golden Years<br />
NaTasha Nichole Bailey<br />
November 14 th<br />
Natchez, MS<br />
Jackson, MS & Natchez, MS<br />
Quality Assurance Compliance<br />
Monitor<br />
Football<br />
Money Talks, The Notebook,<br />
Lion King, & His Girl Friday<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
Sweets & Treats<br />
Drake’s Voice & Cats<br />
A Caribbean Island or Natchez, MS<br />
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“It’s in a woman’s<br />
nature to love, but when<br />
a man loves you and<br />
demonstrates it more<br />
than you to him, that’s<br />
when you know you have<br />
something special.”<br />
~ Cathlean Evans<br />
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- THE DETAILS -<br />
Official Wedding<br />
Week Itinerary<br />
Tuesday, July 12, 2016<br />
5pm<br />
6pm<br />
Welcome to Vegas Mixer<br />
Marriott’s Grand Chateau<br />
Mingle with the Stars: Wedding Kick-off<br />
Madame Tussauds<br />
Wednesday, July 13, 2016<br />
2pm<br />
10pm<br />
Swing Before the Ring<br />
Topgolf at MGM Grand<br />
A unique experience for golfers and non-golfers alike.<br />
The Prelude<br />
Pre-wedding meet up (25+ years old)<br />
Thursday, July 14, 2016<br />
5pm<br />
6:15pm<br />
6:30pm<br />
7pm<br />
“I Do’s” Wedding Ceremony<br />
Chapelle du Paradis. Paris Las Vegas (Second Floor)<br />
The Ride - transportation to the Reception.<br />
Cocktail Social<br />
La Onda Banquet Hall #1<br />
Dinner, Dancing and Cocktails<br />
La Onda Banquet Hall #1<br />
Friday, July 15, 2016<br />
Safe travels to your final destination.<br />
Check the Wedding Party App for More Details, Exact Times, & Real-Time Updates<br />
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ARE GETT<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
MARR<br />
You’ve probably figured that out by now, but if<br />
this is news to you, then you happen to be in<br />
the right place at the right time<br />
Here’s How It’s Going To Go:<br />
You will hear live a operatic performance, reminiscent of selections from the<br />
Paris Opera House, chosen by <strong>IVAN</strong>&<strong>NATASHA</strong> while you wait.<br />
(Okay, probably more by <strong>NATASHA</strong>, but don’t worry, you will be in awe of<br />
the voice.)<br />
Feel free to mingle, participate in the Warming of our Rings as you<br />
enter & listen to the music.<br />
When the music stops, be sure you take your seat.<br />
Shortly after, you will hear I’m Sure it’s You performed by Briannica<br />
Shantrice, & that’s when you know it’s about to start.<br />
First will come <strong>IVAN</strong>, the handsome groom…<br />
Followed by our adorable love letter carrier, Destinee<br />
Then finally, prepare to stand up because….<br />
HERE COMES THE STUNN<strong>IN</strong>G BRIDE, <strong>NATASHA</strong>!<br />
She will be joined by her beautiful mom, Dr. Theresa Bailey and her<br />
charismatic father Henry “Hawk” Harris.<br />
07.14.16 • 5:00PM • Paris Las Vegas<br />
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IED THURSDAY, July 14th!<br />
DUR<strong>IN</strong>G THE CEREMONY:<br />
<strong>IVAN</strong>&<strong>NATASHA</strong> will exchange personally crafted vows and be<br />
declared MR. & MRS.<br />
Afterwards you will see a “She’s Mine; He’s Mine” KISS!<br />
Feel free to hoot, holler, clap and snap pictures at this point<br />
Then the jubilant NEWLYWEDS will walk down the aisle to the song<br />
This Very Moment by K-Ci & Jo-Jo.<br />
And at last....they are HUSBAND & WIFE!!<br />
Snap a few pictures, take a few minutes to regroup before making your<br />
way to the shuttle pick-up spot to go to the reception venue for the cocktail<br />
social. Mingle a bit, hit up the dance floor and grab some eats while we<br />
finish taking pictures. Please check the Wedding Party App for shuttle<br />
location & time. The bus will depart promptly at the designated times.<br />
Music Credits<br />
O Mio Babbino Caro by Puccini<br />
Quando Men Vo by Puccini<br />
I’m Sure It’s You by Shelea Frazier<br />
performed live by Briannica Shantrice<br />
This Very Moment by K-Ci & Jo-Jo<br />
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Ring<br />
Warming<br />
Before NaTasha & Ivan Exchange rings in their wedding ceremony, they<br />
invite their guests to participate in a “Warming of the Rings.” As their family<br />
and friends, you are encouraged to take a brief moment to hold the rings,<br />
warm them with your love, and make a silent wish for the future this couple<br />
will shsare. At the conclusion of this ritual, these rings will contain in their<br />
precious metals that which is even more precious – Your love and support<br />
for NaTasha and Ivan’s union.<br />
Pink Morganite is one of the natural birthstones of those born in mid-autumn (NaTasha).<br />
Morganite is the Zodiac Stone of Taurus (Ivan).<br />
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- THE DETAILS -<br />
Reception Survival Guide<br />
Here is everything you need to know in order to<br />
successfully navigate your way through<br />
Ivan & NaTasha’s Reception<br />
Events Cocktail Social • Grand<br />
Entrance • First Dance • Blessing &<br />
Dinner • Toasts • Special Presentation •<br />
Dancing • Party Time • Shuttle<br />
Photos Be sure to stop by the Photo<br />
Station and strike a pose or three! Use<br />
#All<strong>IN</strong>Vegas16 on any Social Media<br />
postings.<br />
The Menu<br />
Mashed Potato Bar<br />
Salad Bar<br />
Taste of the South<br />
Pasta Jambalaya (choice of Chicken, Shrimp<br />
or Sausage)<br />
Asparagus<br />
Taste of the Caribbean<br />
Mango Honey Jerk Chicken with Pineapple<br />
Salsa<br />
Caribbean Rice and Peas<br />
Parisian Flare<br />
Filet of Sole Florentine<br />
Refreshments<br />
Soft drinks, bottled water, lemonade and beer<br />
available at the bar.<br />
Custom Cocktail drink tokens provided.<br />
The Notebook Instead of having<br />
a traditional guestbook, we have “The<br />
Notebook”. Notecards will be available<br />
to give everyone the opportunity to write<br />
a personalized note. Once completed,<br />
place the note in any open envelope, sign<br />
your name on the outside, and then seal<br />
it. Topics can be anything ranging from<br />
advice, a happy memory, reflections of<br />
our Vegas Wedding Celebration, song<br />
lyrics...whatever you choose.<br />
DJ/Music Dancing is very highly<br />
encouraged. We are here to celebrate<br />
to the fullest. Hit the floor up whenever<br />
your “Promise to dance” song is played.<br />
The Ride The shuttle back to the<br />
Marriott Grande Chateau will run at<br />
10pm and 11pm.<br />
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Tasha Ivan Save the Date_5x7.indd 1<br />
9/7/15 12:33 PM<br />
Customized<br />
Gifts<br />
Anatomy of an<br />
Out of Town Bag<br />
Sweets &<br />
Treats<br />
Themed<br />
Souvenirs<br />
Guidebook<br />
We Made This Bag Filled With Keepsakes<br />
& Treats, Whether Your Mouth Gets Dry<br />
Or Thirsty Or You’re Preparing To Hit<br />
The Streets. It’s A Small Token Of Our<br />
Appreciation, Wrapped In Hugs & Kisses,<br />
For The Trip You Made To See The New<br />
Mr. & Mrs.<br />
Survival<br />
Essentials<br />
Tools<br />
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- THE DETAILS -<br />
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“Whatever you want; whatever you<br />
need, my heart belongs to you.<br />
Whatever you need; There’s nothing I<br />
won’t do.” – Jodeci<br />
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Their Love Story<br />
THE <strong>IN</strong>TERVIEW<br />
In anticipation of their Las Vegas wedding festivities, we<br />
made a trip to Tallahassee, FL to visit the soon to be Mr.<br />
and Mrs. Fortunate for us, the couple took a break from<br />
the wedding planning process to give us a glimpse at<br />
their never before told love story. We spent the evening<br />
getting up close and personal for this intimate - laughter<br />
filled - exclusive interview.<br />
THE VOWS MAGAZ<strong>IN</strong>E - 20 - JULY - 2016
- THE <strong>IN</strong>TERVIEW -<br />
How did the June 1, 2015 proposal<br />
happen?<br />
Tasha With my need to know<br />
everything personality, I must say he<br />
did a great job of surprising me with<br />
the actual moment. We’d talked and<br />
discussed marriage and I knew it was<br />
coming. He would always say tell me<br />
your idea of a perfect date. I even told<br />
him the particulars of what I would like.<br />
I wanted our moment to be intimate<br />
with the two of us only. To satisfy my<br />
thirst for knowledge, he’d even told me<br />
where we would be when he popped<br />
the question...or so I thought. We were<br />
in Ft. Lauderdale having a mini-vacay<br />
before headed to our annual Key West<br />
“...tears welled up in my eyes and<br />
I was overjoyed with so much<br />
emotion. It was the perfect<br />
moment. WELL DONE, SL”<br />
vacation. I didn’t think anything of it, but<br />
on the ride from the airport to South<br />
Beach, he mentioned his stomach was<br />
aching. Before leaving for the trip he told<br />
me that he’d picked a place for us to go<br />
the first night, “so be cute”. This wasn’t<br />
a red flag either because he would do<br />
that often. When we pulled up, I said oh,<br />
we having dinner somewhere on Las<br />
Olas, cool. We parked and walked for a<br />
bit and got to an opening and just stood<br />
there talking. All of a sudden, Gondolier<br />
Mike rode up. I had a huge smile on<br />
my face and said “I forgot I told you I<br />
wanted to take a gondola ride” He just<br />
smiled. We took a few silly pictures as<br />
we always did as we rode down the Las<br />
Olas river, then we stopped. I assumed<br />
it was to just take in the moment. I’d<br />
been singing along to every song that<br />
played and when Bruno Mars came on<br />
it was no different. Then Ivan says “go<br />
over there” Me “why” Him “Just go so I<br />
can take your picture” So I get up and<br />
walk to the other side and when I turned<br />
around he was getting that knee dirty.<br />
I honesty have no clue what he said,<br />
that was one of the few moments I can<br />
truly say I was surprised. Afterwards,<br />
we started moving again, and I said<br />
I have to call ma when we get back.<br />
Then he pulled out his ipad and played<br />
a video presentation. Who was the<br />
first on the video, Mi Mother, then my<br />
sisters, cousins, aunts, brothers, uncles,<br />
nieces, nephews, and close friends and<br />
it closed with THERIA!...tears welled up<br />
in my eyes and I was overcome with<br />
so much emotion. It was the perfect<br />
moment. I knew I wanted our moment<br />
to be ours but also knew the special<br />
bond I have with my family and found<br />
a way to include them in the moment. It<br />
was a moment I will always remember.<br />
WELL DONE, SL!<br />
Ivan She was awaiting a proposal in<br />
Key West, but the gondola ride was<br />
perfect. We were on the water in an<br />
intimate setting. We had a drink and<br />
took in the beautiful scenery. About<br />
halfway through the ride “Marry You “<br />
by Bruno Mars was on and I asked her<br />
to stand on the other side for a picture<br />
and when she turned around I was one<br />
knee. After she accepted I showed her<br />
a slideshow of her family members<br />
and friends congratulating us on the<br />
engagement. I was able to include her<br />
family and still give her the intimate<br />
moment she’d wanted.<br />
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- THE <strong>IN</strong>TERVIEW -<br />
We understand you are high school<br />
classmates, how did the two of you<br />
reconnect?<br />
Ivan Initially on twitter, but it was a<br />
class reunion meeting that I saw her for<br />
the first time since graduation.<br />
Tasha It seems it was always centered<br />
around our class reunions (that neither<br />
of us attended, how ironic). Years prior,<br />
I’d seen Ivan briefly at a breakfast class<br />
reunion meeting we’d had for our 10th<br />
year reunion. We didn’t interact with<br />
the meeting ended. In true Porsche<br />
fashion, she showed up to get me about<br />
20 minutes before the meeting was<br />
over, so I decided to go. Upon making<br />
our fashionably late entrance, the first<br />
person that caught my attention was<br />
Ivan. I remember saying to myself,<br />
Ok, Ivan! We chatted briefly after the<br />
meeting before Porsche and I left. It<br />
would be a few months later before we<br />
actually starting have non-sports and<br />
reunion conversations. Yes, I used the<br />
each other during that time other than<br />
the standard, “hello, it was good seeing<br />
you”. In 2009 we “followed” each other<br />
on twitter (I remember all his tweets<br />
were about sports, my o my, how that<br />
changed) and would exchange tweets<br />
mostly about the 2009 NBA Playoffs<br />
and NFL. Fast-forward to 15th year<br />
reunion planning time. I was in Natchez<br />
for my routine Labor Day visit and<br />
Porsche insisted I go to the reunion<br />
meeting with her. I kept saying no, let’s<br />
go somewhere else or pick me up after<br />
reunion as a door-opener for texting<br />
him, knowing good and well I couldn’t<br />
have cared less about the reunion, don’t<br />
judge me...it was called strategy.<br />
What attracted you to Him/Her?<br />
Ivan The positive energy and outlook<br />
that she projects on a daily basis. She is<br />
my glass half full.<br />
Tasha ther than that trademark smile<br />
and dimple, it was his devotion and<br />
passion he showed for his sons, IKE<br />
and Dy-lan.<br />
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- THE <strong>IN</strong>TERVIEW -<br />
Where did you go for your first date?<br />
Ivan Jay-Z concert in New Orleans<br />
Tasha First date that would be February<br />
25, 2010, New Orleans for the Jay-Z,<br />
Trey Songz & Young Jeezy Concert.<br />
What part of your future are you most<br />
excited about?<br />
Ivan I’m excited to have my Honey Bun<br />
(Theria) in my life, I want to be the one<br />
she runs to whether it’s good or bad. Her<br />
shoulder to cry on, her voice of reason,<br />
and her model for what she wants in her<br />
life. I couldn’t ask for a better young lady<br />
to be my daughter. Not to mention the<br />
strong family bond and presence during<br />
major milestones, events and holidays.<br />
I’m looking forward to continuing the<br />
tradition our kids can carry on.<br />
Tasha I’m really looking forward to<br />
having a partner, a rock. I’ve really been<br />
looking forward to living under the<br />
same roof. I can’t wait to start and end<br />
my days with by homie, lover and friend.<br />
What do you like most about Tasha?<br />
Her passion in whatever she commits<br />
to and undertakes.<br />
What do you like most about Ivan?<br />
I like his fire and drive. Unknowingly, he<br />
inspires me to be and do more.<br />
Favorite place to dine together?<br />
Ivan Anywhere on South Miami Beach<br />
Tasha I don’t have a favorite place<br />
to dine. Any dinner date with Ivan is<br />
special. If I had to pick, I would say<br />
any new place we randomly pick while<br />
travelling.<br />
What’s the one thing you enjoy doing<br />
as a couple?<br />
Ivan Traveling<br />
Tasha Experiencing “Firsts” together<br />
What is Tasha’s best quality?<br />
Her attention to detail and love of<br />
planning trips, events and family<br />
functions.<br />
What is Ivan’s best quality?<br />
His laid back, easy going demeanor and<br />
ability to calm me during “storms”<br />
What was the biggest thing you had to<br />
compromise on?<br />
Ivan Sports<br />
Tasha Saturdays during the Fall. Lord<br />
knows I love football, but non-stop<br />
college football from sun up to sun<br />
down!?!?!, It’s like he’s sucked into a<br />
black hole and can’t find his way out<br />
until the final down is played. Ya’ll pray<br />
for me. Thank God for multiple TVs and<br />
PIP.<br />
When did you know he/she was the one?<br />
Ivan When she told me she was. Just<br />
Kidding, When I would be mad at her<br />
and it would bother me until we figured<br />
it out.<br />
Tasha When randomly on the phone<br />
one day after a difference of opinions,<br />
Ivan said “Let’s pray”. It was then I knew<br />
my “source” and his “source” were the<br />
same.<br />
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5 for 5:<br />
Las Vegas<br />
1<br />
1<br />
Paris<br />
1Day Trip<br />
2<br />
Rome<br />
3<br />
Venice<br />
4<br />
Egypt<br />
5<br />
New York<br />
3<br />
2<br />
4<br />
5<br />
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- 5 FOR 5 LAS VEGAS -<br />
2<br />
Free Attractions<br />
1 2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
1<br />
Fountains at Bellagio<br />
2<br />
Freemont Street Experience<br />
3<br />
Mirage Volcano<br />
4<br />
Bellagio Conservatory<br />
5<br />
The Wildlife Habitat<br />
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5 for 5:<br />
Las Vegas<br />
1<br />
3<br />
For Fun<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
1<br />
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas<br />
2<br />
minus5° Ice<br />
3<br />
Spring for a Show<br />
4<br />
The High Roller<br />
5<br />
NBA Summer League<br />
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- 5 FOR 5 LAS VEGAS -<br />
1<br />
4<br />
Quick Eats & Treats<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
1<br />
Pampas Brazilian Grille<br />
2<br />
Jamba Juice<br />
3<br />
Harley-Davidson Cafe<br />
4<br />
Pin-up Pizza<br />
5<br />
Carlos & Charlies<br />
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5 for 5:<br />
Las Vegas<br />
5<br />
Vegas Resources<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
1<br />
No Cover Night Clubs<br />
2<br />
Restaurants on the Run<br />
3<br />
TRAVEL ZOO<br />
4<br />
VEGAS.com<br />
5<br />
GROUPON<br />
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The moment I<br />
stopped searching<br />
for the perfect<br />
person, is when<br />
I realized the<br />
imperfect person<br />
before me was<br />
PERFECT for me.<br />
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The Entourage Wedding<br />
When we decided to have a wedding, we knew we wanted to forgo the traditional wedding party<br />
route. No BRIDESMAIDS. No GROOMSMEN. After much consideration, we decided on having an<br />
Entourage Wedding. We had no idea what it would look like, as it was an idea developed in my<br />
mind. I knew we wanted to honor our closest friends but without all of the stress and headaches<br />
that comes with a bridal party and at the same time include all of our guests. It was then that the<br />
concept was born. The Entourage is made up of our dearest friends who have played vital roles<br />
in different phases our lives. True to the name, it’s rare to see us out without being surrounded by<br />
members of this distinct group. Our Wedding Party is comprised of all of our friends and loved<br />
ones who made the cross-country journey to share in our big day. We love each of you and want<br />
you to know you are special to us.<br />
THE VOWS MAGAZ<strong>IN</strong>E - 32 - JULY - 2016
The Entourage<br />
In Their Own Words<br />
<strong>ALL</strong>ISON L. DAVIS-JENK<strong>IN</strong>S<br />
STEVE DAVIS<br />
SHANEQUA “NEQUE” FLEM<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
Tasha, Ivan, and I are high school<br />
classmates and friends. I met<br />
Ivan in middle school and Tasha<br />
in high school after she relocated<br />
to Natchez. Tasha and I were<br />
managers for the girls’ basketball<br />
team (I had nothing to do with<br />
that shower water, you will have<br />
to ask Tasha about that). Over the<br />
years, Tasha and I have formed a<br />
sisterly bond. I have many fond<br />
memories of Tasha, and all of<br />
them involve getting all the girls<br />
together and just having fun.<br />
Before the wedding, I would like to<br />
say “Tasha and Ivan, Life is short.<br />
Enjoy it with each other every day.<br />
Never go to sleep with anger, and<br />
always respect one another.”<br />
I am Tasha’s cousin and Ivan’s<br />
friend and fraternity brother. Ivan<br />
and I are brothers from different<br />
mothers. One of my fondest<br />
memories of Ivan would be the<br />
trip to the Alcorn-Southern game<br />
in Baton Rouge where we took<br />
over some random guys’ hotel<br />
room and was lounging in their<br />
room drinking their beer. When<br />
they came back, I confidently told<br />
them the room was ours. Without<br />
incident, they left and went to the<br />
front desk, and we made a swift<br />
exit. Other notable memories<br />
would include coaching with Ivan,<br />
watching his sons grow up, and<br />
being part of THE OMEGA PSI PHI<br />
FRATERNITY. As a member of<br />
The Entourage, my role is to make<br />
sure Ivan don’t back out!! Before<br />
my Brother jumps the broom,<br />
I would like to say, “I wish you<br />
guys nothing but blessings and<br />
happiness in your union. May God<br />
bless you guys with many, many<br />
happy years together.”<br />
Tasha and I were coworkers at<br />
the movie theatre we believed<br />
we owned. I was blessed to be<br />
accepted into her family and be<br />
a part of her village for Theria.<br />
What started out as a friendship,<br />
blossomed into a beautiful<br />
sisterhood. We have the Scorpio/<br />
Taurus, connection and truly<br />
understand each other. Whenever<br />
she goes off the grid for a long<br />
period of time (which to her may<br />
seem like brief moment), I know<br />
it isn’t anything personal, but I<br />
will send her messages to let<br />
her know “HEY, this has gone on<br />
long enough, Call ME”. Special<br />
memories include: cabbage and<br />
cornbread Sunday dinners and<br />
our infamous road trips. Tasha is<br />
definitely my “Ride or Die”, except<br />
with us there is only living, loving<br />
and laughing!<br />
Tasha and Ivan, Allow God to<br />
order your steps. Continue to<br />
grow in love. Understand that<br />
there is no perfect marriage, and<br />
always look to make each day a<br />
better day.<br />
THE VOWS MAGAZ<strong>IN</strong>E - 33 - JULY - 2016
- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
JARITA FRAZIER-K<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
ARTHUR H. HARRIS<br />
V<strong>IN</strong>CENT HARRIS<br />
Ivan, Tasha and I are high school<br />
classmates. Tasha is my Ft. Knox<br />
cousin. I can call her at any time<br />
and always trust her with my<br />
secrets, Simply put, if I had to<br />
commit a crime, I would take her<br />
along because I know she will not<br />
say a word. Ivan has always been<br />
a stand up kind of guy. I have so<br />
many fond memories with Tasha,<br />
but the one that stands out the<br />
most was when she gave birth to<br />
her love, Theria. I will spare you<br />
the story about the time I tried to<br />
fix Tasha up and the guy turned<br />
out to be one of her brothers.<br />
Before the wedding, I would like to<br />
say “Keep God first in all that you<br />
do. Allow Him to be the Captain of<br />
your ship. During your marriage,<br />
you will experience some rough<br />
waters, and other times things<br />
will be smooth sailing. Keep God’s<br />
Grace and Mercy at the center of<br />
your hearts, and always have a<br />
forgiving heart so you can be<br />
victorious.<br />
I am Tasha’s younger brother,<br />
representing #7 on #TeamHawk.<br />
Tasha is indeed one of the best<br />
things to ever happen to me; one<br />
of the best sisters in the world.<br />
We might not talk to each other a<br />
lot but she is always there when<br />
I need her the most without<br />
question or hesitation. There has<br />
been many times that I was about<br />
to go to war with somebody and<br />
she would be the voice of reason.<br />
She didn’t always agree with me<br />
but she help me to understand<br />
how to look at things from another<br />
person point of view. “Tasha and<br />
Ivan, never give up on each no<br />
matter how hard it gets. What<br />
happens in your house is your<br />
business. You all have worked too<br />
hard on this for it to fail. Quitting<br />
is for losers, and you both are<br />
winners in my book. Much love<br />
and blessings.”<br />
Representing #6 on #TeamHawk<br />
, I am Tasha’s Handsomest,<br />
Coolest, Ultra Awesome Brother<br />
that is the Life of every party! I was<br />
asked to describe my relationship<br />
with my sister and I simply stated<br />
“how do you describe perfection?”<br />
Tasha has been the best sister a<br />
brother can have. Once I was in a<br />
tight situation and gave her a call<br />
and she didn’t hesitate to assist<br />
me. We always joke and laugh<br />
every time we talk. She gives me<br />
sound advice when needed and<br />
is never judgmental. She is pure<br />
perfection and that is why I am so<br />
happy for her! Before the wedding,<br />
I want to wish the both of you<br />
many years of a happy marriage!<br />
“By the size of that Rock on your<br />
finger, Sis you have you a winner<br />
and a keeper! Ivan, I look forward<br />
to getting to know you in the years<br />
to come. Blessings.”<br />
Our Strong Towers<br />
Dr. Theresa L. Bailey – Mother of the Bride<br />
Henry L. Harris – Father of the Bride<br />
Barbara Evans – Mother of the Groom<br />
THE VOWS MAGAZ<strong>IN</strong>E - 34 - JULY - 2016
- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
JOHN HILBERT<br />
ASHLEIGH KATHLEAN IRV<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
CORVET JACKSON<br />
Ivan and I were introduced by<br />
a mutual friend, Cedric Poole.<br />
Soon thereafter, we became as<br />
close as brothers. Both athletic<br />
and competitive, we played<br />
basketball, football and softball<br />
together, and he was the only<br />
person that matched my intensity<br />
on the basketball court. We played<br />
hardcore softball and the name of<br />
our team was “TRUE.” Ivan and I<br />
were two of the main players for<br />
TRUE, and we took softball very<br />
seriously. We traveled all over<br />
playing softball, and our bond<br />
as brothers only grew stronger.<br />
Many miles have separated us<br />
but one thing is for certain, I<br />
will always have his back. Ivan<br />
“Congratulations, you deserve<br />
happiness. You’ve been a model<br />
father to your boys, and I’m glad<br />
you found someone that you love<br />
and to help balance out the rest of<br />
your life.”<br />
Tasha and I are cousins by blood<br />
but sisters by heart. Tasha would<br />
always visit on the weekends and<br />
stay with my parents during the<br />
summers. During her junior year,<br />
she moved to Natchez and lived<br />
with us. I always wanted to do<br />
the things that she did. I followed<br />
her around and tried to mirror her<br />
ways, which somehow resulted in<br />
her getting in trouble. I even moved<br />
to Tallahassee to attend her alma<br />
mater, Florida A&M University.<br />
Tasha has been very present in<br />
my life by offering advice, words<br />
of wisdom, or a helping hand.<br />
Since I’ve known Ivan, he has<br />
done the same. I look forward to<br />
gaining another brother. When<br />
together we always have a great<br />
time and I look forward to our<br />
annual summer vacations. Tasha<br />
and Ivan, I couldn’t be happier<br />
for you two as you embark on<br />
this next chapter together. I love,<br />
respect, and admire you both. I<br />
am elated to stand with you on<br />
your wedding day and celebrate<br />
your union. Everything won’t go<br />
as planned, but I hope you enjoy<br />
every moment.<br />
I am Tasha’s oldest sibling,<br />
representing #1 on #TeamHawk.<br />
She’s is my best friend, voice of<br />
reason, calm in my storm, and<br />
shoulder I lean on no matter the<br />
distance. Tasha reuniting with<br />
Ivan was a BLESS<strong>IN</strong>G, one that<br />
I’m glad to have witnessed from<br />
day one to now. This is truly a<br />
relationship ordained because<br />
only God can hold a relationship<br />
this strong across 3 states.<br />
He is their glue, and his grip is<br />
stronger than gorilla glue. I love<br />
these two, and YES, I am “All <strong>IN</strong>”.<br />
My fondest memory of Tasha is<br />
when Nathan Levi was born on<br />
May 14th (Ivan’s birthday). She<br />
remained calm until I told her my<br />
water had broken. She went into<br />
panic defense mode and made<br />
sure I made it to the hospital<br />
safely and swiftly. Tasha and Ivan,<br />
I love you all! Continue making<br />
each other a priority, never let the<br />
sun set without saying I Love You,<br />
and always kiss each other good<br />
night.<br />
The Elite<br />
Deloris Irving – Bride’s Aunt<br />
Maurice Irving – Bride’s Uncle<br />
Joyce Smith – Bride’s God Mother<br />
Rylander Jones – Bride’s God Mother<br />
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- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
MARSHALA LEE<br />
I’m Tasha’s little God Sister. We<br />
met at Piney Woods County<br />
Life School where our parents<br />
worked together. Tasha was<br />
my babysitter. Tasha and I<br />
have a sisterly bond that has<br />
remained strong throughout<br />
time and distance. We often go<br />
long periods of time without<br />
communicating, but we connect<br />
immediately once we come in<br />
contact with each other as if no<br />
time has passed. Tasha knows<br />
my family and me, and she can<br />
rationalize my craziness. I fondly<br />
remember all of the times that<br />
Tasha babysat me and allowed<br />
me to the little sister that tagged<br />
along with her and her friends. I<br />
enjoyed listening to her practice<br />
playing her saxophone and<br />
wearing her band uniform. Tasha<br />
and Ms. Theresa spoiled me and<br />
provided me with a comfortable<br />
second home. Tasha and Ivan, I<br />
wish you both much happiness<br />
and the best future. Thank you<br />
for giving me the faith to believe<br />
in love.<br />
WILLIAM FREDRICK<br />
MARSALIS, JR.<br />
Ivan and I met in 2009 through<br />
Dwayne Taylor at a Krewe of Mer<br />
social. I consider Ivan as my big<br />
brother. We have spent a lot of<br />
time together over the years,<br />
and I’m blessed to have met<br />
him. I later met Tasha in 2010<br />
at a conversation. We had so<br />
much fun laughing and talking<br />
at that night. When we were able<br />
to hangout again in New Orleans<br />
at the Essence Music Festival, it<br />
was much of the same. There are<br />
so many memories that Ivan and<br />
I have shared but just to name a<br />
few: the formation of the DDC,<br />
great rivalries shared in basketball<br />
and bowling, our guys trip to New<br />
Orleans with other close friends,<br />
and the fun times we had cooking<br />
at each other’s houses. I would<br />
like to say to Ivan, “Ensure that you<br />
both love each other as hard as<br />
you can, as long as you can, and<br />
as much as you can. Honor God<br />
by preserving your commitment<br />
to one another and never let that<br />
flame that burns deep extinguish.”<br />
TIM MONTGOMERY<br />
Tim and Ivan met in 1998 through<br />
a mutual friend Cedric Poole.<br />
Cedric invited me to his house<br />
to watch the game and hang out<br />
with the guys. Ivan was one of<br />
the guys there and we just hit<br />
it off. We always got together<br />
to cookout, watch sports and<br />
occasionally play sports. We were<br />
actively involved in basketball,<br />
flag football, and softball. Ivan is<br />
like one of my brother, so much<br />
that he has inherited my younger<br />
big brother Randal, as his own as<br />
well. We have so many memories<br />
from my time in Brookhaven,<br />
such as the time we were leaving<br />
Wendy’s and got stuck in the<br />
middle of the street after Ivan’s<br />
car stopped. That was definitely<br />
comical! Our life paths often have<br />
us in different parts of the globe,<br />
but our bond will never be broken.<br />
I have always been there for Ivan<br />
when in need. Tash and Ivan,<br />
Congratulations and I hope you all<br />
have a healthy and long marriage.<br />
Entourage in Waiting<br />
THERIA T. BAILEY<br />
Tasha’s only child<br />
<strong>IVAN</strong> EVANS, JR.<br />
Ivan’s oldest son<br />
DY-LAN EVANS<br />
Ivan’s youngest child<br />
BRIANNICA “BRI” REED<br />
Tasha’s niece<br />
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- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
CAPRECIA MORTIMER<br />
AHSHLANDA “AHSH” MURPHY<br />
SHANDRECKA “DREKA” MURPHY<br />
I am Tasha’s God sister and<br />
longtime friend. I met Tasha in<br />
1996 through my sister Ahsh<br />
Murphy. Tasha and I have<br />
maintained a sisterly relationship.<br />
She is the Godmother to my two<br />
children Cahmauri and Cairyn.<br />
My fondest memory of Tasha<br />
and Ivan was the time Tasha,<br />
Ivan, Ahsh, my husband, Daryl<br />
and I went to New Orleans to the<br />
Essence Music Festival. We made<br />
so many memoires while there.<br />
For the wedding, I am one of the<br />
fierce Ladies in Red selected to<br />
be a part of The Entourage. Tasha<br />
and Ivan, Keep it spicy; I know y’all<br />
will!!!<br />
I am Tasha’s God sister and<br />
her “Ride or Die” friend. We<br />
met the summer of 1996 while<br />
working with her at The Movies<br />
at Governor Square Theater.<br />
Entering each other’s lives, it has<br />
truly been God sent. There are<br />
so many great moment I share<br />
with Tasha, but it would fill the<br />
entire magazine if I shared them<br />
all just know: #ISlay #WeSlay.<br />
The fondest memory I have with<br />
Tasha & Ivan is when we all went<br />
to New Orleans for the Essence<br />
Festival and stayed in a Historic<br />
Condo in the French Quarters. We<br />
hung out the entire weekend. We<br />
laughed and talked and just had<br />
a great time. For the wedding, I<br />
am Tasha’s Right Hand and one<br />
of the fierce ladies selected to<br />
be a part of The Entourage Red.<br />
Tasha and Ivan, A marriage is not<br />
50-50..Divorce is 50-50. Marriage<br />
has to be 100 -100! It isn’t dividing<br />
everything in half, but giving<br />
everything you’ve got!<br />
Tasha is family and I refer to<br />
Tasha as my “other sister”. Tasha<br />
and I share so many memories<br />
together and through our<br />
children. I will never forget on<br />
Theria’s eleventh birthday, Gerald<br />
Levert sadly passed away on.<br />
Once Tasha, received the news,<br />
she paused Theria’s party for a<br />
couple of hours and we all went<br />
to her house and had a moment<br />
of silence in the driveway. Tasha<br />
cried so much that day, she<br />
must’ve really had a bond with<br />
him. Tasha and Ivan, I am so<br />
happy that Tasha has found her<br />
Prince Charming! Ivan is so lucky<br />
to have met such a special loving<br />
and remarkable woman with<br />
endless endeavors. I wish you<br />
two happiness for the rest of your<br />
lives.<br />
TR<strong>IN</strong>ITY REED<br />
Tasha’s niece<br />
DEST<strong>IN</strong>EE REED<br />
Tasha’s niece<br />
CAHMAURY MURRAY<br />
The couple’s God-son<br />
CAIRYN MURRAY<br />
The couple’s God-daughter<br />
THE VOWS MAGAZ<strong>IN</strong>E - 37 - JULY - 2016
- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
CARLA PROFICE-DAVIS<br />
LANCE KELV<strong>IN</strong> REED<br />
DESHANTRA “CANDI” REED<br />
Tasha and I have been friends<br />
since we met our freshman<br />
year at Alcorn State University.<br />
Whenever we get together there<br />
is never a dull moment. The<br />
fondest memory I have of Tasha<br />
is being lost and trying to navigate<br />
our way through Caesar’s Palace<br />
in search for Juno Gardens to<br />
attend Allison’s wedding. Long<br />
story short, Tasha ran up on<br />
Caesar, grabbed his arm and<br />
didn’t let go until he gave her<br />
directions. Needless to say, my<br />
husband and I weren’t the only<br />
ones giving Tasha the “You Don’t<br />
Touch Caesar” look. He and his<br />
guards were rendered speechless<br />
as well. Tasha and Ivan, Pray hard<br />
and Live Life!<br />
I met Ivan in 2004 when I moved<br />
back to Natchez. We were at<br />
Steve’s house, and I was trying<br />
to put together a coaching staff<br />
for the Natchez High School’s<br />
football team. Even though my<br />
relationship with Ivan began<br />
as colleagues, our relationship<br />
transformed into lifelong friends<br />
as well as fraternity brothers.<br />
We have been together through<br />
good and bad life altering events.<br />
We have seen each other grow<br />
as men, and we continue to<br />
help each other reach our goals<br />
in life both professionally and<br />
personally. Some of the fondest<br />
memories I have with Ivan are<br />
our accomplishments at Natchez<br />
High School with our players<br />
over the years: wins at Petal<br />
and beating number 1 ranked<br />
Meridian. We have had some<br />
classic trips and outings that I<br />
choose not to elaborate on!!! The<br />
one thing that I will say to Tasha<br />
and Ivan is to have each other’s<br />
back at all times. Continue to have<br />
fun together. Lastly, trust each<br />
other and most importantly, trust<br />
God. As one of the distinguished<br />
Men of the Entourage, my role is<br />
to do whatever he needs me to do.<br />
I’m here ready to roll!!<br />
The one thing that I will say to<br />
Tasha and Ivan is to have each<br />
other’s back at all times. Continue<br />
to have fun together. Lastly, trust<br />
each other and most importantly,<br />
trust God. (I know that is not just<br />
one thing. I do get long winded<br />
sometimes).<br />
I am Tasha’s oldest sister/cousin.<br />
Tasha and I have always been<br />
more like sisters than cousins. We<br />
were reared together and literally<br />
did everything together, most of<br />
our lives. The summers spent<br />
together in Natchez and Piney<br />
Woods were always the highlight<br />
of the year, next to Christmas and<br />
other holidays. I met Ivan when<br />
they began dating. Ivan is just<br />
one cool dude and is always laid<br />
back and down for whatever…with<br />
limits. During a family vacation in<br />
Destin we had a blast on our boat<br />
ride. We passed the Captain hat<br />
around and took turns navigating<br />
the waters, but Ivan didn’t want<br />
me to drive anymore after I got<br />
the boat stuck!<br />
Tasha and Ivan, HAVE FUN!!!<br />
Always love each other, pray often,<br />
date often, be great examples to<br />
the children and follow the God’s<br />
instruction for your marriage.<br />
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- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
EVELYN “SHAE” SMITH<br />
I am Tasha’s God-sister. Our<br />
relationship developed through<br />
my mother who is Tasha’s<br />
Godmother and her mother’s best<br />
friend. I don’t have a biological<br />
sister, but God definitely blessed<br />
me when he made Tasha a part<br />
of my life as my God-sister.<br />
Some of my fondest memories<br />
with Tasha include spending<br />
summers in Tallahassee with her<br />
and my Godmother Theresa and<br />
attending family events such as<br />
parties, graduations, reunions,<br />
and etc. There is rarely a family<br />
occasion that we do not celebrate<br />
together. Tasha and Ivan, I wish<br />
you all much love, happiness, and<br />
success in your marriage. I pray<br />
that God continues to bless you<br />
guys individually and collectively<br />
as you guys embark on the<br />
journey of marriage together.<br />
CARMETHA THOMPSON<br />
Alhough Tasha is my cousin, we<br />
grew up like sisters. When growing<br />
up, Candi, Tasha, and I were the<br />
three amigos plus our cousin<br />
Eric Bailey. Candi once told us a<br />
t car air conditioner vent. Their<br />
job was to sing and talk to us. So<br />
one day, Tasha and I decided to<br />
feed the people inside the vents<br />
French fries, surely they had to<br />
be hungry after singing non-stop.<br />
Again, Candi tells us another story<br />
about the American Broadcast<br />
System...”this is just a test”. She<br />
told us that we should always<br />
keep quiet whenever it aired on<br />
TV, because the people inside<br />
the television were listening to<br />
everything we said. So whenever<br />
we would hear it, the two of us<br />
paused in our steps and because<br />
we didn’t want the people to hear<br />
what we were saying. I share so<br />
many fond memories with Tasha<br />
from double teaming Candi, to<br />
playing church, taking trips, and<br />
getting whippings together. Tasha<br />
and Ivan, Remember to have fun!<br />
NICOLE “NIKKI” WILSON<br />
A college friend of Tasha Bailey,<br />
we met in 1996 when crossed<br />
paths at the Governors’ Square<br />
Movie Theater. Tasha and I have<br />
always been able to talk, laugh<br />
and have fun. One day at work,<br />
Tasha and I were walking down<br />
the hall in the movie theater. We<br />
both had our eyes on some lost<br />
money on the ground. Without<br />
saying a word to each other about<br />
the lost treasure, we both begin to<br />
walk very quickly. Before we knew<br />
it, we both dove for the funds on<br />
the floor. We grabbed it at the<br />
same time, and for a few seconds,<br />
we laughed and kind of sort of<br />
wrestled for it. However, after<br />
realizing that wrestling match<br />
was going nowhere, we decided<br />
to split the money 50-50. I still<br />
have that carpet burn. Tasha and<br />
Ivan, Keep God at the core of your<br />
marriage. He is that third string. If<br />
you all ever have issues with each<br />
other or need guidance, seek Him<br />
and allow Him to order your steps.<br />
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- THE ENTOURAGE -<br />
TREY WOODARD<br />
Ivan and I started out as simply<br />
co-workers in 2004, but our<br />
relationship eventually grew past<br />
that. Our football coaching staff<br />
became brothers. We all grew<br />
up together as coaches and as<br />
men while working at NHS. I<br />
think we would all agree, we are<br />
much better together than apart.<br />
There are several great memories<br />
I have with Ivan. The funniest<br />
was in Vicksburg, MS during our<br />
second year as coaches. The<br />
Vicksburg game was tied, and<br />
we were watching a PAT attemptwith<br />
hands held and standing<br />
way to close for straight men to<br />
stand together-praying for him<br />
to make it. Then he missed it! In<br />
reality those ten years with Ivan<br />
and the other guys are ten of the<br />
best of my life. My final words to<br />
Ivan before he says, “I Do” are, “I<br />
hope you find the success in your<br />
life, professionally and personally,<br />
that you deserve.”<br />
ALEX<strong>IN</strong>E “Z<strong>IN</strong>E” WRIGHT<br />
While in elementary, I became<br />
acquainted with Ivan because<br />
people thought he was my twin<br />
brother. I later met Tasha during<br />
our eleventh grade year at Natchez<br />
High School when “sized up the<br />
new girl” that joined our basketball<br />
team. Our senior year, Tasha<br />
didn’t play for health reasons but<br />
served as a manager (who would<br />
instruct the other managers<br />
to fill our coolers with shower<br />
water). Tasha, the girls, and I have<br />
experienced so much together:<br />
the births of our children, our<br />
college graduations, weddings,<br />
shut down of clubs, our children’s’<br />
graduations, etc. I reconnected<br />
with Ivan when we became<br />
employed as teachers and<br />
coaches at NHS. Tasha and Ivan,<br />
“Marriage does not guarantee you<br />
will be together forever; it is only<br />
paper. It takes love, respect, trust,<br />
understanding, compromises<br />
(not your identity and not your<br />
soul), friendship, and faith in your<br />
relationship and in each other to<br />
make it last.” Lastly, “Marriage is<br />
being able to bug the hell out of<br />
one person for the rest of your life<br />
and still love that person with your<br />
heart and soul.’”<br />
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Scorpion & the Bull<br />
People born on May 14th often put a<br />
lot of effort into their relationship and<br />
are the first to blame themselves if<br />
something goes wrong. Prone to mood<br />
swings, they thrive best with a partner<br />
who respects their need for freedom<br />
but who can also share their interests<br />
and keep them mentally active.<br />
Relationships are deep and intense<br />
for people born on November 14th,<br />
and trust means everything to them.<br />
It may take a while to give that trust,<br />
but once they do they love forever,<br />
sometimes even when the trust<br />
is betrayed. They are attracted to<br />
dramatic and intelligent people like<br />
While playing<br />
this game called<br />
life, we became<br />
Hall of Fame<br />
lovers<br />
Source: Cheung, Theresa. (2007). The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays. India. HarperCollinsPublishers.<br />
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themselves, who can inspire them to<br />
be more expressive and original than<br />
they already.<br />
The Taurus man and Scorpio woman<br />
are opposites in many ways so they are<br />
drawn to each other. It’s a combination<br />
of an individual who loves the intuitive,<br />
psychic senses with a person who<br />
negotiates life through the five concrete<br />
senses. When Taurus and Scorpio<br />
come together in a love affair, their<br />
union is nothing if not intense.<br />
The Scorpio woman is soulful,<br />
mysterious and extremely passionate.<br />
She’s a very private woman, but<br />
something about the manly Taurus<br />
man hits all the right buttons, and for<br />
him, she will open up like never before.<br />
The Taurus man is a straightforward<br />
and down to earth kind of a guy, but<br />
the Scorpio woman’s depths intrigue<br />
and fascinate him. For the Scorpio<br />
woman, the Taurus man is prepared<br />
to take a walk on the wild side – and<br />
she quickly becomes addictive for him.<br />
Scorpio and Taurus sense each other<br />
as missing pieces they’ve searched for<br />
all their lives.<br />
once they have tested each other out<br />
and feel sure they will stay. Scorpio and<br />
Taurus together form the basis of all<br />
love relationships — love and passion.<br />
Although Taurus men move slowly<br />
towards commitment, when they do<br />
forge a bond, they want it to be lasting<br />
and serious. Scorpio woman will value<br />
the depth and integrity of a love match<br />
with Taurus. These two Signs are so<br />
strongly loyal to each other.<br />
What’s the best aspect of the Taurus-<br />
Scorpio relationship? The Taurus<br />
Scorpio pair believe in the sanctity of<br />
marriage. This Scorpio and Taurus<br />
compatibility promise great sex, loyalty<br />
and reliable commitment. They are one<br />
of the better matches in the Zodiac.<br />
This is a relationship that can last long<br />
term. Water and Earth symbols go well<br />
together.<br />
In a way, they feel like mirrors for one<br />
another. They can combine to make<br />
a whole, each partner’s strengths<br />
balancing the other’s weaknesses.<br />
There is an easy bond that develops and<br />
the two quickly become confidantes.<br />
Friends and relatives will only be let in<br />
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The Zodiac<br />
MARCH 20 –<br />
APRIL 19<br />
APRIL 20 -<br />
MAY 20<br />
MAY 21 -<br />
JUNE 20<br />
Aries<br />
The best offense is a good<br />
defense.<br />
Go for what you want now.<br />
It’s easier to ask for<br />
forgiveness than to get<br />
permission.<br />
Taurus<br />
What exists now will last<br />
forever.<br />
If I don’t watch out for<br />
myself, nobody else will.<br />
Patience is a virtue that<br />
everyone should have.<br />
Gemini<br />
You can’t hit a moving<br />
target.<br />
Out of sight, out of mind.<br />
Anything can be figured<br />
out or explained.<br />
JUNE 21 -<br />
JULY 22<br />
JULY 23 -<br />
AUGUST 22<br />
AUGUST 23 -<br />
SEPTEMBER 22<br />
Cancer<br />
Only one person can meet<br />
my needs.<br />
If I wait long enough,<br />
someone will rescue me.<br />
Family are the only ones<br />
you can rely upon.<br />
Leo<br />
You’re nobody until<br />
somebody loves you.<br />
Laugh and the world<br />
laughs with you; cry and<br />
you cry alone.<br />
All the world is a stage.<br />
Virgo<br />
I must never fall short of<br />
perfection.<br />
Everything needs to be<br />
improved or fixed…by me.<br />
A place for everything and<br />
everything has a place.<br />
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SEPTEMBER 23 –<br />
OCTOBER 22<br />
OCTOBER 23 -<br />
NOVEMBER 21<br />
NOVEMBER 21-<br />
DECEMBER 21<br />
Libra<br />
I am not whole without a<br />
partner.<br />
It is important to be in<br />
harmony with others.<br />
Show me your friends and<br />
I’ll tell you who you are.<br />
Scorpio<br />
An eye for an eye is the<br />
real world.<br />
All or nothing, there is no<br />
in between.<br />
I’ll disclose what I want<br />
you to know.<br />
Sagittarius<br />
Seize the day.<br />
Bigger is better.<br />
Don’t worry; be happy.<br />
DECEMBER 22 -<br />
JANUARY 19<br />
JANUARY 20 -<br />
FEBRUARY 18<br />
FEBRUARY 19 -<br />
MARCH 20<br />
Capricorn<br />
If you want it done right,<br />
do it yourself.<br />
All things worth doing<br />
should be done well.<br />
Don’t trust anyone too<br />
much.<br />
Aquarius<br />
One for all and all for one.<br />
The world’s perception of<br />
me is important.<br />
I need to keep my focus of<br />
being independent.<br />
Pieces<br />
If I ignore you, it’ll blow<br />
over.<br />
Discretion is the better<br />
part of valor.<br />
Nothing is forever.<br />
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MARRIAGE COMMITMENT PLEDGE<br />
WE, HUSBAND AND WIFE TOGETHER, ACKNOWLEDGE THE<br />
OVERWHELM<strong>IN</strong>G EVIDENCE THAT MARRIED ADULTS ARE<br />
HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND WEALTHIER. THEY LIVE LONGER,<br />
SLEEP BETTER, ARE MORE PRODUCTIVE ON THE JOB, AND HAVE<br />
BETTER SEX THAN S<strong>IN</strong>GLES. WE BELIEVE <strong>IN</strong> THE SANCTITY<br />
OF MARRIAGE, DECLARE OUR MUTUAL COMMITMENT TO ONE<br />
ANOTHER, AND PLEDGE TO STAY MARRIED FOR LIFE. WE WILL<br />
WORK TO KEEP OUR RELATIONSHIP VIBRANT AND GROW<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
DUR<strong>IN</strong>G THE VARIOUS STAGES OF OUR LIVES TOGETHER ACROSS<br />
THE YEARS.<br />
WE BELIEVE THAT LOVE IS A DECISION, NOT A FEEL<strong>IN</strong>G. IT IS OUR<br />
RESPONSIBILITY TO LOVE EACH OTHER UNCONDITION<strong>ALL</strong>Y. IF<br />
THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE FEEL<strong>IN</strong>GS OF LOVE AND AFFECTION<br />
ARE NOT PRESENT, WE EACH PROMISE TO CONT<strong>IN</strong>UE TO MAKE<br />
A DECISION DAILY TO LOVE OUR SPOUSE UNTIL THE FEEL<strong>IN</strong>GS<br />
OF LOVE RETURN. WE PLEDGE TO CONTACT OUR PASTOR,<br />
MARRIAGE COACHES/MENTORS, OR A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR<br />
BEFORE WE EVER SEPARATE, MOVE OUT, OR FILE FOR DIVORCE.<br />
AS A PUBLIC COMMITMENT TO OUR MARRIAGE, WE FREELY AND<br />
OPENLY DISCLOSE OUR <strong>IN</strong>TENTIONS.<br />
THEREFORE, WE DO HEREBY VOW AND MAKE A PLEDGE THAT<br />
WE WILL REMA<strong>IN</strong> FAITHFUL TO ONE ANOTHER <strong>IN</strong> THOUGHT AND<br />
DEED , AND THAT WE WILL STAY MARRIED FOR RICHER, POORER,<br />
<strong>IN</strong> SICKNESS AND <strong>IN</strong> HEALTH, AND WILL LOVE AND CHERISH ONE<br />
ANOTHER FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES.<br />
Provided courtesy of Live the Life Ministries, Inc. It is<br />
illegal to reproduce this material in any way without<br />
permission from Live the Life Ministries, Inc.<br />
<strong>IVAN</strong> & <strong>NATASHA</strong><br />
JULY 14, 2016<br />
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CHAPTER ONE<br />
THE MEET UP<br />
SAY YES FLOETRY<br />
I WANNA BE DOWN REMIX BRANDI,<br />
COME OVER AALIYAH<br />
HANDS TIED TONI BRAXTON<br />
THE HIATUS<br />
CLIMAX USHER<br />
I NEED LOVE LL COOL J<br />
LET IT GO EVE<br />
LOSE MYSELF MARSHA AMBROSIA<br />
MAK<strong>IN</strong>G UP<br />
FEEN<strong>IN</strong> JODECI<br />
MIRRORS JUST<strong>IN</strong> TIMBERLAKE<br />
TRIPP<strong>IN</strong> TONI BRAXTON<br />
SWEAT TONI BRAXTON<br />
TALK IT OUT GEARLD LEVERT<br />
THEIR JO<br />
SOUND<br />
CHAPTE<br />
BE<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
YOU GOT IT B<br />
DISTANT LOVER<br />
I’D RATHER BE WITH<br />
I GET SO LONELY<br />
MOMENT O<br />
I BELONG TO<br />
BEST <strong>IN</strong> ME M<br />
WITHOUT YO<br />
LET IT BURN JAZ<br />
THE DIS<br />
IT WOULD BE YO<br />
IT WOULD BE YO<br />
CHAPTER FOUR<br />
THE PROPOSAL<br />
ONE AND ONLY ADELE<br />
REAL LOVE ERIC BENET<br />
SORRY FOR THE WAIT 2 LIL WAYNE<br />
MARR<strong>IN</strong>G YOUR BEST FRIEND<br />
NOTH<strong>IN</strong>G EVEN MATTERS-LAURYN HILL<br />
WHOA JAHEIM<br />
FEEL GOOD JAM<br />
ADORN MIGUEL<br />
AMAZ<strong>IN</strong>G ANTHONY HAMILTON<br />
CROWN ROYAL JILL SCOTT<br />
MAN WHO HAS EVERYTH<strong>IN</strong>G MONICA<br />
CHAPTE<br />
THE TU<br />
YOU CHANGED<br />
FOOL FOR Y<br />
THE ONE<br />
THIS ONE’S FOR ME<br />
JULY<br />
OVER & OVER AGA<br />
AMAZ<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
THE FU<br />
YOU & I JOH<br />
4EVER MORE AN<br />
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URNEY<br />
TRACK<br />
R TWO<br />
APART<br />
AD USHER<br />
MARV<strong>IN</strong> GAYE<br />
YOU LEELA JAMES<br />
JANET JACKSON<br />
F TURTH<br />
YOU ROME<br />
ARV<strong>IN</strong> SAPP<br />
U MONICA<br />
M<strong>IN</strong>E SULL<strong>IVAN</strong><br />
TANCE<br />
U TREY SONGZ<br />
U JOHNNY GILL<br />
CHAPTER THREE<br />
THE ROLE<br />
MR. TOO DAMN GOOD GERALD LEVERT<br />
PLEASE TONI BRAXTON<br />
SPECIAL FEEL<strong>IN</strong>G<br />
SUPERSTAR USHER<br />
DIFFERENCES G<strong>IN</strong>UW<strong>IN</strong>E<br />
WHAT’S GOOD TONI BRAXTION<br />
PRETTIEST GIRL TAMAR<br />
SPECIAL SONG<br />
THEY DON’T KNOW JON B<br />
SEXY LOVE NE-YO<br />
THAT MAN AD<strong>IN</strong>A HOWARD`<br />
R FIVE<br />
RN UP<br />
ME JAMIE FOXX<br />
OU CEE-LO<br />
TAMAR<br />
& YOU JOHNNY GILL<br />
14TH<br />
<strong>IN</strong> NATHAN SYKES<br />
MONICA<br />
TURE<br />
N LEGEND<br />
THONY DAVID<br />
BONUS TRACKS<br />
BEST NIGH OF MY LIFE JAMIE FOXX<br />
FIRE & DESIRE RICK JAMES & TEENA MARIE<br />
PO<strong>IN</strong>T OF IT <strong>ALL</strong> ANTHONY HAMILTON<br />
MADE TO LOVE YA GERALD LEVERT<br />
SO <strong>IN</strong> LOVE ANTHONY HAMILTON & JILL SCOTT<br />
FIRE WE MAKE ALICIA KEYS AND MAXWELL<br />
EVERY MOMENT JODECI<br />
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Lost? Confused? You<br />
need “ _____”?<br />
Please call<br />
anyone but<br />
theBride! or groom<br />
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Theresa Bailey<br />
850.321.5359<br />
Aunt of the Bride<br />
Deloris Irving<br />
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God Mother of the Bride<br />
Joyce Smith<br />
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Bride’s Right Hand(s)<br />
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Corvet Jackson<br />
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Ahsh “Landa” Murphy<br />
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Groom’s Go-To Crew<br />
Lance Reed<br />
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Steve Davis<br />
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Fred Marsalis<br />
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Chapelle du Paradis<br />
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S<br />
877.650.5021<br />
La Onda Banquet Hall #1<br />
4225 S Eastern Ave #1a<br />
702.580.0499<br />
Guest Shuttle<br />
Stan<br />
702.274.4903<br />
Supercenters<br />
Walmart<br />
5198 Boulder Hwy<br />
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(702) 434-5595<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
Target<br />
4001 S. Maryland Pkwy<br />
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(702) 732-2218<br />
Open 8am- 11pm<br />
Pharmacy<br />
CVS Pharmacy<br />
3758 S Las Vegas Blvd<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
(702) 262- 9028<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
(Has a minute clinic)<br />
Walgreens<br />
3717 S. Las Vegas Blvd<br />
#100<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
(702) 262-0635<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
Grocery Store<br />
Albertson’s<br />
1300 E. Flamingo Road<br />
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(702) 733-2947<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
Libations<br />
Liquor World Inc<br />
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(702) 262-9100<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
Beauty Supply<br />
Hair Plus Beauty<br />
Supply East<br />
3810 S. Maryland Pkwy<br />
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(702) 255-5510<br />
Open 9am-8pm<br />
Hospital<br />
Sunrise Hospital and<br />
Medical Center<br />
3186 S Maryland Pkwy<br />
Las Vegas, NV 89109<br />
(702) 731-8000<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
Police Department<br />
Las Vegas<br />
Metropolitan PD<br />
3675 E. Harmon Ave<br />
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(702) 828-3206<br />
Fire Department<br />
Clark County Fire<br />
Station 32<br />
2550 W. Harmon Ave<br />
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Coffee<br />
Starbucks<br />
The Signature at MGM<br />
Grand<br />
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(702) 797-6036<br />
Open 6am-05pm<br />
Nail Salon<br />
Get Nailed 24/7<br />
4480 Paradise Rd<br />
(702) 221-8000<br />
Open 24 hours<br />
Cleaners<br />
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Cleaners<br />
2797 S. Maryland<br />
Pkwy #15<br />
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(702) 836-9146<br />
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THANK<br />
YOU<br />
IVA N&<strong>NATASHA</strong><br />
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