DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Tasha's Story: I was doing a show at Kuntu Repertory Theater at The University of Pittsburgh and she was the stage manager for the next show that was coming to the theater. I would see her in passing and Im not gonna lie she was cute or whatevah! ha ha ha! I didnt know much about her but we ended up working on the same show shortly after. I just remember laughing a lot with her in the theater, testing her with my quick short witted answers, she was really cool and we were ONLY friends at the time. Shortly after that show I moved to another state and we lost touch for 6 years!Fast forward to the super hero MY SPACE if youre reading this and dont know what My Space is well, we listen and we dont judge! ha ha ha ha! We reconnected on My Space while I was living in NY and she was still in Pittsburgh. It was as if time never passed and this time I decided Im going to dig in a little and see where this goes! I came back to Pittsburgh to do Aint Misbahvin and she was also the stage manager of that show, after 6 years back to the place where we first met, But this time Love would meet us there too! Some may say the rest is history but I say the rest is Today! The rest led us to Today, after proposing to me live on Instagram for all of our friends and family to see in the middle of being interviewed about my childrens books, ha ha ha ha, we are ready to walk down the aisle of forever and I couldnt be happier. Not too bad for two theater babies!Keirsten's Story: I was working at Kuntu Repertory Theater, doing a few shows, minding my own business — when I started noticing her. Always backstage, always cracking jokes, always lighting up the space with her presence. She had this energy — sharp, funny, effortless — the kind that draws attention without even trying. I asked my friend MJ, “Who’s that?” He laughed and said, “Oh, that’s Doc’s granddaughter, Tasha. She can do whatever she wants.” (she, in fact, was not Docs granddaughter)Okay. Bet. As long as she’s not in the way backstage, we’re good.But the thing is — she never was. Tasha was magnetic. Every time we saw each other, it was all love, all fun, a rhythm we slipped into without trying. Eventually, I ended up stage managing a show she was in. I don’t even remember the name of that show — but I’ll never forget her. Working with her was a blast. We laughed, we teased, we clicked. Then the season ended... and she was gone.Life moved on — as it does — and I heard through the grapevine that she had moved out of state. I figured that was it. A good memory. A funny, bright spot in the past.Until about six years later.Out of nowhere, she hits me up on MySpace. (Yeah, we’re MySpace old.) And suddenly, we’re talking like no time had passed. She’d been living in different cities, chasing her art and passion, and now she was in New York. I was still in Pittsburgh. She mentioned she had just wrapped up a show in town but would be back in a few months for another.We promised we’d catch up.True to her word, she hit me up when she was back. We were talking, catching up, and I mentioned I was the Stage Manager for Ain’t Misbehavin’. She paused and said, “I know. I’m in the show.” Talk about a full circle.From that moment on, we were us.Years passed, and the bond only grew. I’m not the grand gesture type, but when I had the chance to book her on a podcast to promote her book, I knew: this was it. This was the moment. With the help of our big sister (whose podcast it was) and my sister-in-love Candice, I pulled it off.I asked her to marry me — and she said yes.They say what’s meant to be will always find its way. We’re living proof. Through miles and years, across stages and states, somehow the universe kept writing us back into the same script. And this time, we’re in the lead roles.

Theater Babies!

Tasha & Keirsten's Love Story

Photos

Super Power: Teaching us that family is EVERYTHING! 

Mr. & Mrs Mark & Stephanie Smith

Superpower: Teaching us to always take care of each other! 

Ms. Karen H. B. Stanton (In Memoriam)

Superpower: Teaching us to always stand up for ourselves and don't take crap from anybody!

Mr. Samuel Stanton (In Memoriam)

Superpower: Teaching us, being with family is priceless enjoy every moment of it!

Kipp

Superpower: Teaching us life is too short, party as much as you can! 

Candy

Superpower: Teaching us to work hard so you can play harder!

Nikki

Super power: Teaching us to dream big and don't embarrass the family! Ha!

Rashad

Superpower: Teaching us not to take life so seriously. "Funny" is all around us.

Shay

Superpower: Teaching us the importance of being yourself! Who cares what other people think! 

Phoenix

Superpower:Teaching us to plane ahead and be financially responsible. "Don't Die Broke"

Vonne

Superpower: Teaching us to have as many wardrobe changes as you like in life! 

Marla 

Marcell 

Superpower: Teaching us to ALWAYS stay curious about life!

Robinson

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Reception will begin at 6:30pm!Please find your table seating from the QR Code on the bottom corner of your program. Use your phone to aim your camera at the QR code. Tap the link to to see your assigned table!

Open Bar

Please enjoy the open bar from 6:30pm-9:30pm.Last call for drinks will be at 9:15pm.

Music

Enjoy the music of DJ Missy and DJ Craig!

Dinner Menu

Buffet Style Dinner SALADS:Ceasar Salad- Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Herb Croutons, with Freshly Grated Parmesan CheeseArugula Salad- Fresh Arugula, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, with Aged BalsamicHarvest Salad- Fresh Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Pumpkin Seed, with Lemon Dressing ENTREES:Grilled Chicken- with Teriyaki SauceSeared Salmon- Whole Grain Mustard, Permesan-CrustedCarved Prime Rib- Cooked Medium Well SIDES:Steamed Seasonal Fresh Vegetables- Squash, Cauliflower &amp; Carrots tossed with Fresh Garlic OilPotatoes Au Gratin- Thinly Sliced &amp; Layered with Light Cream Sauce Baked &amp; Topped with Breadcrumbs &amp; Parmesan Dessert:Wedding Cake Bevrages:WaterSodaOpen Bar

Reception/Dinner

PLEASE FIND YOUR TABLE HERE

TABLE 1:

Candice Smith Nicole Smith Cecilia Robinson Stephanie Smith Mark Smith Rashad V. Chambers Chad Austin Dr. Eric B. Turner

TABLE 2

Shaila Krotifil Jonathan Krotifil Kipp Stanton Phoenix Stanton Vonne Williams Nichole Frasier

Table 3

Ivory Sellers Marcell Sellers Marla Sellers Yartish Bullock Angela Whitehurst Scott Whitehurst Robbie Whitehurst Naomi Joseph

Table 4

Kara Young Biko Eisen Martin Angela Grovey Crystal Hall Robert Fowler Dwayne Palmer Timothy Ware-Hill Eugene Ware-Hill

Table 5

Zondra Jackson London Williams Alyssa Clemons William Smith Ravon Bryan Tiffany Chambers Stacey Young Kris Miller-Reid Galen Reid

Table 6

Karla Payne Wayne Gaines Amica Fuqua Monnie Fuqua MJ Henderson Eileen J. Morris Raqueeba Milner Raquel Milner

Table 7

Chrisala Brown Chase Brown Linda Garcia Iyona Chandran Kahdijah Bell-Taylor Nadirah Bell Jocelyn Banks Frank Perch

Table 8

Liz Konstindinu Bill Konstindinu Dennis Huruska Katherine "Awh Kitty" Glasser Richard "Ned" Glasser Jamie Glasser Leslie Carrara-Rudolph Paul Rudolph

Table 9

Kellie Turner Dominique Denman Twanna Jones Shaun Jones Jules Chisolm Jai Solomon Tasha Spruill

Table 10

Dr. Danielle Taylor Akwasi Taha John Eric Parker Charles West Robin Walker Eric Walker Debra Walton

Table 11

Matthew Echelman Andrea Gutiérrez DJ Missy Bolds DJ Craig Nice

Table 12

Terri O'Neill Bob Maehrlein Martin Sola Michelle Liu Coughlin Layke Jones Rashidra Mhlanga Richard Mhlanga Tavia Jefferson

Table 13

Brandi Massey Yolande Geralds Jason Ober Zonya Johnson Corey Evans LaDonna Burns Peter McIntosh

Table 14

Allen René Louis Nikisha Williams Kayla Coleman Lucia Giannetta Isabella Giannetta Matthew Sims Jr. Adee David Gayle Turner

Table 15

Kimberly Jajuan Monroe Kent III Allyson Daniel Virginia Woodruff Paul Trinier Vanessa Jones Dev Woodson Will Stone

Table 16

Jeanette Jackson Trevon Smith Aubrey Smith Ariyanah Smith Tre'Saun Smith

Seating Chart

This is the host hotel for anyone who would like to stay over night. There is a free Newark Airport shuttle to the hotel. As well as a free shuttle from the hotel to Newark Airport. Air Travel:(Shuttle Provided to Hotel)You will want to fly into Newark, NJ Airport.10-15 minutes from Hotel Other options are flying into New York.(No Shuttles to/from hotel will be provided)LaGuardia AirportJohn F. Kennedy Airport30-50 minutes from hotel Parking:Parking is: $18/per day for Valet, $10/per day for self parking Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner can be purchased at the hotel. Please ask front desk for info. Or you may purchase outside of hotel area.

Hotel Stay

Registry

Thank you or spending this beautiful day with us! We could not imagine having this day without you! Do you have pictures to share with us? Place them here! Instructions:Just aim your camera at the QR Code, click the link, and drop your photos! Thank you again!

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