Seven Seven Seventeen

It all started when two midwesterners met coincidentally on a picnic blanket outside a dormitory in baltimore. We shared laughs, discussed art, music and politics. Sparks flew. Our connection was finally sealed after our first date. Since then, we’ve never left each other’s side and now we’re soon to be husband and wife.

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As my friend Devin sang, such a beautiful love song, “He Love Me,” I watched the bridal party slowly enter the space where our ceremony would take place. Heart pounding, Devin’s vocals switched over to “Never Felt This Way.” I tightly grabbed my father’s arm, and knew this was it, this was our moment to walk. 

Four-steps in, I was already in tears. The overwhelmingly amount of smiling faces, penetrated me. Everyone who was in that room, I absolutely loved. I stepped closer and closer to my now husband. I saw him with tears. We were both emotionally overjoyed, and so in love with each other. 

7.7.17 was a joyous occasion and a spiritual awakening of all that is love. So blessed to have shared this moment with our dearest friends and family.

Photo Credit: Tristian Johnson #trisographyflix

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As I prepared for one of the biggest moments of my life, I wanted to show my husband the real me, make-up less with unruly curls. As Beyonce would say, “I woke up like dis” (fa real). As I placed my flower crown on my head, my girls, approved, and I knew I was ready. 

I will always remember this beautiful experience that was shared with the best women I know. Endless laughter, splashes of Tequila and pop music filled the room. This was where kindred spirits connected, wisdom was shared, illuminating sisterhood thrived, and where I, Aasiya, put on a new dress that would forever make me a Spann. 

Photo Credit: Tristian Johnson #trisographyflix

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It was your typical summer day in July, where the sun was bright and the air was hot, early evening on Friday, July 7th at Judiciary Square. This is where the Townsell and Spann family united, in an intimate photo shoot. Our hearts melted away by the love and laughter exchanged before us, but our smiles remained. We were only a few minutes away before our wonderful ceremony at The Lofts on 600 F St NW. 

Photo Credit: Tristian Johnson #trisographyflix

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Here are the courses of events during our wedding day! 

7:00-Ceremony

7:30-Reception

9-9:30 champagne toasts and cake cutting 

9:30 - 11:00Dancing!

11pm-Exit 

***Family photos with the bridal party will take place at 5pm at Judiciary Square (two blocks away from the venue)***

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Don’t know what’s going on? Check out our itinerary for our wedding week! Call or email me for details. Hope to see you all there xoxo -Jaryd and Aasiya

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less than a month away!! <3 

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Jaryd Spann and Aasiya Townsell's Wedding Registry on Zola | Wedding Planning, Registry & Gifts

Thank you all so much for celebrating our future with us! We are so excited for our big day and can't wait to enjoy it with our closest friends and family. Without you all, our love would not be possible.

Hi beautiful people!

Don’t forget to click on our wedding registry, we’re 23 days away from THE BIG DAY!!! :)

-Jaryd and Aasiya 

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Dinner Menu

We’ve updated our dinner to include the following entree options.  Please indicate which you would prefer by 6/18/2017

Option 1: Grilled Salmon with Mango & Pineapple Relish

Option 2: Grilled Hanger Steak with Brandy & Green Peppercorn Sauce

Option 3 (Vegan/Gluten Free): Poblano Chile stuffed with Risotto & Corn-Avocado Salsa

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NMAAHC Townsell Spann Visit

Eventbrite - Aasiya Townsell presents NMAAHC Townsell Spann Visit - Thursday, July 6, 2017 - Find event and ticket information.

As a special to treat to our guests, we’ve secured about 30 tickets to the new National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Tickets are first-come, first-served.  Use the link above to register. Family, especially elders and/or those traveling from out of town will be given priority, if needed.

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Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol

Official site of Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol. Read guest reviews and book your stay with our Best Price Guarantee. Kids stay and eat free at Holiday Inn.

For our guests who are traveling, we have blocked a number of rooms at the Holiday Inn Washington-Capitol.  The hotel is within great proximity to Reagan National Airport, the Smithsonian Museums, the National Monuments and of course, The Lofts at 600 F. St.

Parking is available for $40/day.  The breakfast buffet is available for $22.98 per person.

Our group rate is available from July 3rd to July 9th and is $159/night plus 14.5% tax. The final day to book a room using this rate FRIDAY JUNE 2ND. Please use the group code below to book your room.

Block Name: Spann Wedding

Group Code: SW7

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Making terrariums on Valentine’s Day xo

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Our Save The Date’s illustrated by Aasiya <3 

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one hundred and sixty four days left... #jasthetwoofus 

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We have a registry! 

https://www.zola.com/registry/jarydandaasiya

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To close out our shoot, we wanted to showcase how our love coexists throughout our small space.  Though quaint, our studio apartment is just enough for us. Here, paint blends with music, food and drink informs pedagogy, work merges with play.  This is our first home and it is open to all those we love as much as we love each other.

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Our last session ends in front of a mural from The Baltimore Love Project. Love is the foundation of our union and is the reason why we’re devoting our lives to one another. How cheesy of us to pose in front of this word!! However, if we’re going to be cliche’, we might as well do it with a dope mural. This backdrop is just a simple reminder of how beautiful Baltimore really is and how art can come alive in places where you least expect it. There are countless neighborhoods within the city that have exceptional works of art about life in B-more. To check out other murals in Baltimore city click on the link below. 

http://murallocator.org/tag/baltimore/

http://www.baltimoreloveproject.com/

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This shoot takes place in “Graffiti Alley” in Baltimore.  For us, the alley is a demonstration of how when we celebrate our love, we do so with reckless abandon.  Our relationship (like our hair!) is big, bold, and uniquely ours.  Our union is like the graffiti artist’s signature: it will be showcased to the world and no one shall ever destroy it.

Caution: more champagne showers yet to come...

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