The Ceremony

The couple decorated the secluded shady spot simply with cream roses and greenery tied to the tree trunks with white silk ribbon. Mareesa and Marlon exchanged traditional vows and completed the ceremony by jumping the broom. “We did this to honor and respect our ancestors, their legacy, and our rich African and African-American heritage,” the bride explains. “It also symbolizes the coming together of both families and our commitment to each other as husband and wife.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, the newlyweds walked back up the aisle to the song “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.”