Venue: Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
Honeymoon: Soufrière, St. Lucia
Home: New York, NY
Melissa is the senior director for foundation relations at the NAACP and Damon is the education practice director for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The couple met while Melissa was visit- ing New Orleans, Damon’s hometown, but lost touch after a few months. When they reconnected almost two years later, Damon recalls, “Melissa made it easy to fall in love.” He adores her warm spirit and she cherishes his caring nature.
He knew he was in love when…
Melissa gave him a second chance.
She knew she was in love when…
Damon planned the perfect “first” date the second time around.
In 10 years we will…
Be living in the South and building our family.
Before the groom got married, he wishes someone had told him…
That the courtship isn’t ending, it is entering a new phase.
Before the bride got married, she wishes someone had told her…
That nurturing the relationship is a never ending job.
Our favorite activity to do together is…
Talking about culture and politics.
Our nicknames for each other are…
“Booger” for Damon because she “picked” him and “Honey Bunch” for Melissa because he says she is so sweet.
Our favorite place to spend time together is…
Our apartment in Harlem on Strivers Row.
Our song is…
“Love is You” by Chrisette Michelle and “The Way I Am” by Ingrid Michaelson.
Our perfect date night is…
Dinner and a movie.
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