The Estate at Florentine Gardens

Wedding Day

Our Wedding

Corey and Jehada Love Story Corey and Jehada met in 2014 and while neither of them remember meeting each other, there are pictures that prove otherwise.&nbsp; In 2019, while scrolling through Instagram, Corey realized he followed Jehada and thought she was beautiful. He watched her post pictures of her travels, friends and family. He decided he wanted to know more of her and proceeded to direct message her asking Jehada on their first date. While living in Arkansas at the time, Jehada expressed that she would not be home until the holidays and they could go out then.&nbsp; In December of 2019, Corey and Jehada went on their first date.&nbsp;They both had a wonderful time but the timing was off. Jehada flew back to Arkansas and Corey never forgot about how wonderful she was. Jehada also thought of Corey often. They both made an effort to stay in contact. In March 2020, Jehada moved back to New Jersey at the start of the pandemic fearful that she could not be with family. They both continued to reach out on holidays &amp; birthdays, but the timing was still off.&nbsp; On January 5, 2021, after leaving the gym, Jehada decided to reach out to Corey and see if he wanted to go out for drinks. Corey on the other end of that text was ecstatic to have drinks with Jehada. That night, they laughed and smiled and connected over one of their favorite dishes; sushi.&nbsp; From this night and every night onward they spoke everyday and were together every weekend. Corey had made it very clear how serious he was about Jehada. They dined and traveled and became the best of friends in a matter of months.&nbsp; The rest…. Is the start of a love story!

Our Story

Photos

Mona' Weaver

Patrick Blackie

Hakimah Riker

Kristen Venning

Tegest Hailu

Steve Mensah Jr

Esther Hairston

John Dunn

Brittany Pryor

Shaun Wilcox

Raisa Lewis

Dorian Ellerbe

Jasmine Farmer

Deione Sydnor

Kaiya Clarke

Raymon Barrett

Ishmael Robbins

Kevin Wilson

Wedding Party

1. Can I bring a Plus One?Unfortunately, our budget does not allow for additional guests.&nbsp;All wedding events are strictly RSVP only.&nbsp;We will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation. 2. What should wear?&nbsp;Is there a dress code?Formal Attire 3. What should I do if I can't make it?You will be missed!&nbsp;Please let us know as soon as possible by RSVPing "No" so that we can plan accordingly.&nbsp; 4. Venue Adress?The Estate Florentine Gardens97 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 5. What time should I arrive?We recommend that you arrive 30-45 minutes prior to ceremony start time of 6pm.&nbsp;This will allow ample time for parking and seating so that the event can start as scheduled.&nbsp; 6. Where should guests park?&nbsp;Is parking free?Parking is available onsite.&nbsp; 7. Are children welcome?While we love your little ones, our events are adult only (age 21+) so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening.&nbsp;We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us. 8. Do you have a hotel block for guests?&nbsp;Where do you recommend I stay? <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1676560326742&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink&amp;wwpath=www.theknot.com%2Fus%2Fcorey-alexander-and-jehada-nabil-sep-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel Accommodations </a> 9. When is the RSVP deadline?&nbsp;Do I need to mail back my RSVP or can I do it online?No mailing required.&nbsp;To RSVP, simply visit RSVP tab on the website.&nbsp;The RSVP deadline is August 1, 2023. 10. Are the venues wheelchair accessible?&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes, all venues for the wedding celebrations are wheelchair accessible.&nbsp; 11. Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?These options are available upon request in advance of the event.&nbsp;Please contact Shlinda Jackson, Wedding Planner with your request.&nbsp;Shlinda's contact information is below. 12. Where are you registered? Please see Registry Tab,We are requesting monetary gifts only. Please, No Gift Cards 13. Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?Yes, we encourage guests to post pictures on their social media channels.&nbsp;Our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag, #Alexanderlove, so that we can keep track of all of your pictures. You can also email photos to info@bdeluxuryevents.com, subject: Alexanderlove pictures. 14. What is the best way to contact you if I still have questions?The best option is to contact our wedding planner, Shlinda Jackson, to ensure a prompt response to your inquiry.&nbsp; Wedding Planner:BDE Luxury EventsShlinda Jackson484-903-9292info@bdeluxuryevents.com

FAQ'S

Last Day to Book: Friday, September 8, 2023 Check-in time on September 24, 2023 is 3pmCheck-out time on September 26, 2023 is Noon

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah, an IHG Hotel