Marinaj Banquets & Events

Rehearsal Dinner

Dana & Liam ‘s Wedding Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

From the bright lights of Queens, New York to the streets of South Central Los Angeles, our story proves that love has a way of bringing two worlds together.Dana and Liam grew up on opposite coasts, but fate had other plans. We met in Des Moines, Iowa, and in 2025 we found an unexpected connection as two big-city souls in a place neither of us ever imagined wed call home. What started as conversations quickly became something deeper as we shared our dreams, our goals, and our vision for the future.From the very beginning, Liam was intentional about pursuing Dana, and she admired his sincerity and heart. As proud kids of the 80s, we discovered another thing we had in common, our love for 90s hip-hop, which became the soundtrack to so many of our memories together.When Liam proposed, it was completely unexpected, making the moment even more unforgettable. Dana said yes without hesitation.One of our favorite parts of our story is that before we became fiancé and fiancée, we realized we needed each other as our emergency contacts. Now, were excited to be each others emergency contact and partner in every adventure for the rest of our lives.As Dana joins the Lewis family alongside Ari, Haley, and Harlem Lewis, our hearts are full of gratitude for the love and support that surrounds us.We cant wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you. Thank you for being part of our story, and we look forward to welcoming you to our wedding day!

A Tale of Two Coasts

Our Story

Marice Wafer

Tannie Miller

Tanisha Bahar

Devonna Tate

Ayesha Lundy 

Dr. Tiffanie Tate

Quianna Shealy 

Krystal Wright 

Natasha Gomes 

Sakae Anderson 

Najwa Howard 

Kyla Anderson

Wedding Party

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We invite our guests to join us in celebrating in elegant black-tie attire. For gentlemen, a tuxedo with a black bow tie is preferred; a dark formal suit with a tie is also welcome. For ladies, floor-length gowns, formal evening dresses, or sophisticated cocktail attire are encouraged.To honor the bride and wedding party, we kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing white, ivory, cream, champagne, beige, tan, brown, or any shades that may photograph similarly to these colors.We look forward to an evening of timeless elegance, great company, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for helping us create a beautiful and festive atmosphere for our special day.

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In Loving MemoryThough they cannot be with us in person, they are forever in our hearts. We lovingly remember the family members who helped shape our lives and whose love continues to guide us. Their memory will be with us as we celebrate this special day.In Loving Memory A Special Message to My DadsTo my dads, whose love, guidance, and presence I carry with me every day, there isn't a moment of this journey that I haven't wished you could be here to share. I know you would be smiling, celebrating, and filling this day with love. Though I cannot hold your hands or see your faces, I will feel your presence in my heart as I say "I do." This day is dedicated, in part, to the love you gave me, and I will carry you with me always.