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Home • Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Kaleeta and Richard

This fall, lovebirds Kaleeta and Richard are planning to wed in a Southern-style ceremony at an Atlanta freight depot. Next stop: marriage!
By Charli Penn · Updated October 28, 2020
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Oh So Happy

Atlanta lovebirds Kaleeta, 31, and Richard, 36, are headed to the altar this fall and they can’t wait to “make it official.” Share their engagement joy!

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Lovers and Friends

“I love that my future husband is my best friend,” gushes the bride-to-be.

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Happy Holidays

Richard woke Kaleeta up on Christmas morning and popped the question with a lovely cushion cut diamond ring.

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The Perfect Guy

“Richard is imperfectly perfect,” says Kaleeta, who admits that’s one of the traits she loves most about her husband-to-be.

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Movie Night!

“If you’re spying on us on a Friday night, you’ll probably catch us staying up for the next sci-fi movie premiere,” admits Kaleeta. “We frequently go to the 12 a.m. showing of new movies.”

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A Time for Romance

What a romatic shot!

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The Love Train Is Coming

Kaleeta and Richard plan to tie the knot at the Freight Depot in Atlanta this November.

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Time for Fun and Games

After a romantic vintage-inspired shoot, the happy couple headed off to the local fair for a little fun and games

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Solid as a Rock

For their wedding theme, southern belle Kaleeta and her hubby-to-be Richard are planning a navy blue and burnt orange themed fall affair with lots of brick and chandelier décor.

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So High

Kaleeta and Richard share an intimate moment high above the summer fairgrounds. Were you touched by Kaleeta and Richard’s love story? Leave them your well wishes below!

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