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Home • Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Love At First Sight

College sweethearts Shara, 31, a global public policy consultant, and Reginald, 30, a marketing consultant, first locked eyes back in college during their days at Florida A&M University. They were instantly smitten, and now they’re headed to the chapel on October 6, 2012 in Atlanta. Share their love!

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald
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Despite the Distance

After falling in love and dating all four years at FAMU, Shara and Reginald graduated and moved to different cities. It was quite a challenge for their love, but things worked out beautifully in the end. “Reggie was promoted to a new position in Indianapolis and the same year I started a new job there too,” says Shara.

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald
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The Only One For Me

“I knew Reggie was the ‘The One’ when I organized FAMU’s first Relay for Life because he was my biggest champion and constant supporter when I thought the event wouldn’t succeed,” says Shara.

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Eric and Adrienne DeLaForce of Eric Delaforce
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Send You My Love

Our favorite shot of the bunch — hands down. Reginald and Shara make an absolutely lovely couple.

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald
Eric and Adrienne DeLaForce of Eric Delaforce
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Our Family of Three

Shara and Reginald are proud parents to an English Bulldog named Big Biscuit. “He’s our little buddy and trail run at parenting,” admits Shara, who tell us BB was a gift from her boo. "He adds so much to our lives and will definitely be in the wedding.

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All The Piece Of Us

Reginald proposed to Shara with a handmade scrapbook featuring their story from start to finish and the last page was blank and the title read “wedding page.” He pulled out a ring and she couldn’t hold back her tears of joy.

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Eric and Adrienne DeLaForce of Eric Delaforce
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So In Love With You

“I love my ring,” says Shara. “It has a vintage feel with a classic cut. I still stare at it and just smile.”

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My Dream Guy

“Reginald is intelligent, grounded and kind,” says Shara.

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Eric and Adrienne DeLaForce of Eric Delaforce
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Putting Family First

“Family is paramount to both of us, so it was very important that we got along with each others’ families,” admits Shara. “I love the fact that Reggie and my dad are so alike and get along so seamlessly.”

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald
Eric and Adrienne DeLaForce of Eric Delaforce
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Best Wishes

Join us in congratulating Shara and Reginald and wishing them nothing but the best. Share your love below and check out more cute shots from their shoot over at The Bride’s Cafe. Want to see your engagement photos featured on Just Engaged? Email us now!

Just Engaged: Shara and Reginald
Eric and Adrienne DeLaForce of Eric Delaforce