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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Faisha and Leonard

Bridal Bliss: Faisha and Leonard
By · April 18, 2011October 28, 2020
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Love Eternal

When former high school acquaintances Faisha and Leonard reconnected at a fundraiser, neither knew they had found their soul mates. Nine years after their serendipitous run in, they tied the knot. Share their love.

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Color Block

Faisha and Leonard chose a chic black and white theme for their wedding day. Faisha found her black floor-length Jim Hjelm bridesmaids gowns at The Wedding Shop in Wayne, PA.

03
A Touch of Me

Faisha wanted her dress to be modern and unique. She changed the white sash on her Junko Yoshioka gown to black to add contrast and coincide with the wedding colors.

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Fresh and Clean

Faisha’s simple, yet stunning bridal makeup look was created by Leonard’s long-time friend Tiffany Stout, a makeup artist based in New York City.

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Sparkle

The bride called on her regular hair stylist, Philly based Susan Bolden, to sweep her hair back into a romantic bun. The jeweled clasp adds a touch of glamor to this look.

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Happy Feet

“My dress was beautiful, but for me the shoes were amazing,” Faisha gushes. “I was very excited about them.” The bride found her wedding day Christian Louboutins during a trip to New York.

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All The Pretty Flowers

Philly based florist Petals Lane gathered together different white flowers for Faisha to hold while walking down the aisle.

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A Little Emotional

Faisha says she remained calm throughout her wedding day. However, when her father gathered the bridesmaids to pray, she teared up from his sweet words.

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Family Time

Faisha’s family supported her as she prepared to become Mrs. Cherry.

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The Guys

Leonard had his guys behind him 100 percent as he got ready to pledge his life to Faisha. Leonard rocked a custom-made tux from Distante Philadelphia down the aisle.

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Daddy’s Girl

Faisha says her dad was pretty emotional on his baby girl’s big day. It was a very proud moment for him.

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The Set Up

The Westin Philadelphia set guests chairs around where the bride and groom would be married to create a feeling of warmth.

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Just To Be Close to You

Faisha remembers feeling excited to be next to Leonard again as she walked down the aisle.

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Miss You Much

When she did reunite with Leonard she said, “I missed you, honey.”

“That really touched me,” Leonard says.

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15
Gather ‘Round

“Seeing all of our friends and family there with well wishes really made the day special,” Leonard recalls.

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Past and Present

Faisha and Leonard added personal touches to their traditional wedding vows. They were married by Leonard’s childhood family pastor, Charles Quann, who baptized the groom as a young man.

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With This Ring

Leonard’s friend Kenyatta Black — the proprietor of The Philadelphia Diamond Company — crafted the couple’s wedding bands.

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Sweet Kisses

“It was very sweet,” Faisha says of her and Leonard’s first kiss as husband and wife. “It was like he’s my husband now so it was nice.”

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Welcome the Cherrys

Guests clap and smile as Mr. and Mrs. Cherry head down the aisle hand-in-hand.

20
Kind Heart

“I’m in love with Leonard because he’s probably the most kind person and the most thoughtful person I think I’ve ever met in my entire life,” Faisha says.

21
Love Of My Life

“I really can’t imagine what life is like without her,” Leonard says.

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You Get Me

“We have an understanding that only we understand,” the new husband continues, “and I just can’t say that I would want to find it with anyone else.”

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My Endless Love

“She’s the love of my life,” he gushes.

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Lush Life

Each table at the couple’s reception was decorated with lush floral arrangements and glowing candles.

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The Newlyeweds

Faisha and Leonard are elated to be husband and wife.

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Forever Yours

Although Faisha is married to Leonard, she’ll always be daddy’s girl. She and her father danced to Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable.”

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Mom’s Love

Leonard and his mother smiled sweetly as they danced to Frank Sinatra’s “The Way You Look Tonight.”

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Stand By Me

The bride and groom got lost in each other’s arms as they danced to John Legend’s “I Will Stay with You.”

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Time To Get Down

Wedding guests laughed, danced and shared stories all night long.

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Sweet Touch

The couple’s four-tiered vanilla cake was created by the Westin Philadelphia.

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Let’s Go

Faisha says she’s most excited about “life” with Leonard. “Bring it on!” she says.

32
If We Build It

“I’m really looking forward to building a strong Christian home,” Leonard adds.

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He’s The One

“I know that whatever challenge life has, I wouldn’t want to be with anybody else but him,” Faisha says.

For more on Faisha and Leonard’s wedding, visit The Bride’s Cafe
All Photos by Susan Stripling Photography

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