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Bridal Bliss: Rashida and Rich

Bridal Bliss: Rashida and Rich
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
A Day To Remember

After meeting four years ago, Rashida Morgan and Richard Brown celebrated their love in a beach wedding with 200 family and friends on May 23, 2009, in Rochester, New York.

By Charreah Jackson

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02
Wedding Bells

Richard proposed to Rashida at his mother’s 50th birthday party with all of their friends and family present.

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03
Make Me Pretty

Rashida’s makeup artist Nutcha Elianor finishes her look after styling her hair for the big day.

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04
Waiting For My Bride

Richard awaits the moment for him and Rashida to say “I do.” The two lovebirds moved in together after two years of dating, which strengthened their relationship.

“I think living together actually made him want to get married more because the trust and respect was there,” Rashida says.

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05
Moment of Reflection

Before heading down the aisle, Rashida reminisces on her four-year relationship with Richard.

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06
A Father’s Blessing

Rashida’s dad, Delroy Morgan, escorts her down the aisle and shares his well wishes.

“There is never a dull moment with him, she says. “He’s given us the Barack and Michelle wedding seal of approval.”

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07
Beauty on the Beach

Rashida and Richard were happy to see the sun shining on their special day.

“Having outdoor weddings can be tricky, but the day was blessed,” she says.

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08
It’s Official

The newlyweds grin after exchanging their rings.

“He makes me laugh all of the time. He is very supportive and always motivates me,” Rashida says.

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09
Lead the Way

The couple and the wedding party soak up the sunshine in the sand.

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10
Mr. and Mrs.

The husband and wife ease on down the aisle of the sunny affair.

“Richard and I love the beach and wanted a Caribbean-inspired wedding since Richard was born in Jamaica and I am from Jamaican lineage,” Rashida says.

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11
Sweet Serenade

As guests wait for the wedding party to arrive, live music gets the party started.

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12
Ride of a Lifetime

Richard exits the limo to enter his wedding reception. He first caught Rashida’s attention when he was driving a cab from his company, to take her home from the airport.

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13
And Now Presenting . . .

Rashida and Richard greet their guests as husband and wife. The happy couple share living together isn’t for everyone and that it’s more than having someone to help with the bills.

“You learn a lot about a person,” she shares.

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14
Dancing Machine

The Mr. and Mrs. work the dance floor to their songs “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder and “No Air” by Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks.

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15
Play Another Love Song

The guests work the dance floor and the newlyweds cut costs by having Richard’s cousin DJ the party.

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16
Sign of Love

Friends and family shared their well wishes on a poster that now hangs in the couple’s condo.

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17
Break it Down

Rashida gets down on her favorite dancehall song during the reception in her Oleg Cassini mermaid dress.

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18
Slice of Heaven

The couple cut their four-tier cake. The top layer is vanilla with baileys filling, which they took home to eat on their one-year anniversary.

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19
A Special Toast

Rashida’s brother congratulates her and her new husband.

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20
Who’s Next?

Rashida’s bridesmaid and cousin soars high to catch the bouquet.

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21
A Lovely Day

Rashida found her first dress at a sample sale, but a mermaid gown she saw five months before her big day captured her heart and made the day complete

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22
I’se Married!

Rashida looks forward to her new life with Richard after a perfect day.

“It was a perfect day! Not too cold and not too hot. I think it was God’s blessing,” she says.

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23
Postcard Pretty

The 200 guests enjoy the special day on Lake Ontario Beach, with a wedding party of nine bridesmaids, nine groomsmen, two flower girls and two ring bearers.

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24
Remember the Time

Rashida and Richard gave their guests Coconut Rainfall body lotion to remember their beach wedding, courtesy of Rashida’s beauty line, MarieDeneen.com, along with Jamaican wedding cake baked by Richard’s mother.

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25
Sweet Send-off

Having tested the waters on living together, the newlyweds confidently begin their happily ever after, starting with a honeymoon in Hawaii.

“It doesn’t feel different between Richard and I now that we are married. It just feels like we were able to have a big celebration with our friends and family!”

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