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Real Weddings: Arienne Clark & Rahman Harrison

Married May 25, 2008 at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography

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Occupations: She's an elementary school administrator; he's an attorney. Number of wedding attendees: 270 Hometowns: She's from Jackson, Miss.; he's from Columbia. How they met: Mutual friends set them up. First date: Oceanaire Seafood Room. Where they got engaged: At home celebrating the 2nd anniversary of their first date. Wedding flowers: White phalaenopis orchids, copper hydrangeas, burgundy peonies, and red mini calla lilies. Wedding theme: Live, Laugh, and Love. Favorite wedding detail: We made our theme into a logo and printed it on our invitations, programs, menus, and table number cards. Wedding cake: Strawberry Grand Marnier cake with buttercream icing. Biggest surprise of the wedding: That everything ran on schedule! First dance song: "Never Felt This Way" by Brian McKnight. Four words that describe the wedding: Live, laugh, love, and PARTY! Honeymoon spot: Maui and Oahu. Where they currently live: Wheaton. 

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