The Wedding of

Charlene and Brandon

Wedding rehearsal is May 11th . Time will be noted soon. Happy coincidence …  May 11 2023 is also National Twilight Zone Day

SUPER IMPORTANT! ( Please read all details all the way to end of page)

 

Please be sure you have read and understood the dress code. It is listed and explained in full details below. This is a formal event. ( Think evening dresses and suits or Tuxes) No casual wear is permitted. Please be respectful. Also please only wear neutral tones and guests are asked to please avoid wearing black. BUT please stick to neutrals. Feel free to be glam and gorgeous, men and ladies.

 

Seating : We have a sit wherever you want policy other than the seats marked for the deceased.  Open seating will also be at the reception. We know there will be late RSVP’s and to keep it simple we want you to sit where you like, with whom you like.

 

We are all adults here, so I ask that you use common sense and think it through when selecting your plus one.
Generally I do not care who you bring with the exception of the following:
 
 
IF you are a friend or family member and you know I am not on good terms with a friend or family member, DO not try to be the peacemaker and bring them with you.
Do not do it.
Please use wise judgement.
Thank you!
 
REGARDING RSVP’S . WE MUST GIVE A HEAD COUNT ON APRIL 20TH, I REALIZE SOME OF YOU HONESTLY WONT KNOW TILL MAY.
DUE TO THIS PAPER INVITE RSVP’S MUST BE IN BY APRIL 20TH.. DIGITAL (VIA THIS SITE) I WILL LEAVE OPEN TILL END OF APRIL BUT PLEASE TRY TO REPLY MUCH SOONER. I WILL GIVE A GUESTIMATE  NUMBER ON APRIL 14TH AND IF YOU DO NOT REPLY IN A TIMELY FASHION IT WILL INTERFERE POSSIBLY WITH YOUR FOOD.

Regarding the invitations many of you were sent…The RSVP date I need to have them back by is  April 20 2023. So please provide your address and see what life holds for you. Hopefully you can make it. It is going to be amazing! You can RSVP here on the site using the contact the Bride page.

 

CURRENTLY EVERYONE IS ALLOWED A PLUS ONE, WE MAY ALLOW A PLUS 2 DEPENDING ON HOW ADDRESSES AND RSVPS GO.  MY OFFICIANT GETS TO BRING 2, OUR CAP IS 150 GUESTS. 

 

If you want to bring more than one guest please contact me and ask , as we may be able to allow it depending on how invites are returned or submitted.

 

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THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT: THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE WHO I HAVE TOLD MY VENUE TO DENY ENTRY TO. THIS IS FOR THE PEACE AND HAPPINESS OF EVERYONE ELSE AT THE WEDDING.  PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU FALL INTO THAT GROUP , YOU WILL BE ESCORTED AWAY FROM THE CELEBRATION.  

Please be respectful. Thank you.

For those who cannot make the wedding who have mentioned sending monetary gifts PLEASE be careful sending gifts via USPS .
 
Electronic is always better as you do not have to worry about it getting lost in the mail.
USPS could lose it so please do not trust that method.
 
Zelle, Cashapp are going to be the best methods to assure it lands safely in our hands.
 
Please message or email if you decide to go that route, so we know who sent what so we can remember you with a thank you card.
 
The Bride and Groom
 
CASH APP $strayhon
 
ZELLE use my email address charthebride70@gmail.com
 
PAYPAL use charthebride70@gmail.com

The Bride’s Grandmother :Martie C Elzey Graduation from Bowie State University. Martie Elzey raised me and taught school for 50 years.  Birthdate May 14 1913

THE BELOVED MARTIE C ELZEY , MY GRANDMOTHER

We do suggest to our guests , due to favors, due to the 5 hour premium bar that you either have a designated driver, or you use UBER OR LYFT because this IS going to be a party!!!!!!!!

Due to Briza’s Schedule they do rehearsals on Thursdays.  So please plan to be in town by Wednesday night. This includes Grooms parents, bridal party, and officiant.

 

I will be Cheffing it up and letting you taste some of my dishes.

The menu for parents and bridal party is: Rehersal Dinner !!

 

Gourmet Grilled cheese sandwiches

Lasagna

Salad

Garlic bread

Vegetarian Pasta

Dips  and toasted pita chips

Tacos and Spanish Rice

Brandon Strayhon and Charlene Wedding

Hello All,Now I know we are all adults and I should really not have to even lay this out like this…But sometimes things can get a little tricky.I know we all have different personalities, backgrounds and beliefs so I would like to lay it out to where I believe we can have a great time. My goal is for no arguments and no embarrassing behavior.1. While there is a 5 hour bar, please know your body. If you begin getting drunk, like an embarrassing or belligerent drunk, please take a cool off period and drink something non alcoholic or step outside for air.2. This group is my friends, my family, my Groom’s friends and family. If you are having a conversation with someone and it’s not your cup of tea , please agree to disagree,be cordial and do not ruin our day.3. Troublemakers who I already know are troublemakers will be on a do not give entrance to list to make sure only those invited and coming with light and love are let in.4. No judgement of others allowed!!! We have friends from all types of communities.  We have some friends and web clients of all walks of life and orientations. We do not judge and we ask that you do not judge also. Some of them are our best web design clientele. So don’t come with an attitude about what should not even concern you and mess our business and friendships up. LOVE IS LOVE!Thank you and I greatly appreciate you all. Let’s behave like adults and have a great time together, celebrating love and my Mom Mom Martie.

 
The wedding of Charlene and Brandon

Please when sending your RSVP’s look over this menu and send back your dinner preference. Please note if something if something ends up being subsituted, I will do my best to give you advance notice.  Dependent upon venue.

 

SUPER IMPORTANT: PLEASE WRITE IN ANY FOOD ALLERGIES YOU HAVE!

 

For now here are your options:

 

6 Hor d’oeuvres

Coconut Shrimp 

Parmesan Crusted meatballs w tomato creme fraiche

Tomatillo Gazpacho

Mushroom and Gruyere Croquettes 

Tostato w Avocado

Mahi taco

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Simple Salad

Butter Lettuce, Cherry Tomato, Shallots, & Cherry Vinaigrette

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Plated Entrees

Miso Glazed Scottish Salmon ( our guests and our region of Maryland prefer a honey glaze mustard sauce with small bacon bits) it is how I make mine for my Chef business. Miso is already fishy and I don’t really want it on the

Salmon.Jasmine Rice, Stir Fried Asian Vegetables and Micro Cilantro

 

 

Pan Citrus Chicken

 

Peruvian Style Fried Rice, Crisp Garlic Infused French Beans, White Wine Chicken Reduction

 

Troffi Pasta , (MEAT FREE) but Pesto and garlic in my pastas are a must.

 

Peas, Tomato, Spinach & Shaved Truffle tossed with Troffi Pasta in a Light, Creamy Butter Sauce 

 

I have already spoken with Nelly (our planner) about using 3 of my pasta recipes.

As for the pastas to put my sauces on, bowtie, ravioli,fettuccine

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For the Vendors

Mozzarella and Sauce

Cheeseburger slider  w fries

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5 hour bar

MORE IMPORTANT INFO FOR WEDDING GUESTS.


Dress code, FORMAL, black tie optional.

Ladies evening dresses preferred, it doesnt have to be floor length but it should at least have some sparkle if you don’t do floor length.

Men tie and jacket required even if you do not wear tuxedos.


WE PREFER NO LADIES WEAR GREY OR BLACK, this is reserved for the wedding party so they stand out.


Parents and Grandparents of groom and bride are asked to wear dark grey or steel grey.
AZAZIE.COM has some great choices.


Due to some family issues (Brides side), regretfully there will be security to make sure no one ruins our day. I deserve happiness and it will not be interupted. This is also to ensure our guests FEEL at ease, no tension no arguing etc.


I ask that you please AGAIN send me your addresses even if you are not sure yet.


You have till April 10 2023 to get the RSVP back to me.


Please however even if not certain find a space to book for your stay that allows cancellations just in case you need.

May is one of Miami’s most popular tourist months and spaces will sell out.


We will have a 5 hour premium bar , open bar and I am sure you will find the food to be delicious as well.


My personal pasta sauce recipes will be used on the pastas.


Please if you lost your mom bring a photo.


I will be reserving 9 seats with framed photos of those I have lost that I held dear.


We cannot wait to have you be part of this special day.


We have planned for two years and I have put my heart and soul into this as its to honor my Mom Mom Marties Birthday!


Most of the Brides friends do no have small children anymore, however IF YOU HAVE A CHILD TO BRING, I need to know so we can take that into account, and arrange a sitter for them at the second half of reception when things are definitely going to be “not for kiddos”


With Love,

The Bride and Groom
May 14 2023

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