Anyone who knows Paul and Nafeezah, knows how important their relationship with the Lord is to them. That is why it's so divine and fitting that their love story began in the one place that is near and dear to their hearts, their church.
They met in 2016 at Christian Cultural Center, in Brooklyn NY. Prayer and fellowship had been the foundation of their relationship and they were quickly guided by the Holy Spirit to make their relationship official.
After dating for 1 year, God had work to do in each of their hearts and decided they both needed time to grow a part from each other. While this was heartbreaking for both of them, they both knew in their hearts that God had His hand on their relationship and that they had to trust Him.
After some time of growth, fasting, praying, and reflecting, God so had it that Paul and Nafeezah would be reconnected through a corporate fast that neither one of them knew the other would be a part of. In this vulnerable space of about 10 people, God allowed them to fast together, pray together, worship together, and ultimately rebuild a friendship founded on love, trust, communication, and most importantly the love of Christ. Their love testimony is a perfect reflection of God's unfailing love and a testament of His sovereign power over their lives.
On October 21st 1988, my cousin and best friend was born, and although I was a one year old and she was, well, an infant we developed a strong bond and had an unspoken promise to be in each other's lives and uplift each other when the other needed it. It has been really really sweet to embark on this journey of love, growth and friendship over the years. And to be honest, she has become more than just my best friend, she is my sister.
And wow, what a journey we have had so far! From the days of me getting my childhood nickname of TT because you couldn’t say my whole name, to the countless hours of playing dress up and watching our favorite movies. I’ll never forget the scene of our favorite movie Coming to America and us seeing ourselves in those two little girls sitting on the front stoop listening to Hakim rejoice “I have a date with Lisa” and we stopped the movie and jumped up and down hahaha. The epitome of pure happiness and our connection shining through.
So cheers to our “Aim for the bushes” moments, to grown women traveling the world together and bossing up in life and now this next phase of your life! Through all the tears, joy and all of the above I am beyond honored to be your Maid of Honor.
Feez you found a love that little girls dream of and I just know that Paul will cherish you and be an amazing partner!
Pj and myself met Summer of 93-94 in a Little Country town through our Grandmothers which happened to be Best Friends. Very little that we knew, we would be on our way just as they were. Two and half decades later we are headed in the same direction of our Grandmothers." Pj and I have literally been through thick and thin since way back when. If a fly on a wall could talk, It would tell it all. I Thank God for putting Pj and Myself in the same path and also making us Brothers for life. A man without a focus, life will drive him insane and I'm glad he found his. A Wise man surrounds himself around other wise men and I am honored to be able to call you, my Brother. More life, More Blessings!
Where do I begin?! Nafeezah has been my best friend since high school at Sacred Heart Academy, but I can't remember the moment we actually became friends, haha. We have weathered ups, downs, heartbreak, love, grad school, long distance friendshipping, and everything in between over the past 15+ years.
We are more than friends, we have become family, and she is the sister I never had but always wanted! Our bond has strengthened over the years and even expanded when we both became sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Over the years we have seen each other grow up, and she has always supported me and been my number 1 fan through it all. She was one of my Maid of Honors when I got married 3.5 years ago and aunty to my daughter.
I am beyond excited and happy to support my sister as her Matron of Honor, to get her to the altar, and stand by her side on her special day. But I'm even more elated that the person waiting for her is Paul, who I know will take care of her heart, support her and love her the way that she deserves!
Paul and I have been brothers for over 6 years. We met through a mutual colleague in the Faith, not knowing God was going to use us to help each other grow as men during our walk. We challenge each other in every aspect of life, and I’m grateful to call him my brother and be a part of this union.
I’m Nafeezah’s older sister, so that should tell you how we met. Yup, I been stuck with her since the day she was born. I can actually say I have known her for her entire life and been there through every stage of her life. We have a love hate relationship like all sister’s do. You know she used to always steal my stuff. I hated that… lol. Through the years we have grown so much closer. We are not only sisters but we are friends as well. Ever since Nafeezah was a little girl she would dream of her wedding day, I can now say I am elated that her dream has finally come true! Can’t want to see you all at the wedding, I will be the one giving out shots, shots, shots!! CHEERS TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM!
I’m the brother of the bride, I met Paul about 4 or 5 years ago and over that time he’s become like a brother to me. He’s a an asset to the family and looks out for us like we’re his own and I like to think that we do the same. I look forward to many years of health and prosperity together and tons nonsense and shenanigans. Our big silly a**es even wrestle like brothers. Can’t wait for the big day, when we get ya locked down forever
Picture it winter of 2016…my brother had the nerve to be trying to introduce me to some lady. Moana had just come out and my babies were so in love. As fate would have it our first encounter was at a chilis in Long Island. Among other things my girl was ready to break bread to the point that she was going to even order my food for me. Chili’s had their infamous endless appetizer’s and I mean first impressions are everything and fee definitely understood the assignment and the rest is history
Nafeezah and I officially met when my brother brought her to our family reunion in Texas in September of 2017. I’d never seen my brother smile so much while introducing someone to our family. With warmth, she embraced our family like we were her own as we did her. I’m so happy that now she gets to become apart of our family, keeping that proud smile on my brother’s face. I can’t wait to stand beside her as they say “I Do”.
I met PJ freshman year at Lane College. We’ve always been apart of some type of family since we’ve step on campus. Being apart of “The Firm” and later becoming line brothers of the Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity inc… since day one we’ve always been solid and I knew since we met that he was my brother forever. I wouldn’t ever change the bond we’ve built over the years. I’m proud of you and the many conversations we’ve had and will have in the future I will cherish it. Im proud of you
Family for life!!
I always say that Nafeezah is my best friend and the fact that we share the same blood is just a bonus . We are cousins but Nafeezah is truly my sister in so many ways . There are many memories we share together from having sleepovers in elementary school and driving Grandpa Carl crazy with our antics , to getting stuck with her father at random Guyanese bbq’s until 6 am in high school . As we grew older we would always share our hopes and dreams for the future with one another . We are both hopeless romantics and would spend countless nights talking about and imagining what our husbands would be like while binge watching Rom Coms. Throughout the years there has been many suitors desperately seeking Nafeezah’s attention , but as soon as I met Paul I just knew she finally found her Boaz . Congratulations Nafeezah and Paul . I’m honored to be standing right by your side on your special day .
I’ve been knowing Paul (PJ) for my entire life. We grew up together, playing instruments in the same church. What began as a friendship, transformed into a brotherhood. We’ve shared most of our life changing events together, from crossing the burning sands, to graduations, and now weddings. Paul is one of the most genuine brothers I know. I’m proud to call him my brother and even prouder that I get to share in this momentous occasion!
In the year 2016, I was honored to meet Nafeezah through her fiancé Paul at church. Paul and I were friends before then, and we had also met in church. When Paul introduced me to Nafeezah, I knew right away that was his wife. He was a good man but she MADE him a better man! When Nafeezah and I joined a Spiritual Life class at church together, it brought us much closer. Since then we have been like sisters. I can genuinely say I am blessed to have her in my life and to be a friend to both of them.
I met Paul during the summer of 1999 during a visit to see family in Little Rock. My family lived in John Narrow. I would visit my cousin during the summer, but would also somehow visit with PJ and his family more than my own. He and his parents and sisters became family, and vice versa. We accepted each other during a very tumultuous period of my life, and they helped me through that.
We’ve had deep conversations, heroic responses during tragic events, and a whole lot of fun. But more importantly, we’ve been able to watch each other grow up, attend college, obtain graduate degrees, and inspire each other.
PJ, I’m proud of who you are and who you’ll become as a husband.
Peace and blessings to you and your bride.
Nafeezah and I met freshman year at Spelman College. From the moment we met, we just knew we would be friends forever. We instantly connected and got even closer once we pledged Delta Sigma Theta together. Not only were we best friends but now we were officially sisters. From experiencing college together, to crossing the burning sands, to graduating and becoming adults who lean on each other for prayer and support, we have been through it all. I'm especially grateful for how she and her family welcome me to NY during labor weekend and I become her adopted West Indian (Trinidadian) sister (Inside Joke lol). I always have a blast and get to eat my favorite West Indian food. That's what I love about our friendship, no matter what, I always feel supported, accepted, and loved for who I am. That is why I am truly excited and honored to be a part of this special and joyous occasion. I love you girl and can't wait to be by your side in DR! Congratulations to the Bride and Groom!
Paul (PJ) and I have known each other since 2007 when we met during our Sophomore year at Lane College and became homies right away. A year later, in the Spring of 2008 we pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and became line brothers. Paul's dedication to his work, friends and family, and how he goes through life always seeing the silver lining in things is something that has always inspired me. I can always count on PJ to keep me laughing and a quick turn-up wherever we are. I am honored to be a groomsman on Fisher's big day."OOOOOSIX!"
It was going into President Barack Obama‘s second term when Nafeezah and I met. We had returned home, from being away at college and were registering to vote in our home state of New York. While we were registering, we had bonded over the commonality of us both having graduated from HBCUs (Nafeezah- Spelman, myself- Hampton). I was like “hmm that girl is pretty, smart (because she went to an HBCU… lol) and she seems like a genuinely nice person… we should be friends”. We exchanged numbers and said to each other, “we should hangout some time”. Surprisingly we actually, really did hangout. Lol … Days turned into weeks, turned into months and now years of a beautiful friendship, that will last a lifetime!
Paul, affectionately known as PJ to myself and our family, Is my little cousin in age not stature. I have known PJ for virtually all of both of our lives. The funny thing about that is for most of that time I never even knew this guys name isn't even Paul. My immediate family didn't live in Arkansas with the rest of the family, but we spent every summer, Christmas and Thanksgiving there. If I only had the time to share all of the fond memories we shared growing up. If you knew PJ as a kid you know that he has come such a long way in becoming the man he is today.
To know the PJ I knew back then makes seeing him as he is today that much more of a joy. I couldn't be anymore proud of the person that he has become. Now that we are older and he lives in NY much closer to where I live we have been able to share many more experiences together. This is my guy for every event that takes place in NY from Basketball games at the Garden to boxing matches at Barclay's. I'm so proud of him and wish him continued blessings and prosperity in this new chapter of his life.
Nafeezah and I met at the birthplace of Black Girl Magic, Spelman College!!! We knew of each other, but did not really connect until we both pledged Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc., Eta Kappa Chapter in 2008. We naturally bonded as native New Yorkers with Caribbean roots. We were roommates our senior year of college. And we have remained close ever since. We have shared so many fun memories over years from trips to Miami, countless bashment parties and bachelorettes. But what I love most about Nafeezah is her compassion and love for others. She is the type of friend every girl should have. A prayer warrior, confidant, and a true ride or die. It warms my heart to see you so happy and to witness the love you and Paul share. I can’t wait to celebrate you both on your special day!
PJ is my first cousin ,but I think more of him as my brother! Ever since I could remember he has always been the guy I could lean on and take good advice from, more importantly someone I could trust. I am so happy for you and Nafeezah. Pj, continue to be the good brother that I know you to be. Lastly, don’t withhold any Knowledge you acquire, remain steadfast, and most importantly, live, love, and enjoy life!
It all started on December 21, 2002 at 10:28 PM when I came into the world and met my aunt, Nafeezah. At the wee age of 14, my aunt became an AUNT! I’ve basically lived with her my whole life. When she goes out to get food she’ll call me and ask if I’m hungry, because she is always thinking of me. When she doesn’t want clothes anymore, she’ll ask me if I want them. She’s done my makeup for events, picked me up from hanging out with my friends, and even did my hair for my senior photos — otherwise it would’ve been a hot mess child.
As I got older, I began to realize that Nafeezah is not only my aunt, but also like a big sister to me. Though she may be a little bit crazy at times, I love her <3
She’s been saying she was going to marry Paul for years and now her wish is finally coming true!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!