Sherika & Robert
May 26, 2022
It was Fall 2012 at George Mason University - I tagged along with one of my roommates to visit her friends who happened to be Robert's roommates at the time. Their dorm quickly became the hangout spot for all our friends.
Over the next year Robert and I became close friends. He would drive me places since I didn't have a car on campus and I would use my meal plan to buy him Chick-Fil-A. When reflecting on my time in college I'm always so thankful to have met Robert!
- Sherika
We started dating in June 2014. It is amazing to see how much we've grown as individuals and a couple, from both of us working hard in our careers, to getting closer to each other's families and becoming a stronger and closer couple.
Some of my favorite memories are of our travels together and I'm excited to see more of the world with Robert by my side! Over the past 5 years we've racked up MANY miles traveling back and forth to see each other between Northern Virginia and Lynchburg. So we're definitely excited to finally live in the same city together.
After years of being together, we both knew we wanted to get married and in September of 2020, I popped the question! With the pandemic going on, I had postponed proposing for a few months. When it was the right time I decided to keep it low key and simple, which I knew Sherika would want. With the help of some of her close friends, we decorated my apartment, filling it with balloons and balloon letters spelling out "Will you marry me?" with pictures of us hung around the walls.
Sherika says she knew it was coming, but I still think I surprised her! After I proposed, we met our immediate families at the restaurant of our first date, Maggiano's, for a small engagement celebration. It was one of the best days of my life.
- Robert
Big sister of the bride. One of Sherika's biggest blessings!
Sherika & Robin have been best friends since Sherika was 7 years old. Thankful for the sport of gymnastics that brought them together!
Sherika & Amber met at George Mason University. She's Sherika's Line sister & Kappa fam!
Sherika and Melody met at George Mason University. She's her Line sister, former roomie, and they're both pop culture junkies!
Sherika and Kelly met at George Mason University. She's her Line sister and fellow Beyonce lover!
Sherika's childhood friend. They spent years goofing off in Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and went through school and all the awkward phases together!
Sherika's god-sister and thankful they're mom's friendship passed down to the both of them!
Teammates turned co-coaches. They spend many hours in and out of the gym together! Especially their weekly lunches at Wasbi!
They've been best friends since high school in Iwakuni, Japan
Brother of the groom. Enjoyed "pro wrestling" and playing video games. The smarter brother.
Robert and Kevin met through Paolo and have been great friends and Smash Bros. rivals ever since!
Robert & Sam met at George Mason University. They were study buddies (third floor, right side) who suffered through Senior Design together and were former roommates
Robert's co-worker that's turned into a great friend. They spent tons of hours logged playing Rocket League!
Cousin of the groom. They spent a lot of time together as kids between VA Beach and New Jersey.
Cousin of the groom. They spent summers in Florida growing up visiting Disney and amusement parks!
Robert's future nephew. Excited to officially be family!
Sherika & Robert
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