Our favorite way to kickoff the Spring is to go on an ice cream date.

In the early stages of our romance, we knew we were meant to be on a rooftop in Albany experiencing fireworks.

We discovered our love for tubing down the Hudson River in Lake George, NY

Pre-pandemic, we enjoyed hitting a networking event together in the legal community. Ask the bride to tell you the story about how it was love at first sight.

Pre-pandemic, we enjoyed hitting a networking event together in the legal community. Ask the bride to tell you the story about how it was love at first sight.

Supporting the community at an art auction.

Supporting the community at an art auction. Fun fact: Raisi purchased some African artifacts for the Father of the Groom.

Apple picking in upstate New York. Fun fact: The bride makes an excellent apple pie, using a recipe passed down from the Grandmother of the Bride.

Fun fact: The groom is a movie buff and the bride almost always falls asleep in the movie theater. It must be love to continue to take someone to the movies knowing they aren't going to watch it.

Pre-pandemic, we enjoyed hitting a networking event together in the legal community.

At this event, the bride was recognized by an attorney who was being recognized for her pro bono contributions.

We love to head downstate to stroll the streets of Harlem. Fun fact: The bride spent Summer and Fall breaks visiting her grandmother in Harlem, NY.

We love to head downstate to stroll the streets of Harlem. Fun fact: The bride spent Summer and Fall breaks visiting her grandmother in Harlem, NY.

We enjoy spending time with the Groom's childhood friend, Andrew Brown (Groomsmen), and his wife Deborah.

Attending the infamous New York Court of Appeals event - Albany, NY

Attending the infamous New York Court of Appeals event - Albany, NY

Attending a local networking event to support the local Black Chamber of Commerce - Albany, NY

Ice cream dates make us happy

During the pandemic, we had a neighborhood backpack giveaway filled with back-to-school supplies. We could see the smiles from the kids from behind the masks. - Albany, NY

During the pandemic, we had a neighborhood backpack giveaway filled with back-to-school supplies. We could see the smiles from the kids from behind the masks. - Albany, NY

During the pandemic, we leaned into outdoor activities such as hiking. Fun fact: Snowball LOVES hiking for such a small dog.

More community service, this time handing out masks and other supplies at a Black Lawyers event hosted by the Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association. - Townsend Park, NY

More outdoor adventures at Art Omi.

Apple picking in upstate New York. Fun fact: The bride makes an excellent apple pie using a recipe passed down from her grandmother.

We celebrated the holidays at home but still brought the fun!

This was the first business shoot for the bride's business, Harkness Consulting Solutions.

Hiking with the bride's niece, Shaddaih (bridesmaid) - Thatcher Park, NY

Taking a road trip somewhere in upstate New York.

This was the bride's first Knicks game. Fun fact: The Mother of the Bride is a forever Knicks fan, something she and the groom have in common - Madison Square Garden, NY

Our trip to Sedona, AZ to witness the engagement of Amber (matron of honor) and Malik Swanson.

Washington, D.C.

Smithsonian Museum of African American History & Culture - Washington, D.C.

Whale Watching in Cape Cod, NY. Snowball was not happy being wet.

Trataros wedding - Boston, MA Fun fact: The groom at this wedding and the groom started a Knicks, Jets, etc. podcast together.

Boston Harbor, MA

Attending the bride's big cousin, John Morris wedding. - New Jersey Fun fact: This is where the groom received his blessing from the Father of the Bride.

Somers Point, NJ

One of our favorite activities is a walk on the beach, this picture was captured by the bride's little cousin, Rebekah. - Los Angeles, CA

Celebrating the bride's birthday in Los Angeles, CA.

We caught our first Lakers game this trip. - Los Angeles, CA Fun fact: LeBron James was present but not playing at the time due to an injury.

We caught our first Lakers game this trip. - Los Angeles, CA Fun fact: LeBron James was present but not playing at the time due to an injury.

Long layover in Chicago, IL, stopped by to visit the Bride's high school best friend Amber (matron of honor) and her husband, Malik Swanson.

We try to make the best of the winter weather, Snowball makes us get out and have fun!

We caught our first Christmas NBA game to root for the Knicks! - Madison Square Garden, NY

We like to go out on a town with our good friends Andrew (groomsman) and Deborah Brown - Rivers Casino, NY

Tubing in Lake Luzerne, NY on a warm summer day.

This was our first joint birthday trip to Bali, Indonesia. We had the time of our lives! Fun fact: The Bride loves to island hop.

This was our first joint birthday trip to Bali, Indonesia. We had the time of our lives!

This was our first joint birthday trip to Bali, Indonesia. We had the time of our lives!

This was our first joint birthday trip to Bali, Indonesia. We had the time of our lives!

The bride celebrated her return to Albany from Rochester, NY with a business social.

Supporting the bride's little cousin, Nashera, during NY Fashion Week. - Manhattan, NY

Celebrating the bride's birthday in the Turks and Caicos islands. Fun fact: The Mother of the Groom grew up on an island.

Celebrating the bride's birthday in the Turks and Caicos islands. Fun fact: The Mother of the Groom grew up on an island.

Visiting the bride's family over the holidays when the groom popped the question on a beach stroll in Carolina Beach, NC. Afterwards, we celebrated our engagement with family and friends.

Visiting the bride's family over the holidays when the groom popped the question on a beach stroll in Carolina Beach, NC. Afterwards, we celebrated our engagement with family and friends.