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Durham, NC – June 3, 2022
By Lawrence D.S. Broughton
Photography MaxRes Photography

How They Met

Alea & Aliyah met in the summer of 2019, in the loving days of June. One might ask how? I feel inclined to tell you that, like so many new loves now days, they met on a  dating website. I think the name of the website was “PERFECTMATCH.com,” or at least it should have been, because  a few days later, they met in person and have been inseparable ever since.

The Proposal

Nine months after Alea & Aliyah met, they both knew this love they had found was special enough to hold onto forever. So special, there was not one, but two proposals waiting in the wings. Alea surprised Aliyah with an engaygement ring after setting an intimate and romantic scene at home, complete with all the romantic trappings and their song “Her Heart” by Anthony Hamilton playing in the background. A few months later, and not to be outdone,  Aliyah booked a room at their favorite hotel and created a second proposal moment. “I had rose petals, candles, and the words ‘Marry Me’ on the bed. We then had an engagement photo shoot, had dinner together, and spent the night in the hotel.”

The Elopement

Opting for a courthouse ceremony with a few close friends and family members in attendance, Alea & Aliyah tied the not at the Durham County Courthouse on June 3, 2022. After saying “I Do,”  the couple geared up for a much larger celebratory weekend with the rest of their loved ones. 

On Saturday, the newlyweds got dressed and attended a photo session with MaxRes photography at the North Carolina Museum of Art. At the end of the session, MaxRes and Alea & Aliyah’s “Glam Squad” delivered the stunningly beautiful photographs you see in this article. 

Afterward, Mrs. & Mrs. Crump joined their family and friends for an epic celebration to mark the start of their new lives together as Wife & Wifey.

The Couple’s Favorite Moments

Our favorite moments were saying “I do,” taking the photos together and sharing our marriage weekend with friends and family. – Alea & Aliyah, Congratulations from Black Gay Weddings.

Alea & Alyah’s Elopement Highlight Video

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Photographer: MaxRes Photography

Videographer: PEO Productions 

Suit: Kashmere Watson

Dress: New York Bride Raleigh

Hair: Key Dalee

Flowers: Emerald Gardens Flowers

Pre-Reception Photo Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art

Ceremony Venue: Durham County Courthouse

Broughton Media Group, LLC (BMG), DBA Black Gay Weddings, is a media company with a mission to share and protect the love stories of LGBTQIA+ couples of color. Through BGW Elevate, we empower our community to share amazing love stories and to connect with the wedding professionals who make them happen.