It all started during the Celtics vs. Lakers Game 7 at Bo’s (Alethea’s cousin & Tawheed’s college roommate’s) house. The energy was high—fans cheering, debates flying, and all eyes glued to the screen. Well, almost all eyes. Tawheed’s attention was elsewhere, captivated by Alethea. She had this presence, this spark, that he couldn’t ignore. In that moment, Tawheed thought to himself, “That’s the woman I’m going to marry.” Bold, right? The only issue was…Alethea didn’t seem to notice him at all.


What followed was the kind of story you’d expect in a rom-com. Tawheed and Alethea became friends, but not just any friends—a friendship that was genuine, deep, and built on mutual respect. They spent countless hours talking about life, careers, and even relationships. Tawheed would joke about her terrible dating advice, but little did either of them know, the relationship they were describing to each other was the one they could have together.


Life went on, and they stayed close, but it wasn’t until 2019, during the chaos of COVID, that their story truly began to shift. Reconnecting during quarantine felt almost inevitable—they were both craving meaningful conversations and connection, and their phone calls quickly became the highlight of their days. Tawheed would tease Alethea about how much better her life was with him in it, and Alethea would roll her eyes, secretly smiling on the other end of the line.


Eventually, the phone calls weren’t enough. Tawheed found every excuse to see her, even if it meant breaking a few COVID rules. From those moments, it became clear: what had always been platonic had transformed into something undeniable.


Their relationship deepened as they spent more time together. When Alethea decided to move to D.C., Tawheed was right there to help her pack, and not long after, he joined her. Together, they explored the city, built a life, and grew even closer. Two years later, in a private and intimate ceremony, they tied the knot and started building their beautiful family.


Now, with two amazing daughters and a love story worth telling, Tawheed and Alethea are finally ready to celebrate their journey. This wedding party isn’t just a celebration of their love—it’s a celebration of fate, friendship, and the twists and turns that brought them together. It’s a day to laugh, dance, and cherish the people who’ve been part of their story all along.