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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline>Marcus and Cynithia, Washington, DC</font> <br><table width=260 align=right><tr><td colspan=2 valign=top align=center><a href=javascript:m_OpenMPV3('V','tdy_wedding_020904','0','0','','tdy_wedding2002');><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/d/v/250x190/tdy_wedding_020904.jpg height=190 width=250 border=0></a></td></tr><Tr><Td valign=top><a href=javascript:m_OpenMPV3('V','tdy_wedding_020904','0','0','','tdy_wedding2002'); onmouseover=SwapImage('playbut',1); onmouseout=SwapImage('playbut',0);><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/site_elements/vid_play_button.gif border=0 name='playbut'></a></td><td><font face=arial size=1>Watch Cynithia and Marcus' wedding ceremony. </font></td></tr></table>Marcus is a veterinary technician and Cynithia is a special education teacher. They met at Tuskegee's homecoming football game in 1997. They made eye contact a few times during the game and at half time, Cynithia signaled Marcus to come over to her. They talked for a while and he said that he'd seen her before, but was always too shy to approach her. They exchanged phone numbers, became great friends over time and started dating in 1998.  <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cynithia says she knew Marcus was the one when they were able to maintain an honest and dedicated friendship with one another while forming their relationship. Marcus says he knew early on because she's beautiful inside and out and because of her heartwarming interactions with his family. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Marcus proposed to Cynithia one day while Christmas shopping. They went into several jewelry stores and Marcus told Cynithia to show him the ring style she liked. They saw a ring they both really liked and the sales person asked if they wanted it. Marcus asked Cynithia if she liked it and she said, \"I love it!\" He said, \"We'll take it.\" Then he looked at her and said, \"I know this isn't the traditional way, but...\" Cynithia cut him off by saying, \"Yes. I will.\" They kissed and everyone in the store cheered. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Their idea of a fun Saturday together includes an overnight camping trip. They'd spend the day and night riding, cooking, camping and having fun. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This will be Marcus (age 26) and Cynithia's (age 24) first marriage. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline>Tavern on the Green</b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/tdy_wedding_2_taverngreen_BIG.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>Tavern on the Green is located in New York's famous Central Park, the ultimate garden destination. This world renowned location features lush outdoor gardens and ornate dining rooms that will turn a wedding day into a storybook fantasy &#151; complete with larger-than-life topiaries, sparkling lights and opulent stained glass. The bride and groom can arrive by horse and carriage and make their grand entrance into the Crystal Garden where their guests can enjoy cocktails surrounded by a perennial celebration of greenery. The reception will take place in the luxurious Crystal Room. This glass pavilion is a whimsical combination of light and reflection from the shimmering crystal chandeliers to the wall-to-wall windows that offer fabulous views of the cityscapes beyond Central Park. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Harry Winston</b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/1HARRYWINTTW02ring_210.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>Madonna and Marilyn Monroe have another thing in common &#151; they both love (loved) Harry Winston jewelry! This set of rings features a 3.5 karat brilliant cut ruby and diamond wedding band in 18 karat yellow gold for Cynithia and an 18 karat beaded yellow gold wedding band for Marcus. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Reem Acra / Jones New York by Men's Wearhouse </b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/020709_tdy_wedd_BIGreem4.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>Our final couple is donning a style fit for a king and queen. The opulent ball gown design is by Reem Acra. This stunning dress features an elaborately embroidered bodice and full satin ball gown skirt, perfect for the most formal wedding. Its dramatic illusion back and sleeves with ornately-jeweled cuffs &#151; the newest accessory in bridal fashion &#151; complete this regal style. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The groom&#146;s look is equally as elegant in this classic tuxedo style from Jones New York by Men's Wearhouse, which features a three-button, single-breasted jacket and a spread-collar shirt accented with a very handsome bow tie and cummerbund";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Jim Hjelm Occasions / Magnolia </b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/images/hjelm_large1.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>This elegant, burgundy satin, floor-length A-line gown is designed by Jim Hjelm Occasions. This dress has a square neckline, with princess seams in the front (these create a slimming effect) and a beautiful \"V-twisted\" back. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The flowers here are designed by Magnolia, which believes in taking a \"simple\" approach when it comes to floral design. This bouquet is made with a cluster of acid green cymbidium orchids, surrounded with Black Beauty roses, viburnum berries and hand-tied silk ribbon. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>William Arthur </b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/020723_tdy_inv1williamBIG.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>Whether you&#146;re seeking classic elegance, charming whimsy or rich opulence, William Arthur invitations offer a \"traditional with a twist\" appeal. This hand-engraved invitation features an exquisitely embossed border, an elegant, timeless typestyle and lined, double envelopes. The border of delicate embossed \"beads\" brings a contemporary twist and an understated beauty to a traditional invitation. This design is made on an exceptionally heavy Bristol paper stock with a creamy, smooth texture &#151; a paper that is created exclusively for William Arthur. The invitation is then adorned with a lovely ribbon, a special touch that emphasizes the uniqueness of the occasion. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Konditor Meister Cakes of Braintree, MA</b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/images/konditor_large.jpg border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>This is a four-tiered cream-colored cake with high columns. Each layer is covered with rolled white chocolate and an elaborate scroll decor. The individual layers are garnished with full rings of fresh flowers and fruit consisting of grapes, cherries, pears and plums. The fresh flowers on the cake were chosen to coordinate with the flower selections of the bridesmaid bouquets. The flavor is described as \"Strawberry Grand Marnier.\" Each layer of the cake has three small layers of yellow golden cake soaked in Grand Marnier. In between each of these layers of cake is a white chocolate mousse filling with sliced strawberries. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The groom's cake is a whimsical, stacked cake covered in ganache, and embellished with an assortment of animals made from white chocolate. This is called a \"champagne chocolate cake;\" each layer of chocolate cake is soaked in champagne and then covered in chocolate ganache. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Rickie Freeman</b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/MOBFreeman_big.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>For women that prefer the tailored, yet elegant look, this is the perfect dress. It's a raspberry silk gazar gown and jacket with embroidered beaded embellishment. The color of this outfit is sophisticated, but also very cheery, and works well with the color scheme of the MOB dresses. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Steven Stolman</b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/MOGStollman_big.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>Sweater sets are still popular, and some of them can fit right into a formal wedding. This outfit is a perfect example of that. This two-piece sweater set is a pinkish/nude made of lurex. Steven Stolman pairs it with a satin ball gown skirt that takes it to that next level &#151; making it a nice choice for a garden wedding. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Silver candle and matching frame</b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/images/candle_large.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>To complement the elegance of Cynithia and Marcus's wedding, this elegantly-wrapped set features a silver candle from Two's Company, a personalized matchbook and matching silver frame from Bridalink.com, packaged together in a delicate organza drawstring bag. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Soft upsweep </b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/HAIRSTYLE2.jpg border=0 align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>This hairstyle was also done with the wide barrel curling iron. For the upsweep, Dickey gently gathers and lifts the hair together, then pins it up, into a very \"Audrey Hepburn-esque\", classic up-do. This is hairstyle, is very soft and whimsical, yet it's still very traditional for a wedding, since the hair is pulled up. ";

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weddingday2002[i-1].body = "<font class=headline><B>Bali </b></font> <br><img src=http://www.msnbc.com/modules/today_wedding/2002/photos/wedding_bali.jpg align=right vspace=5 hspace=5>Cynithia and Marcus will fly Singapore airlines from New York to the Indonesian island of Bali. There they will spend 8 days in paradise at the Begawan Giri estate and the Four Seasons resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. This romantic retreat will include everything from massages to river rafting in this exotic location. The newlyweds will experience all of the natural wonders of this island paradise, including the waterfalls, rainforests, and tropical plants indigenous to Bali. ";

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