Tamika Battle & Wayne Parker

Our Story

Like everything else in Tamika’s life, I found out about Wayne Anthony after the fact. Whether she likes to admit or not she nurtures everything and everyone in its infancy before bringing it forth into the harsh light of day. She likes to make sure that whatever and whomever she chooses is strong enough to stand alone; stand up to our scrutiny (and laughter) and thrive. So when I met Wayne-Anthony I was excited. I knew that if he basked in the sunlight; he had made it to the lightning round!

Tamika and Wayne met in a place that I have frowned upon in the past…online. Just kidding! They met at work. Being two very private people, they had to be very discreet and keep their romantic involvement a secret (at least until one of the two found a new job). It was very mysterious, very "cloak and dagger" and lots of fun. Most of all, it has been a lesson to us all. The lesson for me has been that you never know where you are going to find love and to be open to all of the possibilities. In Wayne-Anthony we are gaining a brother who loves and respects our sister dearly and to whom we have the same affection. He is spiritual, compassionate, a great father who I know unequivocally will make a great husband. So here’s to you, the original Beyonce and Jay: much love and success going forward on this wonderful journey.

Congratulations

Written by Kendra

Our Wedding

Before God I will wed my best friend, the one I laugh with, live for…love

Tamika & Wayne hope that you will join in their celebration on July 4th 2009, at 4:00pm The de Serversky Center Northern Boulevard Old Westbury, New York






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DIRECTIONS TO THE DE SEVERSKY CENTER************************

Take I-495 (Long Island Expressway) East to Exit 39 (Glen Cove Road, Hempstead, Glen Cove) . Turn Left at the light on the Exit Ramp onto Glen Cove Road . Travel North along Glen Cove Road through 9 traffic lights . At the 9th traffic light make a right onto Route 25A (Northern Boulevard) (Markers: On the left will be a Shell Gas Station, on the right you will see signs for Pathmark, Starbucks, Wheatley Plaza as well as the Route 25A sign.) . Travel on Northern Boulevard to 2nd Light, you will see a sign for St. Francis Hospital on the left. Make a Right Turn into NYIT. . Travel to your right about a 1/3rd mile until you see the sign saying de Seversky Center on the right. . Make right and follow path to de Seversky Center.

Our Reception

Immediately following our wedding ceremony.