Clarence Baker, Jr and Lisa Ivy's Wedding in Annapolis, Maryland

The story of our wedding

Clarence and I met online. We were honest and transparent with each other from the very first phone call. This openness sparked the interest that led to our first date on May 16, 2019. Despite the fact that Clarence was over 30 minutes late, it was the best first date ever!! We clicked immediately. Each of us knew we’d met someone special. We talked openly, laughed heartily and connected easily. The deep dialogue and robust laughter continues to this day. On December 31, just seven months after we met, Clarence proposed as we watched the sunrise at Rehoboth Beach. He said that I “felt like home” - the home he had been searching for. I quickly responded, “Yes”! Needless to say, we had an awe inspiring New Year’s Eve. We felt so blessed to have finally found the love we’ve desired. We initially planned a destination wedding for 75 guests in Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL and a honeymoon in Mauritius, Africa. However, due to COVID, we cancelled both. Instead, we had a private, outdoor wedding at the City Dock in Annapolis, MD with just the two of us. The Chesapeake Bay created a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. It was so special. Once the I do’s were done, we walked to various downtown locations to take photos. Passers by stopped, applauded, honked their horns, offered congratulations and told us how great we looked. We were all smiles and felt like royalty. The day couldn’t have been more perfect.