Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center

Tucker Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Winter

Our Wedding

Deon and I first met in 2005 during our Master’s program at Troy University. One of our classes was held offsite at Pratt &amp; Whitney, where Deon worked. At the time, I was frustrated about having to attend a class at a workplace where I was the only student who didn’t work there.However, everything changed when I found myself seated across from Deon. As soon as our eyesmet, I had a feeling he was interested—and sure enough, he eventually started talking to me. We dated for a little over a year, but timing wasn’t on our side, and we eventually parted ways. Despite the separation, he left a lasting impression on me. Over the years, in conversations with my friends, one question would always come up: “Who is the best man you’ve ever dated?” Without hesitation, my answer was always Deon. I truly believed he came into my life in my mid-twenties to remind me that good guys do exist. By the end of 2021, I began praying deeply for God to prepare me to be a wife. I even purchased a 30-day prayer book for my future husband, going through the prayers and exercises as if he were already in my life. To my surprise, Deon reached out to me on Facebook Messenger, over 17 years later from the date we parted ways. His message was simple and thoughtful: he wanted to say hello, express how proud he was of my accomplishments, and encourage me to reach out when I had time. After a few hours (I had to make him wait!), I replied, saying it was good to hear from him and that I would call him once my campaign for the Board of Education was over. When we finally spoke weeks later, our conversation was heart-healing. Several months passed, and by late spring of 2023, we officially started dating again—and we’ve never looked back. We often joke that time flies when you’re having fun, but one thing is clear: God’s timing isthe best timing. Everything came together just as it was meant to be.

Our Story - Embrace the Journey

Our Story

Photos

Kimberly Matthews

Tina Wooden

Kiela Matthews

Christopher Tucker

Kingston Tucker

Wedding Party

Q + A

Hello Family &amp; Friends, For those traveling to Columbus, we have contracted with the Columbus Marriott to set aside a block of rooms at a discounted price for your stay. Note: This hotel is within walking distance from the wedding venue. Parking is $15.00 per vehicle per night. Please feel free to book your hotel reservation by clicking the link below. The discounted rate of $179.00 is good for Thursday, March 13 - 16, 2025. As the hotel website outlines, if you want to extend your stay, you must contact the hotel directly. Mention our group name, "Tucker Wedding,” to get the discounted rate. The Last Day to Book: Friday, February 28, 2025 Book your group rate for Tucker Wedding at: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1724781557020&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1724781557020&amp;key=GRP&amp;guestreslink2=true</a>

Columbus Marriott

All guests are asked to make appropriate transportation arrangements for the wedding. Unfortunately, the bride and groom will be unavailable to assist with transportation.

Deborah & Deon

Deborah & Deon

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