OUR STORY
T+L
“everybody always says they’re from new york…”
— Terrance
How did you two meet?
“Terrance and I met at a church engagement about 7 years ago. He was the musical director and I was one of the hired singers.” - Laudz
“I was the music director for a concert and called a friend to help me locate some great singers, she was one of the great singers and I hired her, short version of the story. Years later we reconnected by me sliding in her DM’s, I didn’t remember it happening that way, but I saw the receipts with my own eyes. That’s how it happened lol.” - Terrance
Who asked who out?
“He did! And it was the best first date I have ever had. He opened the door for me. Walked on the correct side of the street. Surprised me with roses at the restaurant. He even had my favorite bottle of wine (Bartenura; judge your mom lol) and glasses to pair for a night cap at the pier. What blew me away was our server coming to our table with a gift. Completely shocked, I open it and it was two custom sweatshirts with a logo he created for a project I was really passionate about at the time. Ladies! If a man invests in your dream like that, on a first date? KEEP HIM!” - Laudz
“I most definitely asked her out, she’s a classy lady haha. I came at her real smooth like “I likes ya, and I wants ya…jokes, of course.” - Terrance
Who said I love you first?
“He’s going to tell you a completely different story but the truth is he did!” But I can say I was in love with him from the very beginning of our story. He just didn’t know.” - Laudz
“Probably her, but at this point I say it as many times as I can so it’s never far removed from her memory. Not that she’d ever forget it.” - Terrance
What was your first impression of him/her?
“Two words. Arrogant and rude lol. The band we were hired for was treated to dinner and I believe that was the very first time we spoke to one another. He mentioned that he was from Brooklyn, and I excitedly chimed in that I was too! “Everybody always says they’re from New York,” he said. Then the interrogation began as if he was the appointed verifier of all things NY. The banter was annoying yet cute.” - Laudz
“She a little mean, lol. But she better act right or else she won’t get paid… lol!” - Terrance
What is the greatest strength of your relationship?
"Our vulnerability to one another. I guess it’s a blessing to say we got all our “hard and difficult” trials out the way early on. It was almost like the turbulence of relationships that typically happen later on in the course of a relationship started from the very start. We learned how to break down our walls early, see one another in our rawest form, and simply open to real love and companionship.” - Laudz
“I believe the greatest strength of our relationship is the fact that we are both intentional about showing each other we care for one another. Whether that is doing something nice for each other out of the blue, praying for and with one another when we know something is happening or just taking the extra step to show that “I care for you, what you go through I experience as well. We are on the same team, so no matter where we stand, we’re going to stand together.” - Terrance
What was the first thing you noticed about each other?
“That he was F-I-N-E. I still remember asking our great friend Terrence, who’s that? lol.” - Laudz
“For me it was her smile. It lights me up when I think about it. I have a favorite photo of her that I always see in my head when I think about it.” - Terrance
What do you look forward to in the rest of your life together?
“More random slow dances in the kitchen.” - Laudz
“Honestly? The journey. I know life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and there’s also a lot of beauty. I look forward to experiencing it all with her and watching our dreams come true. I look forward to the impact our union will have in others. I pray we are an inspiration of love and God’s master plan.” - Terrance
How did he propose?
“He planned my 35th birthday party and proposed! Looking back I was probably very difficult having no idea what he was truly planning. I KNOW I stressed him out! lol I could only image the amount of stress he had for an entire year of dealing with me, planning a party, and ultimately proposing.” - Laudz
“Nothing too crazy, just invited all of her friends and some close friends of mine that had an opportunity to meet her to a location I rented out, had catering for and a DJ… disguised it as a birthday party for her and involved her best friends in the plan… and once they were done with their speech to her and she was warmed up, I spoke and popped the question. I had a whole secret song playing in the background like a soundtrack, and she never caught it haha.” - Terrance
“I want you around.”
— Snoh Allegra
“Imma need Coretta Scott if I'm gonna be King.”
— Fabolous