A Glamorous Black-Tie Wedding in Philadelphia, PA

Lisa and Kenny initially met in 2001 when they were both attending neighboring high schools. They became good friends, but they never dated. After graduation, life took them on separate paths. The two reconnected in 2016 via social media, and immediately became a couple after a few dates. After five years together, Lisa and Kenny became husband and wife in a black-tie wedding ceremony, captured by Sheronda Seawright Photography and previously featured in the summer 2023 issue of Black Bride Magazine.

Bride: Lisa-Diahn Jackson, 36, Director, Oncology Research

Groom: Kenneth Jackson, 38, Director of Athletics

Photography by: Sheronda Seawright Photography

Place of Residence: Clementon, NJ

Wedding Date: October 30, 2022

Wedding Location: Ballroom at the Ben, Philadelphia PA

Wedding Theme/Motif/Inspiration: Black Excellence

Honeymoon Destination: Four Seasons Resort, Anguilla

Briefly tell us about your wedding experience and how the both of you felt on your big day.

Something that both of us were passionate about was the decision to support Black businesses throughout our wedding process. All the vendors we chose to use, from the wedding dress designer to photography, videography, DJ, musician, hair, makeup, wedding coordination, and even down to the restaurant for the rehearsal dinner, were owned by an African-American.

(Lisa) My most memorable moments included when we said our vows privately the night before the wedding and when we looked at how elegant our guests were in their gowns and tuxedos.

(Kenny) My favorite moment was a tie between the rehearsal dinner where we got to spend the evening with our bridal party, and the after party. It felt so good to get to dance with my wife and all of our friends.

Wedding song, explain choice for song:

Anthony Hamilton – “The Point of it All.” We chose this song because it speaks to us as couple. Life truly wouldn’t be the same for either of us without the other one.

What are you most looking forward to as a married couple?

We’re currently expecting our first baby boy who’s due in September, and we couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter!