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Dereka Delilah-Danyelle grew up in Baton Rouge, where she graduated from Southern University Laboratory School. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. in Biology at Southern University A&amp;M College and worked in East Baton Rouge Parish School System for eight years before relocating to Shreveport. Today, she works as a Forensics Science and Digital Media Teacher at Huntington High School and owns her own photography company and studio, DaniLion Photography!

Dereka's Story

Damien Rashad Lewis was born and raised in Shreveport, where he attended Huntington High School, before graduating from Southern University A&amp;M College in Baton Rouge in Mechanical Engineering. After working in the oilfield he became the 5th generation owner and chef of the Historic Orlandeaux’s Café.

Damien's Story

They met in 2019, in response to Dereka match making her two best friends. Damien was seen on an IG video stating he was looking for his “wife” and didn’t want to be the last un-married Line Brother standing! Mutual friends saw the video and pitched it to Dereka. She shot her shot in Damien’s DM! They hit it off immediately, bonding over a quarantined lock-in. Laying the foundation to a healthy relationship. They were engaged in April of 2025, and now they’re getting married!

Their Story

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Shreveport is a major city in northwest Louisiana, known as the cultural and commercial hub for the Ark-La-Tex region, situated on the Red River opposite Bossier City. You can get here by car, bus, train, or airplane, but what ever you do, just get here!

Directions

We have rooms blocked off for wedding guests at a hotel in Downtown Shreveport. Use this link below to book your stay for the weekend with a discounted rate!<a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/WashingtonChapmanWedding26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/go/WashingtonChapmanWedding26</a>Hilton Shreveport104 Market StreetShreveport, Louisiana318.698.0900

A Little This, A Little That!Welcome to a place with enough flavor, style and soul for two cities - Shreveport &amp; Bossier. From mouthwatering cuisine to thrilling experiences and riverfront gaming and entertainment, Shreveport - Bossier has a cultural blend you won’t find anywhere else!Let the Good Times Roll!<a href="https://www.visitshreveportbossier.org/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.visitshreveportbossier.org/events/</a>

EAT Shreveport-Bossier food staples and celebrated bites are some of the most talked-about, essential dining experiences in Shreveport-Bossier. You can try Shreveport-style stuffed shrimp, beignets our way, and more. Believe the hype... better yet, taste it for yourself. Orlandeaux’s Café, Southern Classic Chicken, Southern Maid Donuts, don’t leave Shreveport without tasting these iconic places!

PLAYIn Shreveport, you don’t have to look far to have a good time! Even though you will be tied up with all of our wedding events, you may find some time to explore our great city. Tango with Lady Luck on one of our riverfront Casinos. Explore the artistic creations of local and classical artists at more than two dozen museums. The East Bank District featuring restaurants, a brewery, axe throwing, and live music.

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

HELP US CREATE OUR DREAM HONEYMOON EXPERIENCE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF DONATION!

1Visit our Honey Moon Registry!<a href="https://www.honeyfund.com/site/CheersToChapman26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.honeyfund.com/site/CheersToChapman26</a>2Hand-deliver a monetary gift to us at the wedding!3Zelle, CashApp, ApplePay, or whatever other electronic payment method you want to The Bride &amp; Groom!

Dereka & Damien

Dereka & Damien

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