Terrence Anthony Gaines

ABOUT THIS WEDDING

"“Officiating Cruise Gray and Jasmin Downes’ wedding was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I could feel the excitement in the air. I’ll be honest—I always feel a good kind of nervous before a ceremony. It’s that reminder that what’s about to happen really matters. And this one mattered a lot. Watching Cruise and Jasmin together before the ceremony, you could tell how deeply connected they are. Their energy was calm, joyful, and full of love, and that instantly put me at ease. Any nerves I had quickly turned into excitement. One of the coolest surprises was how personal the ceremony became in the moment. The way they looked at each other, the smiles, the laughter—it wasn’t scripted, it was real. Those unscripted moments are what make a ceremony come alive, and this one had plenty of them. What I loved most was the authenticity. Nothing felt forced. Every word spoken, every vow exchanged, felt heartfelt and intentional. It was an honor to stand with them, guide them through that moment, and officially pronounce them married. By the end of the ceremony, I wasn’t just officiating—I was genuinely moved. It reminded me why I love doing this. Being trusted to play a role in one of the most important days of a couple’s life is something I never take lightly. Cruise and Jasmin’s wedding was beautiful, meaningful, and filled with love—and I’ll always be grateful I got to be part of their story.”**"

Terrence Anthony Gaines