Donjayla & Darick
Donjayla & Darick

We're Getting Married

Donjayla Jenkins
and
Darick Anderson Jr

#AlmostAnderson
July 18th 2026
Los Cabos Mexico
603 Days
19 Hours
41 Minutes

In the whirlwind of life, our paths crossed for the second time in 2021, a moment that felt like destiny had its hand on our shoulders. It was as if the universe conspired to bring us together through the gentle nudge of a mutual friend, igniting a spark that transformed into an undying flame of love from the very first sight. Since then, every day has been an adventure, a shared journey filled with laughter, love, and the kind of understanding only best friends possess. Together, we've been blessed with two incredible twin boys, our pride and joy, who add immeasurable happiness and love to our lives. Our relationship, built on a foundation of deep friendship, has grown into a beautiful, enduring love story. As we prepare to tie the knot, we're reminded of the magic that brought us together and the unbreakable bond we've formed, promising ourselves to each other and to a future filled with love, laughter, and happiness.

 

Andrew and Emily first crossed paths during their first years at NYU Law. 

It was the third week of class when their legal writing professor split them off into study groups, the people they would be spending every waking moment with for the next semester. Looking around at his group, Emily caught Andrew’s eye almost immediately. 

Secretly, Em was also excited to be paired with Andrew. She had been intrigued by his tendency to play devil's advocate and unwavering passion for school, even in just a boring legal writing seminar. It helped that he had a cute smile, too. 

Over the course of the semester, the two grew closer with every late night study session and impromptu Starbucks run. It didn’t matter if he was talking, studying or laughing with Emily, Andrew just couldn't get enough. 

Unsurprisingly, they started dating within the year and have been together ever since. After graduation, the couple moved into an apartment on the Upper West Side and both scored spots at two of the city’s biggest law firms. Their weekends now mostly consist of cooking, visiting Emily’s family upstate or dancing at their favorite salsa bar. 

Andrew proposed to Em this past Christmas, surrounded by her loved ones at her childhood home. The pair has been planning their dream wedding for the past year and can't wait to see everyone in Rochester this October!

 

Dearest Family & Friends
We are so blessed to have all of you in our lives. We are eternally grateful for all of the love and guidance you have given us and continue to give us. The life lessons you have taught us has molded us into the perfect match. For this and more, we graciously thank you.

We anticipate our wedding ceremony and with all who will be attending, we are happy to share the many wonderful moments of our special day with you! Our ceremony will be unique yet traditional so we will be excited to have you all right there with us. Together we will experience pure happiness as we exchange everlasting vows in the company of our friends and family!

We are counting the days until our honeymoon at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. With your generosity we will experience the honeymoon that we have always envisioned for ourselves. You have made this possible and we are so thankful. Our Dear Friends and Family, we love you so much!