Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer

Photograph were taken at the scenic Emancipation Park and the reception was held at the Altamont Court Hotel in New Kingston. The couple honeymooned in Ocho Rios.

Sherie Cooper, a pharmacist, had the potion for love when, while on the job she attended to Mark Reynolds in November of 1999.

Mr. Reynolds stepped into Mrs. Cooper-Reynolds' workplace and was struck by her warmth and affection.

"She struck me then. She was very polite," he said.

"He came in and asked for an item, then disappeared. The next day he returned and I asked him why he rushed out the day before and he said he was rushing," recalled Mrs. Cooper-Reynolds.

That evening, Mr. Reynolds, a building contractor, telephoned her. "I remembered that she was wearing full black. So, the minute I got home, I looked up the pharmacy's number in the directory."

Over time they communicated via the telephone. In between conversations and dates, Cooper-Reynolds saw in him a rare quality.

"Mark is a man of his word. When he says something he means it. I like honesty in a guy, honesty."

I've found a gem

He said he has found a gem. "She is a rounded person. It is something I can't explain. I am not an emotional person but when I am around her, she gets 110 per cent out of me. Someone like her you would want to have around for life."

"About two years ago we had some differences and we decided to take a break.

Evert and Adoree's special moment

Mr. and Mrs. Evert Lambert.

It was a special moment for Evert Lambert and Adoree Matthews when they were married at the Fellowship Apostolic Church at 16 Camp Road, Saturday, July 22.

The wedding was attended by family and friends. Officiating Minister Bishop C.H. Barton pronounced the couple husband and wife and there were bright smiles on their faces. A passionate kiss followed.