Vida Cooper & Charles Crowther

Our Story

Vida and Charles met at Charles' 29th birthday party almost thirteen years ago. Vida was a quiet, shy lady while Charles was outgoing and friendly. As they say opposites attract and these two certainly did. They talked to each other almost daily over the phone before they finally went on a date on Christmas Eve, almost a month after meeting. They fell in love quickly, although neither wanted to admit it and tried to deny it for quite some time. Once they acknowledged their love, it was hard to keep them apart.

On Christmas Eve of 2006 Charles asked Vida to marry him during a Christmas celebration at her sisters house. Of course she said yes!!!

In May of 2007 Vida and Charles found out they were to become parents. Along with their children Tariana and DeMario, they welcomed their son Jaden Christopher Crowther on January 24, 2008. Jaden would complete their blended family and make them all extremely happy!

Our Wedding

The wedding ceremony will be held at Vida's family church.
Providence Baptist Church, 1601 McKinnon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124.

Directions from East Bay to Providence Baptist Church:
I-80 toward San Francisco
I-80 W becomes US 101 s
Take the Caesar Chavez St. exit
Take the Caesar Chavez St. East/Bayshore Blvd. ramp
Take the Army St. East ramp
Turn slight left onto Caesar Chavez/Army St
Turn right onto Evans Ave.
Turn right onto 3rd St.
Turn left onto McKinnon Ave

Our Reception

The reception venue is one of Charles' favorite restaurants.
Adult Reception (sorry no children please)
Scott's Seafood Restaurant,
2 Broadway,
Oakland, CA 94607.

There will be a gift card box available at the reception.

Directions from the Church to Reception:

Go Northwest on McKinnon Ave. toward 3rd St.
Turn right onto 3rd St.
Turn left onto Evans Ave.
Turn left onto Caesar Chavez St./Caesar Chavez/Army St.
Merge onto US-101 N toward Civic Center/Bay Bridge
Keep right to take I-80 E toward Bay Bridge/Oakland
Merge onto I-880 S toward Alameda/Airport/San Jose
Take the exit toward Broadway/Alameda
Turn right onto 5th St.
Take the I-880 S ramp toward San Jose
Take the ramp toward Broadway/Alameda
Stay straight to go onto 5th St.
Turn right onto Broadway

Travel Arrangements

A block of rooms are being held for out of town guests at the Executive Inn & Suites and Waterfront Hotel.

Executive Inn & Suites, 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606. To reserve a room please call (510) 536-6633 or visit www.executiveinnoakland.com. Please use group block #GR267W. Reservations must be made by August 29, 2009. Room rates are $89 for single rooms and $109 for suites. Complimentary parking and shuttle to Oakland Airport and Jack London Square.

Waterfront Hotel, 10 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607. To reserve a room please call (510) 836-3800. Please use booking ID#613749. Reservations must be made by August 28, 2009. Room rate is $99 for City Side Rooms. Parking fee of $12. Within walking distance of Scott's Seafood Restaurant (Reception Site) and other Jack London Square restaurants, shops and movie theatre.

A Special Message From Us

Vida and Charles would like to thank all of our family and friends who have supported us over the years. We are very blessed to have some very wonderful people in our lives and are excited to share this special day with you.