{"id":14648,"date":"2025-04-07T10:41:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/?p=14648"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T14:42:00","slug":"aaliyah-matthews-wedding-at-cescaphe-ballroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/aaliyah-matthews-wedding-at-cescaphe-ballroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaliyah &amp; Matthew\u2019s Wedding at Cescaphe Ballroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Old City charm and ballroom magic with a Sudanese spice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aaliyah and Matthew\u2019s wedding day was the perfect mix of classic elegance and vibrant celebration\u2014exactly the kind of day that feels unforgettable from the first moment to the last. These two tied the knot at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cescaphe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cescaphe Ballroom<\/a> in Philadelphia, a venue that always knows how to bring the wow factor. From the soaring ceilings to the chandeliers and candlelit romance, their Wedding at Cescaphe Ballroom felt like it was made for their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before all the excitement kicked off at the ballroom, we made a quick stop in Old City for portraits at Merchants Exchange. It\u2019s one of those Philly spots that never gets old\u2014the stately columns, soft light, and historic charm made it the perfect backdrop for Aaliyah and Matthew. The two of them looked completely at home with each other, sharing a few quiet moments before the festivities began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their jertig ceremony was full of emotion (yes, a few happy tears were shed), and the reception that followed was just pure energy. Between heartfelt toasts, an incredible dinner, and one of the most packed dance floors we\u2019ve seen all season, there was no shortage of love or laughter. Aaliyah and Matthew clearly have a crew that loves them hard, and the whole night felt like one big celebration of their story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From start to finish, this wedding was a dream to capture\u2014timeless, full of personality, and packed with those small in-between moments that matter most. Aaliyah and Matthew, thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding at Cescaphe Ballroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down for some favorites from their day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0013.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"14650\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0013.jpg\" alt=\"groom walking down old city\" class=\"wp-image-14650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0013.jpg 534w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0013-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0007.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"14649\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0007.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0007.jpg 534w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0007-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0037.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14651\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0037.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom in front of Merchant's Exchange in Philadelphia\" class=\"wp-image-14651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0037.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0037-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0037-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0037-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0039.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14652\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0039.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom in front of Merchant's Exchange in Philadelphia\" class=\"wp-image-14652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0039.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0039-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0039-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0039-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0045.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14653\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0045.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom kissing in front of Merchant's Exchange in Philadelphia\" class=\"wp-image-14653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0045.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0045-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0045-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0045-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0048.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14654\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0048.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom in front of Merchant's Exchange in Philadelphia\" class=\"wp-image-14654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0048.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0048-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0048-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0048-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0052.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"557\" data-id=\"14655\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0052.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom in front of Merchant's Exchange in Philadelphia\" class=\"wp-image-14655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0052.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0052-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0052-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0052-640x446.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0061.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"14656\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0061.jpg\" alt=\"bride portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0061.jpg 534w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0061-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0069.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"14657\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0069.jpg\" alt=\"bride portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0069.jpg 534w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0069-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0078.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14658\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0078.jpg\" alt=\"bride portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0078.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0078-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0079-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0079-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0084.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14660\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0084.jpg\" alt=\"bride portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0084.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0084-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0084-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0084-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0086.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14661\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0086.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0086.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0086-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0086-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0086-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0097.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14662\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0097.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0097.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0097-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0097-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0097-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0167.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"14663\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0167.jpg\" alt=\"bride  portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0167.jpg 534w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0167-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0169.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"14664\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0169.jpg\" alt=\"bride  portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0169.jpg 534w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0169-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0225.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14665\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0225.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0225.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0225-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0225-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0227.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14666\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0227.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom portrait at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0227.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0227-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0227-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0227-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0251.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"14667\" src=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0251.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom first dance at Cescaphe Ballroom\" class=\"wp-image-14667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0251.jpg 800w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0251-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0251-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/danielweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0251-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/danielweddings.goodgallery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/aaliyah_matthew_0254.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" 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