A southern gentlemen with southern charm, Edward Long hails from the Hollywood of the south, Atlanta, Georgia. Edward Long is a true entertainment prodigy, whose multi-dimensional talents and alluring personality make him the eye-catching entertainer, inspirational speaker and savvy businessman who is sure to motivate and inspire people to live the “good life” through his ministry, his media and his music. Edward Long is the Senior Director of Student Ministries at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church (Lithonia, Georgia) under the leadership of his father, spiritual pioneer and international visionary Bishop Eddie L. Long. As a Director of a youth ministry and an ordained minister & elder, Edward Long is frequently called upon to minister around the country at various events. His youthful & entertaining presence along with his sensitive understanding of the Word and candid delivery of the Gospel has afforded him the opportunity to speak in such places as World Changers Church International with Dr. Creflo Dollar and Crenshaw Christian Center with Dr. Fred Price. In addition to being a Youth Director and Motivational Speaker, Edward Long, is an indie artist and Atlanta, Georgia native who has thrilled audiences throughout the South, Midwest and the West Coast for a decade with his urban mix of alternative dance and pop. His entertaining blend of positive lyrics and feel good beats, coupled with his electrifying stage presence have afforded him the privilege of performing in a variety of venues, such as World Changers Church International (Dr. Creflo Dollar); Crenshaw Christian Center (Dr. Fred Price); Mega Fest, hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes and he has been featured on Bobby Jones’ Next Generation. Most recently, Edward was the host of Atlanta's hottest new Sunday morning radio broadcast entitled THE NEW SKOOL LIVE that was heard every Sunday on Streetz 94.5fm.
The Bride & The Groom
Charisma, style and a personality that is easy to fall in love with, Hope Forever hails from the Vegas of the east coast, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Known for being the home of the Miss America pageant it comes as no surprise that Hope is the former Miss Atlantic County United States pageant winner, earning her very first national title in 2011. As a child, Hope was always attracted to the bright city lights and the silver screen, thus causing her to relocate to Hollywood, California during her matriculation of her collegiate career. When Hope graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in Mass Media Arts Entertinment Broadcast Television, while also obtaining a diploma from the New York Film Academy for Acting for T.V./Film, everyone knew she was destined for Hollywood. Her first role was in the Rainforest feature film, Stomp The Yard, and since then she has been featured on VH1 "Single Ladies", Tyler Perry's "House of Payne," BET's "The Game" and BET's "Let's Stay Together", to name a few. While chasing her dreams, Hope's deeper purpose is that of mentoring teenage girls. She believes in using her gifts and talents to show young ladies how to live a righteous life while going after the vision God has placed in their hearts. She has been featured on panels throughout Atlanta, Georgia such as Booker T. Washington High School's "Girl Talk 101," Greater Piney Grove Marke Youth Ministry's "Pillow Talk" and World Changes Church International's "The Big Open Mike Show." Her message of empowering the youth spans from local middle and high schools to ministry at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of spiritual pioneer and international visionary Bishop Eddie L. Long. As the Media Production Coordinator of NBSM, Hope allows the youth to learn how to feel comfortable in front of the camera, how to utilize media software and how to implement biblical principles while navigating through the entertainment industry.