From the Daily Herald March 7th, 2016
Newlyweds André Pickering and Cisne Pickering Benjamin together with three witnesses
A couple, who travelled to St. Eustatius to attend the Women’s Day Conference and Gala that was held Friday and Saturday, decided to tie the knot on Statia. Public Relations Officer of the Tourism Office Teena Lopes was contacted and assisted bride Cisne Benjamin with all the arrangements at the Census Office, because the office is normally closed for business during the weekend. The newlyweds originate from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.
Mazinga on the Bay!
Benjamin said that while walking on the streets of Lower Town and seeing the historical Mazinga on the Bay building, she decided that she wanted to get married and the ceremony had to be in that specific building. The restored 18th. century brick building is home to a gift shop and an apartment building. Benjamin contacted Mazinga’s owner Leontine Durby-Ten Have, who was happy to comply with Benjamin’s wishes.
Mr. & Mrs. Pickering
The wedding ceremony of bride Benjamin and groom André Pickering was performed by Census Office of- ficials Dorothy van Zanten and Cheryl Dorset on Saturday, around 4:30pm. Road March winner Lady Shorteh was “da bomb” as she sang, “Because You Love Me.” Tears flowed freely during the ceremony when the couple embraced each other during this song. Conference delegates served as wedding witnesses, who were also seen shedding tears of joy.
Local entertainer Lady Shorteh along with other guests
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