The Life & Love of the Redds

Marriage means different things to different people. Whether your union is birthed from an arranged marriage, you met each other online, or had an accidental meeting, you either feel "it" or you don't.

- MYRDITH LEON-MCCORMACK

Mary J. Blige sang it to us many decades ago with the lyrics, "real love, I'm searching for a real love." It's not coincidental that Theresa O'Neal and Jeff Redd met and felt there was a chemistry that quickly drew them together. When you see them interact with each other, you see there is something magnetic between them, and you continue to observe that magnetism even when they are apart. They genuinely like, respect, and care for one another's wellbeing.

Theresa is admirable of Jeff's life experience and respects his wisdom. I heard this first-hand when we were in a conversation about men and masculinity in today's society. Many of their values seem heavily based on their own personal relationship with God. They make no public apologies or hide the influence they want God's principles to have over their union.

As individuals, they have reached success on their own terms and have done well for themselves. They have children from previous marriages and family remains their priority.

Full Name: Theresa (O'Neal) Redd & Jeff Redd

What is your occupation?

[Theresa] Managing Director of REALEMN Productions, marketing producer in the music and entertainment world

[Jeff] Entrepreneur, music executive, musical entertainer, and property manager.

Cultural background?

[Theresa] Jamaican born, Brooklyn bred [Jeff] White Plains, NY born, Mount Vernon, NY bred

How did you meet?

[Theresa] We met backstage at BB King's in Times Square, after one of Jeff's performances.

Why did you pick the Caribbean as the location for your nuptials?