Luxe Chic Wedding at The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ | Whitney & Richard | August 13, 2016

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Brides Full Name Whitney Marie Hopkins
Grooms Full Name Richard David Strong

Tell us how you met and all about the proposal.
We saw each other for the first time when I (Whitney) was at his job for a work visit. I was with my colleague, who said she knew him, which was perfect, so I asked her to call him after we left and give him my number. She did and he called me the next day. Despite not meeting that first time we saw each other, we remembered each other and have been dating ever since!

PROPOSAL
Ricky asked Whitney to go to a paint studio for a date night – when the original plan was to go eat at their favorite Mexican Restaurant. He asked her to do a competition, so they both put on their paint gear and posted the backs of their easels together, so they couldn’t see what the other one was painting!

Whitney was starving, and because of that, her creative juices weren’t flowing too well…so she painted a taco. Genius! It was time for Ricky to present his piece, and he painted…WILL YOU MARRY ME!

 
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WEDDING DETAILS
Wedding Style: Describe your wedding dress. What was wedding shopping like for you?
My dress was a pear and beaded bodice sweetheart gown with detachable drop sleeves! Wedding shopping was so easy, one of my flower girls was with me, and picked it for me!

Culture: Did you incorporate any culture into your wedding? If yes, tell us more.
n/a

Memories: What is your best memory from your wedding?
The ceremony – even though there were 200 people there, it literally felt like it was just he and I. I loved the family communion also.

The unchoregraphed “Swag Surf” dance from the guests was my favorite from the reception!

Advice: What is the best wedding advice you can give to engaged couples?
Don’t stress. You’re paying way too much money to have anxiety. Don’t let anything get to you and try to relax the entire day.

QUICK FACTS
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen gifts:
Bridesmaids – Robes, Monogrammed Slippers, Bridal Squad sleepwear, Earrings, Necklace
Groomsmen – Monogrammed Leather Shaving Kit Bags

Favorite item on the menu:
Ribeye! Also, the cake was everythanggggggg 🙂

First dance song:
We had 3 LOL!
1. Never Felt This Way – Alicia Keys version
2. Promise To Love – Kem
3. Saving My Love For You – Kem

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photography by Kanayo Adibe Photography


CAST & CREW

Photography: Kanayo Adibe Photography
Videography: Yamean Studios Films
Coordination: Trilogy Event Design
Florist: Alisha Simone – Elegant Event Flowers and Decor
Cake: The Merion
Photo Booth: Lux Photobooth
Makeup: Jacen Bowman – Shades of Jacen
Hair: Haddonfield United Methodist Church
Wedding Dress: Robinsons Bridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: Watters
Entertainment: DJ Premonition – Cubie Coleman

Elegant Chic Wedding at J Verno Studios in Pittsburgh, PA | Shardae & William | August 6, 2016

Elegant Chic Wedding at J Verno Studios in Pittsburgh, PA | Shardae & William | Best Pittsburgh Wedding Videographer | Luxury Wedding | Destination Wedding

Brides Full Name Shardae Hughes-Johnson
Grooms Full Name William Johnson

Tell us how you met and all about the proposal.
Met: We met during sophomore year at Hampton University and quickly became friends.

Proposal: Will got a surprise photographer during our trip to Paris. On a brisk morning, we went to the Trocadero with has an iconic view of the Eiffel Tower in the background. Will proposed to me, and the surprise photographer captured the whole thing.

 

WEDDING DETAILS
Wedding Style: Describe your wedding dress. What was wedding shopping like for you?
Wedding dress was beautiful, unique, and versatile.

Shopping for the wedding dress was an exciting experience. I visited 6 stores in person, and spent many more hours gaining inspiration from online sources. I included close friends in this experience, but still wanted it to be a surprise.

Culture: Did you incorporate any culture into your wedding? If yes, tell us more.
Not really, just jumping the broom and the sand ceremony

Memories: What is your best memory from your wedding?
Bride – Reading our vows to one another
Groom – Entering the room for our reception

Advice: What is the best wedding advice you can give to engaged couples?
Enjoy the moment and take it all in. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

QUICK FACTS
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen gifts:
Bridesmaids – Personalized toiletry bags and jewelry.
Groomsmen – Canvas duffel bag with their initial engraved on it.

Favorite item on the menu:
Vineyard roasted chicken and apple cider braised beef short ribs, and the signature drink which represented our alma mater where we met.

First dance song:
Michael Jackson – The Lady in My Life


CAST & CREW

Photography: Maura Ellen Photography
Videography: Yamean Studios Films
Day of Coordination: Big Day Little Details
Florist: Blue Daisy Floral
Cake: Bella Christie and Lil’ Z’s Sweet Boutique
Entertainment:
Tee Jay Vision
Band: Bridge Band
Photo Booth: Lux Photobooth
Makeup: Makeup By Bo
Ceremony & Reception location: J. Verno Studios