ABIGAIL + RAMON

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

JULY 20TH, 2022

Abigail and Ramon’s love story began with a simple, wholesome DM: “Your smile makes me smile.”

As their conversations deepened, they learned that they both shared many of the same cultural values, leading them to go on their first date.

For their first date, the couple went to a Jamaican restaurant called “The Door.” This restaurant was very special to Ramon, as his family celebrated many special events there. As the night progressed they both realized that they liked each other even more in person and shared similar life goals.

Ramon surprised Abigail by proposing during a family photo shoot with her mom and sister. When the group photos were complete, the photographer held Abigail’s attention while Ramon got down on one knee behind her. As Abigail turned around, the photographer was able to capture the special moment.

Their regal and elegant fairytale wedding featured all-white florals, refined decor, and an exquisite venue that perfectly matched the couple's wedding style.

Wedding Highlights

Gifts for your bridesmaids & groomsmen: Bridesmaids received custom bridesmaid proposal boxes (made by the bride) with items they would reuse on the wedding day. The groomsmen received a pocket watch with their names engraved on it. They also received a gold pin for their suits that was their first name and last name initials.

Gifts for one another: Abigail was nice enough to gift me a Movado watch. I gifted her a beautiful Luxury Honeymoon at the Tamarind Hill Resort In Antigua.

Favorite menu items: The food was catered by our wedding venue Park Chateau. We enjoyed the service and food they catered for that night. We had the opportunity to participate in their food-tasting event and picked our favorite dishes. On the day of the wedding, our favorite dishes were the Hickory Smoked Barbecued Brisket of Beef (Served in a Sweet Barbeque Sauce), Chicken Chateau (Boneless Breast of Capon Chicken with Mushroom Stuffing and a Truffle Sauce), and the Chateau Salad (Baby Field Greens Topped with Toasted Walnuts & Gorgonzola Cheese, Garnished with a Roasted Pear and Dressed with a Champagne Walnut Vinaigrette).

Wedding flowers: No one could prepare me for how expensive flowers are. However, with the right floral team from Ritz-Walton Collection, I did not have to sacrifice style for my budget. Although I went with budget-friendly options like adding artificial flowers with fresh flowers. Choosing a backdrop with silk flowers from Royal Backdrops. Also, I learned a tip to make sure my ceremony arrangements could be repurposed for the reception.

Ceremony entrance song: “Till Death Do Us Part” by Brian Nhira

First dance song: “Made by God” by Rutshelle Guillaume

Advice from the Bride: Identify specific details that are important to you and your husband and those that are simply not. Enjoy the day. It goes by fast. My husband and I spent months planning the wedding, and the months of planning were over in a couple of hours. Stay in the moment and just enjoy that you are getting married to the love of your life. Regardless of how well you plan the wedding and schedule it to perfection, just realize things will not go exactly according to plan. You should take that into consideration and allocate extra time for each activity in your day, so you are not just running around frantic from one activity to the next. When this does not go according to plan, take a deep breath and remember the big picture the planning is done. Now it's time to enjoy yourself. That will also show in your pictures and video that you were having a great time.

Vendors

VENUE : Park Chateau CAKE VENDOR: Salvatore Cakes FLORIST: Ritz Walton Wedding Collection FLOOR

WRAPPING: Go-To-Shout SWEET HEART TABLE: Royal Backdrops WEDDING PLANNER/COORDINATOR: Forever Us Inc MIRROR SEATING CHART & PHOTO BOOTH: Booth-O-Mania PHOTOGRAPHER/

VIDEOGRAPHER: Jaylim Studio DJ: Toni Beatz MC: Boom Boom Entertainment (with Freddy Boom Boom)

SAXOPHONIST : The Sam Impact DANCER: Cirque Central SINGERS: Samantha Howard & James Dale WEDDING

GOWN DESIGNER: Jean Ralph Thurin MAKEUP ARTIST: Brides By MelanieB BRIDESMAID MAKEUP : Makeup By Megan J BRIDAL HAIRSTYLIST: Nidiyah’s Hands GROOM/GROOMSMEN SUIT: Henry Couture Paris GROOM

SHOES: Kingsman Shoes GROOMSMEN SHOES: Calvin Klein Brodie Square Toe Patent Oxfords GROOM AND GROOMSMEN'S PIN : BellePersonalized on Etsy WEDDING BANDS: Blue Nile