Miami Wedding: Tondrea + Lavonte

TONDREA + LAVONTE

MIAMI, FL

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

PHOTOGRAPHED BY PS Photography and Films

During their time together as classmates in high school, Tondrea and Lavonte have built a foundation of friendship on years of caring support and mutual respect. When they officially began dating, that foundation became the perfect base in which their love took root, blossoming into the unshakeable connection they share today.

The moment in which they both realized they couldn’t picture life without the other occurred when having to temporarily say goodbye. Upon dropping Lavonte off at the airport for work, Tondrea recalls how she began to “feel sad and even shed a tear. I knew he would be back soon, but I couldn’t help but feel like I was losing my best friend.” After Lavonte returned, she expressed to him how his leaving made her feel, to which he whole-heartedly returned the sentiment. Never wanting to feel apart again, Lavonte asked Tondrea to spend forever together, asking for her hand in marriage during a romantic dinner in Miami.

Tondrea and Lavonte were pronounced husband and wife during a gorgeous Miamichic ceremony at the iconic art deco venue of Temple House in the heart of South Beach. Tondrea was a vision at the altar in a Ryan & Walter dress completed with a long sparkling

veil. Surrounded by the love and support of family and friends they said their I do’s, taking their first steps down the path of together forever.

Best Memories: "My best memory of my wedding was our first dance. It made everything feel so real. Holding my husband and singing a song about how we would spend our lives together was a moment I will never forget."

Advice for Engaged Couples: "Enjoy your day to the fullest. Any issues that occur, ignore them because you will only get this day once!"

BRIDE'S DRESS: Ryan & Walter BRIDAL SALON: Go Sleek Hair Co BRIDE’S HEADPIECE/VEIL: Ryan & Walter BRIDE'S SHOES: Christian Louboutin Follies Trass Pumps CAKES/DESSERTS: Ana Paz Cake CATERING: Constellation Culinary Group CEREMONY VENUE: Grace Family Church EVENT DECOR/DESIGN: Ocean Flowers ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Bre EVENT PLANNER: Guerdy Abraira FLORALS: Ocean Flowers GROOM'S ATTIRE: Alba Legacy LIGHTING: Temple House / Evoga MAKEUP: Lauren Sincliar PHOTOGRAPHY: PS Photography and Films RECEPTION VENUE: Temple House RENTALS: Decora / Atlas STATIONERY: Letterheads VIDEOGRAPHY: PS Photography and Films