Virginia Wedding: Myrina + Joseph

MYRINA + JOSEPH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

PHOTOGRAPHED BY Julie Napear Photography

As the saying goes, “family knows best,” certainly rang true for Myrina when her Aunt mentioned that an acquaintance of hers had a son around Myrina’s age that was “cute” and “single.” Initially brushing off the suggestion, Myrina placed

it at the back of her mind until a gathering of family and friends during Labor Dayweekend would prove her Aunt to be more than correct. Hosted at the house ofwho would become her future mother-in-law, Myrina was introduced to Joseph. Ashe introduced himself, Myrina couldn’t stop smiling at how “handsome” he was,unable to believe that he could be single. Just fondly recalls how Myrina was “themost beautiful girl he had ever seen...in disbelief that she was sitting at his kitchentable...as if God placed her there himself.” A few days later they were on their firstdate, that lead to another, and another, until they became inseparable.

Seeing how it was love at first sight for them both, Myrina and Joseph were quicklyenvisioning the rest of their lives together. Two years into the relationship, Josephwas ready for the next chapter of their love story, planning the perfect proposalduring a vacation on Labor Day weekend - the same holiday of their first meeting.On their last day in the Dominican Republic, while walking to dinner, Joseph leadMyrina on a detour along the beach. Watching the last rays of the sun drop into theocean, Joseph got down on one knee and asked Myrina to spend the rest of theirlives together as husband and wife.

Hosted at the luxurious George Washington Hotel, Myrina and Joseph’s timelesselegance wedding featured an ivory, blush pink and gold color palette. Myrina wasgorgeous in a mermaid dress with lace applique, crystal beading, full skirt, longtrain, and completed with a sparkling tiara. Joseph, her handsome husband-tobe,awaited at the altar where surrounded by the love and support of family andfriends, they took their first steps towards together forever.

Best Memories: "My favorite memory of our wedding day was, walking down the aisle! When the doors opened in the Church and I saw my husband waiting there for me. It was a memory I will never forget. Everyone stood up and all eyes were on me as I walked down the aisle but my husband and I were looking at each other. He was so happy and proud to see me! It is my most cherished memory yet!"

Advice for Engaged couples: "My advice to newly engaged couples would be, to have fun and enjoy the process of working together to plan your big day. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming at first but try to remember that it is all about you. Stay true to yourself and do not let other people’s opinions prevent you from making your own decisions. Make them together!"