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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Angel and Nate's Florida Wedding

We can’t get enough of Angel and Nate’s newlywed glow. She’s a navy pilot and he’s a former NFL-player turned med student and together they’ve found a permanent place on cloud nine.

By Charli Penn · November 18, 2015October 27, 2020
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Come Closer

“Even though we were long distance (he lived in San Antonio, TX and I lived in Miami, FL) he always made me feel secure and loved,” shares lovely bride Angel. “He made me feel like there wasn’t any distance in between us at all.”

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Let It Flow (and Glow!)

On her big day, Angel’s bridal glow was infectious. “I knew it was going to be a long day, so I wanted my hair pulled back away from my face and hanging down my back,” she tells us.

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Dressed By The Best

Angel found this lovely dress in the Maggie Sottero collection.

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Twinning

“Our then 4-month-old daughter walked (was held) out right before I did,” says Angel. “She had on a white dress just like me!”

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Victory Is His

“When he wants something, he pursues it until victory is had,” Angel says of her new husband, Nate.

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BTS Baby

“We planned the wedding together,” says Angel. “It was such a relief that he was willing to help because I couldn’t do it alone. He was very much involved in a lot of things and I appreciate him for that.”

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Accessory Win

“I wore a medium length veil, pearl earrings, necklace and bracelet,” Angel explains. “And, ivory colored Vince Camuto open toed heels.”

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Pretty In Purple

“I wanted the dresses to complement my bridesmaids,” says Angel. “They all have great bodies so it was easy!” We love how the lavender brings out their beauty.

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Happy Heels

These lovely ladies sure know their poses. We see those shoes!

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Custom Elegance

Angel’s girls helped her slip right into her custom dress.

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Her Day

“It felt great to be a bride,” Angel says. “Like it was all about me and my happiness that day.” 

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The Beauty Bunch

Sweet ladies in sweet gowns. The pictures really captured their essence. (Pun intended!)

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Loving It

Guess whow as queen for a day, and loved it!

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Surprise!

Angel sneaks up on her groom just in time for their “first look.”

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A Steady Love

“His moral compass is crazy steady and can withstand any storm or temptation that may cross his path,” says Angel.

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Fellas’ Find

The groom planned and picked out the groomsmen’s day-of looks.

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Girl Power

“The two maids of honors are my two older sisters, my three bridesmaids are my best friends from my hometown and the remaining one is the groom’s sister.,” Angels says.

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The Perfect Pair

“Nate is passionate and driven,” says Angel. “He’s on career number three while most men his age are still trying to get their lives together.”

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They Just Fit

“His loyalty is like nothing I’ve ever had before with a man,” says the beaming bride.

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Safe In Your Arms

“I’ve never dated a man that made my heart feel so safe and secure,” says Angel, who found it easy to choose a man like Nate to spend the rest of her life with.

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Traditions, Please!

Angel made her way down the aisle while Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon In The Sky” played. “My father walked me down the aisle because that’s how the tradition goes.”

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Sharing The Love

The bride’s uncle officiated their wedding ceremony. “I chose him because we’re family and I love him,” she tells us.

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A Misty Moment

“I got teary eyed, but a full-blown tear never escaped,” she adds.

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Magic

Angel’s bridal style and smile were equally beautiful.

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The Luckiest Girl In The World

“At the altar, I felt like this was it,” Angel tells us. “This is what forever looks like. I felt reassured and confident that I was the luckiest girl in the world.”

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With These Rings

Angel and Nate exchanged traditional vows.

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Kiss The Bride

Nate couldn’t wait to make it official at the altar, which is also known as “movie kiss the bride.”

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Out Of Body Experience

“I was excited and nervous when he proposed,” Angel admits. “At this point in our relationship, we were living together, in-sync, and openly discussed the idea of marriage. When he proposed, I was just in shock. Almost like an out-of-body experience.”

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Meet The Hughes

Mr. and Mrs. Hughes paved a lovely road to happily ever after.

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He’s The One For Me

“I honestly didn’t think I’d find true love until after I got out of the military and was able to ‘settle’ in one place and not be forced to relocate every few years,” says Angel. “As a military pilot, I’m always on the go. I knew it would take a special kind of man who was willing and secure enough to pack up and move around the country with a woman. Not to mention, he would also have to cope with deployments and 24hr duty shifts.” Well, it looks like Angel found her guy.

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Committed To You

“Nate is so committed to me and my well-being,” Angel shares. “He’s not influenced or affected by outside distractors that cripple most men that have lived similar lifestyles.”

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The Whole Gang Is Here

“The two best men were the groom’s best friends from his hometown,” Angel tells us. “One is a frat brother, one a college roommate, plus his brother and two cousins.”

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Big Things

“We had two maids of honor and two best men followed by seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen,” Angel explains.

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A Helping Hand

“I hired a wedding planner after I secured the venue and the DJ,” Angel tells us. “I just wanted someone to coordinate the events of the day so I won’t have to do it. Our planner, Vanessa Oppo of Karma Goddess Event Planning and Design was also a florist, so it was a convenient one-stop shop on the decorating end. I can’t imagine how my wedding would’ve turned out without her.”

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First Choice

Here’s a beautiful, yet unexpected, pick. The couple chose “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran for their romantic first dance song.

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Sign Here

Guestbook anyone? We love this idea!

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Little Buddy

You know the DJ is doing their thing when the kids are having the time of their life too.

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Lavender Love

“Our cake was a five-tiered vanilla rum specialty baked by Ana Paz Cakes in Miami,” says the bride. “It was traditional in style and decorated with fresh lavender rose petals.”

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Simply Classic

“Our overall theme was modern and chic,” says the bride. “Our colors were cream and lavender. I wanted the wedding to be simple, classy and fun!”

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A Circle Of Sisters

Delta Sigma Theta in the house!

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Brother To Sister

Both Omegas and Deltas were in the house to celebrate the couple’s big day.

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Toss It Up

A moment no bride (or her single guests) can resist. Classic!

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Party Fun

If the photos were any indication, the groom had a blast too!

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Frame The Moment

Now this group shot belongs in a frame.

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Bridal Bliss Realized

Join us as we congratulate the bride and groom! Leave them some comment love below. Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now!

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