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Home • Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Cassandra and Jurriel's DIY Wedding Rocked

This bride and groom made their Atlanta wedding day their own.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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They Did It!

Cassandra and Jurriel’s Atlanta wedding was DIY perfection. See their photos!

Bridal Bliss: Cassandra and Jurriel's DIY Wedding Rocked
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Friends Forever

The women in Cassandra’s bridal party are more than just her friends, they’re like sisters! 

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Cheers!

Jarriel and his guys shared a special toast in honor of the wedding. We love when that happens.

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Sparkle and Shine

What a great shot of the couple’s rings. To have and to hold.

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Picture Perfect

What a great family photo! 

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Made with Love

Cassandra’s mom made the flower arrangements, which turned out beautifully.

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Party of Love

Cassandra, Jarriel and their entire bridal party looked fantastic on the big day.

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Ladies Only

Cassandra’s bridemaids looked beautiful too. We love those dresses. “I didn’t want my bridesmaids paying hefty amounts for dresses they would only wear once, so I opted for less expensive, but still beautifully styled gowns,” says the bride.

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The Groom and His Guys

“I wanted the look to be classic so it was a must that they had black suits.  The groom chose the horizon blue handkerchief,” says Cassandra. “They wore Michael Kors tuxedos from Savii Formalwear.”Looking good fellas! 

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Posing Pretty

The bridal party was always camera ready.

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Smiles All Around

“The groom, he didn’t cry, but the look he gave me melted my heart,” said Cassandra. “After the ceremony was over, my bridesmaids told me that while I was walking down the aisle he smiled and said, ‘That’s my bride.’ That’s enough for me!”

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Stand By You

Cassandra’s father passed away in the ’90s, so her siblings shared in the joy of escorting her on her special day. 

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Take My Hand

Cassandra’s brother and sister walked her down the aisle to her glowing groom.

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Ready for Love

“It felt normal, but I felt good,” said Jarriel. “There was no pressure. I felt relaxed. I felt natural. I can say it was all that I ever thought it could be. It was like a dream.”

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Answered Prayers

A couple that prays together stays together. Yes, yes!

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With This Ring

How sweet it is to have a love like Cassandra and Jurriel’s

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Kiss the Bride

Jarriel and Cassandra sealed their union with a tender kiss — the best kind.

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Wedded Bliss

We wish Cassandra and Jarriel nothing but the best! 

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Soft and Sweet

Casssandra and Jarriel celebrated their day with simple decor that made their big day special. 

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Seated in Style

The couple’s reception room was beautiful! 

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Dancing With You

Look at Jarriel’s bright smile as he looks at his bride! So sweet!

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Hold Me Tender

For their first dance as husband and wife, Cassandra and Jarriel danced to Luther Vandross’ “Here and Now.”

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Cute Cake

The couple’s cake had icing ribbed like the material of a wedding dress. So clever, and so cute! 

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The Only

“It didn’t take long for me to realize he was definitely one I didn’t want to live this life without,” says Cassandra. “He’s not ‘The One’, he’s ‘The Only’; the only one for me.”

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Candlelit Cake

The couple picked a simple three-tiered yellow cake with delicious butter crème icing. Yum! Yum! Yum!

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A Mother’s Man

Jarriel and his mom look amazing on the dance floor. A mother son moment to remember.

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Family and Friends

Cassandra and Jarriel had a small, intimate wedding with 100 guests in attendance to witness their union. 

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Song For You

Zuri and Craig sang “It’s a Man’s World” and “Even Me” for the couple’s special day. 

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Downright Delicious

Cassandra and Jarriel offered their guests a candy bar during the reception for a sweet treat throughout the night. 

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Mother’s Joy

Cassandra said one of the highlights of her big day was dancing with her mother during the reception to Boyz II Men’s “Mama” because it was a great memory she will hold on to forever.

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Fun Times Ahead

The couple entered their reception to the instrumental version of “Halftime” by the Ying Yang Twins. Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now.

Bridal Bliss: Cassandra and Jurriel's DIY Wedding Rocked
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