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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Cynthia and Lester

Bridal Bliss: Cynthia and Lester
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Good Times

This is Lester and Cynthia, a fun loving couple from New York City. They happily said We Do on August 19, 2009 and they’ve been smiling ever since.

Angelica Glass
02
The Perfect Choice

Before Lester proposed he took some mental notes from her reactions to her other friends’ rings.

“A bunch of my girlfriends had all gotten married and engaged back to back.
There was one that I said I really liked. And he must have heard me say that I wanted a cushion cut ring. I don’t think he would have known that.”

Angelica Glass
03
Love is Blind

Cynthia jokes that she didn’t even see her ring before she said yes to Lester’s proposal.

“He was so nervous that he had the box facing him.”

Angelica Glass
04
Behind the Scenes Beauty

Cynthia looked breathtaking on her wedding day thanks to her makeup artist, Cassandra Renee who she found on ModelMayhem.com.

“She was amazing! She was willing to work with my budget and we just jelled,” the gorgeous bride says.

Angelica Glass
05
Tying the Knot

Getting married on one of the hottest days of summer, Cynthia thought it best to tie her hair up herself instead of having her do frizz up or fall flat halfway through the ceremony.

06
The Right Fit

Instead of going with a traditional veil, Cynthia chose a smaller headpiece accented by a big flower on her right side on Etsy.

Angelica Glass
07
Take Me For What I AM

Lester is the first guy that Cynthia felt completely comfortable around, the new wife says.

“Everyone says, ‘he understands you so much. How does he get you?’” Cynthia giggles. “He just accepts me with all my imperfections and all”

Angelica Glass
08
Get the Gown

This easy going bride didn’t fall in love with her dress until the final fitting. She originally wanted to go with a short, sundress instead of a wedding gown, but her sister and friend convinced her to get this gown instead. She doesn’t regret listening to her girls.

Angelica Glass
09
Out of the Ordinary

Lester didn’t want any old flower for his boutineer. He found a vendor on Etsy.com to make him this pin made with buttons.

Angelica Glass
10
Sweet and Simple

The happy couple kept things simple on their wedding day, with just a maid of honor—Cynthia’s sister—and a best man—Lester’s brother—in the wedding party. Both of their mothers spoke during the short ceremony.

11
Right on Time

Cynthia found her earrings at Target the night before her wedding.

“At that point I was freaking out,” she admits. “There were a few things that I thought wouldn’t be that difficult. We went to target for something else and then I found these earrings.”

Angelica Glass
12
Cheap and Chic

A lot of the novelty items that were used to enhance the wedding were found last minute, Cynthia admits. Her sister picked up yellow shades in China Town on Canal Street—legendary for its bargains—the day of the wedding.

Angelica Glass
13
Cupcake Castle

After going on a cupcake tour of New York City, Cynthia settled on Baked in Brooklyn, based in Red Hook, BK for her tower of cupcakes topped with a big round cake.

Angelica Glass
14
Life Gives You Lemons

Yellow flowers accented the tables at the couple’s reception. They chose lemons with cards found on Etsy to show display guests’ seating arrangements.

“We had so many lemons. I wish I had made lemonade the day after there.”

Angelica Glass
15
Clean and Simple

Another item bought through Etsy, Cynthia and Lester gave these 100 percent natural, coconut scented soaps as keepsakes for their guests.

Angelica Glass
16
Sweet Thing

Jars of candies added an extra touch of brightness to Lester and Cynthia’s wedding.

Angelica Glass
17
Take Me Away

Most brides dream of their wedding day, but Cynthia skipped that part, having her honeymoon planned years before ever getting engaged. The day after the wedding, she and Lester flew to Europe and traveled to the South of France, Paris and Sardinia, Greece and Athens.

Angelica Glass
18
Happy Trails

Cynthia says Lester gives her “happies.”

“We’re just all giggly all the time. We speak the same language together.”

Angelica Glass
19
Work On You

“All relationships require a lot of work,” Cynthia knows. “The good thing is having someone who’s willing to put in the same about of work.”

Angelica Glass

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