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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Darian and Moneyede

Bridal Bliss: Darian and Moneyede
By · Updated October 28, 2020
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Absolutely Glowing

Darian and Moneyede are all smiles on their wedding day in Negril, Jamaica.

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Lovely Details

Darian’s pretty jewelry + her stunning stilettos equal perfection!

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The Circle of Trust

The couple find a unique way to show off their wedding bling.

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Make It Work

Darian didn’t find “the dress” during her hunt, but she fell in love with this mermaid gown by Rosa Clara and had it altered to perfection.

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Beautification

Darian begins her beautification process on the morning of her dream wedding.

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Daddy’s Little Girl

The bride and her proud father share special pre-wedding moment in paradise.

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Dressed for Success

Moneyede and his groomsman get ready to meet the ladies at the altar.

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A Moment of Reflection

Darian glows as she puts the finishing touches on her wedding day look.

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Prayer Time

The groups bows their heads to bless Darian and Moneyede’s special day.

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Say Yes to the Dress

We’re so in love with Darian’s sexy and beautiful gown. She really brought her fierce sense of fashion to Jamaica.

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A Mother-Son Moment

“My husband’s mother walked him down the aisle. She is such an amazingly important part of his life and it was great to see her play a role in ushering him into this new chapter in his life.”

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All Rise for the Bride

Darian’s father proudly escorts his lovely daughter to her new husband.

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The Look of Love

Moneyede watches his beautiful bride comes down the aisle. Precious!

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A Dreamy Location

“We exchanged vows under a canopy of sheer fabric and white hydrangeas. It felt like Moneyede and I were the only people in the world at that moment.”

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My One and Only

Just look at how Moneyede looks at Darian as they stand hand-in-hand at the altar. We see love, trust, and passion. #beautiful

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Hold My Hand

“I believe that love is in the details. I knew he was the one when he bought me groceries for my apartment. I know it sounds crazy, but it wasn’t until that moment that I understood how much he understood me. (I’m a vegetarian.”

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I Found You

Moneyede says he knew Darian was The One the minute he laid eyes on her.

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Kiss Me!

The happy couple move in for a romantic first kiss as husband and wife.

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We Did It

Guests cheer the lovebirds on as they prepare to walk back down the aisle as the new Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

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The Flower Toss

Here’s a precious spin on an old tradition. Beaming bride Darian tosses a single flower into the ocean on her wedding day.

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Just Between Us

“Not only did he propose but he gave me my dream proposal. Only Moneyede and I know the special words that were exchanged that night, the color of the sky, the scent in the air and that is something that he and I will keep close to our hearts for the rest of our lives. It’s a moment in time that is uniquely ours.”

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Meant to Be

“After our countless random encounters, we finally got the hint – our lives overlapped in so many ways because we were meant to be together. We’ve been inseparable ever since.”

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Hold Me Tender

Aren’t they a picture perfect couple? Notice the colorful tribute to their wedding locale behind them? Details, details, details!

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Sharing is Caring

Could these two be any cuter?

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Oh So Romantic

Can you imagine making it official here? Darian and Moneyede did! The venue is absolutely stunning!

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It’s Time to Party

The newlyweds enjoy every single moment of their oceanfront reception party. For their first dance they held each other as Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon In the Sky” played.

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Precious Memories

“My favorite memory was my family serenading me during our reception dinner. They sang Bruno Mars – ’Just the Way You Are”, and I could not stop crying.”

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Another Magic Memory

“We spent an entire week eating our way through Italy,” Darian shares. “It was amazing. We were such bums that week. We didn’t do any work. Just ate and drank and talked to each other. The Italians call it “dolce far niente,” which translates to the joy of doing nothing – it was a great change of pace.”

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It’s a Group Thing

Darian and Moneyede’s closest friends strike a pose for the camera.

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Taking the Plunge

“We all went cliff diving the day after the wedding. Jumping off that 30 foot cliff was an exhilarating experience that we will all never forget. There was even a special jump where Moneyede and I jumped in holding hands. I guess we took the plunge in more ways than one.”

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Cuddle Time

Wrapped in hammocks, the bride and groom pose for some of the most creative and beautiful wedding photos we’ve ever seen.

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One More Time

We had to share just one more of this adorable shots!

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Our Moment

This portrait took our breath away. Cheers to the newlyweds! Want to see more photos from Darian and Moneyede’s wedding? Visit The Bride’s Cafe now!

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