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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Dionne and Maurice's Atlanta Museum Wedding Was Everything

After a yearlong friendship, lovebirds Dionne and Maurice's love blossomed into more than they ever could have imagined. To celebrate their commitment to one another they tied the knot in a classic and elegant ceremony to remember. See their wedding style!

By Lauren Porter · August 24, 2016October 26, 2020
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Love Begins with You

Dionne spotted Maurice in church and thought he was handsome. Years would go by before the two would become a pair but the seed was planted that their hearts were made for each other. 

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Simply Beautiful

“She is funny, brilliant, beautiful, caring and fun,” said the groom of his bride Dionne. 

 

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Dream Dress

We have to say yes to Dionne’s dress! How beautiful!

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All Hands on Deck

Dionne got a helping hand from a bridesmaid in getting ready to say “I Do!”

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Gentleman’s Club

Maurice and his groomsmen sure do clean up nicely! 

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Divinely Dressed

Not only did Dionee have one gorgeous dress but she had two! 

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The One

Maurice said he knew Dionne was the one right away. He couldn’t wait to make her his!

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The Perfect Proposal

When Maurice asked Dionne for her hand in marriage, they were both “giddy with excitement” and the bride-to-be was completely stunned and overjoyed! She said yes and the rest is history!

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Love of My Life

Maurice decided to make Dionne his wife “because she’s wonderful and the total package.”

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The Kindest Soul

“Very after we started dating,” Dionne said she knew Maurice was the one. “He was the kindest person I had ever met.”

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Simply Sincere

Maurice loves that Dionne is geniune and sweet. “She is the same person with everyone she meets,” he said. 

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Made to Love

Dionne loves Maurice for all the reasons that a woman should love her man. “He is considerate, kind, smart, loyal, funny, hard working, patient, handsome, and amazing to be around,” she said. 

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All in God’s Time

“I reached a place in my mind when I was 31 where I was happy alone and I knew God would send the right person when it was the right time,” Dionne said. 

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One for Life

“He’s amazing,” Dionne said of Maurice. “I couldn’t imagine life without him.”

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Date Night Done Right

Maurice asked Dionne for her hand in marriage in Time Square the day before New Year’s Eve. The two had the perfect late night New York City winter evening date night before he popped the question to seal the deal.

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Gorgeous Girls

Dionne and her bridesmaids look awfully beautiful!

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True Love at Last

Maurice didn’t know when or where he would find love but he knew he would and with Dionne by his side he knew she was it. “It’s very easy to love my wife so I wasn’t surprised [to find true love],” he said. 

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Perfection in a Shoe

We love Dionne’s wedding shoe! 

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Match Made in Heaven

“He is an ideal partner,” says Dionne on her love for Maurice. 

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Classic and Elegant

Dionne and Maurice tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony that incorporated traditional romantic elements! How fab!

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Daddy’s Girl

Dionne’s father walked her down the aisle as she prepared to meet Maurice at the altar to swap vows.

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Beautifully Blessed

Looking into Maurice’s eyes at the altar, Dionne couldn’t help but think “I [can’t] believe that I [am] so blessed.”

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Sealed With a Kiss

You may now kiss the bride!

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Picture Perfect

With their beautiful museum venue as the backdrop, Maurice and Dionne had a wonderful wedding day space. 

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Mr. and Mrs.

The couple wanted to make sure that their big day was simple yet classic and elegant, and the lucky Mr. and Mrs. did just that!

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Happily Married

After swapping traditional vows, it was official–Dionne and Maurice were finally husband and wife!

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Magical Moment

Between the couple’s love story and this spectacular venue, we can’t decide which we love more!

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Love You So Much

For their first dance, the couple showed off their moves to Lauryn Hill’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”

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By Your Side

The bridesmaids wore amazing cornflower blue dresses as they stood by Dionne’s side on her big day. 

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Here’s to the Bride and Groom

What a beautiful bridal party!

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Laughter and Love

The bride and groom along with their family and friends look like they had a wonderful time celebrating love all day long. 

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The Look in Your Eyes

All Maurice could think of when standing with Dionne at the altar was how happy he was! It looks like his happiness was written across his face all the day long!

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Cake Walk

How yummy does Dionne and Maurice’s three layer cake look?!

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Guests Galore

It looks like guests enjoyed the couple’s big day in a beautiful space that was full of nothing but love. 

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Rattler Pride

FAMU was definitely represented on Maurice and Dionne’s wedding day!

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Bride’s Bliss

Dionne was nothing short of beautiful on her big day! 

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Vow to Be Yours
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Toasts to You

Sweet words were shared between the new husband and wife in front of the guests throughout the night. There was nothing but love all around!

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To Life Ahead

Maurice and Dionne had the perfect wedding day and were all full of love entering their new life as husband and wife. 

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Forever and Ever

Here’s to Maurice and Dionne’s life of love ahead! 

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