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Bridal Bliss: Kamilah and Lamar's Destination Wedding

Kamilah and Lamar met on the dance floor at a mutual friend’s wedding, and seven years later it was their turn to say “I do.” The lovebirds’ stunning destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica was so spectacular that the photos instantly took our breath away. Share their love!

By Charli Penn · February 11, 2015October 27, 2020
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A Match Made In Heaven

Kamilah and Lamar met on the dance floor at a mutual friend’s wedding, and seven years later it was their turn to say “I do.” The lovebirds’ stunning destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica was so spectacular that the photos instantly took our breath away. Share their love!

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Just Hangin’

Kamilah found the perfect place to display her stunning Ines Di Santo gown. “This was the first dress that I saw,” she recalls. “I went to a trunk show where I got to meet the designer and she gave me a personalized sketch of the dress.”

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Isn’t She Lovely?

Beautiful bride Kamilah already had a dream team on hand to make her look her very best for the big day. “My two homegirls are the best,” she shares. “Camara Aunique Helps did my makeup and Arminta Cornwall of Elemint Design did my hair. They rock, and they kept me calm, centered and looking fab.”

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A Tender Moment Alone

Kamilah and her lovely bridesmaids prepped for the day’s events with a sweet, intimate and unforgettable girlfriends moment in a beautiful bungalow.

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Elegance Realized

“For my hair I wanted to do something elegant, but beachy, so we settled on a low side bun updo,” says the bride. It was elegance realized.

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Bridal Glow

“My mom wanted to be a part of the dress hunting process, so she flew out to New York City and we took a day and we went around to several bridal salons, but ended right back where we started,” says Kamilah. When it comes to a wedding dress, when you know, you know.

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Wear It Well

“I wore Stuart Weitzman shoes and I found my veil at BHLDN, which is Anthropologie’s wedding line,” says Kamilah. “I found my jewelry from Rent The Runway.”

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Forver Classic

Dapper groom alert! Kudos to Lamar for his sharp groom style and chic bowtie. That look is a hit every time.

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Why She Said Yes

“Lamar makes me feel at home,” says Kamilah. “He felt like family, and I couldn’t imagine not waking up to him for the rest of my life.”

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Grace Under Pressure

“Being the bride was a bit overwhelming, as I am used to controlling and orchestrating events, but never when I am the center of attention,” Kamilah admits. She sure was graceful under pressure.

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Head-To-Toe Beauty

The details on the bride’s Ines Di Santo gown were absolutely divine from head to toe.

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Blushing Beauties

We just love it when the bridesmaids glow right alongside the bride. Don’t you? “Their dresses were designed by Amsale,” says Kamilah. “We wanted to find dresses that looked good on everyone, and the blush color just looks so good on brown skin.”

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Thank God I Found You

“I actually was not looking for love when we met, but I am sure glad that we found each other,” says Kamilah.

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Love Of My Life

“I knew Kamilah was ‘The One’ many times over the seven years we dated,” says Lamar. “Our years together brought the best out of me. I found an emotional connection and partnership with a person I wanted in my life for a lifetime.”

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The Marrying Kind

“Kamilah is a confident, thoughtful and spirited woman,” says proud groom Lamar.

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Inner Glow

Okay, Kamilah, we need your secret: Your bridal glow was out of this world stunning. Love sure looks great on you!

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Picture Perfect

Lamar and Kamilah’s wedding day portraits look like they belong in a magazine fashon spread. Could this couple be any more photogenic?

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Groom’s Choice

“For the groomsman attire we were going for a classic Rat Pack look,” the bride reveals. “The groom absolutely picked that; I wanted beachy grey.”

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Before and After

The newlyweds were all smiles for their romantic “first look” moment before meeting at the altar.

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Ladies First

Kamilah’s bouquet style was perfect for a destination wedding. We love it when brides take a non-traditional choice and make it their own.

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Everybody’s Here

Kamilah and Lamar and their loving bridal party looked all-around amazing on the big day. We’re all about those suits guys!

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What I Love About You

“What I love most about Lamar is that he listens intently,” Kamilah shares. Definitely a keeper quality.

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So Fortunate

“I find myself very fortunate to have Kamilah in my life,” says Lamar. “It was truly a blessing that we came into each other’s lives when we did and I was in a place to realize how special this woman is.”

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Falling For You

We’ve never seen a dreamier spot for a bridal party portrait. Have you? Click that “like” button if you’re falling in love with this couple’s love too!

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Our Special Place

Kamilah and Lamar tied the knot at the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, Jamaica. “We traveled to Jamaica a few years prior and happened upon Rockhouse,” says the bride. “While there, we both were standing on the cliff landing area and we looked at each other and both just knew this was the spot that we would exchange vows. It was a very special place for us.”

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Total Bliss

Bliss looks great on Lamar and his lovely bride Kamilah.

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Daddy’s Girl For Life

“My father walked me down the aisle,” Kamilah shares. “I have been a daddy’s girl since day one.”

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Me Plus You

Kamilah and Lamar incorporated their wedding monogram into all of the romantic details of their wedding day, showing their unity and personal style beautifully.

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Look Into My Eyes

“Looking into her eyes, I felt like I was staring into her soul,” says Lamar. “I wanted Kamilah’s soul to hear my vows to her.”

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With This Ring

Who can resist a ring bearer this adorable? Not us!

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Uniquely Ours

“We wanted to craft a very personal and unique ceremony that was a reflection of us and our community and our officiant did just that,” says the bride.

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We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You

The ceremony opened with a prayer from Kamilah’s grandmother, who could not make the wedding because it was too far for her to travel. “Our closest friends and family played numerous roles in our ceremony,” says the groom. “It was important we integrate our community and support system into celebrating our marriage. Some of our closest friends and our parents were called on to participate.”

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A Sweet, Sweet Kiss

Yet another scene that could be right out of a movie. We love the romantic elegance of Lamar and Kamilah’s wedding weekend.

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Moments Like This

Kamiah and Lamar were over the moon after officially becoming husband and wife. Look at those matching grins.

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Our Moment

The couple chose this breathtaking waterside cliff to exchange their wedding vows.

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We’ll Never Forget This

A sunset ceremony to be remembered.

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Here They Come

Meet the Fentons, y’all!

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Dinner Time

An outdoor sit-down dinner reception followed the couple’s storybook seaside ceremony.

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Mix It Up

The couple chose a fun mashup jam for their big first dance: “It was a mix of John Legend’s ‘All Of Me’ to Beres Hammond’s ‘Feel Good’ and Mavado’s “So Special,’” says Kamilah. “We then took it up a notch to Popcaan’s ‘Only Man She Want’ and ended back at John Legend ‘All of Me.’”

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Dessert Is Served

For dessert the couple served a four-tier rum and raisin cake with cascading fondant flowers.

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They’ve Got The Moves

Now that’s how you get down after you say “I do.” We love the his-and-hers moves.

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Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

Electric slide anyone? Go ahead now!

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Photo Fun

Soul mates Kamilah and Lamar couldn’t resist a photo opp as they celebrate their union and their love.

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Heavenly Love

Admit it: You loved every single thing about this wedding and Kamilah and Lamar’s love story. We definitely couldn’t get enough. Don’t forget to tell us your favorite part of their wedding weekend below! Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now!

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