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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Kenetria and Chris

Bridal Bliss: Kenetria and Chris
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Wedding Day Glam

Makeup artist Chnelle Sangster created smokey eyes for Kenetria’s wedding look. Hairstylists Rhondallyn Patterson and Tiffany Mitchell created gorgeous romantic curls.

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02
Lovely Words

As she got ready to head down the aisle, Kenetria read a sweet note from her soon to be husband. “I couldn’t be more grateful that God put you in my life,” he wrote.

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03
Just For Me

Kenetria found her Reem Acra wedding gown at Nitsas Apparel in Charlotte, North Carolina. Due to time constraints she had to buy it right off the rack. Lucky for her it was the perfect fit.

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04
The Little Details

The sweetheart cut bodice and belt give Kenetria’s gown a modern princess feel.

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05
Say a Prayer

Before walking down the aisle, Kenetria and her family share a prayer, thanking God for the special day.

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06
Guy Time

Chris and his best man take some time to chill out and share some laughs before walking down the aisle.

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07
In His Heart

“Chris has the biggest heart of anyone I know, aside from my mother,” Kenetria says of why she fell in love with him. “Plus he’s not the stereotypical athlete. He’s a very humble guy.”

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08
Flowered with Love

Two white orchids added an extra touch of tropical elegance to Chris’ wedding day look.

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Shimmery and Shiny

Kenetria made sure her fleet glistened in a pair of Jimmy Choo heels.

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10
All White

Kenetria chose white roses and calla lilies for her bridal bouquet.

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11
She’s Amazing

“She wants to save the world and she wants to help everybody and I love that about her,” Chris says of his new wife.

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12
Party of One

Since their destination wedding was intimate, with 50 guests, Kenetria and Chris chose one bridesmaid, Kenetria’s twin sister, and one groomsman for their wedding party. The bridesmaid’s dress was designed by A.B.S. Allen B. Schwartz.

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13
Look Out

Chris confesses that he looked away a few times when Kenetria was walking down the aisle. “She was so beautiful. I thought, I can’t keep looking or I’ll get emotional. I kept turning my head,” Chris says.

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14
All Eyes on You

“I was fixed on Chris,” Kenetria remembers of standing in front of her man.

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15
Diamonds Are Forever

Kenetria’s engagement band features 5 and 1/2 carats of diamonds with a mounted princess cut center stone. Her wedding ring was made to fit the engagement ring and adds another 2 carats.

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16
Kiss For Life

Kenetria and Chris share their first of many, many kisses as husband and wife.

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17
Sands of Time

Chris and Kenetria poured lavender and azure sand together to blend their eternal love.

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18
Down Time

“After the ceremony, I was like, ’OK, now I can breathe,” Kenetria remembers.

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19
All In the Family

Kenetria and Chris’ families are now and forever joined. We love to see Black love from one generation to another.

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20
You Changed My Mind

Kenetria says when she started her friendship with Chris, she wasn’t looking for a relationship and she definitely didn’t want to date an athlete. Now she can’t imagine her life without him.

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21
Something About Her

“She wasn’t like any woman that I had ever dated,” Chris says. “She didn’t want anything from me but me.”

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22
Hopelessly Devoted to You

“He’s a hopeless romantic,” Kenetria says of her new hubby. “He used to send me flowers at my office every other week. He would send me little notes. When we were apart we would do countdowns before we would get to see each other.”

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23
Seeing Double

Kenetria and Chris are both twins. They’re hoping to have a set of twins of their own. “It would be perfect if it were a boy and a girl,” Kenetria wishes.

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24
Let’s Dance

For their first dance, Kenetria and Chris danced to their song, “The Point of it All,” by Anthony Hamilton.

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25
Keep it Classic

Kenetria and Chris’ three-tiered wedding cake was classic — vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting.

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26
Touchy Feely

Chris searches for Kenetria’s garter belt and his bride giggles.

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27
Cheers

At the end of the night, everyone shared a toast to the newlyweds.

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28
Grow Together

“I’ve had great role models in my parents,” Chris says. “I’m looking forward to having a relationship like that and having a companion that I can grow old with.”

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29
Forever and a Day

“I’m looking forward to just loving him forever,” Kenetria says.

Bridal Bliss: Kenetria and Chris
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