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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Marquita and Chris

Bridal Bliss: Marquita and Chris
By · November 29, 2011October 28, 2020
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The Happy Couple

Marquita and Chris found love at a party and became lovers and friends. The pair were married on March 26, 2011 in Hope, New Jersey.

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Happy Times

The blushing bride takes a look at her makeup as she prepares to meet her soul mate at the altar.

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Made for Me

“I fell in love with a classic, long, A-line dress in silk taffeta,” says Marquita who wound up taking home this lovely J. Crew Bridal gown.

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The Perfect Combination

Marquita paired these pretty white heels with her modern-meets-classic gown.

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Strike A Pose

Marquita loved this gown so much she bought it even though the biggest size it came in was still too small. She says she determined to lose the weight and fit into her dream gown, and that’s just what she did. How fab does she look? Let’s hear it for focus and commitment!

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Hello Handsome

Marquita recalls checking out all 6 feet 2 inches of Chris the day he walked into her party; from “his black Timbs to his almond eyes.” She was instantly smitten!

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Heart to Heart

Symbols of Marquita and Chris’ undying love for one another.

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Soft and Beautiful

Marquita, we fell in love with your flower style. Toss that bouquet our way!

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A Picturesque Beauty

Marquita looked so graceful on her wedding day. Her vintage inspired birdcage veil is to die for!

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Pretty in Pink

Marquita’s lovely bridesmaids bare the late winter temps (sans coats!) to be sure and strike a pretty pose for the cameras.

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Little Women

Even the little ladies in attendance were styled from head to toe. What a cute bunch!

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City Slicker

Happy groom Chris hails from the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. His mother is Trinidadian and his father grew up in South Carolina.

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Well, Hello There

Marquita, who grew up nearby New Orleans, looks stunning as she arrives in her “carriage” — a white on white classic vintage car just dripping with sophistication and style.

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Walk the Walk

Marquita begins her bridal march in true style. The couple choose a venue with rustic, classic style to match their wedding theme.

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Kickin’ It Old School

Marquita and Chris chose an intimate 18th century Gothic episcopal church to hold their ceremony in. The small church only had room for about 30 families, making it perfect for a cozy ceremony.

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Seasonal Style

When it came to ceremony decor, Marquita and Chris chose seasonal accents for the aisle and lovely over-sized ribbons.

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Little Ones Welcome

“One of the best decisions we made was to include the children,” says Marquita “They brought a joy and abandon that truly created the atmosphere we wanted.”

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Get Ready, ‘Cause Here I Come

The bridal party eagerly awaits the arrival of the beautiful bride.

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I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Marquita and her mom hold hands tightly as they maker their way down the aisle.

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In the Presence of Greatness

After Marquita and Chris picked their venue, she thought to herself, “this small country church is about to bare witness to something extremely powerful.”

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You May Now Kiss the Bride

A spectacular view of the couple’s first official kiss as husband and wife.

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The Newlyweds

Marquita and Chris warmly lock eyes as they prepare to head back down the aisle together as the new Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell.

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It Was Written

“It was a certain lightness of spirit and deep sense of familiarity that let us know this love was meant to be,” says Marquita.

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Line of Love

The couple’s dear friends and family lined up to greet the newlyweds.

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Bursting With Love

It seems that Marquita and Chris can barely contain themselves as they bask in the joy of their very special day.

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Come Away With Me

Trolleys were used to transport the couple’s guests back and forth between ceremony and reception venues.

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I’m Ready to Love You Forever

When Chris woke Marquita up one morning to ask her to go with him to Jared’s jewelery store she knew “the time had come.”

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You Just Know

“Sometimes I think I knew he was The One the moment he walked into my house for my 4th of July party,” says Marquita.

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Party Over Here

To house their post-wedding parties, Marquita and Chris chose The Inn at Millrace Pond, which was comprised of an 18th century stone grain mill.

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Sit On Down

Guests dined at cozy king’s tables decked out in gorgeous table treatments that were both classic and chic.

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Here They Come

The newlyweds are greeted by a room filled with welcoming applause and happiness as they’re presented as husband and wife for the first time.

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May I Have This Dance?

Chris takes his new wife Marquita out on the dance floor for a romantic spin.

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Remember When?

A younger Marquita and Chris greet guests on their stationery.

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Sweet Goodness

This is what we like to call wedding cake perfection. Sometimes less is much, much more.

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Working Together

During their reception the couple showed a slideshow of their family photos and the bride and her mother started the Second Line to pay tribute to their Louisiana roots.

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Get Ready Girls

Friends and family jump for joy as they try to get at least a finger on Marquita’s lucky bouquet.

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Drink Up

Yummy favorites to help guests savor the little taste of New Orleans and Trinidad that the couple gave them at their wedding reception.

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Party All Night Long

Guests gather around the happy couple and help keep things both cozy and lively on the dance floor.

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A Tender Moment

This tender moment for two was captured beautifully by the couple’s photographer.

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Kiss Me Darling

We love how in love Marquita and Chris appear — it’s an inspiration to see beautiful black love at every age.

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