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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Renice and Ronte's Virginia Beach Wedding

Renice and Ronte met at work, became great friends and fell madly and deeply in love. They both knew that their love was written in the stars, and one evening while Ronte was at work, Renice came home to find an engagement ring and note waiting for her beneath their Christmas tree. Of course she said "Yes!"

By Charli Penn · May 20, 2015October 27, 2020
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Cupid Knows Best

“We started out as really good friends and that lead to an irresistible feeling of knowing that I couldn’t live without him,” says lovely bride Renice. “We both felt the same way. It was like cupid stuck us with an arrow.”

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Goddess Moment

“I felt like a goddess on my wedding day,” says Renice.

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The Beat Of My Heart

“I feel like he is everything that I ever wanted in a husband,” says Ronte. “Words wouldn’t be enough. I can say he’s the beat of my heart.”

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Work It

“I just let my hairstylist work her magic on my big day,” says Renice.

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Red Hot Ladies

“Cynthia Riddick –Saunders, a long time friend of the family that has know me since I was a baby, designed the bridesmaids’ dresses,” says Renice. “I wanted something comfortable and something that could be worn again for my girls and the color was red.”

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Love Never Fails

“I had many thoughts running through my mind that day,” says Renice. “I’m about to marry the love of life… I’m about to be a wife, and someday a mom. I just thought I don’t want to ever fail him.”

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A Gift From God

“I knew all along he was the man that God sent for me,” says Renice. “I had to take advantage of God’s precious gift.”

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You Complete Me

“We complete each other,” says Renice. “Once I knew the love was there he was just irresistible.”

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Hey Guys!

Say hello to the fellas, who were dressed to impress.

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Posing Pretty

Renice and her bridesmaids posed pretty on the big day.

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Spend My Life With You

“I knew once we started dating seriously that she was the type of women I envision spending the rest of my days with,” says Ronte.

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The Right Choice

“I thought she met and surpassed all the requirements that one would want a woman to have, when choosing ones wife,” says Ronte.

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Just Perfect

Now this is what we call aisle runner perfection. Make your point, and make it well!

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On Her Side

“My daddy walked me down the aisle,” says Renice. “It was just right for him to walk me down aisle because I think he’s the epitome of what I’ve always wanted in a husband. My daddy is my knight and shinning armor, and regardless of whatever I go through he’ll always be by my side. On that day I needed him by my side.”

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Happy Memories

“I did cry,” says Renice. “I had a lot of emotions that day. His eyes were a bit on the glossy side too and the palms of his hands were very sweaty. I can say I do remember that he had the biggest smile on face as if he were a kid in a candy store.”

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Traditions, Please!

The couple exchanged traditional vows.

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Newlyweds At Last

Say hello to the new Mr. and Mrs!

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A Wonderful Feeling

“I felt like we had finally fully evolved that day,” says Ronte. “We both can remember the first time we actually hung out, so to make it to the altar was a wonderful feeling.”

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Sound The Horns

The couple make their big entrance.

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Beach Bound

“I’ve always wanted a wedding on or near the beach, which he wanted too,” says Renice.

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Oh So Romantic

Dramatic lighting added to the romance of the day.

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First Dance

The couple added a fog machine and a spotlight to make their first dance more romantic. They requested the deejay mix Charlie Wilson’s “You Are” with Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s “On The Run” for their big moment out on the dance floor.

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Sweet Escape

About that romantic first dance….aww!

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True Decadence

A decadent cake for a decadent couple.

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All The Single Ladies

A fun photo to mark a fun and memorable evening.

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Are You Entertained?

“DJ Rick Geez of 103 Jamz, which is a well know deejay where I live, entertained guests at the reception,” says Renice.

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Best Day Ever

“It was the best day of my life!” gushes the bride.

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Love Is In The Air

Love filled the air that night. We can see and feel the love!

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Loving You Comes Easy

“I just love my wife in general,” says Ronte. “I really love and admire how thoughtful and caring she is and that she is very easy to love.”

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Congrats!

Join us as we congratulate the newlyweds. Want to see your wedding featured in Bridal Bliss? Email us now!

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