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Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita's Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears

She loves him so much, she planned a surprise wedding to help them start their happily ever after with a bang. Take a look!
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
01
We Are The Armstrongs

Bride: Nakita Brown, 30, Barber
Groom: Rymario Armstrong, 36, USMC Veteran/Security
The Big Day: 7/4/17
Location: Old Pointe Park
Style/Theme: Romantic In Front Of The Fountain

Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
02
Being A Bride
“I did not have many expectations for being a bride,” said Nakita. “I took a lot of time to plan this surprise, and I was just excited for it to all finally unfold.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
03
Will You Be Mine?
“I’ve actually had two proposals,” admitted the bride. “The first was not romantic in the least. We were headed to get breakfast, and as i walked in the room he asked, “ Yes or No?” I said, “Yes or no what?” I was clueless, because it came completely out of thin air.. Needless to say, he was turned down. The second proposal was on my birthday April 15, 2014. He took me to a Jazz club in our town, and proposed over dinner.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
04
Surprise Of A Lifetime
“No it was a surprise wedding,” said the groom. “So, I was shock and happy at the same damn time.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
05
Every Little Step
The bride walked down the aisle to “Made to Love You” by Gerald Levert with her father on her arm.
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
06
Looking At Love
“It was amazing it made me tear up to which I said I wouldn’t do,” said the groom of looking at his bride at the altar.
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
07
With This Ring
“I didn’t think I’d find what I found in Mario,” shared Nakita. “I guess it’s true what they say, you have to be friends first.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
08
Vow to Love
“Mario became teary eyed while saying his vows and in return it made me tear up,” shared the bride.
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
09
Gathered Here Today
“Looking into his eyes felt like no one else was around,” said Nakita. “Just him and I.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
10
Sealed With A Kiss
“I can’t really say I “Knew” it just sort of happened for me,” Nakita admitted. “He’s a very loving, caring, and hardworking man. It’s kind of hard to keep turning away from that. One day I just stopped running.
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
11
Beaming With Love
What does Rymario love most about Nakita? “Her smile and dedication to ensuring that I have everything I need.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
12
When I’m With You
“Mario is selfless,” said the bride. “He puts his family first in every way and he is a great guy. He’s been my best friend since I’ve known him. We complete each other.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
13
Third Times The Charm
“Third time she told me she didn’t want anything to do with me, I knew she was the one!” the groom shared.
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
14
You Are Love
“She is beautiful, loving, caring, and will do anything and everything she can to help the people she cares about,” admitted Rymario about Nakita.
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
15
Just The Two Of Us
“There’s nothing we don’t do together as one,” said the groom of he and his bride. “When we’re together after being apart, we just become stronger.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
16
The Truest Love
“To be honest, I wasn’t looking for true love,” said the groom. “It just happened.”
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
17
Here’s To Love
With her stunning Black wedding dress and the groom’s Marine Corps dress blues, the bride and groom were picture perfect on their big day!
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
18
Until The End Of Time
Congratulations to Rymario and Nakita!
Bridal Bliss: Rymario And Nakita’s Romantic Surprise Military Wedding Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
Andre Brown
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