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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Sweet Serendipity

Bridal Bliss: Sweet Serendipity
By · June 6, 2011October 28, 2020
01
Seal the Deal

The couple shared an intimate kiss as man and wife beneath the trees.

02
Isn’t She Lovely?

Lekia looks absolutely breathtaking in a gorgeous rouched mermaid gown with a sweetheart neckline and cathedral length veil.

03
The Little Moments

“My mother walked me down the aisle and when I was walking up I saw him crying and that really, really, really touched me,” shares the beaming bride.

04
A Few Kind Words

The groom’s aunt read a prayer during their ceremony. She said: “let her bosom satisfy you at all times.” (Proverbs 5:19)

05
Making It Work

“Our relationship was long distance for almost 10 months,” the bride recalls. “Through all the phone conversations we were able to really strengthen the getting to know each other part.”

06
Unlock My Heart

“With him I can completely be myself,” says Lekia. “Plus he’s really funny, and being funny and making me laugh is like the key to me.”

07
Go With The Flow

Since I got married at a resort at their beach gazebo, anyone could come and stand around. There were a lot of topless women there. A lot of people stopping and standing by didn’t have a top on at all. It was pretty funny.”

08
Seeing Double

The flower girls looked beyond adorable in their tulle skirts and pretty flower belts.

09
Beauty in The Small Things

Lekia made sure that all the little details complimented her stunning wedding gown.

10
My Sweet Thing

Lekia and her dapper groom pose behind their gorgeous three-tier fondant cake, adorned with sugar flowers and ribbons.

11
Gone With The Wind

Lekia’s cathedral veil takes flight as the two share an unforgettable moment on the beach.

12
Nothing Compares

After finally making it official at the altar, Lekia and Maurice take in the warmth of the moment beneath the gazebo.

13
It’s A Family Affair

The bride and groom wanted were thrilled that all of their closest friends and family showed up to make their destination wedding dreams come true.

14
The Couple’s Couple

On the Friday before the wedding Maurice took the Karaoke stage and ruled the evening. “He became a celebrity at the resort.” Lekia recalls. “We kept on getting invites from strangers to hang out.”

15
It Was Written

“It felt like everything that should be was finally coming together for us,” says Lekia.

16
A Real Crowd Pleaser

“People still call us talking about the wedding,” Lekia says. “They all say it was the best wedding they ever went to.”

17
The Perfect Day

“People still call us talking about the wedding,” Lekia says. “They all say it was the best wedding they ever went to.”

18
Something To Remember Me By

The lovebirds took this keepsake photo to help remember that magic of their special day. (What a sweet idea!)

19
Pose For The Camera

Lekia and Maurice thank their photographers for really capturing the moment: “They were the best,” raves Lekia. ”They stayed with us the entire day. It was so great.”

20
Their Moment

It’s clear Lekia and Maurice are so in love that when they’re together it’s almost as if no one else is around.

21
Looking Ahead

The couple had to skip their honeymoon because Lekia had just started a new job, so they’re planning to escape to Europe together later in the year.
Photography by Antillana de Fotografia.

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