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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Tulani and Othello

Bridal Bliss: Tulani and Othello
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Two Become One

Tulani and Othello tied the knot in a modern, chic wedding at the Foundry at Puritan Mill on September 12, 2010. Share their love.

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Friends Forever

Lawyers Tulani and Othello met in Atlanta while studying for the Georgia State Bar and became close. Years later, their friendship blossomed into love. Although they live in Omaha, Nebraska, the two returned to ATL to celebrate their love in a modern, chic wedding at the Foundry at Puritan Mill on September 12, 2010. Share their love.

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Change of Plans

Tulani had originally planned to walk down the aisle in a fun Nicole Miller cocktail dress, but changed her mind at the last minute. “I love the designer Amsale. A week before the wedding I purchased her Serena gown. I paid crazy things for shipping, but it was worth it. It photographed really well.”

Lindsey Turner, www.lindseyturnerphotography.com
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Black and White Style

Tulani and Othello’s colors were white and black with a pop of yellow. Tulani kept the theme going pairing Black shoes with her white wedding gown.

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05
You’re My Wonderwall

“I really love Othello for so many reasons,” Tulani says. “But I think one of the things that stood out to me initially was just his wondrous spirit. He seeks wonder in anything that he does.”

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Clean and Classic

Tulani’s best friends wore black cocktail dresses. We love the pockets in the bride’s gown and in the bridesmaids’ dresses.

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07
You are My Sunshine

The bridesmaids incorporated yellow into their ensembles with these bright sunflowers.

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08
Laugh Out Loud

Othello’s guys had a ball together while they waited for the wedding to begin.

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09
Little Princesses

The flower girls in Tulani and Othello’s wedding were too cute. Look at those smiles.

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10
Music for Love

Tulani’s uncle played a selection of jazz pieces as the bridal party walked down the aisle.

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11
Joyous Occasion

Everyone is lined up and waiting for the big event.

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12
Mother of the Groom

Othello’s mother beamed with pride as she walked down the aisle on her son’s wedding day.

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13
Feeling Emotions

“It was really powerful,” Othello says of his wedding ceremony. “It was more emotional than I thought it would be. It was probably one of the most overwhelming moments of my life.”

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14
Filled with Love

“The feeling of love just permeated the room,” Tulani says of her wedding ceremony. “It was really magical.”

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15
All I Ever Wanted

“It was everything we hoped for and then some,” Tulani gushes.

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16
Family Ties

The Meadows’ and the Grundys are forever joined by Tulani and Othello’s love.

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Light My Fire

Candles throughout the room made everything feel extra intimate.

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Game Changer

“She had all of the qualities that I had never found in one woman,” Othello says of his new wife.

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20
Pattern Makers

Tulani and Othello kept their black and white theme going strong with their patterned tablecloth.

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21
Flower Power

Beautiful yellow gerber daisies added that touch of yellow to every table.

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22
You’re My World

“We’re so honored to call each other partners and I think that’s rare unfortunately.” Tulani says. “I feel like I could circle this planet over and over again and I would choose him again and again.”

Lindsey Turner, www.lindseyturnerphotography.com
23
Dad Time

Tulani and her father Chester Grundy slow danced together and reveled in the joy of the special day.

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24
Mom and Me Time

Othello’s mom had her son in stitches as they danced together.

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25
Hey, Cupcake

All the guests at the newlyweds’ wedding reception remember these delicious cupcakes.

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26
The Only One

“I never knew that an Othello existed in the world,” Tulani says. “I always knew that I was a different kind of person, but I never knew that there was somebody who was everything that I’d hoped for — someone who loved me and respected me for the woman that I am.”

Lindsey Turner, www.lindseyturnerphotography.com
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All of My Days

“I just love waking up to him over and over again,” Tulani shares, “and it’s great! It’s really, really great!”

All images by Lindsey Turner, Lindsey Turner, www.lindseyturnerphotography.com

Lindsey Turner, www.lindseyturnerphotography.com

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