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Watch Behind Bridal Bliss: This Couple's Wedding Weekend Became An Island Adventure

Takeya and Gavin followed their heart and got married on the beautiful island of Jamaica.
Watch Behind Bridal Bliss: This Couple's Wedding Weekend Became An Island Adventure
By Essence · Updated December 6, 2020
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Sometimes, the universe gives us what we want, even when we plan for something else.

Such was the case with Gavin and Takeya, who always wanted to have a destination wedding but didn’t think it would pan out. “I would say halfway through, we seriously considered just going to the Justice Of the Peace and going away for a couple of weeks,” Takeya admits.

Thankfully, the stars aligned when Takeya’s work connections landed them a great deal with a resort in Jamaica. The couple’s closest family and friends gathered for a weekend of fun in the sun, excursions and of course an unforgettable wedding reception their guests will never forget.

Watch Takeya and Gavin walk us through their romantic island ceremony in this week’s “Behind Bridal Bliss.”

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