Vontress- Knowlton

Yesterday we spent the day with Yolanda and Shawn. The day was absolutely beautiful. The day was coordinated by Jubilations Events.

Yolanda started her day early at DaVinci Salon and Day Spa at around 8 am with a massage, manicure, etc. She had her make up applied and her hair done there as well. It was a very busy place with the many bridesmaids, mothers, flower girls and junior bridesmaids also sharing the morning with her! Two limos from Artistic Limosine were at their disposal throughout the day as they shuttled the entire wedding party to where ever they needed to go. The staff at the spa were phenominal in making all the girls stunningly gorgeous and even cleared out a massage therapy room for Yolanda so she could have room to change into her dress with her mother, two bridesmaids, myself and the photographer!

In the meantime the guys were getting ready at Shawn's place and Barry headed there to document their morning. Both guys and gals were taken by limo to Bradley Fair where Kate Cass from Absolute Expressions had a photo shoot near the fountain and lake and bride and groom got to see each other for the first time. Despite the rising temperatures, everyone was a trooper! Kate and her daughter bought bottled water for everyone on the way, which helped keep everyone hydrated and cool!

After photos, it was time to head to the ceremony at Hillside Christian Church on East Douglas. Yolanda had arranged to have a harpist play prior to and during the wedding, it was beautiful. Flowers were arranged and delivered by Moore flowers and were awesome and filled the church with a great aroma! The couple exchanged vows and were sent on their way by guests by thunderous applause and the church bell ringing!

The reception was held at the Olive Tree and again, was beautifully decorated with her wedding colors, a turquoise blue and white. The table centerpieces were tall and stunning vases with huge flower arrangements at the top, taller than the tallest guest.

The usual traditions followed with cake cutting, dances, bouquet and garter toss, but the highlight was the always-full dance floor and everyone enjoying each others company!

Thank you Yolanda and Shawn for letting us share the day with you, it really was beautiful and we enjoyed getting to know you and your families very much! You will probly be reading this when you return from your cruise, so we hope you thoroughly enjoyed yourselves and were pampered to the fullest! Yolanda, I hope you got a massage on the boat!