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Natasha and Jeffery’s love story first began during lunch while both were part of the athletic training program at FSU. For Natasha it was the first time their paths crossed, but Jeffrey had been aware of her prior to that day – having had his “eye on her ever since a strength and conditioning class” they had together. On the day of their official introduction, Jeffrey noticed Natasha sitting alone in the cafeteria. Seizing the moment he introduced himself, and together they enjoyed lunch while getting to know each other over casual conversation. With both of them being in the same program Jeffery asked if she would like to become study partners. Over the next year their friendship continued to grow, creating a foundation of trust and support on which their love would bloom. That love would be made official when Jeffrey asked Natasha to be his girlfriend the day after Thanksgiving in 2011 – a celebratory trip to Disney World followed, and from that moment on their two paths became one.
Bride & Groom: Natasha Miller & Jeffery McNair
Wedding Location: Discovery Bay, Jamaica
Wedding Date: June 2nd 2018
Photographed by: Denise Mason
Fast-forward five years where Natasha and Jeffery are visiting his parents in San Diego. That Thanksgiving day Jeffery’s cousin surprised them with tickets to accompany him and his girlfriend to Disneyland. After a wonderful day of rides and good food, they were watching a parade when a text message from Jeffrey’s cousin requested that they meet him and his girlfriend for a ride together in Tomorrowland. At the entrance of the ride, Jeffrey stops and turn toward Natasha, getting down on one knee he presents her with a ring and asks her to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife. In Natasha’s words, “…everything became a blur, and I couldn’t stop crying. My best friend just asked me to spend the rest of my life with him…” And of course she wholeheartedly said yes, while Jeffrey’s cousin recorded the entire moment.
Their classic elegance wedding took place at the Borghinvilla in beautiful Discovery Bay, Jamaica – incorporating their Caribbean heritage throughout the event. Natasha was gorgeous in a vintage-inspired Allure gown with fine lace, beaded embroidery, a custom royal-length veil, and complemented with vintage jewelry. Jeffery handsomely awaited his bride at the altar in his U.S. Navy Officers white dress uniform for the ceremony, and a custom designed Connaisseur Paris, ivory double-breasted tuxedo for the reception.
Best Memories: The lanterns at the edge of a cliff we let go of at the end, as a family, was perfect. It was the perfect ending to a great wedding week. Lots of smiles, laughs, hugging and kissing. Everything we wanted. Two families became one, ONE LOVE. It was perfect.
Advice for Engaged Couples: Enjoy every minute of the wedding planning. Make it fun and celebrate even the little moments. The actually wedding is a day, the marriage is for a lifetime. Create and hold on to every moment and memory you can.
Vendors:
bride’s dress: Allure
Veil: Your Heirloom Veil
Groomswear (reception): Connaisseur Paris
cakes/desserts: Joy of Foods
catering: Chef Francis Borghinvilla
ceremony venue: Borghinvilla
event decor/design: Borghinvilla Designs
event planner: Jennifer Borgh
florals: Borghinvilla Designs
Makeup: Loni Jones
Hair: Rochelle the Stylist
Photography: Denise Mason Photography
reception venue: Borghinvilla
rentals: Borghinvilla
videography: Reynaldo Martin
Officiant: Minister Damion Austin – On Call Weddings
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