Featured in MunaLuchi Bridal Magazine, Issue No. 27, Kye Nelson of nWAD Event Design celebrated 10 years with her husband, Zuri, in a dreamy 10 year vow renewal in New Orleans.
Designed by Kye herself, the day was flawless and brimming with style. She even changed into 3 different gowns! Zuri was equally fashionable in two custom tuxes. Kye shares, “These photos were inspired by the vision I’ve always had of me as a bride. I wanted it to be regal, but still modern. Classic, but still over the top.”
Captured by Shagari Gerard Jackson, the photos are everything she dreamed of! Timeless and filled with emotion, they effortlessly illustrate their enduring love. We wish them many more years of wedded bliss.
More sweet details on their 10 year vow renewal below!
- Couple: Zuri & Kye Nelson
- Occupations: Zuri is the owner of Botanicals Nola & Kye is an event designer/owner of nWAD Event Design
Quick Facts:
- Date of vow renewal: May 26, 2022
- Location of vow renewal: New Orleans, Louisiana
- First wedding date: May 19th, 2012
- Location of first wedding: New Orleans, Louisiana
Their first wedding experience…
We were married on May 19, 2012, in New Orleans, Louisiana. We had a very small and intimate ceremony in Kye’s mother’s backyard.
Their first look…
What they remember most about their first wedding…
I remember the humble beginnings. We didn’t have any florals or decor. There wasn’t a budget. It was just two young people in love that wanted to be married, and the family that supported us.
What they would have done differently…
Not really. It was the cutest little backyard wedding lol. I could say we should have waited a while and planned a full wedding, but if we would have waited we probably wouldn’t have had our dream wedding this year.
Favorite things to do as a couple…
We love going out to eat, dressing up, and experiencing different restaurants throughout the city, especially brunch. It’s our thing. We also love to travel.
In the kitchen…
Kye cooks. We both know how to cook but Kye does most of the cooking. Sometimes she makes me cook my own separate vegan meals.
The ceremony…
Children & pets…
Zuri has a daughter, Zoey. She’s 18 and just finished her freshman year of college at Fisk University, we are very proud of her. We also have a dog named Hova. He’s 16 and is the love of my (Kye) life.
Wedding children…
Careers & making time for each other…
Zuri is the owner of Botanicals Nola, a smoothie and juice bar here in New Orleans. After planning and designing our wedding, I’m currently looking to start my own event design company, Haus of Nwad. I’m a serial entrepreneur.
Elements for a successful marriage…
Kye: Understanding! Most people would say communication but communication can’t work if we both don’t have an understanding of each other as a person and an understanding of each other’s views and perspectives.
Zuri: Loyalty! I believe when you’re loyal to something or someone, emotions and feelings are inferior to that loyalty. When you’re loyal, any changes that may arise in a relationship will not sway you from your commitment to someone.
How they keep the spark alive…
We are currently working on this. We’ve made a vow to have at least one date night a week and we’ve also vowed to go to sleep at the same time each night. We’ve found that this practice has brought us closer together.
The inspiration behind their second wedding…
These photos were inspired by the vision I’ve always had of the image of me as a bride. I wanted it to be regal, but still modern. Classic, but still over the top. They are perfect.
Timeless & glam photography…
Shagari executed my vision perfectly. He created these timeless photos that tell a story, he captured every design aspect and every emotion. He understood the assignment.
Advice for newlyweds…
Kye: Zuri and I always laughed when we heard couples say marriage was hard. We just didn’t see it that way. For the first seven years, it was smooth sailing for us. Oh but baby, let me tell you lol… it does get hard. When it does, try to remember all of the good times and the reasons you chose each other in the first place. Understand that you guys are a team and it’s not you versus each other, it’s us versus the problem!
Zuri: Learn to listen to each other. Listen to understand and not to have a rebuttal.
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Vendors:
- Designer/planner: Kye Nelson of nWAD Event Design
- Styled by: Kye Nelson
- Photographer: Shagari Gerard Jackson
- Videographer: Chris Foster
- Florals and Decor: Crystal Floral & Decor Rentals
- Hair: Nadia M & Therolynn
- Makeup: Chanell Malott & Keyonna Blyton of A Beaute Faces
- Makeup: Dontae Amber
- Bride’s Dresses: Pronovias & Albinadyla
- Bridesmaids dresses: nWAD
- Flower girls dress: nWAD
- Groom Tux: J Biles Artorial
- Groomsmen Tux: LaGourrier’s Fromal Wear
- Rentals: Chair Couture & Element
- Catering: Vibrant heart and soul catering
- Cakes: Heavenly Sweets Bakery
- Float: Float Authority LLC
- Hookahs: Blazin Big Smoke Hookahs
- Models: Yanna, Dezi Rae, & Bobbi Rae
- Dancers: Chelcy J. & The Dancing Psychologist
- Logo design: Joshua Thomas
- Venue: Livaudais Hall
- Bar: JusTini Cocktails
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