Mylika and David’s love story began as co-workers. It would be David’s “strong and fixed stare” that first captured her attention and drew her near. That fateful day would change their lives forever, guiding them to eventually meet down the aisle on February 18th where they would become husband and wife in a beautiful silver and ivory wedding.
Learn all about Mylika and David’s wedding experience – beautifully photographed by MunaLuchi Coterie member LaJoy Photography, and DJ Performance by Exquisite Sounds Entertainment. See the complete selected image gallery here.
Bride & Groom: Mylika and David
Occupations: David – COO of the Directors Studios. Mylika – CO-CEO Caring Hands Private Home Care.
Wedding date: 2/18/17
Wedding location: Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Tell us how you met and all about the proposal. We used to work for the same employer. When he first saw me he walked up to me with this strong and fixed stare in his eyes and so began our conversations. He’s funny, loving, selfless and that’s what I love about him. He proposed over dinner at the Sun Dial, he told me how much he loves me, how much his life has changed because of me, and he would love to spend the rest of his life with me…
What was wedding shopping like for you? It was both exciting and exhausting. I was looking for something sexy, sheer, and tasteful. I found the perfect dress at bridals by lori by designer Eve of Milady. That was the 5th shop I visited.
Did you incorporate any culture into your wedding? Yes. We wanted to include our African heritage and my husbands Mexican heritage. This was evident in the music, readings, and rituals we practiced during the ceremony.
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen gifts: Amazon Echo (both brides and groomsmen), necklace and earrings (bridesmaids), champagne (Groomsmen)
Favorite item on the menu: Cake
First dance song: Eric Benet and Tamia’s “Spend my Life with You.”
What is your best memory from your wedding? The special dance the guys did for us, “Can you stand the rain.”
What is the best wedding advice you can give to engaged couples? Listen without waiting to respond and communicate your feelings and thoughts.
Vendors:
Photography – LaJoy Cox of LaJoy Photography
Wedding planner – Bree Tyler with Elly B Events
Wedding dress designer – Eve of Milady
Wedding dress salon – Bridals by lori
Bridesmaids dresses – Alfred Angelos
Hair – Deangelo Glenn
Makeup – MiMi J and Painted Jade
Ceremony location – The Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Reception location – The Grand Hyatt Buckhead
Videography – Focal Blu Films
Florist – Darryl Wiseman Flowers
Cake – Frosted Pumpkin
Officiant – Reverend Dawn Smith-Camacho
DJ – Toryn Lankford of Exquisite Sounds Entertainment
Tuxes – Kate Donachy of The Modern Gent
Bowties – D Leak Leather Bowties
