Jocelyn loves to plan events. Actually, she’s an Event Planner by profession. So it goes without question that she would plan one of the most important days of her life to perfection…and she did. Her Hawaiian destination wedding was overflowing with beauty, blooms, and the pleasure of an intimate group of close family and friends. Her and Frederick met while working for one of the largest African-American oral history archives in the nation, and instantly clicked, opposite personalities and all. What’s so beautiful about their union is that it truly stood the test of time. While they were dating, Frederick had to undergo a major surgery – he needed a kidney transplant. Fortunately, his sister was a good match and the surgery was a success. Jocelyn stood by him through the entire recovery period, no complaints. No questions. No second-guessing…True love. Meet the couple.
Bride: Jocelyn Delk Groom: Frederick Adams Wedding date: October 28, 2011 Wedding location: Maui, Hawaii Photographed by James Rubio Photography
FROM THE BRIDE:
Overall some of the challenges we faced were getting everyone on board to go to Hawaii and getting the idea of a destination wedding to become a positive one. Most of my family had reservations in the beginning about us not having a local wedding in Chicago but as time passed, they began to really accept what we wanted and they were excited to Maui. We also had a huge scare when the earthquake occurred in Japan, which mildly affected Hawaii. We had a few guests pull out at that time due to fear. Lastly, even with some guests pulling out, we still exceeded our original number of guests and the capacity allowed at our original reception location. We ended up having to move the reception to another location and it couldn’t have been a better choice. We bought out the entire restaurant and had the most incredible and personalized service, which we may not have had at the other location. It was incredible!”
ON CULTURE AND TRADITION:
“The ceremony was written by both of us and was a blend of both Hawaiian and African American cultural traditions and customs, such as honoring the ancestors with a ceremony borrowed from a libation toast and jumping the broom. We selected two officiants to represent this blend- one was a Hawaiian minister whose traditional chant at the beginning of the ceremony left everyone breathless, and the other was my 83-year old grandfather who made sure to have a major knee surgery just to make it to Hawaii. We also involved our guests in the wedding ceremony by asking everyone to stand and recite vows in support of our marriage.” -Jocelyn
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
“For both of us, it was my walk down the aisle. For me, to see the look of love in the eyes of my guests and to look straight ahead and see the emotion from my best friend and know that were about to be married and to see my grandfather standing there to marry us with the Pacific ocean surrounding us and the most incredible sky, I couldn’t have asked for a better moment. One of my best friends say the Dorothy Dandridge version of “That’s All” to a harp as I walked down the aisle on my daddy’s arm. It couldn’t have been a better moment. Frederick said that seeing me in that moment brought forth every emotion possible and he couldn’t continue his happiness.” – Jocelyn
{LOVE BIRDS}
Congrats Jocelyn and Frederick! We wish you many years of happiness and thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous wedding with our readers. Please be sure to check out their feature in our 1st Digital Edition here. Also, show their photographer James Rubio some love, visit his blog for more inspiration. Definitely should consider him if you’re planning a destination wedding in Hawaii.
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Photographer: James Rubio Photography Hair: Aeleise Jana- HairLoveArt Studio Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Vonae Shulman- Perfect Wedding Maui Travel Agent: Joyce Delk-Destination Imagination Travel Event Designer: Jocelyn Delk Adams (the bride) Stationery: Michelle Silva- Sweet Peas and Seashells Ceremony Venue: Molokini Lookout, Wailea Golf Course Reception Venue: Mala Wailea Bridesmaid Dresses: Pat Cory-Custom Touch Boutique Gown Designer: Marisa Cake Designer: Maui Wedding Cakes Makeup: Maui Makeup Artistry by Liz Javelosa Accessories: Victoria Sdoukos Couture Bridal Kirsten Kuehn Designs and Veiled by Cha Cha Men’s Attire: Jos A Banks Florist: Dellables Wedding Design and Florals Entertainment: Harpist Ginny Morgan , Soloist Lola Natisa Wilson and DJ Ron Tolbert Lighting: AV Services Videography: Afterglow Weddings Maui Shoes: Badgley Mischka Registry: Crate & Barrel + Deposit A Gift Officiants: Rev. Sid Small and Rev. Pia Aluli Honeymoon: Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui [divider][fancy_header3 variation=”teal”]More Sunday Love Stories[/fancy_header3]
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l love the idea of a teary groom, shows how romantic every thing is to him, beautiful wedding. Everything was nice esp the cake 4 me.
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WOW! What a wedding! You were a beautiful bride and seem to be maintaining that beauty. I know that Frederick is a blessed man to have you as his soulmate! Your dedication to him during his surgery and beyond is truly a sign that you love this man and say bunches about your dedication! May God continue to bless you guys!