For many of us the holidays are a special time of year, but they seem to carry even more magic for Derrick and Ebony. Love was in the air when they first met in college, days before Valentine’s Day. After years of dating, decided to ask Ebony to marry him the day before Thanksgiving. His proposal, much like their initial meeting, was straightforward, but memorable.
Since their courtship and proposal were very simple, they decided to pull out all the stops for their June wedding. They had a glamorous vintage themed wedding, inspired by the Great Gatsby, at Jumping Run Church in LaGrange, North Carolina. Guests were transported to the roaring 20s as they entered the bejeweled ballroom and dined off gold gilded plates. Orchestrated by the wedding planner Malika of Weddings of Grace and photographed by AAS22 Photography, this couple’s radiance was beautifully captured as they said their vows and glided across their reception hall.
- Wedding Date: 6/07/2014
- Wedding Location:Jumping Ranch Church, LaGrange, NC
- Wedding theme: The Great Gatsby
- Wedding style: Vintage glam
- Color Scheme: Black, Gold and Silver
- Wedding Flowers: A mix of gardenias, hydrangeas, and roses
- Wedding Cake Flavors: Red velvet, chocolate, lemon, and butter cream
- Wedding Menu Favorite: Seafood mix of shrimp and fish
- Bridesmaids Gifts: Vintage Hollywood Glamour necklaces
- Groomsman Gifts: Custom utility knives
How They Met
My husband and I met through mutual friends while attending college at NC A&T State University the day before Valentines Day. Of course I didn’t hear from him until a few days later.
The Proposal
He proposed the day before Thanksgiving, November 26, 2014, but it wasn’t a fairy tale proposal. He was extremely nervous and I could tell he wasn’t himself that night. After getting off work from a long day at two jobs, he walked in the door and dropped down to one knee and confessed wanting to spend the rest of our lives together. It was so surprising and off guard all I could do was cry.
Memories
Best memory from the wedding was dancing with our parents.
Wedding Advice
The best wedding advice for engaged couples is to have at least one day each week free from “wedding talk.” This gives you time to be with each other and clear your mind of any clutter, panics, and negative thoughts.
Vendors
- Wedding Planner: Malika Becton of Weddings of Grace
- Bridesmaids dresses: Etsy and Unique Vintage
- Makeup: Beat by Ash
- Photography: as22 Photography
- Ceremony location: Jumping Run Church LaGrange, NC
- Reception location: Kinston Arts Council, Kinston, NC
- Wedding Cake: Miranda Cox Haskins
