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Nicole and Wesley’s Wedding on The Sundancer Yacht

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Allison Dupree

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How did you meet?
Wesley and I met in 2015 and had our first date May 18th in Somerville, NJ at a Greek restaurant. Instantly we knew that we were soulmates destined to be together. Wes asked me to be his girlfriend the day after our fourth date to the Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, NJ. He knew then that I was a keeper!

How did you get engaged?
Wesley proposed to me on July 9, 2018, while we were on vacation at Jewel Paradise Cove Runaway Bay Jamaica. Earlier in the day, we enjoyed a trip to Konoko Falls and Botanical Gardens in Ocho Rios and had dinner at a Japanese restaurant in our resort. Ironically, I happened to be wearing a white dress and a white bikini the whole day! Later that night, while in our hotel room, Wesley sat me down and asked me to marry him. Tearfully, I said yes and then called my mom to share the news! We celebrated our engagement by dancing the night away at the Bling Lounge. I had no clue that a proposal was coming! What a magical and surreal day!

Details of the day!
Our theme is “set sail on a voyage of love” and our florals are monstera leaves and orchids. We wanted a lush and romantic vibe for our intimate wedding. Our colors were Teal, Gold, and Ivory. For favors, we had sailboat votive candle holders in a dark teal sachet and gold box. Our reception highlighted our Caribbean roots with flags and glow sticks for celebrating! We had 3 gifts that were awared to the 3 couples who were married the longest. One of our personal touches was our table assignment, which was an acrylic board with “destinations” of places we’ve been that are cruise ports and where we were born. Each Table was named after one of the below destinations/ports: – Jamaica (where Wes proposed) – St. Thomas – St. John – Miami – Cuba – Haiti – Guyana.

Why did you choose your venue?
We chose the venue because we wanted an intimate affair that would give our guests a unique and fun experience. We love water, dinner cruises, and the sophistication of The Sundancer Yacht. Also, the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline from Hoboken, NJ made the choice very easy!

What was on your menu
For our appetizers we had: Penne Pasta with Pink Vodka Sauce. The salad was Chef Seasonal Salad. The entree options were: Certifies Choice Black Angus Short Ribs Served with Garlic Herbed Mashed Potato & Vegetable du Jour Fresh Cut Breast of Chicken, Shallots, Mushrooms, Spinach Served with Roasted Red Potato & Vegetable du Jour Atlantic Salmon Enrobed in a Rich Dill Veloute Served with Roasted Red Potato & Vegetable du Jour Vegan Pasta Dish. Our wedding cake had two layers of Vanilla Sponge Cake with cannoli filling and one layer of Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese filling

All about the groom!
I never thought that when we met on Match over six years ago that I’d find someone so compatible with me. The amount of coincidental similarities we share is uncanny at best. One thing that stood out was when we were first dating and he randomly started playing my favorite song by Al Jaurreau, After All. I cried because he had no idea. To me, this was a sign that he was the one. When he met my young sons, Nathan and Nicholas, he got down on the floor and played with their Hot Wheels cars and instantly related to them. As small as they were, that day they turned to me and said, “He’s a nice guy, mommy! We like him!”. We later met each other’s families and friends and the interactions felt so natural! All these things, and so much more, made it clear that we were destined to be together.

What was your favorite moment?
Our favorite part of the wedding was my bridal entrance on the swan doli wearing my wedding gown. I walked up the steep ramp onto the yacht which was very exciting.

One detail you couldn’t live without?
We can’t limit it to one thing. The wedding venue, hotel suites, floral concept with monsteras and palms with white orchids, teal charger plates, and our processional entrance on the 14th Street Pier (outside of the yacht).

Did anything go wrong?
Nothing major.

First dance song?
After All by Al Jaurraeu

Any advice for future brides?
Stay true to yourself and plan a wedding that feels right to you and your groom. Have fun with the process and make it a bonding experience with your future husband. This is the first true test of a relationship just before you tie the knot, so make it count. Also, savor every moment of the planning because when the last three months roll around, it flies by! My husband and I came up with the “Our Voyage of Love” theme and we never deviated from it. We also added wedding colors and décor elements based on the style we have in our own home. The key thing that I would say is to hire professionals!!! This helps alleviate the stress of wedding planning. Be clear with what your vision is and effectively communicate this to your vendors.

Honeymoon Location
We went to Jamaica, where Wesley proposed to me on July 9, 2018! This time we went to Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios Jamaica.

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Reception Location

The Sundancer Yacht

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imostudio - Photography & Video

Officiant

Reverend Jean Cole

Bride’s Gown

Kitty Chen Couture (Frances gown)

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