Venue: Bella Collina Mansion
Photographer: Bryan Anthony Photography
Videographer: Bryan Anthony
Hair and Makeup: Crownthairpy by Kaniesha E Watson & Jadice’s Eastman Makeup
Dress: Serendipity Bridal La Plata
Bridesmaids: Brecia (MOH), MaKylla, Savannah, Lauren, Albani, Lanessa, Alexis- Ordered through Amazon
Tuxedos: GenTux
Flowers: Soft Touch Flowers
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1. Special/favorite moment of your day?
My favorite part was the first look/touch and exchange of private vows.
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2. Favorite Moment of Day?
Along with first touch and private vows probably getting ready and talking to family.
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3. Best memory of the day?
Soul train line
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4. Wedding Theme - Color?
Maroon and Champagne Gold with hits of emerald green and rose
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5. Why did you choose the dress you picked?
It stood out and shaped my body. It was the material I was looking for but didn’t quite know how to pick it.
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6. A few sentences about your wedding?
Though there were a few hiccups, our wedding day was perfect, and I wouldn’t change a thing. It was a beautiful set up and ceremony. Bella Collina was an excellent venue and day of coordinator. My Husband and I truly said it was a dream come true! Loved everything about our day.
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7. How did you and your groom meet?
We matched on Hinge.
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8. How did your groom propose?
Alex gathered intimate family around and proposed in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at Ford's Landing Park featuring a background of the Potomac and The National Harbor.
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9. Advice to bride planning her wedding?
Your wedding day will be about you and your spouse, so do not worry about trying to please the guest 100%. It will work out how you want it, and just remember to enjoy the day. Don’t let any small hiccups stress you out.
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10. What was your favorite part/thing/experience about shopping with Serendipity?
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Serendipity Bridal & Events!
From the moment I walked in with my ladies, the staff-specifically Marissa made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. She asked what I liked and what price range I wanted to stay within, then gave us pins to mark dresses we thought would look good on me. It was such a fun and creative way to figure out what styles I liked! After trying on our picks, Marissa made her own suggestions, and the dress she chose for me ended up being THE ONE! I said YES TO THE DRESS at Serendipity!
Additionally, the shop itself is also so unique; it is a bridal boutique in a beautifully converted old bank. It was so unexpected when I walked in and saw how it was reconstructed, but it was so cool. They also had a few pictures of my fiancé and I up on the screen while walking in and trying on dresses and they gave me a take home photo. I thought that was a nice thing.
What makes it even sweeter is that the only reason I initially chose Serendipity was because my fiancé loves the movie Serendipity, and we watched it together when we first started dating. At the time, I didn’t know anything about La Plata, but now we live nearby, I work in the county, and this area has become such a meaningful part of our lives. Looking back, I truly feel like finding this shop was a blessing from God.
I would honestly recommend Serendipity Bridal & Events to every bride-to-be! Thank you, Marissa, Janice, et al., for making such an important part of my wedding journey so fun, personal, and unforgettable!”