I gave my husband a traditional floral wedding heart at the reception. I got it from findgift.com. It had both of our names embroidered in it with the wedding date. It is traditional to pass this from husband to wife but I reversed it and he loved it.

You can see an example at http://www.findgift.com/gift-ideas/pid-3101/

We used an online tool to order the honeymoon. We visted Montego Bay and found an all inclusive for a little over $1200. It was a five star resort, Sandals, at that which is normally top of the line.

The guy’s limo arrived 30 minutes late and the ladies arrived thirty minutes early. The driver for us was name Michael and was very nice, attentive, and polite. Unfortunately it was drizzling on that day and he was nice enough to keep the umbrella on all of the female bridal party. I am not sure if that is customary but it was very noble.


Our reception site. It was very nice, my sisters decorated it beautifully. The reason we choose this place is because they allowed us to cater our own food. It was not easy- but they did allow us. Overall the staff was gracious and the space, so elegant.

We ordered our tuxedos and the little groom's attire from this place because my brother got a referral discount from his wedding. We rented the groomsmen's tuxedos but bought the little groom's in fear that he would destroy it and he did. Overall we had no problems and returns went smoothly.


 If you can afford it, Nicole is the awesome. I could not pay for my whole bridal party, but for those that did use her- she had us looking like movie stars. I think she mentioned she actually does make up for a few celebrities. She even can cover up tattoos. My sister had one on her neck! We actually broke down the package which was like $125 each for three of us but well worth it.

They provided the centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and usher corsages. I chose white lilies with green orchids. From what I heard they were pretty pricey but overall they were fresh and delivered and set up on time. No real complaints.

This shop was very quaint and nestled in the well known historic district. The sales lady was really nice and we visited I think three times. I only had one bridesmaid and the maid of honor, so we did not require much attention. Overall I had no complaints.

My brother actually took care of this, I never got a piece with all the confusion and excitement, but it was a peach filling with a buttercream frosting. From what I heard it was very sweet, some said too sweet. I do not like sweets but it was a beautifully decorated cake, I think he said he spent less than 500$.

We went with a Afgan caterer since that is where my husband's folks are from. They integrated the traditional American salads and appetizers, but also had curried giat, mai mai, fufu, jellof rice and baked chicken. I thought the food was too spicy and she should have consulted me before serving it- but people of that culture are probably more accustomed to the tastes.