Tabitha  and Tymese jumped the broom in a gorgeous ceremony at Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel in Quantico, Va. Their spiritual and intimate ceremony was followed by a reception filled with laughter, thanks mostly to the comedic qualities of Tymese’s brother and best man, family and dancing. A special interpretive dance leading into the ceremony, the stunning glass and wood architecture of the chapel, as well as the best knock-down-drag-out race for a bouquet that I’ve ever seen and a spontaneous serenade of ‘Cause I Love You’ (by Lenny Williams) by the groom himself were just some of the highlights of the day. The song is one of Tymese’s all-time favorites and, although Tabitha wasn’t expecting his impromptu performance, she thought it was the perfect ending to their reception. I agree, though the golden late-afternoon light accompanying Tabitha and Tymese as they ended their day was pretty perfect too!

Ceremony: Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel

Reception: The Clubs at Quantico

Cake: Lil Tea’s Specialty Desserts

DJ: Syndey Vanlow

Flowers: Debbie Co Flowers

Dress : Oleg Cassini

Make-up: Tasheena Burton, Faith is Beauty Make-Up Artistry