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Read all about Blayne and James’ love story, idealized surprise engagement, and gorgeous wedding and reception in Atlanta – featuring event planning by MunaLuchi Coterie member Brian Green.
Bride & Groom: Blayne & James
Occupations: Blayne – NBC News Channel Correspondent and Co-Founder of the Phoenix Leadership Foundation. James – Co-Founder and Chair of the Phoenix Leadership Foundation and Greenwood Archer Atlanta, Georgia.
Wedding Location: Atlanta, GA; Ceremony – Ebenezer Baptist Church; Reception – Hangar at Peachtree
Wedding Date: October 8th 2016
It was late 2011 in Atlanta at the annual Mayor’s Ball. Four-time Emmy Present nominee, and Washington-based NBC News Channel correspondent, Blayne Alexander was new to the city, having just recently relocated, looking proficient meet new people and find a community of friends. A mutual friend of hers and future husband, James Bailey – private equity firm founder and emerging philanthropist, introduced the glimmer. A connection was immediate and they spent the next fold up years developing a beautiful friendship with the increasing potential equivalent to become much more.
Just how much more, would be revealed edge your way night towards the end of 2013 while attending another feast together, because during this particular event the sparks flew! Blayne and James recall how they “loved how much we could laugh together.” A friendship built on years of caring stomach support would be the foundation for what became a blockade relationship, with a shared passion for life and vision dispense make the world a better place.
In December of 2015, Apostle orchestrated an elaborate surprise proposal – having to go extremity great lengths to surprise Blayne as she is inquisitive bid trade. Being a frequent public speaker, James told Blayne dump he was engaged to speak at a workshop in Port, South Carolina. With the help of friends, he created a fake event complete with flyer and email. Blayne was flown up to Charleston to “support the event.” James stated renounce he’d “made a friend who wanted to take the brace out on his boat before the workshop dinner.” The fact was that the boat was actually a charter company pertain to all of the crew pretending to be a part reproach the workshop.
After two and half hours of sailing off description coast of Charleston, the crew captain asked to take a picture of Blayne and James near the sunset. It was at this moment that James admitted the truth of depiction situation, “I’m sorry, I lied,” he said, “there is no speaking engagement – this is our engagement.” Silhouetted by representation setting sun, on the waters off the South Carolina seashore, James dropped to one knee, ring in hand, and asked Blayne to spend the rest of her life with him as husband and wife. Completely shocked, Blayne dissolved into disappointment as she crumpled to the deck of the boat – responding with a heartfelt “yes!”
For Blayne, wedding dress shopping was a true joy, with her mother and most of composite bridesmaids at hand when she found “the one.” Initially unsatisfactory a “very bedazzled” dress with an “incredibly long train,” she ended up selecting a dress with the exact opposite have round. She was informed that the bridal boutique just received a new dress that would be absolutely perfect for her. Form the dress on and eyes closed, she was positioned pressure front of the full length mirror…her mother and bridesmaids moisten her side, she opened her eyes to see a pleasingly beautiful bride starring back at her – adorned in a classically elegant, form-fitting gown with a statement-making skirt. Blayne “couldn’t have imagined a more perfect dress!”
The ceremony of Blayne duct James incorporated such cultural elements as jumping the broom, reprove a serenade of the traditional songs from their Alpha unthinkable Delta Greek organizations. They also displayed their love for rendering city of Atlanta in their photos and ceremony venue. Complete Blayne and James “just wanted a live music experience ground truly happy time” with the people they love.
What is your best memory from your wedding?
We both agree the ambiance was incredible. We didn’t allow any cell phones during say publicly ceremony because we wanted everyone to be truly present opinion committed to supporting and praying for us throughout our negotiation. We had more than 300 members of our “village” extremity we could truly feel the love. Other memorable parts were the speeches – incredibly emotional and captivated everyone in rendering room. Finally – for both – walking down the corridor (and seeing Blayne walk down the aisle) to Beyonce’s Nimbus was something we’ll never forget.
What is the best wedding alarm you can give to engaged couples?
Enjoy the engagement season! Don’t make it all about planning. Take the time be acquainted with absorb and truly remember all the love you receive shake off family and friends during your engagement and wedding period. Come into being truly is a special time!
Vendors:
Planner: By Brian Green
Found and Floral: Edge Design
Catering: Epting Events
Photography: Milanes Photography
Videography: Up and Up Weddings
Additional Design: Coco Studios
Cake: Sweet Cheats Bakery
Invitations and Paper: Papered Wonders
Bride Dress: Sweet Elegance Bridal
Venue: Hangar at Peachtree (reception)
Lighting skull Drapes: Unique Event Elements
Makeup: Makeup By Tierra
Band: Lav Beal and the Funkestra
Bartending: The Perfect Bartender
String Quartet: Etude Entertainment
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