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{Real Curvy Wedding} Multi-Cultural Budget Wedding in Boston by Kristin Chalmers Photography

{Real Curvy Wedding} Multi-Cultural Budget Wedding in Boston by Kristin Chalmers Photography

Words can’t describe the joy I feel every time I look at this wedding.  It’s so amazing the love that this couple exert, it really is and even through images it’s evident.  This wedding is gorgeous from start to finish and the interracial aspect just makes it even better.  The plus size bride is African American and the groom is Caucasian.  The groom comes from a huge family who has 400 person weddings and the bride’s family, well, never gets married. They had a 25 guest wedding and reception and sacrificed their love for dancing for their first love- a great meal! This is how they were able to manage a budget wedding that anyone can do.  And don’t forget to check out their super cute video of the day after the pictures.

Paulette and Nicholas

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Your advice for other plus size brides: don’t try to lose weight , buy a dress one size up, especially if you tend to gain weight when you are stressed. You are going to look good in clothes tailored to you.

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How did the two of you meet?  Nicholas was my waiter in Cambridge MA.

Describe your engagement:  We lived in Jamaica Plain, MA and often walked around the pond there. Nic got down on one knee , I was sitting on our favorite bench. He gave a wonderful speech and I  was in total happy shock.

The weather on your wedding was: 40 degrees

Describe your wedding flowers: NA- I love color but flowers seemed to be a waste of cash

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Our favorite detail of the wedding was: the small number of guests

The most unique element of the day: no reception hall food, but great food

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Your first dance song: honking horns in the center of the cross walk Hanover Street in the North End

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Describe your wedding cake: Two tiers , design mimics my engagement ring, not fondant but REAL icing –yum.

Describe your DIY décor, if any: I let the restaurant ( it is super fancy) put out  whatever they want

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Three adjectives that describe the day: intimate, ours, personal

What has surprised you most during the first few months of marriage? I like my husband more and more everyday. We laugh so much.

Paulette and Nicholas from Waves Media on Vimeo.

Vendor Love:  Photographer: Kristin Chalmers Photography  |  Videographer: Jon Schmitz of AV Waves  |  Wedding Planner:  Keona Martin Brutus  |  Caterer:  Mamma Maria  |  Cake:  The Icing on The Cake  |  Invitations : Johanna Odwara   |  Jewelry: engagement ring was handmade by Mathew DiSpagna  |  Dress Designer: Allure Bridals  from Bella Sera Bridal  |  Hair Styling: Gaude and Gold   | Hair color: Maria’s Hair Fashion  |  Groom’s Attire: Joseph A Bank  | Ceremony Location: Sacred Heart Italian Church  |  Reception Location: Dinner Only  |  Transportation: TJ’s Limos  |  Officiate/ Minister: Reverend Michael A Simone, Jesuit Priest  (groom’s best friend)

Check out the full wedding in our Spring Issue {V9}

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Shafonne Myers is a certified wedding and event planner who longed for bridal inspiration that looked like her. She has created a website and magazine that brings bridal inspiration to plus size brides. She does speaking engagements educating the world about plus size brides and self confidence.
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