Purple rooftop wedding in california

{Real Plus Size Wedding} Purple Rooftop Wedding in California | A Monique Affair

I’ve always wanted to do an event on a rooftop. The ability to provide your guests with a view that is breathtaking is amazing. So today’s wedding literally made me so excited. I’m pleased to share it with you. Plus it is from one of my biggest supports, Chanda of A Monique Affairs, so that just makes it even more sweeter.

Lydia + Chris

Purple rooftop wedding in california Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

How did the two of you meet? The first time we met was in 1987 at San Jose State University. I was a freshman and Chris was about to graduate. We were at a fraternity party on campus. Chris graduated and I continued on in school and life went on. Fast forward 20+ years to SJSU Homecoming where we met once again and have been together ever since.

Describe your engagement: We were at church and our Pastor told everyone to get their cameras out because this was going to be something we didn’t want to miss. I looked up and noted the words “Lydia Will you marry me” was on the big screen.

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Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Your advice for other plus size brides: Don’t underestimate the power of a good alterations person and don’t be afraid to speak up. I was horrified of the process and didn’t spend as much time as I should have.

What has surprised you most during the first few months of marriage? Not much so far, we are always working to have better communication and I travel so much for work, the few days we have together on the weekend are spent taking care of our home and going to Football or Basketball games.

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Purple rooftop wedding in california

Memories and Stories about the Day you would like to share: The best part after saying ‘I do’ was the bacon bar and the party. Just looking at all my friends from all the different phases of my life all partying together was a dream come true.

Your first dance song: You Are – Charlie Wilson

The thing that we would have done differently is? I don’t think there was one thing I would change about my day. Because my work schedule is so hectic and I don’t have a party planning bone in my body we employed the full services of a wedding planner. Chanda at A Monique Affair was an absolute life saver and worth every penny. Even if you don’t think you can afford one, you will need one at some point in the process.

 

 

If we could have spent our wedding dollars differently, we would have: Had more bacon at the bacon bar.

Purple rooftop wedding in california

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Vendor Love ~ Wedding Planner: A Monique Affair, Planning, Design + Coordination  | Reception Venue: Hotel Shattuck Plaza |  Ceremony Venue: Marsh Berkeley Arts Center |  Lighting: Just The Lights |  Entertainment: DJ   Joaquin Andrade  | Event Rentals: Miranda -St -John Wedding & Event Rentals  ; Napa Valley Linen | Florist: Floralisa |  Chalkboard Artist: Steele My Heart | Cupcakes + Cake: Cupcakin Bake Shop | Photobooth: Archival Photobooth | Photographer: Rachel Capil Photography |  Soloist:  Mary J Brown  | Videographer:  Cecil Bonifacio | Hair Stylist: Vanessa Hernandez | Make Up Artist:  Ashanti Diaz  | Officiant: Pastor Horacio S Jones | Jewelry: Earring’s Swarovski, Necklace: Macy’s | Where did you get the bridal attire? Kleinflelds, NY | Bridesmaids Attire: JJ’s House | Groom and Groomsmen's Attire: Suit: Men’s Warehouse Tie/Handkerchief: Macy’s

   

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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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