Gorgeous Rustic Glam Wedding in Newark, NJ

Love is Blind. There is a whole TV show dedicated to this concept where people date without seeing each other. Stacy and Deirdresha’s love story started in a similar way. The online dating site eharmony declared they were a 100% match in many categories! But, because Deirdresha took advantage of a free promotion, her profile was limited to messaging only. She couldn’t see Stacy’s pictures. However, Stacy decided to send Deirdresha a message. Her witty banter and charm stole Deirdresha’s heart.  Deirdresha recalls, “We exchanged numbers on Sunday morning, and Stacy sent me a picture. I thought she was extremely beautiful! When I called after church, we talked on the phone for 12 hours. Literally, 12 hours! The rest is herstory!”

Stacy pulled off a heartwarming proposal during a friends and family vacation in Jamaica! It felt like they were just having a casual night, drinking with friends at their Villa, but suddenly the TV came on. Deirdresha recalls, “I heard the voice of my sorority sister! Several videos played with everyone giving their blessing and saying how happy they were for us. These were videos from important people in my life: my sorority sisters, my nephew, my cousin, my baby sister, and the last video was from my older sister who gave her blessing on behalf of herself and my dad who passed away. Then Stacy got down on one knee. She couldn’t ask my dad for my hand in marriage, so she asked all the important people to me. Having everyone be a part of that moment was absolutely perfect!”

When planning their wedding in Newark, NJ, they knew exactly what theme they wanted- rustic chic. Deirdresha shares, “We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of us. We didn’t like big ballrooms with chandeliers. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but it just didn’t fit us. We wanted a more rustic venue with a lot of charm and a lot of greenery.” Deirdresha is Jamaican, and Stacy is Guyanese, so it was also extremely important that their wedding reflected their heritage. Deirdresha says, “The menu and music at our wedding was entirely inspired by both of our cultures. Our DJ, DJ Sparx, completely understood the type of Caribbean atmosphere we wanted. He played a lot of soca, reggae, and dancehall music. It really allowed us and our guests to have an amazing time!”

• Full Name of Couple:  Deirdresha Wint-Eversley and Stacy Eversley
• Location of Wedding:  Loft Life Venue, Newark, NJ 
• Wedding Date: November 8, 2019

Quick Facts 

• Bridal Party gifts:  
  • Dresha’s bridal party gifts: Tote bags, tumblers, candles, robes, slippers, compact mirrors
  • Stacy’s bridal party gifts: Robes, and brooches
• First Dance Song: “Why I Love You” by Major

Interesting Highlights

Dresha: I must say my favorite wedding accessory from my wedding day wasn’t anything I purchased. Our wedding planner, Toni, gave me the most thoughtful and incredible gift before I walked down the aisle. My dad passed away so not having him here to walk me down the aisle was very hard. Before I walked down the aisle Toni handed me my bouquet and on it there was a charm with a picture of my dad and another charm that said, “Dad I know you are walking beside me today,” with my dad’s ring that I usually wear attached to the charm. Of course, I instantly started crying!

Best Memories 

Stacy: I was so nervous the entire day and couldn’t wait to see my fiancé. For that reason, I was so excited we agreed to a first touch. I would say it was the most calming moment of the entire day.

Dresha: There are so many amazing memories from the wedding that it’s a bit hard to pick just one! For me, one of the best memories was walking down the aisle and finally seeing Stacy at the altar. I was opposed to doing a first look, so that was the moment we saw each other for the first time. It was definitely worth the wait! She had tears in her eyes and so did I. We locked eyes, and I just couldn’t wait to get to her. 

Advice for Engaged Couples 

The best advice we can give is always remember that your wedding day is about the two of you! You will hear so many opinions and thoughts from many people, but it’s really about what you and your partner want. Also your wedding day is a day, a wonderful day, but nonetheless a day. Your marriage and your partnership is what’s really important! So don’t get bogged down arguing or getting upset with each other about the small details.

Vendors

• Photography: Linda McQueen Photography 
• Decor Design & Styling: Herkreations 
• Planning & Day of Coordination: Ellie Simpson 
• Videography: Luxor Wedding Films 
• Dresha’s wedding dress: Essense of Australia 
• Dresha’s reception dress: Oyemwen 
• Dresha’s bridal salon: RK Bridal 
• Dresha’s headpiece/veil: RK Bridal
• Dresha’s Jewelry: Bridal Styles Boutique 
• Dresha’s shoes: Jeffery Campbell and Besty Johnson 
• Stacy’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin
• Dresha’s Bridal Party dresses: Jessica Angel Collection 
• Stacy’s attire: Garcon Couture 
• Stacy’s Bridal Party Attire: Garcon Couture
• Dresha’s Hair: Tyra’s Hair Experience 
• Stacy’s Hair: Explosive Styles 
• Dresha and Stacy’s MUA: Brides by Melanie B 
• Bridesmaids MUA: Beauty by KKB 
• Dresha’s Nails: Maria Urena 
• Cake: Lovely Layers 
• DJ / Lighting: Finer Touch Entertainment 
• Florals: NYC Flower Project 
• Linens: Bbj Linens 
• Rentals: Evolution Event Rental’s & Daphnee Lauren Rental’s 
• Draping: Perez Events 
• Stationery: Margo and Bees