While relaxing in Barbados during the Coterie Retreat last December, Teshorn Jackson of Teshorn Jackson Photography met newlyweds, Taleesha and Vincent at the beach. Taleesha, an opera singer, and Vincent, owner and director The Richardson School of Music opened up about their recent Cancun, Mexico destination wedding which was so beautiful, they wished they had captured that special day differently than initially planned. So with a clear blue sky in Barbados, Jackson suggested reliving the best day of their lives with an impromptu second chance for the lovebirds at the Hilton Barbados Resort and the beach just a few steps away.
Wedding Date: August 7, 2015
Wedding Location: Royalton Riviera Cancun Hideaway Resort and Spa
First Dance Song: “You Were Meant for Me” by Donnie Hathaway
Favorite Item on the Menu: Filet Mignon
Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Gifts: Bridesmaids received Coach wallets and groomsmen received watches.
Tell us about how you met and all about the proposal!
We initially met for a business meeting to discuss opening The Richardson School of Music. He proposed on a yacht off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii.
Wedding Style
As far as shopping for my dress goes, after not being able to find anything at a bridal shop, I decided to take the custom route. I found a wedding dress designer, Dream Dresses by P.M.N. (Phuong Minh Nguyen) online and I contacted her on Facebook. I really loved her collection and believed she could make my dream dress. We never met in person or even spoke on the phone, but it just felt right. No risk, no reward right? I told her by Facebook and e-mail what I envisioned and she made it a reality. Phuong put all of my thoughts and ideas together along with her expertise and sent me a sketch.
I absolutely loved the sketch of my dress, it was exactly what I was looking for but couldn’t find. Phuong made my dress and veil. The costume team at Washington National Opera took my measurements for me. I sent Phuong my measurements and gave her the okay to begin making my dream dress. My dress arrived in a little over three months and it fit like a glove. It was perfect! I think she’s an angel sent by God. My dress was better than I imagined it ever would be.
Memories
Seeing him as I walked down the aisle was my favorite memory.
Help a bride-to-be out!
Do what makes you happy. Enjoy every moment of your wedding day, everything can happen so fast. Take it all in and enjoy it all, don’t spend any time stressing out. As beautiful and wonderful as weddings are, don’t forget to focus on each other and your life after marriage. Your wedding day is just a day. Your marriage is for a lifetime!
Vendors:
Barbados Shoot Photographer: Teshorn Jackson Photography
Wedding Photographer: Bernice Suertes
Wedding Planner: Taleesha Janine Scott Onsite Planner, Marcela Valenzuela Wedding
Wedding Coordinator: Royalton Riviera Cancun and Hideaway Resort and Spa
Hair: NappStar Natural Hair and Locs Salon
Makeup: Tania Tagle
Wedding Dress + Veil: Dream Dresses by P.M.N. (Phuong Minh Nguyen)
Wedding Location: Royalton Riviera Cancun Hideaway Resort and Spa
Barbados Shoot Location: Hilton Barbados Resort
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