Wedding Revealπ
In 2022, I started secret weddings. Weddings where we'd have the formal consultation, but there's no detailed invoice breakdown or design proposal. The clients and I would just discuss the colors and how they want to feel when they walk in. Then, 12 months later they'd walk into the magic.
At first, I lost a few clients who were hesitant to that idea.
But then there are the ones like @therichandrawgirl who's only reply was "I like the sound of that, let's do it" The idea of a secret wedding design takes the notion of trusting the process to a whole new level.
A wedding is a once in a lifetime experience. It's one of the biggest days of a woman's life. So to go against all odds and trust a stranger whom you do not know from a can of paint to shut it down takes great faith.
That kind of faith I cherish and will forever hold dearly. I was behind the bride at the gasp and the "Oh Wow!!" that for me meant that I did infact shut it down. π
Then, for confirmation, she turned to me and said "10/10 love it" I was lowkey doing cartwheels inside and when @cubbythecreator started clapping I damn near fainted π I was like yesssss! I killed it π
I am a very confident person & and designer, but my clients' validation is everything β¨οΈ
Here's the video, enjoy! π
Thank You! @cm_wedding_films for capturing this magical moment.
Thank You! @eventhubjamaica for sparkling the moment β¨οΈ
All the feels ππβ¨οΈ
Planned to perfection, a snippet of the coveted 8WD experience!
@8wondersdecor Planning & Design
@cm_wedding_films Videography
Whimsical fantasy nestled in the tropics π
#hiltonrosehall #beachwedding #destinationwedding
Unfiltered ethereal whimsical idyllic paradise.π
Floral & Decor @8wondersdecor
Planning @_eventsbymesita
#destinationwedding #jamaicanwedding #weddinginjamaica #montegobayweddingplanner #jamaicanweddingdecorator #beachwedding #beachfrontwedding #whimsical #hiltonrosehallwedding #hiltonrosehall
"I wanna see the real you, let's get outta here" π
T H E G R A Y S.
Bride: @whippedbykiara
Videographer: @travoris_hawkins.ys
Makeup:@makeupbypet
Hair: @lg_experience_
Nails: @nailvibe_academy
Dress: @pronovias
Tuxedo: @unique_threads_
Floral + Decor: @8wondersdecor
Planning: @_eventsbymesita
Venue: @hiltonrosehall
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Reception reveals... my favorite part of the day.
It's an indescribable feeling of accomplishment to see your clients moved to happy tears at your creations! The ethereal beauty of the whimsical design aesthetic overwhelmed Kiara β¨οΈ
The even gave me a new name, "Raheem the dream" π
Wouldn't trade it for nothin'
It was amazing working with the team from @_eventsbymesita
who had planning down pat! π₯
Lawn meets the sea in the island paradise.
Heaven is a place on earth πΏπΏπΏπ΄π
This creation was curated for @whippedbykiara & @antoinegrayphotography Congratulations on your nuptials
Design & Florals: @8wondersdecor
International Planning: @_eventsbymesita
#destinationwedding
#weddinginjamaica
#jamaicanwedding
#beachfrontwedding
#beachwedding
My job is the pride of my life, it's who I am and ultimately my gift from God...it's what I was made for, I do it effortlessly. β€οΈ
I gleam in the esteemed honor to be selected for such precious moments in time. I value each and every opportunity to share the love stories of my amazing clients and watch them blossom into forevers.
to top it off, I get some of the most amazing clients!!!
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My year in review.
I'll forever brag about my elite clientele! It's a pleasure designing all of these amazing secret wedding collections. I'm honored to have been trusted to execute these precious designs for my very special clients and their guests.
My clients are elites who all have impeccable taste. Once they decide to book me, they leave me to get to work (behind the scenes), which is a feeling very few will experience.
My favorite part of my year was watching each couple witness what their decor looked like during their room reveals, the screams, the tears. the laughter and the relief. A wave of emotions each time.
Thank you to all my 2023 clients who supported my brand and trusted my vision. π
Review from @thisishelenadavis
I'm primarily a late sleeper, and so is Helena, I saw an email at 2:00AM, and I wasn't sleeping, so I was like...can I call you for a second?
I'm not into the long emails back and forth with any potential client- I value my time, a 30min to 1hr call normally gives us both all the info we need to see if we're a good fit for each other as well as highlight budget etc.
It was 2:00AM!!!..BUT....I do not believe in putting off what's great. So a 2:00 AM phone call it was! π€£π€£π€£ That call lead to a very harmonious and stress free planning and design experience. #dreamclient
Helena trusted my expertise and guidance in every way, I'd literally ask her a question, and she'd always go, "Whatever you choose."
The feedback from this wedding is heartwarming β€οΈ π π
I've received so much love and appreciation from the entire family. π
Special thanks to my honorable mentions who have been by my side through the storms and sunny days. Behind the scenes of an event isn't for the faint at heart. It's physically taxing and mentally draining.
My clients, @nicole_tallness @sc_williams_ @rackstar2124
@thisishelenadavis Thank you for choosing and trusting 8 Wonders Decor. You have all chosen to trust me with the most important day of your life, I'm honored and eternally grateful.
MY TEAM: You are the backbone of my success. Lord knows that I'm extremely miserable and a painstakingly meticulous perfectionist behind the scenes. Throughout 2023, you have all invested your hearts and souls to the firm, and for that, I appreciate you.
My Vibes Fairy @chloe_dacosta who cheers me on from day one.
Always available at the first ring if I need any information (she is a local directory, my OG networking guru). After each event she calls with one word, CONGRATULATIONS!
My bestie @eventdecorjamaica @partyland @eventhubjamaica with me on every event rain or shine dedicated even when I'm miserable and loud and agitated. You've been there through tears and laughter journeying with me across the north coast to execute all my events.
My supply fairies: @milaneventsrentals @truluxurycoeventsandrentals @galeriaeventsja @covermeupevents @theweddingplannerplus @partylandja @cattelyaeventrental
My logistics manager @brookstruckingservices without you, idk how any of it would be possible. You're gold to me since 8WD inception.
My followers, I appreciate you all. Every single one of you.
Shootout to my long-standing dedicated followers who have been there since day one.
Thank you all for a successful 2023 wedding season.
Xoxo,
The Fairy Godfather β¨οΈ
The heartfelt review of the bride: @therichandrawgirl and the groom: @cubbythecreator for their secret signature collection wedding at the Hyatt Ziva in Monetgo Bay Jamaica. β¨οΈ
They are the definition of #trusttheprocess this particular bride was a first for me as she had no bridal party which was AMAZING, she wanted to know absolutely nothing about the decor - she told her colors and said make it nice and elegant. -My dream client!
I met her just before her reveal, I remained behind the scenes only to surprise her at the room reveal as we'd only spoken once for literally about 20mins! Yep, for the whole year and a few months just 1 time not exceeding 20 minutes.
It's like God hand picks my clients, I always get the best clients!! #blessed
International clients from Texas USA πΊπΈ
The heartfelt review of the bride: @therichandrawgirl and the groom: @cubbythecreator for their secret signature collection wedding at the Hyatt Ziva in Monetgo Bay Jamaica. β¨οΈ
They are the definition of #trusttheprocess this particular bride was a first for me as she had no bridal party which was AMAZING, she wanted to know absolutely nothing about the decor - she told her colors and said make it nice and elegant. -My dream client!
I met her just before her reveal, I remained behind the scenes only to surprise her at the room reveal as we'd only spoken once for literally about 20mins! Yep, for the whole year and a few months just 1 time not exceeding 20 minutes.
I always get the best clients!!
International clients from Texas USA πΊπΈ
All the feels! π
This is the unfiltered reaction from @therichandrawgirl & @cubbythecreator when they walked into their decor after one year of knowing absolutely nothing. @thisishelenadavis mother of the bride, chose me and gave me full reigns of the designs, trusting my guidance throughout the whole process. Her response to anything I asked would be "whatever you choose... you know best, I'm just going with you, I trust you."
To have people who I've never met have so much faith in me and my business speaks volumes. The feeling is impossible to explain.
The screams, the wows, the lil jumps of excitement to getting instantly rated. At one point in the video, you can clearly hear me fan-girling at my own design. π This wedding is one for the books.
Another secret wedding success
Those who know me know that I'm not a videographer AT ALL ππ
So, for now, we bite our nails and wait on the final clips from @cm_wedding_films
Decor Design & Planning: @8wondersdecor
Floral Styling: The Floral Scientist
Suits: @StevenGoudeau
Stationery: @boxedweddinginvitations
Dress: @ElizabethScott
Rings: BrillianEarth
Photography: Pure Photography
Videography: CM Studios
Saxophonist:N/A
Violinist: N/AΒ
Catering & Bar Service: Hyatt ZivaΒ
Officiant & Emcee: Reverend Marvetta Walker & Lawrence Davis
Sparklers: @eventhubjamaica
Makeup: Nacajha Young
Hair Stylist: LaβChristian Herbert
Production: Cover Me Up EventsΒ
Venue: Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
Let's immerse ourselves into this sensational all white ensemble for @Therichandrawgirl & @Therichandrawgirl
This particular wedding is also a signature 8WD surprise wedding, where the clients related their colors and design style but didn't know what they we're gonna walk into as no decor discussions were had, I only spoke with the bride for about 20mins one time for the entire year
and the mother of the bride @thisishelenadavis handled all the planning with 8WD. This bride was absolutely uninvolved, unbothered, and had absolutely no anxiety.. She had not the slightest idea about any detail of the wedding outside of song selection, colors, and location.
The epitome of show up and show out β¨οΈ
#trusttheprocess
Destination Wedding Planning @8wondersdecor
Decor Design @8wondersdecor
Florals @8wondersdecor
Grateful for gratitude.
For all my projects this year I've been blessed to be recognized for my design and most importantly my time.
As a planner I take my job extremely seriously, I'm all fun and games and chit chat until it's business time. I'm not joking with timelines.
Especially with planning, I am not an early sleeper, neither is Jahmelia so it was easy to extend myself beyond work hours to fit odd schedules just to ensure that the day was exactly how it should be.
In the end, it's always a very wholesome and fulfilling experience to know that my clients are pleased.
@nicole_tallness
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And so the hands of time would have it that Marcell and Jahmelia join together as one on beautiful Jamaican soil. Their vows were absolutely profound and heartfelt.
Their blissful union was officiated by the islands best
@oncallweddingsja
#destinationwedding #weddinginjamaica
Part one of a two part glimpse inside the magical moments of the destination wedding ceremony for Jahmelia and Marcell.
They say you can't bring sand to the shore, but they never said anything about bringing drip to the sea! The Groom definitely stole the show studded in a custom designed statement piece from design God himself @billionairenewyork dripping in black swarovski crystals and @louboutinworld shoes.
The bride strutted to a blissful live saxophone serenade by the legendary @verlandosmall
This sensational cinematography coverage was done by the G.O.A.T of media @dacxproductions @dacxweddings
It was like a dream β¨οΈ
Stay tuned for part two! π