Jasmine and Francisco, who met during high school soccer tryouts, were married on January 12, 2019.
Jasmine looked radiant in a sleeveless ballgown with an embellished bodice with an illusion sweetheart neckline, and a full tulle skirt with a train. Her accessories included a full-length veil and strappy shoes. Her bouquet was composed of a king protea flower accompanied by roses and other blooms, plus botanical accents. Her 10 bridesmaids wore individual dresses in the same shade of wine. They carried modified versions of the bride’s bouquet.
Francisco got married in a dark blue suit with a light gray vest, white shirt, wine-colored tie, white pocket square, and red rose boutonniere. His 10 groomsmen wore light gray suits with white shirts, wine-colored vests and bow ties, wine-colored pocket squares, and red rose boutonnieres.
The couple read their own vows to each other during the ceremony; Jasmine promised to take care of her new husband, and Francisco promised to wear his wedding ring with love. The couple performed a sand ceremony along with their young daughters.
Later at the reception, guests enjoyed a plated Caesar salad and a buffet-style meal of grilled Tuscan chicken, flatiron steak, twice-baked potatoes, and fresh steamed vegetables. The signature drinks were a green tea cocktail and a paloma, and there was also a dessert table.
In the speeches, the matron of honor encouraged the couple to fight for what they love, the best man spoke of happy days ahead for the newlyweds, and the groom’s sister gave her love to them. The bride’s parents talked about their daughter and advised the couple to be best friends, and the groom’s parents wished for the couple’s love to last forever. Jasmine and Francisco thanked their guests for coming.
Jasmine and Francisco’s first dance was to “I Was Made for Lovin’You.” Jasmine and her father danced to “Daddy’s Little Girl” by The Shires, and Francisco and his mother danced to “Te amo mama” by Marcp Antonio Solis. Other wedding fun included a family dance, a money dance, and date night cards where guests could write fun suggestions for the newlyweds.
The three-tier wedding cake was done in a gray marble look with gold detailing and gold-flaked sugar hexagons cascading down the side.
We wish Francisco and Jasmine all the love and happiness in the world!
Photography by Carrie Patricia Studios