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A Poem Dedicated to Stacy And Marvell: From Kimberly Bush

Marvell, Stacy

This poem is for you

This isn’t a wedding poem

If you were expecting to hear words in sync

With bells, audible prose gently lifting veils

I’m sorry

There aren’t enough rose petals to sprinkle on this 

To make it what you expect 

But then again

This kind of love

Isn’t what you expect

This brand of love 

Only comes from the creator

Laying a hand on your chest

Reaching into your soul

And only extracting the best

Who he was

Who she was

Had to be casualties 

So consider this more like a eulogy

Removing in complete remnants of you and me

Relics of our past

Separate lives laid to rest

Until at the end

All that’s left standing is this union

Of we

Beautifully

Being this in tune doesn’t come without a soundcheck

In you, I discovered an everlasting crescendo

Her walk – is jazz improvisation

Each stride is perfect

She is poetry in motion

And he

He is a 90s rhythm and blues

Break beats smooth with a backspin

Hey lover

You make me wanna spit bars in a booth

Record 18 tracks of just you

In my best SoCal Accent

I just adore you

I want to absorb you and pour you back into yourself

So I can have

Another glass full 

And with us

It’s never half full or half empty

Just overflowed

Overflowed with the blessings from the Supreme

We magnify your name

We pray together

Fast together

Cry together 

No wonder we are tied together

You are the most unique thing that a pair of eyes have ever seen

Your smile gave birth to electricity

Caramel, your skin tone

Hair curly, like calligraphy

Perfectly concealing your halo

See this isn’t a wedding poem

There isn’t a long enough kiss to make this poem what you expect

It’s more of a gift from the creator

Perfectly wrapped

Signed, sealed, delivered

Handled with care

This is the kind you just accept

A poem – let’s just call it a memoir

Evidence that this bond is blessed

And now that we’ve cleared the air

All that’s left standing is

King and Queen

Union of we,

Beautifully

In the beautiful outdoors of The Current Hotel, a dream wedding was about to happen. The witnesses? The dearest families and friends of Stacy and Marvell, and the breathtaking Tampa bay. When the team and I got to the venue, the panoramic view stunned us. We were enthralled and speechless, but we had to get working to make sure everything ran smoothly

The guest list was the perfect number! It was plenty of family and friends there to celebrate but it felt intimate every moment. It was as magical as it can be! I was there, and I was glad that was how it came to be! As I was observing, mostly obsessing over details (you know me), I couldn’t help but fall in love with every little thing! One of my favorites was the invitation, beautifully done by Andi Mejia of @andimejiaco!

Albriana (@albrianashante) did marvelously in the wedding planning and designs department. Just look at how she put everything together. It was executed perfectly! Guests were seated at the elegant Chiavari chairs, encircling the chuppah so everyone could see the unification of two hearts unfold. 

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When I saw the ever so talented musicians of Stringz Attached, LLC (@thestringzattached), I just knew this was going to be a magical experience. Not to mention, the blooms of violets, blues, purples, and creams made the ceremony dreamy, skillfully arranged by Royal Events & Services, LLC (@royaleventsandservices).

Behind the scenes, our bride was getting ready. She’s already gorgeous as she is, but her beauty was even more prevalent thanks to Nicki Mac of @nickimacbrides (makeup) and The Hair Doula (hair) for working their magic.

Now, the violin was playing while the pianist keys in beautiful melodies that heightened the emotions of those watching. The captivating bride walked down the aisle. Her eyes saw no one but her handsome groom standing at the end of the flowery path, waiting for her. It was a picturesque scene. Stacy opted for a sheer bridal cape instead of a veil, and it flowed with the breeze as she moved towards the love of her life.

Stacy looked stunning in her bridal gown from CC’s Bridal Boutique (@ccsbridalboutique), decorated with intricate embroidery. She opted for a sheer bridal cape instead of a veil, and it flowed with the breeze as she moved towards the love of her life. Marvell looked dashing and princely in his blue suit by Bespoke & Co. I can’t imagine the fluttering in their hearts as they inched closer to one another! Once Stacy and Marvell met at the altar to say their vows to one another, everybody sniffled their tears of joy. It was a very moving moment for this sweet couple to officially become Mr. & Mrs.! Congratulations, Stacy and Marvell!

Venue: @currenttampa
Wedding Planning + Design: @albrianashante
Photographer: @terrieimages
Videography: @zandzimage
Stationery & Signage: @andimejiaco
Floral Design: @royaleventsandservices
Hair: @_thehairdoula_
Makeup: @nickimacbrides
DJ: @djladyshay
Live Musicians: @thestringzattached
Bridal Gown: @ccsbridalboutique
Groom Suit: @bespoke_and_co
Desserts: @thecakecuties
Cigar Roller: @cigarxperience
Candles Favors: @theladybugfactory
Chairs And Draping: @otmproductionstampa
Lighting: @tampalights
Led Dance Floor: @letzdanceonit
Linens: @fancythatlinens
Lounge Furniture: @stylehouseflorida
Bar Table Top Furniture : @achairaffair