Keron Wood
STYLE & ROMANCE WITH GEENA AND TONY WILLIAMS
MEET THE BRIDE & GROOM:
Geena Williams, 27, Accountant, Corporate Service Professional & Model. Tony Williams, 29, Film Maker.
WEDDING DATE:
December 21, 2019
HOW DID YOU TWO MEET?
We met through a mutual friend who ‘thought we would be perfect for each other’. 😊
TAKE US TO THE MOMENT WHEN YOU FIRST KNEW YOU WANTED TO MARRY YOUR WIFE ?
I knew I wanted marry her when I got the go ahead from God around April of last year. For a long time I knew that Geena was the woman for me. She is so beautiful, confident and ambitious. I knew I couldn’t pass her up! God giving me the go ahead was just the cherry on top.
WE COULD SEE THAT BOTH OF YOU WERE VERY INTENTIONAL WITH STYLE, INCLUSIVE OF ACCESSORIES, FIT, COLOR SCHEME FOR YOUR BRIDESMAIDS, GROOMSMEN AND INDIVIDUALLY.... WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR COUPLES TO TAKE THEIR OVERALL BRIDAL PARTY AND INDIVIDUAL STYLE SERIOUSLY ON WEDDING DAY?
It is imperative that your wedding day is a direct reflection of your style individually and collectively, as a couple. I think you want to look back at your photos 30-50 years down the road and say I loved to wear this or that. We both love very neutral tones and that’s how we decided on our wedding colors. We love the natural beauty of things so we chose very simple almost white suits for the males with grandad collar shirts that didn’t require a neck tie to fit the relaxed mood. We chose semi nude jumpsuits for the girls based on their personal style. Geena loves wide legged anything so that was the only requirement placed on them. We were at an outdoor location that added all natural elements. Geena knew for sure that she wanted a simple fabric, long train and high slit for the gown and trusted her designer to do that and she exceeded her expectations.
WHAT’S ONE THING THAT MAKES A WEDDING IN THE BAHAMAS SPECIAL?
Tony’s Perspective: The reception/party . Geena’s Perspective: I think because anywhere in the Bahamas is picturesque especially when doing an outside wedding, not to mention the beautiful weather. Who doesn’t want a beautiful island style romance??
WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 WEDDING PLANNING TIPS FROM A BRIDES PERSPECTIVE?
1. Do not select the first vendor you find. Take time to get to know these people and see if you are willing to deal with them for at least 2 months. Do they answer your calls or emails on time? Are they happy you enquired about a service? This day is suppose to be special and you want vendors who also believe that.
2. Make sure that you and your partner go through counseling and understand the importance of the day.
3. Plan as you must, but don’t sweat it. At the end of the day, Gods plan will prevail. We had so many things that didn’t go as planned but we decided early on we wanted to get married and have fun for sure. And that, we did.
WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 WEDDING PLANNING TIPS FROM A GROOMS PERSPECTIVE?
Make sure to confirm and order the groomsmen suit months ahead. Sometimes us guys are very relaxed in our planning (pointing all fingers at me lol). Thankfully I have an always-prepared bride and a solid group of brothers/groomsmen who were on the ball.
Make sure to stay relaxed through it all. Marriage is a huge commitment but it is also beautiful.
Most importantly, continue to seek God’s counsel through it all.
WHAT IS THE #1 WEDDING SONG IN YOUR BOOKS?
We had so many great songs at our wedding; Beauty and the beast , which the bridal party walked down to, Chariots of Fire was what Geena walked down to, Guillotiné was our recessional song. Our #1 song, though, is Through the Storm by Popcaan, we chose this for our first dance. 😁
ANY MARRIAGE ADVICE FOR AN ENGAGED COUPLE TYING THE KNOT SOON ?
Be true to who you are. Enjoy every moment of every stage in your relationship and get to know your partner. Talk about the hard stuff now. Have fun at your wedding and don’t sweat the small stuff.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SINGLES ON THE QUEST TO FIND TRUE LOVE?
Stay patient and let God know the desires of your heart. Trust Him to fulfill them. Stay emotionally pure during this time of singleness.
PC: @blairjmeadows | Bride: @geenalyssa | Groom: @tonywilliamsmedia | Lapel Pins: @thepicobrand | Bride’s Gown: @phyliciaellis | Bridemaid’s Jumpsuits: @kbadstudio | Hair: @thevanitycafe | MUA: @glowandglamour | Flowers: @shopmariebuds | Coordinator: @heavensenther |
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