Keron Wood
STYLE & ROMANCE with Tia and Jonathan Hanna
Meet the Bride & Groom:
Tia and Jonathan Hanna. Tia works as a Business Admin for a school and Jonathan is a Director at the Nassau Airport Development Company.
How did you two meet?
We met in the airport ironically enough (no I wasn’t at work I was traveling). She was traveling with some mutual friends so I went over and said hi, we kept talking (after our respective flights left) and well, the rest is history.
Take us to the moment when you first knew you wanted to marry your wife ?
For me, I knew I wanted to marry her fairly early on. She was just such a sweet and genuine person that had everything I was looking for in a soul mate. I think for me, i can’t say that there was one particular moment where the light bulb went off but I realized that I couldn’t stand to be away from her. So it was only right that I do the honorable thing.
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?
I think given the importance of the day, style is important because we feel as though the bridal party is an extension of us. We were initially going to have the guys in a different color but changed it up last minute. Most if not all of us are fashion forward and we all take pride in how we look. For the groomsmen, I’ve always loved Bond movies, and appreciated the fitted looks the character wore. It was always a classic look, not over the top and so that’s what I wanted to achieve. Tia wanted something that would have been comfortable and not too hot (our reception was outdoors), she wanted lace and wanted something fitted to her body.
What’s one thing that makes a wedding in the Bahamas special?
I think for us as locals, it’s home, so having family and friends was important for the both of us. But for persons that might not be from here, I think there are so many different locations that could give any wedding its own unique vibe.
What are the top 3 Wedding Planning Tips from a brides perspective?
From Tia’s perspective, start the planning process early, the time literally flies by. Choose vendors that you’re familiar with, have gotten personal reviews from, you want to be assured that on the most important day of your life, you don’t get stood up. Having a coordinator is key. On the day of, you don’t want to have to worry about the stresses of the day. We were so grateful to have our coordinator who put out so many little fires we weren’t even aware of until after the wedding.
What are the top 3 wedding Planning tips from a Grooms perspective?
From a guys perspective, I think it’s important to be realistic with your budget. You don’t want to over exert yourself financially. Second, once you make a decision don’t go back as you’ll always second guess yourself. Last, compromise is key, you need to work together to ensure your day is special for both of you.
What is the #1 Wedding song in your books?
Tia loves 90s R&B and well so do I. To choose one song is kinda hard but if we had to choose, she’d choose Kenny Latimore, I’d choose Usher Here I stand, and even that’s a toss up.
Any Marriage Advice for an engaged couple tying the knot soon ?
I would say marriage counseling is a must. You learn what to expect in marriage and the things we have learned there have helped our young marriage considerably. Communication is key, I think you should always be able to talk with your significant other no matter the situation.
What advice would you give to singles on the quest to find true love?
Lastly, I’d tell people to be open to situations, don’t close yourself off based on past relationships (extremely difficult to do sometimes I know) and to not rush things. Everything in Gods time.
PC: @alikfilms | Bride: @tiatonesx | Groom: @jhanna1987 | Lapel Pins: @thepicobrand | HMUA: @LucyLuBrides
An exclusive interview by The Pico Brand.