THE HAPPY COUPLE * BRIDE NAME NORKA GALETTE * GROOM NAME MUSA THOLLEY ![]() THE BIG DAY 07.18.2019 WEDDING LOCATION? The VENETIAN, GARFIELD, NJ WEDDING THEME? ROYAL WEDDING WEDDING COLOR? EMERALD GREEN, IVORY, GOLD SOMETHING ABOUT HIM ( FROM THE BRIDE) IT IS SUCH A BLESSING TO WATCH SOMEONES GROWTH. I HAVE WATCHED MY HUSBAND GROW OVER THE PAST YEARS INTO SUCH AN AMAZING MAN. YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING AND MORE. THERE IS NO ONE ELSE I WOULD WANT TO BE WITH. SOMETHING ABOUT HER ( FROM THE GROOM) I MARRIED SUCH AN AMAZING WOMAN. I LOVE YOUR VISION AND DETAILS TO EVERYTHING YOU PUT YOUR HANDS ON. YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF PUSHING ME INTO A GREATER MAN. TO MAKE IT ALL SHORT, I SHINE WITH YOU. YES TO THE DRESS EXPERIENCE My dress is a Pnina Tornai inspired dress. I went into Kleinfield in Manhattan, NY. I tried on millions of dresses. I was introduced to her line and I loved the shape and concept but I needed to tweak it to my own liking. I created a vision of what I wanted, setting a “tone” that i felt right for me. I designed the dress and began searching for someone to make it for me. I ran into BridesByNona on IG where I saw the FABULOUS dresses she has made. I sent her pictures of the P. Tornai dress and explained my vision to her. She took note of everything i wanted. I went down to ATL, GA to visit her and took my initial measurements. I remember when she sent me pictures of the dress completed, I honestly stopped and began screaming in place because of excitement. I went down again for a final fitting and the dress was even better in person (even without my hair and makeup done). The best part is, on my wedding day it looked BETTER than before! I also might have been caught up in the moment. She laid heavenly talented hands on my dress. I’m forever grateful. She DELIVERED!! ![]() ![]() OUR HAITIAN CULTURE PLAY A BIG ROLE IN YOUR WEDDING WHY? YES IT DID. BEING HAITIAN, MANY OF TIMES PEOPLE WILL DOUBT YOUR CAPABILITIES. THAT IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS WE FEEL OVERWHELMED AND BLESSED TO BE GAINING SUCH GREAT ATTENTION. EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR WEDDING WAS CULTURAL. WE GAVE KREMAS AS OUR WEDDING FAVORS. YOUR WEDDING DAY BEST MEMORIES TO BE SURROUNDED BY ALL OUR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. THE BEST PART IS THAT EVERYONE WAS GETTING ALONG AND HAVING THE BEST TIME OF THEIR LIFE. A WEEK LATER, EVERYONE IS STILL ASKING FOR A REDO BECAUSE IT WAS SO GREAT. WE ARE TRULY BLESSED. WEDDING DECORATIONS DETAILS? LILY V EVENTS, AND SHE DID HER THING! ![]() ![]() ![]() b WEDDING MENU DETAILS? WE CHOSE SALMON, STEAK, AND CHICKEN. THE Chateaubriand STEAK WAS PAIRED WITH MASHED POTATOES & VEGETABLES. THE SALMON WAS PAIRED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS. THE CHICKEN WAS PAIRED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND GREENS AS WELL. OUR APPETIZER CONSISTED OF DELICIOUS CRAB CAKE. OUR COCKTAIL MENU CONSISTED OF A LOT OF EVERYTHING. IT WAS JUST GREAT. ANY ADVICE FOR ENGAGED COUPLE ? STAY STRONG IN YOUR PLANNING. PRAY, KEEP A STEADY MIND. REMEMBER YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYONE, SO DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR OTHER HALF. LIVE UP TO *YOUR OWN* EXPECTATIONS. NO ONE ELSE! ANY QUESTION YOU WOULD LOVE TO ANSWER FOR OUR READERS? I CAN ANSWER AS MANY AS POSSIBLE! WE WILL BE DOING A YOUTUBE SERIES ON HOW TO PLAN A WEDDING. MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL IS https://www.youtube.com/user/ngalette1 Bride: @_serenity.xo Brides MUA: @makeupbysayani Brides Hair: @ijsthekendoll Brides dress: @bridesbynona Brides Accessories: @su.reina.bridal Grooms Tux: @jprstyling Wedding Decor: @lilyvevents Wedding Photographer: @alakijastudios Wedding Coordinator: @utterlyeleganteventsnj Wedding Officiant: @marriedbyrevroxy Wedding Videographer: @maxwelljennings Venue: The Venetian – Garfield, NJ Wedding Dj: Pulsesounds |