Natural bride: Alycia
My husband Rufus and I got married in July 2008 in Shaw Park Gardens in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We had a private ceremony by the waterfall in the botanic gardens with just the two of us and the officiant. We came back to the States and had a formal reception with family and friends in August 2008.
How was your big day??
A: I had the best of both worlds because I had two big days! On the day of the wedding, my husband and I woke and walked down to the gardens, where we had a short, simple ceremony. We were surrounded by lush greenery, the hypnotic rhythm of the waterfall and sounds of birds chirping. Our reception was a more formal, sophisticated affair, where we were celebrated our new life with the people we love the most.
How did you wear your hair?
A: For the wedding and the reception, I cornrowed my hair in the front and styled the back in two-strand twists. My husband loves natural hair and has always complimented me when I wear cornrows, so it was easy to decide. Plus, I wanted a style that was elegant, yet easy to maintain. On the day of the wedding, it took my 5 seconds to do my hair–it took that long to pin the flower in it!
How did your family/husband/guests receive your hair at the wedding?
A: My wonderful family and friends have always been supportive of my lifestyle choices, including how I wear my hair. I think the guests at our reception were more surprised by my husband–he had cut his nine-year old locks the morning of the event to signify our new life together.
Check out Alycia at her blog http://www.alldaynatural.com/
Too cute!!
Beautiful! Just beautiful! Loved these pictures. Thanks for sharing!
my goodness…what a beautiful couple.
Awe, the part about him cutting his hair made me want to cry. So cute!
Beautiful couple…and I agree with Alexandra.
Those pictures are beautiful! Especially the last one.
so beautiful!
How beautiful are you two…gorgeous!
That’s so beautiful and so is your hair. Dream wedding for sure. Your husband seems so sweet – cutting off his locs = precious moment.
So precious.
Thanks to you all for your beautiful words. I am blushing over here.
I am thankful to Leila for allowing me to share my story and for encouraging all of us to wear our distinctive hair with pride.
Beautiful.
Beautiful. I’ve been inspired.
I love how you two are wearing white against a lush scenery.
It’s so Kawaii!
Best wishes!
Very beautiful photos.
This is a really beautiful story and the pictures are gorgeous. They remind me of my friend’s wedding: they were both natural, have locs, married in Jamaica and had their reception in the states.
This encourages me and reminds me that black love still exists and that natural haired love exists.
Congrats on your marriage and may you both have a long and happy marriage.
KMN
Lovely.
beautiful ane encouraging!
amazing that he cut his hair to symbolize your new start. Amazing!
Beautiful. I’d also love to rock natural on my wedding day. Could you please get her to send a close up pic of that style. I can’t see it clearly. Please Leila.
Thanks. They really make a beautiful couple.
You all are great!
@Matlhodi–I just sent you one.
The Pic of you and your husband walking away from the camera…beautiful! Best Wishes!
what a beautiful dream come true wedding!
Beautiful!