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The Wedding Barn in Naples, Florida was the venue for this gorgeous couple to start their lives surrounded by family and friends. Ethan is from Canada and Dalyna is from Cuba.
Wedding Planner: Gabriela Tovar
Wedding Officiant: Daniel Torres elder in my childhood Kingdom Hall
Hair Stylist: Daniela Barrios also one of my bridesmaids and childhood friend
Makeup Artist: Denise , family friend and has done my makeup professionally always
Florist: Elena Lutsi , incredible !
Caterers: Stuffed Cuban – Maxine , also amazing !
Bridal Gown: Brides of Florida in Miami
Videographer | Photographer Team: Wild Love Artists + Rebecca Davidson Photography
Suits: Tip Top Tailors
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
THE DRESS
I went to one other boutique before finding it , but my made of honor and best friend recommend the boutique that I found my dress in because that is also where she got her wedding dress. I went with her and my mother and we had tried on quite a few. I was feeling a bit defeated. So, the lady asked my best friend – Adriana- what the dress of my dreams was, and right after she brought this dress. I tried it on and it felt perfect but it wasn’t until she brought out my Spanish veil, the one thing I did ask for and always pictured myself in that I started tearing up and soon after they placed it on my started crying. Maybe out of relief or something else but I cried a lot and they all knew that this was the one.
THE VENUE
Naples Wedding Barn just felt homie to me, we always wanted a barn like wedding , it was so close to my house and just felt right at home
HOW DID YOU MEET
We met during the COVID pandemic , mutual friends of ours created a zoom meeting where everyone invited could join and do some service or hang out. To fill the void of not being able to go anywhere. We both met on one of those zooms but later on Ethan found my socials and began to chat with me.. and so a friendship was born.
THE DECOR
I personally decorated everything myself with some input from my wedding planner , I wanted a lot of green. I love greenery , plants , white! I wanted it classy but also chic and earthy. I liked the barn like charm and wanted to add to that as well. With a lot of gold accents to give it that rustic but classy look.
PERSONAL TOUCHES
I liked the table with all the pictures of our families
The blend of two very different cultures coming together
Hand written thank you cards on each plate
Most of the vendors were family friends
HOW DID ETHAN POP THE QUESTION
He took us to one of our favorite restaurants in 5th Ave Naples. It was our dating anniversary. He said my gift was after the dinner and so he had me walk all the way to where the naples pier used to be after dinner. During the walk we talked a lot about the last years together and all that we’ve learned about each other and with each other. Then when we finally got to the pier our families were waiting and so he popped the question.
FIRST LOOKS
No we kept this very traditional we only saw each other when the bride walked down the aisle and the bride saw her dad and uncles when she walked into the kingdom hall. There was a first look for the bridesmaid for the bride and the groomsmen. As the bride , I felt emotional for my girls to see me and also a bit nervous for the boys to see me as well. But they were so kind and supportive that all that just slipped away .
THE AISLE
I felt surprisingly calm. I wanted to take it in and see all the faces. But my eyes just looked at him. And he looked so happy. So clean and groomed lol. Everything felt worth it and when he held my hand I felt at home.
THE KISS
I think Ethan peed a little (HAHAHHAHAHA)
THE RECEPTION
It felt amazing seeing everyone come together and just have an awesome time. People who we don’t usually see partying or dancing just completely letting loose. Two different families and strangers acting like they’ve known each other for years. There was not language barrier on that dance floor. There was just so much love and it surrounded and filled up the whole space. It was magical
THANKS
Just thank you to everyone for what they’ve done for us , vendors, friends, family. No one really has to do anything for us but everyone did , and with so much love. The day was so much better than anything I could have imagined. I thank Jehovah for such a beautiful day and we feel so blessed to have everyone that was there that night in our lives.
- Dalyna
I couldn’t be more grateful to my beautiful friends and family for joining us on our amazing day together. Through all the stress and anxiety there wasn’t even a second where I didn’t feel incredibly loved and supported by my people. Jehovah has provided an amazing start to our lives and we can’t wait to start this beautiful chapter together.
- Ethan