I had known Jamila for a couple of years through work (doing the lawyer thing) when she got engaged. Never have I ever met someone who was so over the moon about her engagement! I remember her sauntering in the courtroom beaming with pride as she shared her news. Her energy was infectious. Everyone around her could feel the excitement and anticipation of the wedding.

So when Jamila asked if we could assist with wedding planning, I was thrilled. I knew how special this wedding was going to be. Jamila and Julius had known each other for years and had gone through the ups and downs life had thrown their way. And for that I knew their foundation would be stronger than most.

And they were nothing but themselves on their big day: Jamila glowing, enthusiastic and poised; Julius, dapper, playing it cool but clearly very excited to be married. Their first look was one of the sweetest moments of any wedding we have been a part of.

Jamila and Julius were also fortunate to be surrounded by their friends—a wedding party that was keeping us on our toes —and their very loving families. There was laughter, tears and some awesome dance moves.

All the behind-the-scenes running around was made so much easier with a great team of vendors. It also didn’t hurt that this brunch wedding (we’re talking red velvet chicken and waffles) has been one of the most beautiful events we have done to date. So don’t mind us if we keep posting about this wedding for a long time to come.

Congratulations to Jamila & Julius, a legal power couple in the making, and two really great people!