Paradise perfection
September 25, 2024
Christina & Devin Washington
2.3.24
It took a few tries for Christina to agree to a date with Devin, but once she accepted, the relationship moved quickly.
“Our first date was magical,” she says. “From the moment I walked in and saw Devin waiting for me, I knew he was special. He hugged me, and I felt like I was home.” From then on, the two were inseparable, moving in together three months later with their three dogs.
For the engagement, Devin rented the garden at the Grand Bohemian Charlotte, hired a photographer and consulted the Farmers’ Almanac to time the proposal at just the right minute: sunset at 5:55 p.m. That detail was special to Christina, who appreciates angel numbers and their symbolism.
The couple chose the picturesque, car-free town of Las Catalinas in Costa Rica for their wedding, a favorite travel spot of Devin’s. “Our goal was to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience that our guests would remember forever,” Christina says.
They planned three days of events for the idyllic celebration, starting with a welcome party in their rented villa. The ceremony took place on a private beach, followed by a reception at a venue renowned for its intimate vibe. “Seeing the sunset over the Catalina Islands after marrying the love of your life was very romantic,” Christina says. Delicious food, plentiful drinks and energetic music were priorities for the couple. “We hired a club DJ over a traditional wedding DJ, and that kept the dance floor alive all night.”
Christina’s sister, a former NFL cheerleader, choreographed the father-daughter dance, a highlight for the bride. “She knew how nervous I was, and she stood off to the side doing the dance herself so I could follow her steps if I got lost. It was such a sweet moment, and it helped me lose my fear.”
The Details:
Photographer | Wyeth Augustine
Venues | Plaza Agave, Las Catalinas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica (ceremony); Sentido Norte, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas (reception)
Planner | Heidy Quesada Co.
Floral Design | Stylos y Flores
Dress | Eisen Stein Bridal, Ladies of Lineage
Wedding Accessories | Vintage earrings & fan (bride’s grandmother); veil, Ladies of Lineage; shoes, Gianvito Rossi
Beauty | Jill Robinson, Jillian Marie Beauty & Photo; Lauren Bernstein, Refinery Salon Charlotte
Bridal Stylist | Haute Kills by Sincerely Ambrosia
Groom Attire | BP Skinner Clothiers, Columbia, South Carolina
Rings | Diamonds Direct
Cake | Victoria Zoch
DJ | DJ Teemoor, Xclusive DJs
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