The happy couple takes a walk as husband and wife. - Contributed
Bride and groom hug the groom's mother, Euphemia Boothe
The perfectly colour coordinated bridal party. From left: Joan Gayle, Tiffany Arthurs, Brittayna Campbell, Shaday Bonitto, maid of honour Cheryl Wright, the bride and groom, best man Dennis Marsh, Joshua Sinclair, Wayne Campbell, Courtney Coote and Ralston Campbell. - Contributed Photos
The beautiful bride is assisted by her maid of honour Cheryl Wright.
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Purchasing manager Julia Campbell and cyber centre supervisor Gayle met in 2000. Both were co-workers, but they had no idea that their paths would cross one day ... at the bus stop.Their relationship started off as two colleagues who took the same bus to work practically every day. But eventually it blossomed into them spending quality time together in the evenings and on weekends.
They went everywhere together, and over the years the relationship flourished.
Today, reminiscing on their 10-year relationship, they are very appreciative of the rare and precious gem they have found in each other and which they hope to enjoy for the rest of their lives ... as man and wife.
The proposal
The proposal was a bit awkward for Orlando, because he didn't want to ask her without having an engagement ring.
One evening after taking her home from work, they were sharing a sundae and talking about marriage when he 'popped' the question. In jest, Julia told him to ask her 'properly'. Of course being the gentleman he is, he got down on one knee and asked her, "Will you marry me?" He received a resounding yes! But that was not enough for Orlando. He asked her twice more within the week and each time her response was the same.
The wedding day
On February 16, they exchanged vows at the Boulevard Baptist Church, with the ceremony officiated by Rev Dr Leroy Campbell, pastor of the Grace Baptist Circuit of Baptist Churches in May Pen.
The ceremony began with a show-popping 'hats off to the bride' prelude, - all four groomsmen, dressed in full-black suits, white shirts and burnt-orange ties, tipping their hats to the bride and bowing gracefully.
Not to be outdone, the bridesmaids followed suit. Elegantly dressed in white dresses, infused with hints of black and burnt-orange accessories, they lowered their parasols, as Orlando received his blushing bride from the hand of her brother, Glen Campbell.
After the happy couple exchanged vows, they delivered a harmonious rendition of The Vows Go Unbroken by Kenny Rogers.
The reception
The reception followed at the Wyndham New Kingston. It was elegant with an array of carefully arranged crystal chandeliers. Julia and Orlando's names emblazoned in black formed the backdrop that lit up the room. The décor was a work of art in black and white with a splash of burnt- orange hue.
The reception began with the bridesmaids and groomsmen performing a dance routine as they entered the ballroom.
Then it was time for the couple's grand entrance. From one end of the ballroom, Orlando belted out Kenny Roger's Lady to Julia, who entered from the opposite end, as they both met in the middle.
The entire affair was all they hoped it would be.