RSVPs, but our friend, DJ Zehno, was also just phenomenal.”
Looking back at the three full days of wedding festivities, the couple found
it difficult to pinpoint a favorite memory.
“A lot of things go through my head. I think about the smoke bombs; the
bumblebee; walking through P-town as newlyweds; Patrick performing for us
at the reception; my best friend doing an impromptu dance to Tina Turner’s
‘Rolling Down the River;’ dancing with everyone and all these other sweet
moments,” Simony reflects. “Everyone was so happy and it was just so much fun.”
As for Mayvin: “I also liked that we made it a wedding weekend and truly
got to spend time with every single person,” she says. “And that our community
came together; they all became friends and when everyone was leaving, they
were sad to not only say goodbye to us, but also to each other.”
All the more reason to get the hive back together again for reunions on the
Cape, right? Or, perhaps, even a future vow renewal?
“Oh, I’d marry you again,” Simony says to her wife. “In a heartbeat.”
through. Guests were greeted by escort cards in the form of photos accompanied
by a sign that read, “Find your face to find your place,” and were in turn led
to tables named after famous figures the couple have long admired (i.e. the
“Supreme” table featured Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Angela Davis, Michelle Obama
and Maxine Waters), complete with illustrated centerpieces. They enjoyed the
couple’s favorite dishes, such as sweet plantains and seafood, as well as a cake
decorated by Mayvin with an edible map that highlighted hers and Simony’s
islands of origin, the Dominican Republic and Cape Verde, respectively. They
played DIY yard and board games and they signed a guestbook where each
page contained photos of guests now and as children. And they also took full
advantage of the grab-and-go dessert table along with the custom-made to-go
cups at the hot beverage bar, so no one had to miss a second on the dancefloor.
“It was just straight jammers the whole time – every time you thought you
could sit down for a second, another one would come on,” Simony says. “We
picked most of them out and asked for people to make requests with their
PICTURED VENDORS: Ceremony: Kalmar Village in North Truro, MA | Reception: Truro Vineyards in North Truro, MA | Additional Photos Location: Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA | Officiants:
Ronnie Young (Friend of the Couple) and Patrick Soben (Godson of the Couple) | Hair and Makeup: Brides Did Their Own | Simony’s Ceremony Dress: Basix Black Label, Saks Fifth Avenue | Simony’s
Reception Dress: David’s Bridal | Simony’s Shoes: Sam Edelman; Rainbow Soles Painted by Simony | Simony’s Veil and Birdcage Headpiece: Vera Wang | Mayvin’s Ceremony Dress: Jenny Packham,
VOWS | Mayvin’s Reception Suit and Shoes: ASOS | Bridal Party Suits: Nordstrom and Express | Catering: Cosmos Catering via Truro Vineyards | Cake and Desserts: Whole Foods | Invitations: Minted
| Flowers: Sourced from Whole Foods; Arranged by Simony | Reception Music: DJ Zehno | Signage: DIY by the Brides | Various Decor Items: DIY by the Brides; Purchased from T.J.Maxx; Michaels.
NON-PICTURED VENDORS: Videography: StopGoLove.
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