The Meet Cute : Although Jaclyn is from Tiverton and Jamar is from Randolph , Massachusetts , the pair met while attending St . Leo University in Florida . Mutual friends made the connection and the pair agreed to meet in person after chatting on Facebook Messenger .
The Engagement : The couple — who moved to Texas in 2020 — visited family in New England for the holidays in 2021 . Jaclyn thought they were going on a group date with two of her best friends and their partners at Sardella ’ s in Newport . Instead , Jamar rented out a room at the restaurant and proposed to her in front of all their family and friends . They celebrated with a dinner and a party .
The Venue : Jaclyn ’ s father grew up in Rehoboth , so it made sense that they chose Terrydiddle Farm for the setting . “ My dad ’ s mom passed away a few years ago ; we were extremely close ,” she says . “ We were literally a five-minute drive from my dad ’ s childhood home where she lived . I felt such a sentimental connection to the location .” The venue was lush and green , with flowers in bloom everywhere , which fit everything Jaclyn was looking for in a New England summer wedding .
The Little Things : The morning of the ceremony , Jaclyn got ready with all of her friends , a memory she treasures . To celebrate Jamar ’ s culture , they chose a caterer who specializes in Haitian cuisine . Having everyone there together was another highlight of the day . “ It goes by so fast ,” Jaclyn says . “ We were all able to be together even though it went by in a blink of an eye .”
The Advice : “ I never felt more calm than the day of the wedding ,” Jaclyn says . “ Leading up to it I was so worried and stressed , but once you get to the day it ’ s so fun and exciting that you don ’ t even have time to worry .” She tells couples to lean on their bridal party and family members for support : Give your parents or maid of honor the phone numbers and have them act as the point of contact . “ Give everything to someone else so you can enjoy the day ,” she says .
The Details
Ceremony and Reception : Terrydiddle Farm , Rehoboth , MA
Hair : Mae ’ Lumen Salon , Richmond
Makeup : Drop Dead Gorgeous RI
Bridal Attire : David ' s Bridal
Groom ’ s Attire : The Black Tux
Florals : Something Borrowed Blossoms
Videographer : East Passage Co .
June 9 , 2023
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