Back at 2017, Justus Bobbitt and Brandon Salters met at an after-work happy hour at a Washington DC lounge “Me and Some guys were working there, and he came in with a friend,” Justus recalled. “We talked for hours that night, and he asked me out on a date.” She responded quickly, “Yes! When?” He said, “Tomorrow.” They’ve been inseparable ever since.
The two got engaged in September 14, 2017. “This date also happens to be the anniversary of my mother’s death,” Justus said. “I told Brandon I’ve always hoped that day would be replaced by happier memories. And he did just that — during a pandemic!” Brandon told Justo in front of family and friends in National Harbor, Maryland Adams proposes.
After the proposal, the two began planning their dream wedding on November 5th, 2022, at a Jupiter, Florida In a private family home. “It was the most perfect day,” Justus recalls. “Our wedding planning process was a dream. The incomparable Jennifer [Zabinski, who also planned Aunt Serena Williams’s wedding in New Orleans] and the JZ Events team made it a pleasure. Being able to attend during our wedding and What a treat not to have to worry about all the details of the day. Now, I miss our bi-weekly planning meetings!”
Longsay yes, to Dress fans, Jusutus has always dreamed of having Kleinfeld’s bridal experience, but barely had anything on her first date Concrete inspiration. Even with just a little, her wedding consultant Candance can find the perfect gown. “It’s a traditional gown that my family loves,” Justus commented. “It’s important to me that they like my dress as much as I do. I also have an after-party look because I want to dance the night away in comfort.”
At the same time, the bride’s jewelry is given by the aunts. “I wear the most beautiful sapphire earrings with a diamond and sapphire tennis bracelet,” Justus said. “I think it’s simple, refined and beautiful.” Brandon’s suits were custom-made by Suitsupply, and all he wore to the wedding were Bari Jay gowns by Bella Bridesmaids.
The ceremony takes place in the garden before sunset. The wedding theme was “Derby Day” – Brandon’s idea – and nearly every 150 guest wore a hat or tiara. “During the ceremony, I felt like time stood still,” Justus recalls. “It was the most sober moment of my life. I felt so loved and honored. The whole wedding day was also filled with a truly charming Southern vibe.”
After the ceremony, the guests were in Network during cocktails, then move on to a reception for dinner and presentations, followed by dancing. “The Sound House band is fantastic,” Justus said. “Somehow they knew all my favorite things and we danced all night!” Even months later, Justus still can’t stop looking back at the photos and videos of the big day on her phone. “I can still feel the energy,” she said. “It was the best day of my life and I am so thankful to my family for giving me the wedding of my dreams. My heart is full.”
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