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Mercedes & Quintel's wedding
Mercedes and Quintel Smith’s wedding took place at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel in
Lisle, IL. A black, red and gold theme gleamed throughout both the banquet and outfits.
Grand rose bouquets in trumpet vases ornamented the gold sequin table cloth and
champagne drapery, a lavishness carried throughout the black bridesmaid gowns and
gold vests of the groom and groomsmen.
While the guests of honor waltzed down the aisle decked out in gems and black shades,
the mystery and leeriness cultivated through hard years quickly melted away into warm
embraces between the intertwining families.
We were careful to document the candid, teary emotions of Mercedes and Quintel as
they read one another’s private vows. They conveyed how much they cherished one
another, promising to stand together against any challenges to come. Following their
declarations of eternal love, they joined hands beneath the lofty arch draped in white
chiffon. A winding, golden vine unfolded into a gorgeous jeweled ring resting on a red
rose.
Mercedes modelled a stunning strapless gown with elaborate embroidery throughout
the bodice and tulle. Her veil flowed from an elegant crystal crown, a regal and classic
look. Quintel also stood out in his golden tux and pendant, but his humbleness outshone
his appearance as he shed tears echoing his vows. Family and friends laughed and wiped
their own tears, witnessing the vulnerable side slip out from the tough man.
“The two outside candles represent two things,” the pastor began, “distinct lights each
capable of going its own way to bring joy and harmony to your home. There must be a
merging of these two flames into one. It symbolizes that your individual personalities
remain, yet from this day forward, by God, they are merged together as one.”
Mercedes and Quintel each held a candle and alighted a flame on a single wick before
sharing a kiss and dancing down the aisle hand-in-hand. They further exemplified their
union by mixing various colors of sand into a vase, guiding their kids’ hands as they
poured.
We panned across the table of treasures: portraits of family and friends, chain necklaces,
a notebook etched with personal messages, and a glitter gold stiletto, all heirlooms
telling a meaningful narrative. From a distance, we caught the intimate gathering of the
pair seated in suede chairs against the fireplace, hands still nested within the other’s.
In Mercedes' private video before the ceremony, she shared the story of her and
Quintel’s meeting through the severe injury of her best friend, who also happened to be
Quintel’s cousin. While they watched over the healing of their shared loved one, an
instant spark and connection kindled between the two. Mercedes reminisced on
Quintel’s surprise proposal at dinner through a ring carried out on a platter of chocolate,
two of her favorite things in one.
The pair shared their intimacy during the traditional slow dance, their young daughter
propped within their arms. “They’ve come a long way and conquered it,” a family
member expressed, leading to the DJ enlivening the party and the crowd spilling out
onto the dancefloor.
We were so grateful to be a part of this celebration and to document all the intimate
moments, stories, and characters at this wedding!
Head over to our blog to read our other unique and heartfelt stories.
https://www.theklmedia.com/post/mercedes-and-quintel-wedding
Jun 19 2021
Mercedes & Quintel's wedding
Mercedes and Quintel Smith’s wedding took place at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel in
Lisle, IL. A black, red and gold theme gleamed throughout both the banquet and outfits.
Grand rose bouquets in trumpet vases ornamented the gold sequin table cloth and
champagne drapery, a lavishness carried throughout the black bridesmaid gowns and
gold vests of the groom and groomsmen.
While the guests of honor waltzed down the aisle decked out in gems and black shades,
the mystery and leeriness cultivated through hard years quickly melted away into warm
embraces between the intertwining families.
We were careful to document the candid, teary emotions of Mercedes and Quintel as
they read one another’s private vows. They conveyed how much they cherished one
another, promising to stand together against any challenges to come. Following their
declarations of eternal love, they joined hands beneath the lofty arch draped in white
chiffon. A winding, golden vine unfolded into a gorgeous jeweled ring resting on a red
rose.
Mercedes modelled a stunning strapless gown with elaborate embroidery throughout
the bodice and tulle. Her veil flowed from an elegant crystal crown, a regal and classic
look. Quintel also stood out in his golden tux and pendant, but his humbleness outshone
his appearance as he shed tears echoing his vows. Family and friends laughed and wiped
their own tears, witnessing the vulnerable side slip out from the tough man.
“The two outside candles represent two things,” the pastor began, “distinct lights each
capable of going its own way to bring joy and harmony to your home. There must be a
merging of these two flames into one. It symbolizes that your individual personalities
remain, yet from this day forward, by God, they are merged together as one.”
Mercedes and Quintel each held a candle and alighted a flame on a single wick before
sharing a kiss and dancing down the aisle hand-in-hand. They further exemplified their
union by mixing various colors of sand into a vase, guiding their kids’ hands as they
poured.
We panned across the table of treasures: portraits of family and friends, chain necklaces,
a notebook etched with personal messages, and a glitter gold stiletto, all heirlooms
telling a meaningful narrative. From a distance, we caught the intimate gathering of the
pair seated in suede chairs against the fireplace, hands still nested within the other’s.
In Mercedes' private video before the ceremony, she shared the story of her and
Quintel’s meeting through the severe injury of her best friend, who also happened to be
Quintel’s cousin. While they watched over the healing of their shared loved one, an
instant spark and connection kindled between the two. Mercedes reminisced on
Quintel’s surprise proposal at dinner through a ring carried out on a platter of chocolate,
two of her favorite things in one.
The pair shared their intimacy during the traditional slow dance, their young daughter
propped within their arms. “They’ve come a long way and conquered it,” a family
member expressed, leading to the DJ enlivening the party and the crowd spilling out
onto the dancefloor.
We were so grateful to be a part of this celebration and to document all the intimate
moments, stories, and characters at this wedding!
Head over to our blog to read our other unique and heartfelt stories.
https://www.theklmedia.com/post/mercedes-and-quintel-wedding
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