Nadia & Dion

Nadia and Dion’s friends Aneka and Kate describe them as “two sides of the same coin.” Dion is tall, laidback, and optimistic while Nadia is not as tall, but has a personality big enough for the both of them. They’re both educators and share a passion to empower the next generation. Even though they’re both from different states and cities, fate brought them together in Brooklyn, NY.

Their relationship started as most do these days… in the DMs. After a date at to Bunton’s World Famous, a Black-owned bar in Bushwick, they were bound to be together. After months of dating, Nadia’s adventurous personality made Dion stronger. She urged him to try new foods, travel to new places, and even pursue his dream of going to graduate school. They compliment each other in areas where one is weak, which allows them to be their best selves! This made it easy for Dion to pop the question 9 months into dating.

Nadia is from California and wanted a beautiful outdoor wedding, so they tied the knot in Dion’s home state at the stunning Seclusion in Lexington, Virginia surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their special day included 60 of their closest friends and family members. They wanted their guests to be taken care of, so they had plenty of drinks (and transportation), bbq food (they said their first I love yous at a bbq restaurant), and an ice cream truck of course. Our favorite part is their wedding favors - hangover kits with the label “in sickness and in health.”

Nadia knew she wanted two outfits. She loves to look chic and cute, but her go-to is usually jeans, Birkenstocks, and some gold hoops. She wore a beautiful dress from Ashley Bridal in Virginia, and our Imogen Top & Pants as a second look…

“I was looking at wedding inspiration and I saw a pants suit online that I ADORED. The model was brown like me and the pant suit made the curves of the model look miraculous. I tried on a billion things but when I tried on this pant suit, I knew I was keeping this forever. I felt powerful, sexy, and one of a kind.”

- Real AG Bride Nadia

Photographer: Emily Hancock | Retailer: Lovely Bride | Planner: Julie Ruperts | Venue: The Seclusion

Invites: Minted | Florals: Gregory Britt | Decor: Bride and Joy | Beauty: Makeup By Holly | Alterations: Of Earth + Thread

Food: Mission BBQ | Dessert: Blush Baking | Ice Cream Truck: Blue Cow Ice Cream | Cocktail Hour: Purple Door Gourmet

Bartender: The Coordinated Event | DJ: Blue Ridge Entertainment “Ian Price”