The handmade Judith Campbell-Jones invitation package, each complete with a limited edition Journey print depicting the couple, asked for the guests to join Natasha Francis-Cunningham, Digicel's Group Marketing Communication Manager and her beau, Joseph Levy, an IT Manager at Fimi Wireless, to witness the beginning of 'their journey together as husband and wife'.

The happy couple, Joseph Levy and Natasha Francis-Cunningham, at the start of their matrimonial Journey.

The bride, who opted out of the traditional white, instead chose a burgundy and gold Asian-inspired design by local couturier SIIM, and the groom, he in a Nehru-inspired shirt and loose linen pants with sandals, exchanged vows before 150 of their families and friends in the gardens of Laughing Waters in St Ann, painstakingly decorated with flowers and the event's signature colours, burgundy and gold. The bridesmaids too, were dressed by SIIM, in personalised pieces from SIIM's Butterfly Collection.

After the formalities, the guests mingled and chatted, sipping on cocktails created for the occasion with names like 'bliss', 'harmony' and 'love'. In a tent in the garden, some guests also took the opportunity to have henna tattoos done, while others lounged on chairs, relaxing to music from DJ Da'Milla, who flew in from London for the occasion.

The Asian-fusion theme came into play again prominently during dinner, where the bridal party gathered under a tent, decorated by event planner Michelle Lee with statues of Buddha, an ornate wooden screen, candles, hassocks and couches.

The dinner itself was a truly worldly presentation, with Asian, Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean offerings including hummus, tabbouleh, baba ganoush, bruchetta, veggie lasagna, grilled beef tenderloin, spiced shrimp, Moroccan chicken, fragrant rice, and pasta alfredo.

After the speeches, legs began to do the talking, to an infectious blend of soca, dancehall and reggae, with a bit of R&B and hip-hop blended in for variety.

The Bridal party; groomsmen Steve Wilson, Mark Wilson, Pierre John Holms, and Nicholas McIntyre, bridesmaids Nadine Taylor, Nikki Burgher, Lisa Campbell and Gail Jobson. The bride, groom and attendants were outfitted by SIIM, in Asian-inspired designs in burgundy and gold.

Those who celebrated till late in the night were treated to a late-night buffet of sushi, mussels in white wine, vegetable and chicken soup, a memorable start along the couple's journey for both the newlyweds and guests alike.

Although Joey and Natasha have been dating for 4 years, the bride later admitted to feeling a little jittery prior to the official start to their union. "Even though I was with my father, I was nervous marching up the aisle," said Natasha. "But it all went away when Joey held me," she added.
The couple recuperated at Sandals Ocho Rios and Sandals, Negril but will honeymoon next summer at a villa in Alicante, Spain.

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