Elizabeth Lowe and Kenord Gabbidon are testaments that opposites attract. Both met eight years ago when US-born Elizabeth, a compassionate soul with a heart for philanthropy, was serving as a volunteer director at a children’s home in St James. During one of the home’s fund-raisers, Kenord was the event’s compère. Elizabeth had in fact seen him at events over the years but there had been no verbal exchange.

It would take COVID-19 to bring them together. In the midst of a virtual conversation borne out of the shared experience of the pandemic, their hearts found kinship. With each passing day, their bond deepened, laying the foundation for their love. As soon as the outdoors became safe once more, the two would embark on adventures and start their Monday date night series. Elizabeth would always arrive 20 minutes early and Kenord would rush to be on time.

“We are the perfect example of two opposites. Kenord loves the spotlight and I prefer intimate groups. Kenord is passionate and willing to take risks, whereas I enjoy organisation and planning far in advance. I prefer early mornings and Kenord prefers late nights, but through it all we are each other’s perfect balance and constantly push each other to grow outside of our comfort zones,” Elizabeth shared with Tuesday Style Vows (TSV).

Kenord made the decision on his birthday, surrounded by friends and beloved family members, to take their relationship to the next level. Elizabeth agreed to marry him and very soon they were both planning their happily-ever-after.

Going to the chapel of love

And so, on October 8, 2022 Kenord and Elizabeth exchanged wedding vows against the scenic backdrop of the Ocean Cliff Hotel, West End, Negril. Traditionally it is the bride who arrives late, and the fear was that Kenord, who’s known for being tardy, would have kept even his bride waiting. To everyone’s surprise the bridegroom was on time accompanied by his parents, Joel and Allison Gabbidon.

The instrumental version of A Thousand Years by Christina Perri signalled the bride’s arrival escorted by her parents, Douglas and Nancy Lowe. Elizabeth radiated sublime beauty as she made her way up the aisle in a white spaghetti-strap column dress. The floor-length veil and bouquet consisting of peonies, lilies of the valley and carnations completed her fab entrance.

Victoria Fortuna, one of the bride’s best friends officiated the wedding ceremony.

The Soirée

A magical Negril sunset proved a lovely addition to the affair, enveloping the newly-weds as they made their entrance to the reception to Hello by Kes. Next up was the cutting of the wedding cake made by their neighbour Monika Riegert, and a sumptuous meal catered by the Blue Mahoe Restaurant. A few heartfelt speeches from immediate family members preceded the bride and groom’s first dance as husband and wife to Get You by Daniel Caesar, followed by the father-daughter dance to How Sweet It Is by James Taylor, and the mother-son dance to Mama by Chris Martin.

Formalities over, the newly-weds encouraged all to party the rest of the night away.

A honeymoon is planned for Mexico in the near future.

Photographer: Azi Photography