Yomaira and Sammy met at a friend’s baby shower in 2011. “We both briefly exchanged words when I accidentally stepped on Sammy’s foot. I apologized and we chatted. Two weeks later we saw each other again at a New Year’s Eve house party. We exchanged numbers, and Sammy invited me to dine at the restaurant he worked at in NYC with my friends – Sammy was determined to win me over through food – in which he did.”
Sammy proposed after a church mass service that in remembrance of Yomaira’s father in New York. “December 23rd was a day filled with remembrance, sadness, and grief for me due to the passing of my father. Sammy was able to turn around a day that has always been of sadness for me and my family into a day of excitement and pure happiness.”
120 guests celebrated their September wedding, including a nine-person bridal party. “Our ceremony was officiated by our pastors from our church in Washington, DC. Our ceremony had Christian elements. We took communion and lit the unity candle to symbolize the two of us becoming one.”
The couple chose a rustic elegant theme for their decor. “We went more with a formal feel. Our color palette was navy, dusty rose, burgundy, and gold. Our wedding can be summarized as a big fiesta. A day filled with lots of love and joy.”
Samuel is a Chef and Yomaira is a Financial Consultant. The couple currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.
First Dance: “My Baby You” by Marc Anthony and “Inmortal” by Romeo Santos
Vendors
Venue: Holly Hills Country Club**
Photography: Jessi Vaughn Photography
Coordination: 1423 Events
Dress: Love Couture Bridal
Suit: Men’s Wearhouse
Bouquet: Ory Florals**
Makeup: Allison Fax Beauty
Hair & Nails: Belleza Hair & Nail Studio
Entertainment: Dj SixSix/ Dj Tuly
videographer: Robby Cruz
Calligraphy: Jahaziel Ben Israel
**FrederickWeddings.com members
