Terelle and Gerrard actually met in the 8th grade, through Terelle's best friend, which happens to be Gerrard's cousin. "We lost touch over the years and unexpectedly crossed paths on my summer break in 2012. My best friend took me out for a girl’s night, and re-introduced us and we promised to stay in touch," said Terelle. Terelle and Gerrard are planning a summer wedding in the Bahamas, where they both live. Check out their elegant and fun engagement session, captured by Stanlo Photography.
Bride: Terelle Duvalier, 27, medical student
Groom: Gerrard Wilson, 29, Police Officer of the Bahamas
Place of residence: Nassau, Bahamas
Engagement Shoot Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas
Wedding date: 7/23/16
Wedding location: Balmoral Bay Resort, Nassau, Bahamas
Wedding theme: Classic Romance
Engagement story from the bride-to-be:
It happened on January 29, 2015, my last nights on winter break. He came home from work that night and he said he wanted to take me out for dinner. I was reluctant because it was my last night with him and just wanted to spend some alone time. So we took a drive for ice cream and recapped about our lives together. We came home and got ready for bed. I rolled over and I hugged him and felt the box sitting on his chest under the covers and I screamed because it could have only been one thing. He said the most sweetest and charming reasons why he would want me to spend the rest of my life as his wife and with teary eyes and the biggest smile, I said YES! I had absolutely no idea and it was the perfect proposal. Quiet, sweet and stripped of all the extras- just us!
For the Groom: Walk us through the behind the scenes of creating this special day:
I knew she was the one for me so I purchased the ring, but I searched my heart for a way to propose to her. The night before she left to return to school I waited for what I felt to be the perfect intimate moment were nothing existed besides her and I and that’s when I presented her with the ring. At that point no words needed to be spoken, she was shown the extent of my love and yes was her reply!
What was the theme of your Engagement session?
Best of both worlds! Classic elegance with a touch of fun!
What makes your love special?
We reconnected by fate and from that night, our love hasn’t been anything short of perfect! He makes me better and happy in every way possible and my happiness keeps him grounded and happy. Simply, the way he makes me feel when we are thousands of miles apart is the affirmation of our love.
What are you most looking forward to about your wedding?
I look forward to us showcasing our love for each other in from of our close friends and family and to make it official. Im really excited about being called Mrs. Wilson. Sounds so simple but yet the thought makes me smile every time.
What are you most looking forward to about your wedding?
I look forward to us showcasing our love for each other in front of our close friends and family and to make it official. Im really excited about me being called Mrs. Wilson. Sounds so simple but yet the thought makes me smile everytime.
