When Alexa moved to Atlanta in September 2021, she was pretty much over the whole dating app scene. She remembers liking one of DeMikael’s prompts on Hinge, but she was already pulling away from the app and actually stopped using it not long after. Then, during a quiet night in January 2022—while quarantining with COVID—she got a notification. It was a voice note from DeMikael, and something about it caught her off guard. It was warm, thoughtful, and felt real. That one message turned into hours of voice notes back and forth. He asked if they could meet, and they did the very next day at a local coffee shop. From that moment on, something just clicked, and by the end of the month, they were official. After nearly two years of growing and building together, DeMikael popped the question with a surprise proposal in Piedmont Park, surrounded by all their favorite people.
Share in the joy of their romantic wedding day, captured by A Love Experience.
Bride: Alexa Pierre, 33, Senior Manager, Agency Partnerships at LTK
Groom: DeMikael Burse, 32, Staff Technical Recruiter at Intuit
Photography By: A Love Experience
Event Planner: Jade Ladson of J. Ladson Weddings and Events
Place of Residence: Atlanta, GA
Wedding Date: April 11, 2025
Wedding Location: Summerour Studios in Atlanta, GA
Wedding Theme/Motif/Inspiration: We wanted our wedding to feel elevated but still intimate, full of character with a timeless romantic feel. We chose Summerour Studio as our wedding venue because we loved the rustic feel and the warmth it brought. The Tuscan-inspired courtyard with ivy-covered walls offered the perfect backdrop for our photos.
We wanted to highlight the venue’s rustic beauty while creating a whimsical, enchanting setting filled with greenery, floating orbs, and a dramatic floral installation suspended above our estate table. To complement the natural elements without overpowering them, we chose a palette of dusty sage and ivory florals accented with soft, brushed gold details.
Honeymoon Destination: Serengeti and Zanzibar, Tanzania
Briefly tell us about your wedding experience and how the both of you felt on your big day.
Our wedding day was nothing short of magical. As the bride, I felt surrounded by love from the moment I stepped into the bridal suite. My nerves melted away thanks to the comfort of my closest friends and family. The second I locked eyes with my soon-to-be husband walking down the aisle, everything felt right—I had never been more certain of anything.
As the groom, I was filled with joy and peace. Hanging with my guys before the ceremony set a fun, relaxed tone, but seeing my bride walk down the aisle was the moment I’ll never forget—she was truly breathtaking. Celebrating our love surrounded by so many people who mean the world to us made the day unforgettable. I’d relive it all in a heartbeat.
Wedding song, and the significance of the song:
Our first dance was to “Superstar” by Usher. It was one of the first songs DeMikael ever played for me to express how he felt, and it’s stuck with us ever since. The lyrics perfectly capture the deep love and adoration we have for each other. It felt only right to make it the soundtrack to such a special moment—and we even choreographed a romantic (but fun) dance to make it even more memorable.
What are you most looking forward to as a married couple?
As a married couple, we’re most excited for the journey ahead—one filled with adventure, growth, and deep connection.
DeMikael is looking forward to building a life together, growing closer to God as a couple, and raising our legacy hand in hand. Alexa is excited to create a beautiful life and family, travel the world, and form an even deeper bond navigating life’s new chapters together. Most of all, she looks forward to a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness with her best friend.
Congratulations to the happy couple! We wish them a lifetime of wedded bliss.
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