Derrick and Desiree met in the summer of 2020 and have been growing together in life and love ever since. They lived in the same apartment complex for a year but never crossed paths. A nosy old neighbor of theirs advised Derrick to talk to Desiree, claiming he had been watching her for a while and that she was a good girl. Derrick took the neighbor’s advice, and the rest is history.
Read more of their love story and share in the joy of their gorgeous wedding day captured by PD Photography at the Mondrian South Beach in Miami, Florida.
Bride: Desiree Jones, 40, Co-owner
Groom: Derrick Jones Jr, 33, CEO
Photography By: PD Photography
Wedding Planner: Mariane Fahmy
Place of Residence: Suffolk, Virginia
Wedding Date: July 13, 2024
Wedding Location: Mondrian South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida
Wedding Theme/Motif/Inspiration: Black and Rose Gold
Honeymoon Destination: Santorini, Greece

















Briefly tell us about your wedding experience and how the both of you felt on your big day.
Our wedding day was like a dream. We both felt like it was a movie and wasn’t really happening. Everything seemed perfect and nothing could ruin the day. The weather held up, our family and friends were amazing, and our wedding team came through to put together the most awesome celebration we have ever seen!
Wedding song, and the significance of the song:
“Why I Love You” by MAJOR captures how we feel about each other perfectly.
What are you most looking forward to as a married couple? We look forward to growing our family, spending precious moments together, and building a legacy that will last forever.










Congratulations to the happy couple! We wish them many years of wedded bliss.
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- Videography
- Diego Stuart Films
- Bridal Dress
- Pantora Bridal
- Groom Attire
- Andre Julius
- Cakes
- Elegant Temptations
- Favors & Gifts
- Favors by PRC
- Favors & Gifts
- Moments Memories Gift
- Event Planning
- Mariane Fahmy
- Music
- DJ Mike Cooley
- Other Services
- Makeup and Hair: S Glam Pro