REAL WEDDINGS
TRACEY + GARY TA M PA , F L OC TO B E R 1 4 , 2 0 1 7 P H O TOG R A P H E D B Y G re e n P e a r l P h o t o g ra p hy
Text by Samuel Naumick
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racey and Gary’s love story began at the
perfect f it and a stunning look.
barbershop after being introduced by mutual friends. Their connection felt
Incorporating culture into their most special of days
very natural, that feeling you get when it seems
was a very large factor for Tracey and Gary; he being
as though you’ve known someone your entire life
born and raised in Jamaica, and she of Jamaican
regardless of having just met. Almost immediately
and Trinidadian heritage. Their cake, a Black Cake
the trust was there and with it a spoken and
made with rum soaked fruits was representative of
unspoken communication that brought them
both of their heritages, as well as the main menu -
even closer. Their matching casual and laid-back
including BBQ Jerk Meatballs, and Red Snapper,
personalities gives them a language of love that is all
bringing together an overall unforgettable evening.
their own. BEST MEMORIES: "There's too many! Gary Gary knew Tracey was “the one” through her
surprised me with a message from some of the
patience, he knew he needed someone patient,
players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Mike
and Tracey’s self lessness was unlike anything he
Evans, Doug Martin, James Winston, and Noah
experienced. For Tracey, she knew Gary was “the
Spence, just to name a few. There was a point
one” from his honesty. In her words, “he was
were Gary pretty much gave a testimony to how
honest, even if I wouldn’t like it … being truthful
much work it took for us to get to the point of
is a key factor in our relationship and I know that’s
the wedding. Six months after being engaged Gary
what will make it last.”
broke his arm in a severe ATV accident, so when the off iciant pronounced us as being ONE, everything was made complete." - Tracey
Tracey and Gary’s elegant and classy Tampa, Florida gala styled wedding was designed with the mindset to enjoy yourself and dress with excellence. The
ADVICE FOR ENGAGED COUPLES: "You
intimate ceremony was garnished with numerous
HAVE to compromise. In reality, both of you are
subtle black-tie touches, from the utensils to the
sharing this big day to plan the rest of your lives. It
f inely dressed staff. Tracey’s simple and sleek
should be how you both want it to be." - Tracey
wedding dress was everything she wanted, with a
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