{"id":2634,"date":"2011-10-27T11:25:54","date_gmt":"2011-10-27T15:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/?p=2634"},"modified":"2011-10-27T11:25:54","modified_gmt":"2011-10-27T15:25:54","slug":"raiquel-and-dwayne-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/2634","title":{"rendered":"raiquel and dwayne"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>raiquel has a passion for fashion. a few years ago, while a student at howard university in dc, raiquel used that passion to produce an elaborate fashion show, with dozens of models. one of those models was dwayne. the two of them formed a bond, and years later, we were fortunate enough to be with raiquel and dwayne as they began their journey as husband and wife. the day began at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaylordhotels.com\/national-home.html?source=www.gaylordnational.com\" target=\"_blank\">gaylord resort at the national harbor<\/a>, continued with a meaningful ceremony at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitywdc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">unity church of washington<\/a>, and ended with a lovely reception at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesunsetroomnh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">sunset room<\/a> back at the national harbor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_01\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaylordhotels.com\/national-home.html?source=www.gaylordnational.com\" target=\"_blank\"> gaylord resort hotel<\/a> is enormous and beautiful. how about that view from raiquel&#8217;s room?!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_02\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">it&#8217;s all about the details&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_03\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"665\" height=\"1000\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_04\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_04.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"2100\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">dawn newsome of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dawnnewsomesdesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">pro&#8217;s @ artistry<\/a> (third from left, above) helped the lovely ladies look even lovelier!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_05\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"898\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_06\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1269\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">the ceremony featured the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dunn2music.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">professional trumpeter randy dunn<\/a>, who came in all the way from houston, and the vocal talents of soloist <a href=\"http:\/\/www.janetdokes.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">janet dokes<\/a>(below left), who brought the congregation to their feet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_07\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1723\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">raiquel found her amazing gown by pnina tornai at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kleinfeldbridal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">kleinfeld in new york<\/a>, the bridal boutique made famous on the television series <a href=\"http:\/\/tlc.howstuffworks.com\/tv\/say-yes-to-the-dress\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;say yes to the dress&#8221;<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_08\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">the wedding party surrounded raiquel and dwayne with love all day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_09\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_10\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"2100\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesunsetroomnh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">sunset room<\/a> was stunning, with its views of the national harbor. flowers and lighting by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.davinciflorist.us\/home2.html\" target=\"_blank\">da vinci&#8217;s florist<\/a> made the space look amazing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_11\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fancycakesbyleslie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">fancy cakes by leslie<\/a> created the show-stopper cake!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_12\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"415\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_13\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_14\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1802\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">one thing&#8217;s for sure &#8211; this crowd knew how to party! and they did it all night long.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_15\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_16\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"1949\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">folks lined up immediately to get a spot at the specialty candy bar and chocolate fountain set up by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capitolchocolatefountains.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">capitol chocolate fountains<\/a>. yum!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"p3-insert-all size-full aligncenter\" title=\"raiquel_dwayne_17\" src=\"http:\/\/spencephoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/raiquel_dwayne_17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">a stunning end to a stunning day. congratulations, raiquel and dwayne, and best wishes for many years of happiness!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>raiquel has a passion for fashion. a few years ago, while a student at howard university in dc, raiquel used that passion to produce an elaborate fashion show, with dozens of models. one of those models was dwayne. the two of them formed a bond, and years later, we were fortunate enough to be with 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