Once Upon a Timeless Bride...

Jessi - New York City

There are few things in life that compare to the excitement, effort and overall experience of getting married. There is so much that goes into the big day and it can seem overwhelming at times, especially for the upcoming bride-to-be. So we here at Timeless Designs thought why not ask the experts? And there is no better place to start than with our in-house Timeless Bride and Customer Service Manager, Jessi.

 

Jessi and her husband Enes met at a "Welcome Home" party thrown by her best friend when she moved back to New York City. They were part of the same circle of friends but never actually met, even having both attended a Sweet 16 years back for a close mutual friend. But fate took its time and they finally officially met in the Fall of 2010. They've been inseparable since, which isn't even a joke because they now both work for Timeless Designs!

Jessi's engagement ring is the stunning yet classy R1295. "I love my ring," Jessi says, "because it is just a classic and makes me feel so special to have been given something so beautiful by the man that loves me so much. (awwwww)." Also an avid fan of the British royals, it sure doesn't hurt that her ring resembles the one wore by a certain late but legendary princess.

Jessi also had her Timeless Designs family, serving as a fairy godmother of sorts, that adorned her with other collection pieces to wear down the aisle. Our stunning Br470 wrapped her wrist with timeless flair and the delicate P1373S draped around her neck. She has always loved the classic vintage look but is also a girl for some sparkle. And sparkle she did.

As goes for most brides planning their own wedding, Jessi had her work cut out for her. But the thing she most struggled with was not choosing the style of the bridesmaid dresses or finding a venue that worked with her theme. "My biggest hurdle was feeling the weight of being solely responsible for creating an environment that would make two families, from vastly different cultures, as comfortable as possible while still honoring our own wishes."

 

It was a bit of a challenge for them, as accommodating both sets of the couples' parents sometimes are. And there was some push-back in the beginning about respecting traditions and what their respective families expected. You know the saying: Marry the person, marry the family.

After trying to figure out what would please both families, Jessi and Enes made the collective decision to focus on what inspired them, as this was their day after all, and hope for the best. Jessi summed it up by describing the decision as "a 'hold each other's hands, close our eyes and take the big jump' moment." And thankfully on the day of the wedding, their families came and showed their support, seeing the bigger picture of two people in love wanting to celebrate that happiness with them.

So they decided to make it so "traditional" would not be the word to describe their wedding at all. Their ceremony was short and sweet, only pausing for a single love poem and the vows themselves. Even further resiting tradition, Jessi chose a "Man of Honor" as her right hand and Enes had his "Best Woman" stand next to him on their wedding day. And in lieu of having a giant wedding cake, the couple decided on an array of cupcakes (including a wildly popular popcorn flavored one) to satisfy any of their guests' sweet tooth.

And naturally Team Timeless was there to spice up the party too! Gorgeous open-air views of the New York and New Jersey skyline served as a backdrop while we ate, laughed and danced as the sun set over the Hudson River.

The DJ played everything from 70's jams to the newest hit and the dance floor was alive with energy. All in all, Jessi and Enes chose what they wanted for their wedding and kept their love and desires in the forefront. And it turned out to be the best decision they made for their big day. It was a time of fun, family, friends and, of course, love.

Jessi and Enes were married on August 5th, 2012 at Chelsea Piers in New York City.

The Party Girls of Team Timeless: Ana, Allison, Rachel, Donna & Jackie