As you know, I followed Nicole Brewer and Damien Gurganious while they were contestants on “The Biggest Loser” this past season on That Black Girl Site (they were also guests on the fourth episode of That Black Girl Radio Show). They were known as ‘the engaged couple’. No more, now they’re the married couple. Yesterday, I got the chance to see my friends exchange vows and start their life together as a married couple. They both look great in their new bodies Nicole in her strapless tulle trumpet gown from Amsale which had the most incredibly dramatic train with and Damien in Calvin Klein designer suit (From Men’s Wearhouse) that didn’t come in his pre-BL size. In addition, Nicole wore elegant accessories from Diamond Nexus, drop “Dew Earring” as well a special piece called “The Wisdom of the Heart” ring (which contained a special hidden message) in memory of her deceased mother (who was also responsible for the great jewelry worn by the rest of the wedding party).
But family and friends were out in full force at The Renaissance in Long Island City to make sure the day was special. The bride’s brother, Eric, gave her away and life-long friends stood by their side. Other friends like, celebrity makeup artist Roxanna Floyd did their part too. Floyd gave the bride dramatic eyes and a more subdued lip for the occasion.
The new Mrs. Gurganious with celebrity makeup artist Roxanna Floyd
The bride and her Matron of Honor, Susan Moses
The bride with her childhood friend Cimon Cox, a member of the bridal party (who all wore dresses from David
Good friends Patricia Santana and Victoria Ibarra
I was seated at the table called Biggest Loser Blvd with Jerry Hayes (who won the $100,000 at-home prize) and his wife Estella, Carla Triplett and her husband as well as Stacy and Adam Capers from Season 6. I may not have been on the show, but I am serious about keeping myself together. These folks are my inspiration.
The bride and "Biggest Loser" at home winner Jerry Hayes
Me with "Biggest Loser's" Carla Triplett
But that doesn’t mean I didn’t have some of the fabulous cake, aptly called the Biggest Loser’s Prailine Bliss” . It consisted of Vanila Bourbon-Prailine and Sweet Potato Orange layered cake fillied with Bourbon Candied Yams & Vanilla Prailine Buttercream. Yum, indeed. The cake which was created by Chef Rodney Love Jones of Bill Jones Epicure was decorated with fresh gladiola floral accent making it both beautiful on the outside and delicious on the inside.
[...] to Chic Jones Media, guests at the wedding included at-home winner Jerry, as well as Stacey and Adam from season six. [...]