Paradise Love
Leah Sookhan and Daivin Macdonald, May 6, 2009, Negril, Jamaica. By Alyssa Buckley
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The Wedding Day
Wedding date: May 6, 2009
Guests: 7
Wedding theme: Simple and elegant to ensure the focus was on the message of our vows to each other and the natural beauty of the location.
Her best moment: “Saying my personal vows to Daivin and hearing the vows that he had written for me. It was a profound moment in time that I will never forget.”
His best moment: “Seeing Leah for the first time in her wedding dress. She took my breath away. It was at that moment that I came to the realization that this beautiful woman would soon be my wife.”
What they would have done differently: Nothing! It was exactly the way we envisioned it!
Advice you would give to other couples that are getting married: Ensure that your big day is how you pictured it. Don’t be swayed by what should be part of a wedding. Make it your own.
Wedding song: "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. Leah and Daivin chose the song based on the amazing lyrics. A long time ago, Leah said to Daivin, “My home is where you are,” and they have chosen to live by those words.
The day in three words: Memorable. Breathtaking. Emotional.
Favourite wedding gift: The support of their family who allowed them to have a destination wedding. “It was always our dream to be married in a place with such natural beauty,” says Leah.
Most unexpected moment: Just before the ceremony started, Daivin’s dad suddenly went running back to his room. Leah was told that he had forgotten the rings and had to go get them. Did he ever get back fast!
Best surprise of the day: Their rings. Leah and Daivin chose rings for each other as a surprise and saw them for the first time during the ceremony. Daivin designed Leah’s ring, so Leah had no idea what her wedding band would look like.
Honeymoon: They continued to stay on the cliffs in Negril, Jamaica for a few days after everyone had left. They are planning a bigger trip next year, which could also be considered part of their honeymoon.
Favourite wedding detail: The location.
What made her day: Seeing how blissfully happy Daivin was.
What made his day: Leah smiling at me all-day long.
Photography courtesy Style.ish Photography (style-ish.com).
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Wow!!!! Truly a fairytale come true Leah!!! Best of luck to you and Daivin!
— Vashti (August 13, 2009 at 11:53 a.m.)
When did you first start dating? I think this is such a cute story.
— Jane (August 24, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.)