Dreamlike Decor
Akil and I met when we were both students at Howard University. Being new to the D.C. area, I was missing my family’s Guyanese cooking, so I wrote on Facebook to see if anyone knew a good Caribbean restaurant nearby. Akil, who is from Trinidad, not only jumped on the chance to recommend a spot, but he offered to take me! Nine years after that date, Akil planned a weekend trip to D.C. What I thought was going to be a trip to visit our college friends turned out to be a surprise proposal! Akil created a scavenger hunt for me at our alma mater. After a journey down memory lane, Akil was waiting with a ring and I said yes!
Both of us work in creative industries; I am a television reporter and Akil is an architect, thus making us very hands-on when it came to wedding planning. We wanted our wedding to highlight both the relaxed vibe of our relationship and our unique cultures. Maritime Parc was the perfect modern city-chic vibe we were looking for. The Sky Room, their reception area, has a unique cloud-like ceiling and large windows that offer stunning views of the NYC skyline. Elizabeth Stacey, assistant director of sales, and the whole Maritime team were so helpful throughout the process. Elizabeth coordinated very well with my planner, Victoria Lartey-Williams.