Love comes to the rescue in surprising ways, even in the most unexpected situations. Nicole Porter first met Riccardo Mitchell three years ago at his grandmother's funeral, where they just exchanged hellos. Fast forward to last year, and Nicole boarded a plane to Jamaica seeking a break from reality. By a twist of fate, when her driver was unable to pick her up, Riccardo, on the recommendation of her aunt, took her place. This arrival sparked a connection so enchanting that it led to a holy marriage.
“At first I thought she was just like me, a beautiful soul with a very vibrant personality and a great passion for God,” Riccardo said. island wedding. This realization only grew into an even greater appreciation for her after they got to know each other better.
Nicole will spend 10 days on the island before returning to the United States. When she left, Ricardo found himself boarding the plane and touching her emotionally in the process. “He was here with me for 10 days. And after he went back to Jamaica, guess who went back to Jamaica for 10 days? Me,” Nicole said with a laugh.
In this refreshing feeling of euphoria, the two decided to officially marry and became a couple a month later.
“She's a woman of prayer and very prophetic and has spoken a lot of wisdom and prophetic words about my life. She shows me a lot of love. He is my biggest supporter in all my endeavors and someone I trust,” Ricciardo revealed. Her Christian nature was further strengthened by her ambition and intelligence, as well as her caring spirit.
Sharing the sentiment that Riccardo was a God-fearing and people-loving man, Nicole was equally impressed by his remarkable handsomeness, intelligence, strength of will, and unwavering sense of stability. Riccardo continues to play an important role in her life and their bond.
“He has contributed to my spiritual growth. I feel an immense sense of safety and security when I am with him. I believe he will lead me home. He respects me and I respect him,” she said.
“He values my opinion highly. In areas where I have strategically developed expertise over the years, he is pragmatic enough to allow me to shine where I can shine. And this dynamic is… It works out well for us, too, Nicole added. Whatever happens, it's him and me.”
With similar degrees in politics and service, the loving pair explore these interests together. They also enjoy singing, dancing and traveling. “Honestly, we're a touring couple, so we go all over the place,” Riccardo emphasized. Nicole agreed, saying: “We travel together and we both have a great family relationship. Any excuse to party and have a good laugh is fine.”
Riccardo wasted no time and officially made the love of his life his wedded wife. After three months of blissful dating, he proposed to Nicole at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, the location of their first date.
“A mutual friend of ours, Jodena Brown Russell, introduced me to a live band at Terra Nova on Wednesday nights. She knew of Dennis Rushton and I We all know that I love to sing, so I asked Jode if Denise would let me sing when the show resumed later in the show. She said yes and he said so, so I I got a ring, had a few friends attend, and halfway through my music selection… something strong By Taras Riley “I posed the question,” he recalled.
Pleasantly surprised, Nicole called the event magical. “There were some important people there that night, but I felt like I was the only girl in the room.”
In planning his big day, Riccardo received help from his friend Jodena, a wedding planner from Blissful Events.
On February 24th, the beautiful bride walked up the aisle at Boone Hall Oasis in Stony Hill to meet her handsome groom. The shower of blessings matched perfectly with the love that filled the air as they exchanged vows, sealed the deal with a kiss, and happily took their first walk as husband and wife. The reception was similarly celebratory.
“The wedding was beautiful,” the groom recalled, adding that the best part of the ceremony was seeing his wife make her grand entrance. He made special mention of the unscheduled praise break, which the bride also enjoyed.
The newlyweds took to the dance floor for their first dance isn't she lovely Written by Stevie Wonder. “I felt really loved,” Mrs. Mitchell added.
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