#gedewedding

Now is the perfect time to start planning your outfit for our “Fèt Gede | Haitian Day of the Dead” on November 16th. Though it isn’t mandatory, we strongly encourage everyone to get into the spirit of Gede by dressing up/wearing a costume. We will have prizes for the best dressed Baron Samdi and Manman Brigit. I’ll go into more detail about each in the following posts. #GedeWedding #KwaSenbo #AyitiNanKayLa #November16 #LinkInBio #BaronSamedi #ManmanBrigitte (at Venus Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpPkEz-Hv2j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pd1dvjlqjytd

I hand painted a dozen skull bottles and placed flowers in them. Usually there would be a candle atop the skull head but this was our own twist. “Eerily elegant” was my tagline for describing the theme. #GedeWedding

My bridesmaid and dear friend @findingpaola helped me get dressed. I was honored to be a bridesmaid in her wedding last year and was so happy she could return the favor. She recently moved to Austin and is expecting a little magical baby so I know it wasn’t a small task to be in attendance. I’m so grateful to you Pao. Mèsi cheri 💕 #GedeWedding

This is a photo of me not caring about your opinion. Crown: courtesy of @prajjeoscar Dress: Handmade by @vivianevalerius #GedeWedding #LèBoudaFacheKoteLchita

My 2nd dress is by Haitian designer @vivianevalerius and features a Manman Brigitte beaded vèvè. It was beyond perfect. I felt like a haitian goddess queen fairy (yes, all of that!) I was@wearing some gold YSL shoes and kicked them off almost immediately after the rara started. #GedeWedding

When @vivianevalerius first reached out to me about collaborating together, I looked at her catalogue and decided that when I did decide to work with her it would have to be for a very special occasion. I originally didn’t want a second dress because I felt it would be too much (extra, doing the most, etc) but about a month before the wedding I contacted Viviane and told her I was ready. We never had a fitting or met in person, but I received the dress the day before the wedding and tried it on. It was beyond perfect. You exceeded my expectations and I was so honored to finally wear one@if your stunning creations 🙏🏽 #GedeWedding

@xochefday brought me a glass of rum with edible gold flakes in it... that was my drink for the evening. @monvelyno was drinking Grand Mariner, he likes it sweet 🥂 #GedeWedding

I bought these figures from Mexico, they are used for their Day of the Dead celebration and they’re called Calaca. I painted his hat with a Bawon symbol. It’s a shame they can celebrate their culture so proudly and universally but when Haitians do it its considered demonic. #FuckThat #GedeWedding