Jewel & Paul’s Romantic Wedding in Harvey, Louisiana

Ashley Revels

September 1, 2024

Better Together | Jewel Evans and Paul Porter’s love story began when they met at a Southern University homecoming. When Paul decided to propose, he chose New Year’s Eve at Jewel’s favorite restaurant, Mike Anderson’s. Paul presented her with a beautiful bouquet of roses and she would eventually choose the wedding colors from that bouquet! …

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Jewel & Paul’s Story

Jewel Evans and Paul Porter’s love story began when they met at a Southern University homecoming.

When Paul decided to propose, he chose New Year’s Eve at Jewel’s favorite restaurant, Mike Anderson’s.

Paul presented her with a beautiful bouquet of roses and she would eventually choose the wedding colors from that bouquet!

“It was so sweet and romantic,” says Jewel.

Jewel’s favorite moment of the day was the First Look. “Our first look was so exciting!” shares Jewel. “We both were so nervous and anxious. I kept thinking to myself “please don’t cry and mess up your makeup” but of course I did. He was scared to turn around, worried he was going to cry also…but in the end it was the best decision we could have made to have our First Look. We were able to reassure each other and have a moment to ourselves before the wedding.”

For the ceremony, Jewel’s brothers gave her away in place of her late father and her aunts stood in for her late mother. “This meant the world to me,” she shares. “Our wedding was filled with so many special moments it is hard to sum them up. But I can say having my daughters as my bridesmaids was one of the most special moments of them all.”

After an intimate ceremony witnessed by family and friends, Jewel and Paul celebrated with their guests at a beautiful reception that included dinner, dancing, and a second line with Tidal Wave Brass Band and an appearance by the Zulu Tramps!