Locked in Love
::FEATURED IN THE FALL 2025 PRINT ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE::
Photography by David Williams Photography
Sharonda and Joshua Wilson’s Baton Rouge wedding was a bold and heartfelt celebration filled with personal touches, family traditions and rich jewel-toned details. From dramatic red and purple florals to a symbolic locking ceremony and deeply meaningful tributes to loved ones, their wedding day was designed to reflect both their love story and the people who helped shape it.
Sharonda + Joshua’s Story
Sharonda and Joshua Wilson’s Baton Rouge wedding was a stunning celebration filled with personal touches and heartfelt meaning. The couple’s story took a romantic turn during a birthday getaway to Los Angeles, where Joshua proposed in Beverly Hills Park. A guitarist serenaded Sharonda with her favorite Dirty Dancing song as candles flickered in the shape of a heart – an unforgettable moment that led to a beautiful wedding day.
Their ceremony honored family, memory, and creativity. Sharonda chose three ballerinas as flower girls, a nod to her own time as a ballerina. Her uncle, her mother’s brother, served as officiant, making the ceremony deeply personal. A symbolic locking ceremony represented their unbreakable commitment, while a special chair with a banner displayed the names of beloved relatives who had passed.
Their ceremony honored family, memory, and creativity. Sharonda chose three ballerinas as flower girls, a nod to her own time as a ballerina. Her uncle, her mother’s brother, served as officiant, making the ceremony deeply personal. A symbolic locking ceremony represented their unbreakable commitment, while a special chair with a banner displayed the names of beloved relatives who had passed.
“My favorite moment,” Sharonda shares, “was when we became Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Wilson.” With the help of a visionary wedding planner, Tenisha Keller of Chocolate Bunnie Events, who brought her ideas to life, Sharonda called herself “the most relaxed bride,” fully present for a day she’ll never forget.
AS SEEN IN THE 2025 FALL ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
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GETTING READY LOCATION: Renaissance Hotel Baton Rouge | VENUE: Addis Community Center | OFFICIANT: Pastor Charles Lucas | BRIDAL GOWN: Pearl’s Place | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: Chicsew | GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Bespoke from Billionaire New York + After 5 | PHOTOGRAPHER: David Williams Photography | VIDEOGRAPHER: John Lee Visuals | BAKERY: Surreal Creation Cakes | CEREMONY MUSIC + RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: Shaun Ward Xperience with DJ Ma3stro | TRANSPORTATION: Black Tie Luxury Transport | HAIR + MAKEUP: Beehive Makeup Studio & Che’rir Luxe Hairstylist | HONEYMOON: Los Cabos Mexico | WEDDING PLANNER/DESIGNER: Chocolate Bunnie Events | DECOR RENTALS + CANDLE DECOR/LIGHTING: Memorable Events & Decor | CATERER: 360 Catering Company | JEWELER: Zale’s | FAVORS: Personalized Chocolate Candies | INVITATIONS: JIM’S Printing
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