Juju donned a custom double-breasted white suit by Julian Abdul Studios for the wedding day. “I had my stylist, Vick Michel of Upnxt, help me pick and show me options to decide from,” the groom explains. “What I wore was an easy decision for me.” He accessorized with Chanel glasses for the sunny California afternoon and Tom Ford shoes, a pocket square, and a bow tie. Adds Laura, “I loved that he kept his look a secret from me, so I was just as excited to see his outfit as he was to see mine.”
The wedding weekend began with a beachside welcome party in Laguna Niguel. The Hawaiian theme served as a perfect nod to the groom’s Samoan roots. “The guests enjoyed piña coladas out of branded coconuts with our wedding logo on them and danced to good music all night,” shares the bride. “We brought out Polynesian dancers halfway through the night and listened to speeches from our closest friends and family.”
The next day, the wedding ceremony was set on a lawn overlooking the ocean adorned with white and green florals. “It was the ceremony of my dreams,” shares Laura. “Guests were welcomed with champagne upon arrival and some of our favorite love songs played by a violinist.” All the bride’s nerves washed away when she arrived at the altar. “It truly felt like it was just him and I in that moment,” she shares. Juju also felt a wave of calm when he saw Laura. “The moment I saw her walking toward me, I knew without a doubt that I was marrying the woman I had prayed for,” he says. “It still feels surreal finally having a ring on my finger—and for once, it’s not a Super Bowl ring.”
After the ceremony, guests, including Taylor Swift and former Kansas City Chief teammates Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, enjoyed cocktail hour while the newlyweds took a moment for themselves—and captured a few portraits with their photographer, Nicole Ivanov. Both the bride and groom describe the reception as unforgettable. “No phones were allowed during our wedding celebration, and everyone was so present,” says Laura. “Seeing all of our family and friends mingling and making new friends was so fun to see.” Juju’s aunt Jane MC-ed the night and led the evening through dances and speeches. “She completely stole the show,” remembers Juju. “She had everyone laughing from beginning to end and made the night so special.”
Later in the evening, the couple performed a Samoan Taualuga dance, a traditional dance that serves as a grand finale of an important celebration. “This was my favorite part of the entire day,” shares Juju. “I knew my wife was nervous and stepping far outside of her comfort zone, but seeing her embrace my culture with such love and courage meant more to me than words can express. Watching her honor my family and our traditions made me incredibly proud and reminded me just how blessed I am to call her my wife.” The party moved indoors, where guests sipped on espresso martinis and danced until 2 a.m. “The after-party was the perfect ending to an unforgettable day,” notes Juju. “Watching everyone come together to celebrate our love is a memory I’ll cherish forever.”
Reflecting on their celebration, the bride says, “I couldn’t have asked for a more electric day, and the energy every single guest brought was on another level. The wedding was a perfect reflection of our relationship and love, and I can’t believe I am now married to the love of my life.” Adds Juju, “It was, without a doubt, the most unforgettable—and absolutely lit—day of our lives.”
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