Corey and Faven's Floral and Cultural San Diego Marina Wedding

By Jordan Lemke

First impressions are often wrong. That’s the takeaway from Corey and Faven’s initial encounter. She was swept off her feet by a guy she assumed was a security guard—Corey is, after all, 6-foot-4 and a solid 300 pounds. But he waited until their second date to reveal his true profession, pointing to Qualcomm Stadium as they were driving by, saying that’s where he worked—as a defensive end for the then-San Diego Chargers. One daughter and many loving memories later, Corey popped the question. They sealed their future with a two-part wedding celebration at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, blending a traditional and an Ethiopian ceremony as a callout to Faven’s heritage.

Flaunt Those Florals

At the stunning main event, Corey and Faven were wed under a gorgeous arbor of pink, white, and lavender roses, a theme that continued into the touchdown of all ballroom reception.