Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY Ja Rule's eldest child Brittney Aitkins married Tevin Aitken on May 23 in Mahopac, New York The Great Gatsby-themed wedding ended with a vibrant fireworks display The newlyweds tell PEOPLE they look forward to "having beautiful babies and starting a home" Ja Ruleis one proud father of the bride! The musician's daughterBrittney Aitkins, 29, married Tevin Aitken, 31, atVilla Barone Hilltop Manorin Mahopac, New York, on Friday, May 23.The Great Gatsby-themed wedding was attended by 250 guests and described by the couple as "1920s meets 2020s." "It is definitely a dream come true to be able to marry your best friend, someone not to just love but laugh and grow old with," Brittney tells PEOPLE. Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY Brittney is the oldest child of Ja Rule, 49, and his wife of 24 years, Aisha Atkins.The couple also sharesons Jeffrey Jr. and Jordan. Brittney "handled most of the planning" for her big day, and was drawn to her lakefront venue's grand staircase and "beautiful" grounds, which include cascading waterfalls and rooftop mountain views. "We honestly just wanted to make sure the room was full of love to see us showcase ours," she shares. Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Tevin, who is a business owner and contractor, exchanged handwritten vows with Brittney in private before their ceremony. The groom's childhood pastor officiated the nuptials. Capturing the glitz and glamour of the 1920s, the bride wore a sparkling wedding dress that shimmered as she made her way down the aisle, as the 1996 R&B love ballad "For You" by Kenny Lattimore set the romantic scene. Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY "I went to a local wedding shop and I showed them some photos of what I was looking for," says Brittney. "I made a decision that same day. I just knew it was the right one. It was just stunning." The bride was so mesmerized by her gown that she didn't have any desire to purchase a second dress for her reception. "This will be the only time I wear it so I want to wear it all night," she says. The wedding party had an Art Deco vibe and juxtaposed the bride and groom in ivory, with the bridesmaids wearing rust tones and the groomsmen in olive. For Brittney, getting married means "starting a new journey together, two people deciding to walk side by side and do life together." Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY After the ceremony and a butler-passed hors d'oeuvres service, the newlyweds entered an opulent ballroom filled with peach flowers for the reception. They shared their first dance to "About Him," a soulful song by Alex Isley. The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! For dinner, guests selected from four menu items before enjoying wedding cake adorned with cascading flowers. The incredible cuisine was served by the venue's in-house chef and baker. Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY The night ended in true Memorial Day weekend andGatsbystyle with a fireworks display. Brittney and Tevin haven't determined their honeymoon destination yet, as they have several friends' weddings coming up. Right now, they are simply enjoying wedded bliss. Their next chapter includes "having beautiful babies and starting a home," as Brittney says they are excited to "grow in so many aspects of life together." Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY "Also enjoying life as a new couple and leaping into new life experiences," adds Brittney. The newlyweds first connected through a dating app years ago. Their first date was "amazing" and Brittney began falling for Tevin immediately. "It was November, and my family used to go apple picking a lot when I was younger so I told him this, and for our first date he took me apple picking," Brittney says. Vows.Studio | @Vows.Studio_NY On Sept. 18, 2023, Tevin proposed in his birthplace, Jamaica. Brittney's cousin filmed the beach proposal, with Brittney posting the black-and-white footage that day onInstagram, writing in the caption, "ISSA WIFE 🥺🥰🥂." Brittney credits her compatibility with Tevin to their "ability to balance each other out." "[We] always make sure we see eye to eye in the end, even if that means to agree to disagree," she says. "We admire both of each other's passion and light in different things, we add to each other and teach each other new things all the time." Read the original article onPeople
