Terrance knew he had to pull off the perfect proposal to his college sweetheart Katava. It had to be intimate and heartwarming. So he enlisted the help of their daughter. Katava reminisces, “He just simply sat next to me and started professing his love for me. I still didn’t think anything of it, until my […]
The Ultimate Modern Bridal Glam- From Hair, Makeup to Fashion
If you are trying to narrow down your makeup, hair, and fashion look for your wedding, we have you covered. Three Black-owned businesses, all run by beautiful women, collaborated for a styled shoot at Maplewood Bridal Boutique in Maplewood, New Jersey. They brought the best in bridal fashion and beauty from mermaid gowns to ballgowns, […]
Sexy Engagement Session in Jamaica
Portland is easily one Jamaica’s most beautiful and lush parishes with some of the most beautiful beaches, properties and scenery. Therefore, it was a no brainer for Neveta and André to choose this Parish as the location for their engagement shoot. However, their session was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neveta shares, “we had […]
Whimsical Destination Courthouse Wedding in Italy
Victoria Turner and Thorrell decided to have a destination wedding for a few reasons. Victoria shares, “1. Local weddings in the DMV area were so expensive. We wanted to have an amazing experience if we were going to spend a good amount of money. 2. We wanted our children to experience an international trip as […]
Kosibah’s First Ready to Wear 2020 Bridal Collection- “Asheyori”
Established in London UK in 1991 and now based in Brooklyn NYC, wedding gown designer Yemi Kosibah specializes in creating contemporary and elegant bridal gowns that curve, shape, and flatter diverse body types. His newest collection of ready to wear gowns “Asheyori” is full of the beautiful draping, expertly placed embellishments, and classic lines that […]
Sophisticated & Classy Engagement Session in Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Justine and Christopher’s love story involved Tinder and a bit of fate. In the summer of 2016, Justine just moved to the D.C. area. So, she decided to give the popular dating app “Tinder” a chance, and she connected with Christopher. Justine and Chris texted for a few days, but Justine didn’t think too much […]
Spanish Fall: Chic & Rustic Wedding Inspiration
Fall is upon us, and today’s styled shoot beautifully channels rustic elements of the season, such as warm colors and woodwork, and mixes them with chic, unexpected pops of blue and metallic details. Photographer Ashley Strong Smith of Ashley Strong Photography shares this about the inspiration behind the shoot: This wedding inspiration shoot is very […]
Top First Dance Wedding Songs of All Time
Are you trying to compile your wedding playlist? Are you struggling to pick the perfect ceremony or first dance song? Well, we have a roundup of the top wedding songs of all time curated by Harold A. Johnson of Finer Touch Entertainment– a full-service DJ and entertainment company. Take a look at his top picks and […]
Interview with Finer Touch Entertainment A New York Based DJ & Event Production Company
Music is an essential part of weddings. It evokes strong emotions and helps set the tone for your special day. It will bring you to tears during your ceremony, and have your guests dancing all night long during your reception. That is one of the many reasons why selecting the right DJ is so important, […]
High School Friends Turned Life-Long Lovers: Charming Engagement Session in Memphis, TN
“When you’ve been friends for nearly 20 years, it’s hard to remember any of your firsts- when you actually met, where you had your first date, first kiss, or when the first ‘I love you’ was said,” shares Alex. Alex and Jamal’s love story started their senior year of high school and has spanned decades. […]
Fabulous Ballroom Wedding in Memphis, TN
Michael and Christyna met during their first class their freshman year in college, but it was not love at first sight. Christyna shares, “The funny thing is when I first met Michael I did not like him. His boisterous personality was a bit too much for me in the beginning. However, we became really good […]
Vintage Hollywood Glamour Inspired Engagement Session in Nassau, Bahamas
For their engagement session, Karen and Trevor wanted to channel dreamy, vintage romance. So, they headed to one of the new movie theaters in Nassau, The Bahamas to take their photos. Looking like a couple straight out of an Old-Hollywood movie, they posed in front of a movie screen that displayed their wedding announcement. See […]