Ladies, if the vibe is right, don’t be afraid to take some initiative or make the first move. When Ruth met Donntay at one of her soror’s kickbacks, they hit it off immediately. Ruth recalls, “We connected at the party; and by the end of the night we had exchanged phone numbers and Donntay requested […]
Avant-Garde Love: Weddings in a Post Pandemic World
Masks are the new norm, so why not make them fashionable! This is especially true on your wedding day. Today’s styled shoot shows how to step up your wedding style by making masks a fashionable accessory. Creative director Alexandra Dekowski of Luxe Media shares, It’s not your typical styled shoot, but more of a testament […]
Holiday in July: Romantic Wedding Inspiration
Even though we are entering Fall, today’s styled shoot provides inspiration for any season. From the timeless wedding fashion to the beautiful outdoor ceremony setup and the romantic, vintage-themed tablescape, you are sure to find plenty of inspiration for your intimate nuptials. Photographer Jonathan Boyd of The Imperial Lens shares, This was a styled shoot […]
Black is King: Regal Micro Wedding Inspiration
“Black is king!” When Beyonce gave her recent visual album this title, some people did not understand the meaning. “Black is king” means black is royal, black is regal, black is beautiful, black history and heritage are to be honored and praised. In today’s styled shoot, a team of vendors led by MunaCoterie member Exquisite […]
Glamorous Black Tie Wedding in Virginia Beach, VA
Edward and Rosalyn met the night of her graduation from nursing school at a local night club in 2010. Six years later, they were engaged! They took their time to plan the wedding of their dreams. It was an elegant affair with a theme of “black tie garden chic.” Greenery was purposefully infused into the […]
A Family Affair: Beautiful Beachside Proposal
Grab your tissues because today’s feature proposal is going to make you misty eyed. Guy’s original plan was to propose to Lita a few months ago at his birthday party, but COVID messed it all up! So, plans were changed. Instead, he decided to propose to Lita during a family photoshoot and incorporate his four […]
Classic Elegance with a Modern Vibe: Wedding Inspiration from Lake Oswego, Oregon
Light and airy, this beautiful styled shoot at a winery in Oregon provides romantic rustic wedding inspiration for the modern bride. Briana Morrison of Briana Morrison Photography shares, This shoot took place two days prior to the official “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order issued by the Oregon Governor. As a result of the timing and […]
Low on Price, High on Style: Affordable Wedding Fashion
More and more couples are looking to non-traditional retails for their wedding attire. You’d be surprised at the affordable wedding fashion options that couples have today. In fact, one of the most popular weddings we’ve ever shared on our blog featured a bride who purchased her wedding dress from H&M on clearance. Bridal stylist Laëtitia […]
“Enchanted Royal Garden” Engagement Session in Atlanta
William knew Cori was the one after their first date. He was so sure that he brought his mother to meet Cori on their second date! Love for family would play a big role in their relationship, and on Christmas Day, after a family prayer, he asked Cori to be his wife. Cori recalls, “The […]
Summer Love: Elegant Peach and Ivory Wedding Inspiration
Chic elegance with a peach color scheme perfect for summer, this styled shoot showcases how to have a sophisticated wedding with an understated wow factor. Planner and organizer Annabelle Larancul of Happi Smilez Creation shares, Take a breath of fresh air with our version of Summer Love. This breathtaking wedding photoshoot had us all smiling […]
Everything is Love: Beautiful Backyard Wedding in Virginia
COVID-19 did not stop Terry and Tanisha from having a gorgeous wedding. The fashionable couple who met at work decided to wed in the backyard of a beautiful home and the results were fabulous. Tanisha shares, “Our theme was “Everything Is Love” which was influenced by Jay-Z & Beyonce’s last album together ‘The Carters’. Our […]
A Perfect Match: Scenic Fall Engagement Session in Alexandria, VA
If you are still skeptical about finding love online, Andreka and Omari’s love story might change your mind. After meeting virtually, they decided to go on a romantic first date consisting of dinner, a visit to the museum, a walk through the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond, VA, and cupcakes. Five years later, Omari proposed during […]