Every bride wants a wedding dress that will allow her to express her personality, and the newest Brides & Babies bridal gown collection does just that. Brides and Babies strives to highlight “the individuality of every bride by celebrating her unique style.” For their August 2014 shoot, they showcased some of their most stunning designs. […]
A Purple Wedding with a Touch of Sparkle in Durham, NC
Two of the most popular wedding trends are purple color schemes and “blinged” out decor, and today’s feature wedding perfectly incorporates both. Chaunte Rowland and Kendrick Fullard teamed up with their planner, Savoir-Faire Signature Events, to go full out glamour for their spring nuptials. Shades of purple, ranging from lavender to violet were beautifully incorporated in everything from the bridesmaids’ […]
An Opulent Purple Wedding in Atlanta
Friends and families gathering from near and far, the fragrant smell of foods that spark nostalgia, romantic snowy weather and festive and ornate decorations, there are many reasons why people propose over the holidays. When Xavier proposed to Anais on Christmas 2011, everything was perfect. His parents cooked Christmas breakfast, and then everyone proceeded to […]
A Nigerian Wedding Full of Classic Romance in Atlanta
When it comes to love, timing is everything. Bankole Akinmola (Bank) admired Juliet Atsegbua from afar in their church for years. He recalls, “We’d known of each other for a few years and only spoke in passing. I’d always thought there was an exotic beauty about Juliet, and she caught my eye each Sunday at church; however, it was […]
[Styled Shoot] Graffiti Grunge Wedding Inspiration
Many brides are not playing it safe on their wedding day. They are breaking tradition, getting married in unique venues, wearing colored wedding dresses, and carrying non-traditional bouquets. Today’s styled shoot is for the bride that is fearless. Inspired by rough city-scapes, graffiti and bright colors, this shoot proves that you can mix grunge with […]
[Coterie Advice] Understanding the Parts of Your Wedding Invitation
One of the trickiest parts of wedding planning can be deciding on a guest list, picking out your wedding stationery, and figuring out how to word your wedding invitations correctly. Luckily, one of our Coterie members, Lisa McGainey of Paper Dreams LLC. , has put together an informative info-graphic to help you navigate the invitation process. Read […]
Luxuriously Pink Nigerian Wedding in Tampa
Ayodeji “Deji” Otufowora found Aderonke ‘Kiki’ Okusanya, the love of his life in a most unconventional way. He found her in a magazine! Kiki graced the pages of a magazine that featured her brother’s wedding, and luckily Deji just happened to pick it up. She recalls, “He could not take his eyes off the picture, […]
[Coterie Advice] Building a Relationship with your Wedding Photographer
When brides-to-be meet with their potential wedding photographer, it is often advised that they come with a list of “vendor questions.” General questions such as, “How many weddings have you shot?” and even more specific questions such as, “What type of equipment do you use?” may be brought up during this initial meeting. However, sticking […]
Ralph and Russo Autumn Winter 2014/2015 Collection
If you have not seen the new Ralph and Russo AW 14/15 collection, be prepared to be amazed. This collection was inspired by historical architecture, “be it of a baroque hall or the mirrors at Versailles!” Elements of architecture and clothing from various time periods were re-imagined with a modern twist, to create intricate designs that […]
A Colorful and Stylish E-Session in Brooklyn
When Ricky and Katrina first met in 2012, their chemistry was undeniable. If they were not going on the most romantic, adventurous dates (beach picnics, zip-lining, and out of town getaways), they were talking on the phone for hours. In a short amount of time, it was clear that they were each other’s soul mates, […]
Lucky Couple Wins a Nigerian Dream Wedding
We are sending our congratulations to “My Big Nigerian Wedding” Season 1 Winners Yemisi & Yomi. “My Big Nigerian Wedding” is a reality TV show and wedding competition organized by WED Expo. Yemisi and Yomi entered the contest along with over 700 couples! After a rigorous round of voting and a grand finale, they emerged […]
A Stylish Cobalt Blue and Green Wedding in Georgia
When Marcel and Kimberly met as teenagers, they did know they would grow to be soul mates. Kimberly reminisces, “Our friendship blossomed into something more romantic and he melted my soul.” After years of dating, Marcel wanted everyone to know how dedicated he was to Kimberly, so he decided to propose to her during a […]
