After being in a long distance relationship for six years, Veronica and Marlon wanted their wedding to be a romantic and spiritual celebration of the resilience of their love. Their wedding took place at the gorgeous St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, GA. To honor their faith the couple had a gospel choir sing at their […]
Throwback Thursday: Nelson Mandela and Winnie Mandela + Long Sleeved Wedding Dresses
“It seems to be the destiny of freedom fighters to have unstable personal lives. When your life is the struggle, as mine was, there is little room left for family. That has always been my greatest regret, and the most painful aspect of the choice I made.” These painfully honest words are from storied civil […]
Chic Outdoor Wedding with Purple Accents by Kelly Lane Photography: Kaleah and Courtney
Kaleah is a teacher, so it was fitting that her proposal took place in a space that means so much to her: a classroom. It was Valentine’s Day and Kaleah was expecting a gift. Instead her future husband, Courtney, showed up to her school and played a Power Point presentation containing pictures of them from […]
Creative Firefighter Themed E-Session by Natarsha N. Wright Photography: Chintil and Kevin
When Kevin proposed to Chintil, it was a sweet surprise. Chintil returned home on her birthday to find Kevin suspiciously moving around in the kitchen. He told Chintil he had a birthday surprise for her and then instructed Chintil to close her eyes and follow him. When she opened her eyes, Chintil saw a beautiful […]
Fun Outdoor E-Session by Mike Topham Photography: Cynthia and James
Cynthia and James met in college and soon they were inseparable. Nothing could hinder their love, not even having to carry on a long distance relationship for two years. It was clear to both of them that they had to spend the rest of their lives together, but James wanted to find the prefect moment […]
Purple Outdoor Wedding with Gold Wedding Dress by Chelsea Patricia Photography: Jenarda and Rudy
Jenarda had a secret weapon in pulling off her dream wedding: her mother. Jenarda’s mother is a caterer and an event planner, so she knew her mother would do an awesome job of planning her elegant, purple color schemed wedding. The bride’s gorgeous and unique gold wedding dress complemented her royal color scheme perfectly. The beauty […]
Sunday Confessional: Why Premarital Counseling is a Must!
For some couples premarital counseling is something they do just because it is on a wedding checklist or because it is mandated by their church or officiant. Some couples resent the idea of premarital counseling because they believe it is a sign that something must be wrong in their relationship. However, I found premarital counseling […]
Save Money on your Wedding Dress: Pre-Owned Wedding Dresses
Would you sell your wedding dress after your wedding? Are you open to buying a used wedding dress to save money? Many brides are becoming more accepting of the idea of parting with their dress after the big day, and if you want a safe forum to sell your dress or buy a used one, […]
Sunday Confessional: 17 Tips For Saving Money on Your Wedding
When many women get engaged, they immediately start mapping out their dream wedding. Some go Pinterest crazy, or they cut images out of magazines to create a dream board. This part of the planning process is fun; however, when these future brides do some investigation, they may find that their dream wedding is way over […]
Garden Wedding with Orange and Maroon Accents by Pierre-Olivier Photography: Shandi and Michael
Shandi and Michael met at their workplace and became friends; however, it took a year for them to start dating. When Michael knew he wanted to be with Shandi for the rest of his life, he pulled off a romantic proposal on the beautiful island of Bermuda under the legendary Bermuda Moongates. The Bermuda Moongates are […]
Black and Burgundy Wedding + Black Wedding Dress by Project Duo Photography: Alicia and Derrickus
Who says you can’t find love overseas! Alicia and Derrickus met at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. Alicia offered to show Derrickus the great European city, and their love blossomed from there. Derrickus pulled off a unique and picture perfect proposal, when he popped the question to Alicia during a game of Pictionary! The […]
Designer Crush: Pallas Couture!
The 2014 Pallas Couture wedding dresses exude vintage opulence. Pallas Couture was created by an Australian mother-daughter design team in 2001. They specialize in Bridal Couture and Evening Wear, and their dresses are made of the finest french laces and silks. We love how their designs personify femininity, romance and sensuality, and accent a woman’s […]
