One aspect of weddings that we all look forward to is the newlywed’s first dance. It usually starts the reception off in grand style. Many couples are tired of first dances in which they sway back and forth in one place, so they take dance lessons to give their first dance some pizzazz! However, some […]
Sunday Confessional: Losing Weight for the Wedding
You know when you find your boo and you start dating, you go out all the time. Next thing you know, the love pounds start packing on. When you finally get that ring, everyone wants to know: What type of dress are you going to wear? So you go wedding dress shopping, and you are […]
Modern Purple and Blue Wedding by K. Thompson Photography: Stephanie + Reginald
The Paces love magazines, Batman and modern details, and somehow they found a way to incorporate all three into their wedding! Stephanie and Reginald had a modern-chic wedding, and when you look at their pictures, you will agree that they executed their theme in glamorous fashion. Their dream wedding came true with the help of […]
Throwback Thursday: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith + High Neck Wedding Dresses
Will and Jada are one of our favorite Hollywood power couples. It is not easy to be married for over a decade, but the Smith’s have kept their marriage strong in the face of constant rumors and criticisms about their marriage and their parenting style. Will turned a successful career as a rapper, into an […]
Cream and Green Island Wedding in Antigua: Anaya + Darren
What’s better than getting a beautiful engagement ring from the man you love? Getting two!!! Anaya received an awesome proposal from her husband Darren twice! The first time Darren proposed, the couple were students at the University of Georgia (UGA). Years after the couple married, Darren decided to ask Anaya to marry him again! He […]
South Carolina Engagement Session by Richard Bell Photography: Nakisha + Devin
There is nothing like finding your soul mate over a heart warming plate of soul food. Nakisha and Devin met as recruiters at a college fair, and their first date was at Paula Deen’s Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah, GA. Years later, their relationship came full circle, when Devin took Nakisha to a restaurant, […]
Nashville Orange and Magenta Wedding by Kristyn Hogan Photography: Lynae + Brenton
Brenton and Lynae met in high school; however, the spark did not ignite between the two of them until fate allowed them to meet again in college. Even though the couple had discussed getting engaged for months, Brenton still wanted to surprise Lynae, and he did so by hiding in his sister’s closet (you have […]
Throwback Thursdays: The Marriage of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King + 1950s Wedding Fashion
When you think of power couples who live purposeful lives, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King will always come to mind. Many around the world praise the accomplishments of Dr. King Jr.; however, Mrs. King was a full partner in his work, marching with him and giving speeches while caring for their […]
Philadelphia Engagement Session by Your Endless Memories Photography: Leia + Jerel
Leia and Jerel used to see each other all the time on the bus in high school, but neither one of them made a move face to face. It wasn’t until they were in their twenties, when Leia saw a picture of Jerel with a mutual friend, that the couple started dating. What started as […]
Sunday Confessional: I Went to Shop for a Wedding Dress with my Fiancé !
The wedding planning process is full of ups and downs. If you feel overwhelmed and stressed out, trust us you are not alone. So we present to you our weekly Sunday Confessional. We want to give you a space to share your stories, opinions and advice about your wedding planning process and your actual wedding […]
Atlanta Sangria and Cobalt Garden Wedding by Sophia Barrett Studios: Kenya + Kareem
Kenya and Kareem met in college through a mutual friend and they have been inseparable ever since. During their eight year courtship, the couple carried on a long distance relationship for four years! However, their love and dedication to each other paid off. Kareem pulled off a clever engagement. Instead of giving Kenya an engagement […]
Throwback Thursday: The Marriage of Barack and Michelle Obama + 90s Wedding Fashion
What makes Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage so endearing and inspiring to millions of people around the world? Their captivating relationship epitomizes character, class, intelligence, passion, respect, realness, and endurance. They show that marriages can indeed thrive in the difficult terrain of politics. They seem perfect, yet they are humble and relatable, and they’re devoted […]