Darius met Adrienne through the dance ministry at their church, Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries in Richmond, Virginia. “The first time I saw her minister, I saw a flow that reminded me of myself when she danced” shares Darius. After a whirlwind few years of dating, Darius planned the elaborate proposal of a lifetime, for (what he […]
A Harlem Renaissance Wedding in Baltimore, MD: Brandi + Brandon
Brandi met Brandon at a birthday party for her cousin in March 2009, when his company was promoting a concert a popular club in Washington D.C. They began dating and by May 2009 the two made it official. However, 5 months later, Brandi accepted a position in Arizona and the two decided to continue their […]
A Romantic Agate-Geode Gemstone Inspired Styled Shoot in Texas
Upon first glance, one wouldn’t see the beauty in grabbing inspiration from a geological element such as the agate-geode stone when crafting a styled shoot for wedding inspiration. However, the agate-geode stone isn’t your ordinary rock. Deemed the “Toostie Pop” of stones, this rock features a mundane colored outer-shell that once cut into, reveals a hollow inner lining filled with bright and dreamy hued crystals. This whimsically-romantic styled shoot, […]
Modern Elegance Wedding in Greensboro NC: Shana + Anthony
Sometimes our soulmate’s are lingering just a few feet away from our cubicles. Just ask Anthony and Shana who met back in 2011 while they both worked at a local bank. “I was new with the company and Anthony was a part of a mentoring team that was chosen to assist us as we got […]
Coterie Spotlight: Steven Burton of PerfectTux.com On Why Grooms Need Shine On Their Big Day Too
You know what time it is! In this week’s edition of Coterie Spotlight, we’re talking with coterie member Steven Burton, of PerfectTux.com! Perfect Tux, specializes in men’s formalwear and accessories and strives by the phraseology that the “perfect occasion deserves the perfect tux”. While we all know that all gals dreams of her wedding day, guy’s aren’t always trailing far […]
An Intimate-Multicultural Engagement Session in Washington DC: Jessica + Kawal
Every other Thursday, Kawal’s love for pizza lead him to hang out at Three Brother’s Italian Restaurant, in Greenbelt, MD. And on one lucky Thursday he spied Jessica strolling through the mall and was immediately struck by her beauty. He wondered what a girl like her was doing there and told himself that he would […]
Classic-Romantic Pink Wedding in Greenville, SC: Jaamal + Sharida
Jaamal says he first “peeped” Sharida at a Kappa Alpha Psi probate but the two formally met through mutual friends and later exchanged contacts via Facebook. Fast forwarding, through a few years of dating, Jaamal realized that the girl he ‘peeped at the probate’ was his soulmate and began crafting the perfect proposal. For months, […]
A Parisian Proposal & Engagement Session: Terry + Porsha
Every girl dreams of being swept off her feet by her Prince Charming while sweetly strolling along Paris’ covenant Tuileries Garden. And for Porsha Summerville, this scene is a fairy tale dream come true. “I usually travel to Paris twice a year for work and this time Terry suggested we make a vacation of the trip, after work finished” says Porsha. […]
A Presidential Surprise Proposal at The White House: Orlando + Shameeka
Achieving the “American dream”, finding your one true love and then sweeping her off her feet with a surprise proposal at The White House – sounds like the perfect plot from a movie. But this is no movie, its reality. Just ask Orlando Morel. The now U.S Coast Guard, navel-engineer began his life in the United States under humble beginnings as […]
A Mississippi Love & Basketball Engagement Session: Derrick + Victoria
Derrick and Victoria officially met a high school basketball game. But, much before their official court-side meeting, a friend had been trying to introduce the two for a while. One night, during a game Victoria saw a man who she thought may be Derrick, she phoned a friend to describe the mystery guy, and sure […]
Amazing Cakes: Munaluchi’s Most Beautiful Spring Wedding Cakes
It’s expected that a bride will command all the attention at a wedding ceremony. And yes, during the reception innovative decor and florals may steal additional spotlight, but the icing to any flawless wedding day is always a fabulous cake. Especially those crafted by skilled cake artists, that take avant-garde concepts to sugary-sweet new heights. Munaluchi is back […]
Rustic Wedding Ideas: Southern Charm Inspired Shoot in Alabama
When a lil’ Alabama Southern Charm mingles with hints of rustic-glam finishings, the outcome looks something like this fabulous styled shoot, produced by coterie members ellyB events and Sam Jasper Photography. The lush rolling hills of Mountain View Farms of Ashville, served as the backdrop with charming color palettes of warm blushes, lavish ivory and coral’s, and cheery canary yellow’s spied in between. While vintage decor and […]
