Zandra met Wise amid baked beans while at a cookout in Charlotte. “Wise was serving baked beans to the guests and when it was my turn to be served, the first thing he said to me was, ‘I know you want extra’” says Zandra. Although she first responded to his comment with an eye-roll, eventually he got […]
Modern Violet & Magenta Wedding in Birmingham, AL: Chantal + DeMario
Chantal and DeMario met though a simple message shared by a mutual acquaintance – and as they say, the rest was history! During their whirlwind romance, DeMario was offered an amazing career opportunity that required him to relocate to Birmingham, Alabama. However the couple didn’t allow distance to dampen their relationship. By keeping their commitment of seeing each other twice […]
Elegant Purple DIY Wedding in Memphis, TN: Kasi + Clinton
Kasi and Clinton’s proposal story could be labeled as slightly unconventional. “Clint insisted that I choose my own engagement ring because he wanted me to be really happy with my ring. The ring I fell in love with was only available through the retailer online, so he gave me the money to purchase it and it […]
From Ghana With Love – Opulent Editorial Shoot By Kayla Belle Events
As soon as coterie member, Janelle Morris, of Kayla Belle Events, touched down in Ghana her imagination began flowing. Inspired by the rich and vibrant ambiance and the vivacious people she encountered, Janelle just knew there was magic waiting to happen. But only after connecting with stationary designer and fellow coterie member, Talata Maldima-Provencal of ByTalata and Wendy Donkor of DecorTalk, was she able […]
Regal Glitz & Glamour Themed Engagement Session in Miami: Erica + Donald
Erica and Donald met in 2003 at Miami Northwester Senior High School. With Erica holding the title of “Ms. Senior”, maintaining hosting duties at pep rallies and serving as both the morning and evening school news anchor – she she knew the majority of her senior class. And after spying Donald several times – she started crushing on him. […]
Nail Vintage Glam Beauty On Your Wedding Day With These Looks By S. Davis Makeup Artistry!
Happy #WeddingWednesday! Since every bride seeks a flawless look on her wedding day, what’s a girl to do if she’s running slim on ideas in the beauty department? Well coterie member and makeup artist, Sharon Davis of S. Davis Makeup Artistry is here to share tips so that you can nail vintage glam beauty on your big day! Scroll […]
Romantic Pastel Floral Wedding in Zimbabwe: Gertrude + Tapiwa
It definitely wasn’t love at first sight for Gertrude and Tapiwa. “Tapiwa and I are both from Zimbabwe but we met (in June 2010) whilst at University at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia” shares Gertrude. She was entering her final year Law School while Tapiwa was beginning his Accounting degree. “I thought he asked too many questions in […]
Sweet & Sentimental Engagement Session in Florida: Chanel + Vlad
Chanel and Vlad are indeed the perfect match. The pair met in 2009 when Vlad “poked” Chanel on Facebook. “I had to write him asking, “Do I know you?” shares Chanel. Next, in true shy guy form, Vlad went on to say, “Oh my cousin thought he requested you on his Facebook, but I guess […]
New Year’s Eve Garden Wedding in Tampa, FL: Danielle + Geoffrey
Danielle and Geoffrey met briefly in 2005 – Geoffrey was finishing his final year of medical school, while Danielle was starting her first year of dental school. “I was having terrible allergies/asthma difficulties and I knew that Geoffrey was currently living in ATL” shares Danielle. Next, she reached out to Geoffrey, via Facebook asking if […]
Vibrant Ballroom Wedding At The Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE: Jahnisa + Jarrod
Jahnisha and Jerrod are indeed a power couple. The two D.C. lawyers not only embodied high-class elegance within their ballroom ceremony – but also share a rich love for one another that was distinctively displayed in visual form within their wedding photos, captured by Ashley Gerrity, of Ashely Gerrity Photograhy. Since they say there’s two sides […]
Casual & Natural Engagement Session at The National Portrait Gallery: Carissa + Jerhron
Carissa and Jerhron met in the fall of 2010 during their freshman year of college. The pair shared short, modest & unforgettable “hello’s” – until they met again in Spring of 2011. Carissa had fell ill and was on her way to Walmart to pick up some medicine. As she was headed out, she spied […]
Father’s Day Brunch Inspiration Shoot by Roxanne Bellamy Events
Somewhere along the line mother’s day brunch became a thing. But lets not forget – dad’s brunch too! And coterie member and event designer and planner, Roxanne Bellamy is here to remind us with this handsome styled shoot that pays homage to pop’s. Through the use of dark colors, textures and black and wood tones […]
