Laurie K. Ebo and husband Darien Ebo prove that there is no time limit on true love. Starting out as high school sweethearts, the two eventually went their separate ways years later, married other people and ultimately divorced. Now with life making things full circle, fate has brought Laurie and Darien back together again. At […]
Glamorous Engagement Session in Houston: Kienia + Francis
Kienia Green and Francis Murindagomo met on the campus of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas back in 1998. The HBCU students were friends and even assisted each other on academic projects, but after Francis left the school in 2000, the two lost contact. Over 10 years later, social media brought them back together after Francis […]
Before I Said I Do: I First Made a Vow to God
Sarah Bilaye-Benibo was happily single when she met her now husband, Bio. Thirty, the Chicago based blogger used her premarital years to dig deep, focus on self-improvement and spiritual growth. She made a commitment to remain chaste until her wedding day, which meant not even going so far as kissing. Bio was up for the […]
A California Wedding Filled with Vintage Charm: Candace + Jerry
Sometimes the wingman gets the girl. At least, that’s what happened in the case of newlyweds Candace and Jerry Payne. The two happened to be at the same bar for First Friday in Oakland back in 2012, and after playing the sideline until Candace made it clear she wasn’t interested in his friend, Jerry made […]
City and Country Meet in Fun Florida E-Session: NaShara + Milton
Love came easy for NaShara and Milton. The couple met through Milton’s brother, whom NaShara went to college with, and as soon as they went on the first date, things simply clicked and felt so natural. After that night they talked every day and a few months later Milton wanted to make it official. Their […]
A Heart-Warming E-Session in Houston: Alycia + David
Alycia and David met 7 years ago, while Alycia was starting her freshman year in college. She worked at a grocery store near his parents’ house and David came in almost every day after Marine Corps training to “buy sport drinks”. He finally dug up the courage to ask Alycia to lunch one day, and […]
Before I Said I Do: I Sought Guidance and Counsel
Thirty-year-old Shalyce Tyson of Waldorf, Maryland is a proud wife, mother and business woman. She married her best friend, Dominique, in 2009 and she knew early on there was something special about him because of his attentiveness and openness. Before they took their vows, the couple knew it was important to seek guidance through pre-marital counseling […]
Chicago Couple Goes Back in Time for Nostalgic E-Session: Roderick + Kieosha
It all started with a love letter. Roderick and Kieosha met as teenagers almost eighteen years ago. The very first time they made eye contact was in her mother’s living room, and there was an instant attraction. But, Roderick was best friends with her brother and as the baby of the family, they were quite protective […]
A Cultural and Sophisticated Atlanta Wedding: Leonard + Francesca
There’s nothing like sharing a spiritual connection with your life partner. Leonard Black III was raised in the Baptist church while his wife, Francesca, who is of Haitian decent, was raised in the Roman Catholic church, and it was important to infuse their religious and cultural backgrounds into their lovely wedding in Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s […]
Before I Said I Do: I Had to Put in the Spiritual Work
Before I Said I Do is a new bi-weekly column dedicated to sharing stories and advice from women on how they prepared for married life. Meet our second featured wife: Christy Muhammad Christy Muhammad knew within 5 minutes of speaking to her future husband, Robert Muhammad, that he was ‘The One’. A very spiritual woman, 46-year-old […]
DC Couple Adds Charm to U.S. Capitol in Fun E-Session: Yanneisha + Gerard
Yanneisha Fung Chung and Gerard Bonner’s love story is fit for a movie. The two professionals met at BET Studios while working in different areas behind the scenes of The Bobby Jones Gospel show. After being introduced, they were friends for five years before they decided to start dating. As a couple they often talked […]
Couple Captures Love Story in DC E-Session: Michael + Telisha
When Michael and Telisha first met, they didn’t exchange words right away, but they definitely caught each other’s eye. The two were at a birthday party for a mutual friend. Telisha immediately noticed Michael and asked a friend, “Who is that?” Michael wanted to know all about “the girl in the pink dress”. Their friends […]
