It was a rainy night in October when Amber Yeshpaul met Tyrus Johnson Jr. Tyrus was stationed in England with the U.S. Air Force, and met his future wife through one of his best friends. After hanging out with a group of friends for the night, the two immediately hit it off, and two weeks […]
A Scenic and Romantic E-Session in Paris
What says romance more than a proposal in Paris? That was the plan when Victor George popped the question to then girlfriend Aminat Nicol last August. Aminat thought Victor may be planning to propose when she arrived in Paris to meet up with her beau, but second guessed her intuition when he didn’t propose when […]
Before I Said I Do: I Had to Abandon My Misguided Thinking
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 first featured wife and mother: Trenae V. Nuri. Sometimes the surprises in life, are what can bring out the best or the worst in people. When Trenae V. […]
Couple Takes Over the City with Chicago-Inspired E-Session
When you marry someone, you’re not just starting a journey with that person, but with their family and friends as well. Husband-to-be Jeff Payton knew this, and made sure to include all his fiance’s loved ones in a huge surprise that lead to their engagement. Jeff and his bride-to-be, L’Oreal Thompson, met through mutual college […]
Atlanta Couple Heads to the Beach for Dreamy E-Session
When Kern Aaron and Edidiong Essienumoh first saw each other, they felt an immediate connection. The two were walking by each other on the campus of their alma mater – University of West Georgia – when their paths first crossed. Kern greeted Edidiong in the smoothest tone and she replied in the daintiest voice she […]
Atlanta Couple Keeps it Simple Yet Romantic in Their Urban E-Session
Some of the best love stories happen when fate brings two people together after years of separation. Marcia Dixon and Jimond Pugh had grown up in the same church in their hometown of Pensacola, Florida but didn’t see much of each other after their childhood days. Fifteen years later, they reconnected on social media and […]
DC Couple Showcases Culture and Elegance in Garden Style Wedding
It was a beautiful weekend in March 2010 when Marcus and Lindsay Jones agreed to meet at Trader Joes. The two had met online and after a few phone conversations, they decided to see each other in person. A couple dates later, they knew they wanted to make their relationship official. Two years later, the […]
DC Couple Brings Vintage Glamour to Howard University Wedding
New years usually signify new beginnings, and Chablis Davis (Jenkins) had a life changing moment as the clock struck twelve this past New Year’s Eve. After years of friendship and dating, Courtney asked Chablis for her hand in marriage, which kicked off a year full of joyful moments, highlighted by their wedding in April. The […]
Toronto Couple Blends Nature with the City for a Simple E-Session
Quaashie Wright-Massay and Tamara Morgan like to keep things simple. Ever since they started dating, they’ve enjoyed spending Sunday mornings talking and watching the sun rise. The couple has known each other since they were children, and as fate would have it, they decided to start dating as adults. Things just seemed to flow for […]
Atlanta Couple brings Old Hollywood Elegance to E-Session
Love at first sight isn’t just a myth, sometimes all it takes is a a glance to see your future flash before your eyes. For Atlanta bride, Mecca Moore, the first glimpse of her fiancé came when he appeared on her television screen. Dr. Alduan Tartt, a writer and relationship psychologist, was featured on MTV […]
