Unknowingly living parallel lives, April and Stefan’s souls met long before they did. They’d grown up with the same examples of unwavering love from their HBCU educated parents. It was the sort of love fairytales aimed to tell and the two would later share. Both attending Hampton University as communications majors, they marched to the […]
Vibrant Pink Wedding in Mobile, AL: Cherise + Jacob
z It was Cherise’s freshman year and Jacob’s senior year when the two first met in their Mobile, AL high school. “I always say that the big man on campus didn’t pay attention to the little freshman in the hallways,” Cherise shares. But their class difference didn’t stop them from getting acquainted. They’d both relocated […]
Classic Black and White Wedding in Georgia: Terrica + Jamael
Terrica and Jamael’s love story is the perfect example of the phrase “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” “Our first date was Valentine’s Day. Jay thought the date went great while I on the other hand thought the date went horribly!” Terrica says. Jamael had talked the entire night about philosophy, a […]
Modern Museum Engagement Session in NY/NJ: Angelica + Andrew
It was 2007 when Angelica and Andrew first met at a restaurant in Hampton, Virginia. She was dining with two of her girlfriends when Andrew approached them and invited them to go bowling with him and his friends. “He was a horrible bowler with a great smile,” Angelica says. On the way back to campus, […]
Fashion Remix: Fame and Partners Offers Bridal Dresses You Can Wear Again
Being asked to be a part of your friend’s bridal party can be bittersweet. You’re excited to stand by her side on one of the biggest days of her life, but the idea of spending hundreds of dollars on a dress you’ll only wear once is enough to cut that feeling short. No worries, luxe […]
Red and Gold Winter Wedding in Florida: Cathia + Joey
Mistletoe served as the star that shone on Cathia and Joey. They were members of the same Wellington, FL running club but had never met before the Christmas party they’d both attended. Introduced by a mutual friend, Cathia and Joey began talking that fateful night and journeyed down a path that would lead them to […]
Vibrant Purple and Gold Wedding Inspired Styled Shoot by CABO Events
If you’ve been looking for lavish inspiration for your purple wedding, this styled shoot will end your search. Bold jewel-toned florals burst on top of the luxe gold table linen. Elegance rejoices in the the glass candelabras while modernity is realized with the touches of sequins, paper flower wall, and brushed metallic cake from Cat’s […]
Playful Outdoor Engagement Session in Meridian Hill Park: Davitta + Jason
“When you meet someone that you instantly connect with and share many of the same goals and aspirations with, it’s difficult not to fall head over heels in love with that person,” Jason says. He met Davitta at a party through two mutual friends who were dating at the time. They were both in college and […]
Elegant Haitian Wedding in Raleigh, NC: Sherline + Renaud
It’s no secret that a solid friendship is one of the keys to a successful relationship. “The great and unique thing about me and my husband’s relationship is that we were truly friends before anything romantic started between us. We would joke as friends, give each other support and advice about the relationships we were in […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha Engagement Session in Kentucky: Courtlynn + William
“It was a cool, October day on the campus of the University of Kentucky. I was wearing my military uniform which was customary for Wednesdays. I highlight this as it will become important as the story progresses,” William shares. He was waiting for the bus that would take him to Commonwealth Stadium where his car […]
Beauty on a Budget: 10 Stylish Wedding Dresses Under $1500
We’ve learned from some of our real brides that searching for the perfect wedding gown is both overwhelming and exhilarating. With hundreds of designers and styles at your disposal, selecting the right gown is no easy task. One way to narrow down the search is to shop with a budget in mind. While Galia Lahav and […]
Glamorous Purple and Black Wedding in Virginia: Dana + Patrick
If Dana and Patrick’s love story sounds familiar to you it’s because we featured their city chic engagement session on our blog back in August. The beautiful couple met at their mega-church, where Patrick is the Minister of music. A place of worship for over 10,000 members, Patrick easily spotted his bride amongst the large […]
