For Ebony and Brandon Spring is when their love began to grow. They’d met while out one night in Downtown Memphis for the Memphis in May festival. They managed to strike up a conversation and eventually exchanged numbers. “It was such a simple meeting, neither of us imagined that we would be here today, planning […]
Intimate Glam Wedding in High Point, NC: Ashley + Curtis
Ashley wasn’t shy about walking up to Curtis when they first met while at a local bar with friends. Curtis couldn’t stop staring at her so she did him a favor and approached him. “We spent the rest of the evening yelling over the music, getting to each other,” she shares. “Shortly after, he walked […]
Bliss – A Culinary Experience with Muna Coterie New Jersey
If our New Jersey Coterie members could use one word to define the perfect culinary experience it would be “bliss.” Keeping the adjective in mind, the NJ team crafted an experience for 3 couples that would be a joyous affair to remember. Beginning at the Renaissance Hotel in East Rutherford, couples Romie & Kamali, Alexandria & […]
Gold and Coral Wedding in Houston: Elena + Justin
Elena and Justin met while saying “mazel tov” at a mutual friend’s bar mitzvah, but the two didn’t really get to know each other until some time later. The pair connected after the untimely passing of one of their middle school friends, becoming best friends and turning to each other for support. Years went by […]
Put a Ring on It: Ciara and Russell Wilson Are Engaged!
Ciara and Russell Wilson are making it official! The hot couple who’ve been dating for about two years just announced their engagement via Instagram when both Ciara and Russell posted an identical video on their respective accounts. “She said yes! Yeah!” Russell says in the video flashing a proud smile. “Making this thing happen. My baby,” […]
Harlem Renaissance Engagement Session: Cleao + Ryan
Cleao and Ryan were just teenagers when they first met at a church event. Like many great relationships, they started out as friends then started dating during their senior year in high school. After leaving for college they continued dating into their sophomore year but eventually separated. “Our families remained well-connected and eventually one of his […]
Rent Your Bridesmaids Dresses with Vow To Be Chic
If you haven’t heard of Vow To Be Chic you’re definitely missing out. The innovative company has done away with the necessity to purchase bridesmaids dresses by allowing your bridal party to rent designer pieces for your big day; think Rent the Runway meets bridal. “Men have been outsmarting women for decades by renting tuxes while […]
A Pittsburgh Love Story – Wedding Video by Yamean Studios
Marisa and Eugene met while serving on the Executive Board for the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh. Natural leaders, the pair built a bond and a romance that pushed them both to be greater individuals and an even greater pair. Watch their romantic wedding video by Yamean Studios Films and read the rest of […]
Bridal Portrait Shoot featuring Carol Hannah Bridal
Every bride is beautiful and her wedding day pictures should reflect that. Capturing the essence of the bride should never be an oversight; instead it should be a goal. Known for shooting images full of love and light, photographer Elisa Bricker wanted to create a stunning styled shoot that reflected the effortless beauty of bridal portraits. […]
Island Serenade – A Culinary Experience with Muna Coterie Jamaica
Like many days on the iconic island, it was a perfect afternoon on one of Jamaica’s beautiful beaches. The partly cloudy skies didn’t disrupt the scene, instead it aided in cooling down the warm winds. One loving couple, Nicola and Chesare, could be seen frolicking by the water’s edge taking photos for their engagement shoot […]
Intimate Outdoor Elopement in Portland, OR: Alicia + James
Alicia and James were together for 11 years and engaged for the last two years before finally tying the knot. New York transplants in the largely Caucasian populated state of Oregon, the pair jokingly refer to their relationship as an anomaly. They rarely see or meet other dark-skinned African American couples and are the only […]
Luxurious Pink and White Wedding in Nassau, Bahamas: Davette + Justin
Just like numbers, love never lies. Davette and Justin met in 2007 when they were both working at the same accounting firm in Nassau, Bahamas. Realizing that they had much in common, they formed a strong friendship. “As friends, we would often spend time together driving around town, listening to songs, talking about anything that […]
