There’s a reason fairytales are timeless. Love is not confined to time which is quite a funny thing since love is always on time. To paint the perfect picture of the fairytale wedding on a budget for your big day, a day you’ll remember forever, this lovely styled shoot has just the inspiration you’re looking […]
Charming Multicultural Engagement Session in Dallas: Natasha + Chuck
Natasha and Chuck immediately clicked as friends when they found themselves working together in higher education. It wasn’t until Chuck began to pursue Natasha more that a seed was planted. However, Natasha was hesitant about accepting this pursuit, so it took some time for this love to bloom. Now, Natasha and Chuck are excited to tie […]
Elegant Yellow Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta: Toju + Yori
When Toju, an accountant, relocated to Nigeria for the National Youth Service Corps, she was given a tour by HR of the investment banking firm she would be working for. She was shocked to find herself walking into the office of a mutual friend whom she had recently been introduced to. Yori, an analyst, welcomed […]
Edgy Seasons Change Styled Shoot by Samantha Clarke
It takes a special bride to ditch tradition and don anything other than white, a concept Coterie member Samantha Clarke is so fond of. Inspired by the transition from fall to winter and the boldness of black, Samantha wanted to create a bridal look that called for avant-garde elegance. “Bridal fashion can be quite repetitive […]
Rustic Chic Haitian Wedding at Full Moon Resort in New York: Joelle + Frantz
For the past five years, Joelle and Frantz have always spent a weekend in the city during the summer. So it’s fitting that Frantz decided to propose on one of their romantic summer getaways. It all began when the two met at an event in the meatpacking district, with a basketball game on and question of […]
Travel Tuesday: Hawaiian Destination Wedding at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Picking the right island for your destination wedding in Hawaii isn’t easy but The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa will make that decision much easier. Located on 15 oceanfront acres overlooking ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay and just 18 miles north of the Kona International Airport at Keahole, The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers 555 […]
Sunny Downtown Atlanta Engagement Session: Eboni + Ty
Atlanta transplants, Eboni and Ty were excited to marker some of their favorites spots in the city where it all began for them ahead of their summer cruise wedding. Eboni, a Scientist, and Ty, an IT Specialist who also serves in the military, headed to a rooftop in downtown Atlanta, Atlantic Station, and the new Civil Rights Museum, […]
Traditional Christian Wedding in Columbus, Ohio: Taylor + Deven
Taylor and Deven’s love story is straight out of the movies. Deven was the boy next door. Yep. Next door neighbor love. The two first met when they were just fifteen years old and have been sweethearts ever since. On the day of the proposal, Deven blew Taylor away before they even reached the restaurant. […]
Colorful Nigerian Wedding at Riverview Room French Quarters New Orleans: Akinwande + Jarell
The weather was perfect for Akinwande and Jarell’s rooftop wedding in the French Quarter. The beautiful Nigerian couple said, “I do” during the sunset in front of 250 who celebrated with them with a brass band and second line along the colorful streets of New Orleans. What a wonderful time these lovebirds had! Wedding Date: October […]
Winter Wonderland Wedding at Hilton Park Cities in Dallas: Candle + Cedric
It might be time to renew that gym membership. Candle and Cedric met at 24-Hour Fitness in 2012. While Candle wasn’t immediately won over, Cedric continued to pursue Candle and months later, the two had their first date. After a proposal in 2014 involving a scavenger hunt and loved ones, Candle, a Registered Nurse and Cedric, an […]
Carriage Ride to Forever Florida Wedding: Ashley + Leonard
Ashley and Leonard met in the Spring of 2010 and by December, the two made their relationship official and a promise ring was put on Ashley’s hand. Three years later, almost to the exact day, Leonard proposed and their winter engagement led to a lovely, intimate spring Florida wedding, even involving a carriage of Ashley’s […]
Savoring the Fruits of ‘Happily Ever After’ – An Interview with Sharlinda and Q. Parker
Author: Lily B. Donkor What if you could spend an afternoon with a Grammy Award winning singer who’s not only made record-shattering love songs but whose real marriage is a #RelationshipGoal – would you have some questions for him? We certainly did! The Silk Oyster got the chance to interview Q Parker of 112 and […]
