Today we are featuring one of our favorite designers: Andrea Pitter. Andrea has been sewing since she was 12 years old, and she opened Pantora Bridal Boutique located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY at the age of 24! Her gowns are edgy, sexy and romantic, featuring silhouettes that can compliment any bride. Below […]
Styled Shoot: Classic Winter Romance
Today’s styled shoot invokes a cozy and romantic feel. Purple and gold details along with knit and fur textures, beautiful floral accents and an elegant placement of assorted pastries helped achieve warm and intimate ambiance in the middle of winter. The woodsy location and sunset helped tie everything together for this gorgeous fall/winter styled shoot. Here is […]
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 […]
Cultural Same Sex Wedding in Maryland: LaShay + Bakari
Love Jones. What comes to mind when you read that? Romance, passion, poetry, creativity? The wedding we’re featuring today was inspired by that movie. Lashay say Instead of a first dance, the couple opted for a ‘first poetry piece.’ So unique! In addition, the couple made a strong effort to support minority owned businesses – […]
Modern Destination Wedding in Dominican Republic: Nara + Claude
Imagine getting married at a venue with bright tropical colors, lush green golf courses, and gorgeous ocean views! Nara and Claude’s wedding in the Dominican Republic (DR) was truly a slice of paradise. Nara always knew she wanted to get married in the DR. Her mother is Dominican, and she has fond memories of family visits made […]
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 […]
Navy Stripe Wedding Inspiration
Patterns, such as Chevron, stripes, and polka dots, allow the eyes to dance and can add dimension to your wedding design. Although simple in design, stripes happen to be one of my favorite patterns. Today, I’ve incorporated stripes and my favorite color. This navy stripe wedding inspiration board is elegant and has a little touch […]
Vintage Shabby Chic Wedding in California: Chris + Jasmine
When Chris and Jasmine became friends in middle school, Chris prophesied that he would marry her one day! Who knew the adolescent dreams of a young boy would materialize into the most breathtaking wedding and an inspiring love! Chris’ young declarations of love became a self-fulfilling prophecy, when he proposed to Jasmine on his 30th birthday. Soon they […]
Neville Simpson Photography’s Ultimate Romantic Session Giveaway
‘The Art of Love: Your Love, Your Story, Your Art’ – Coterie member, Neville Simpson Photography’s motto Neville Simpson Photography prides themselves on their motto and wants you to have a chance at winning a Romantic Session that embodies this! Your Love – We will capture your love Your Story – We will create […]
Chic Urban Garden Wedding in Pittsburgh: Tiffany + Jimil
Sometimes the love of your life is standing right in front of you and you don’t even know it! Tiffany and Jimil met in high school. Although they had many friends in common, they were remained distant acquaintances. Fifteen years later, their paths would cross again at a high school alumni function in Pittsburgh. They […]
Chic and Classy Metropolitan Wedding in NYC: Tina + Jean Claude
New York has played a major role in Tina and Jean Claude’s relationship. They fell in love in the “city that never sleeps” and were engaged in Bryant Park. So they set out to have modern a wedding that reflected the chic metropolitan details of the city they love. They took their first look pictures at […]
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 […]
