This year’s Paris Fashion Week gave as a lot of glamorous bridal inspiration. Some of the dresses from designers like Chanel and Christian Dior, would definitely cater to a more avant garde bride, while gowns from Elie Saab and Alexis Mabille were a bit more traditional. We cannot wait to see what these designers will create […]
Choosing Your Bridal Party
During the wedding rehearsal, I typically start with asking each person there to introduce themselves and state who they are and how they are related or know the bride and groom, as well as how long they’ve known each other. Many times, the bridal party will say things like, “I’ve known the bride since high […]
Elegant E-Session in Atlanta Hotel
What qualities captivate you when you first meet someone? Well Stephen captured Courtney with his irresistible sense of humor and charm. Besides being comical, Stephen’s proposal to Courtney shows that he is also a romantic family man. He proposed on Christmas Eve at Courtney’s family dinner. They were exchanging secret Santa gifts when Stephen announced […]
[Recipe] – Warm up a Winter Night: White Bean and Collard Green Soup
We are so excited to start bringing you recipes that you and your family will love. Our first recipe is from Kawania Wooten of Howerton+Wooten Events. Her White Bean and Collard Green Soup is sure to fill your stomach. Pair it with a glass of wine and some delicious crusty bread for a tasty date night appetizer […]
Multicultural Blue and Yellow Canadian Wedding
Your wedding is a perfect time to celebrate your love for your partner and your love for your culture. With Christine’s roots stemming from Jamaica and Kayan’s from St. Lucia, these self proclaimed foodies knew that they wanted to pay homage to their culture through their wedding menu. Their guests feasted on Jamaican pepper shrimp, […]
Style Watch: Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is geninuely surprised that she is a fashion icon. In an interview with Vulture Online, Lupita played it coy saying, “You have to wear something to these events, so I wore things, and people took to them. It was not my agenda at all! But it’s fun, and I’m flattered that everyone is digging my […]
Atlanta Wedding Announcement: Shemia and Quincy
We are sending our congratulations to Shemia and Quincy. The Washington’s had a beautiful “Welcome to Atlanta” themed wedding. They consistently executed their theme from their Save the dates to their wedding decor. The bride shares, “The Save the dates had a picture of us looking at the Atlanta skyline. The invitations had the skyline […]
Fashion Friday | Paris Haute Couture | 2014 Spring-Summer
It’s Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris and I am so very excited! Haute Couture Fashion Week is from Sunday, January 19th until today. I’ve been glued to all of my favorite fashion blogs and style websites the entire week and wanted to provide you with a bit of Fashion Friday inspiration. From the awe-inspiring ornate […]
1920’s Gatsby Inspired Wedding in South Africa
Kachi prides herself in being extremely observant and hard to surprise. So when Agbon knew he wanted to propose, he went to great lengths to keep it a secret. He told Kachi that they had been invited to a surprise party for one of his friend’s girlfriends. However, when they got to the hotel, Kachi saw a lot of people […]
Zhang Jingjing Haute Couture 2014 Collection
If you are bride that is a fan of texture- exquisite beading, soft appliques, feathers and crystals, you will love the sexy designs of Zhang Jinging. Zhang Jinging knows how to showcase the female body, featuring low backs, high slits, short hemlines, cut outs and sheer necklines that push the boundaries of bridal couture. She combines […]
Throwback Thursday: Diana Ross
When you think of iconic black beauty, Diana Ross will always come to mind. Like many stars, she came from humble beginnings. She was born and raised in Detroit, in a working class neighborhood. However, she did not let growing up in a housing project deter her dreams. She excelled in high school and at the age […]
Romantic Chic Nigerian Wedding in Houston
Planning a wedding can be stressful, especially when your wedding is only four months away and you still do not have a dress. For some women finding a dress can take weeks, even months, but for Funlola she only needed 20 minutes. With a wedding four months away and a hectic schedule, it was close […]