Hello and Happy Monday to you! We’re starting off this week with a cute styled shoot by one of our own Coterie members, Johnique Woods of The Post Knot. She has a love for all things vintage and wanted to show you all her take on vintage and a little “something blue.” We love how […]
Garden Tea Party Styled Shoot by Gaby J Photography
We’ve got another sweet as can be styled shoot to share with you today. Remember this pretty styled shoot we shared with you a while back? Well, the amazing photographer, Gaby Jeter of Gaby J Photography (who is also an official Coterie member) has whipped up another one for your viewing pleasure. This time, she’s […]
Inspired by the 80’s Wedding Inspiration – Styled Shoot by Carla Eustache
Let’s face it. Real weddings are the best source of wedding inspiration for brides-to-be…But styled shoots have come a long way. They’re more fun, more inspirational, and certainly more creative than ever. The styled shoot we’re sharing with you today displays the cutest “fake” couple, some really cool 80’s inspiration, and lots of fun. North […]
Fabulously Styled Bridal Brunch – Don’t Frett Photography
It’s cutesy. This styled shoot that is…Vintage plates, waffles, fresh raspberries, and lots of love. The decor and styling was done by Phebe of Making ME Event Planning based out of Massachusetts. Together with her friend Shawnea of Don’t Frett Photography, who photographed the shoot, they came up with this concept of a surprise bridal […]
Pretty Curls: Natural Hair Inspiration for African-American Brides
I went natural in 1999. During that time, natural hair was not as widely accepted as it is now. It wasn’t cool. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t the thing to do. There weren’t as many natural haircare blogs and products out there…and inspiration for natural girls was certainly lacking. Then in 2006, when I was […]
Wedding Inspiration: Bohemian Styled Shoot
What do picnics, weddings and food trucks have in common? Scratching your head and coming up with nothing because you think these things could never work together? Well, it’s time for a total creative overhaul. In this beautifully styled shoot by Chelsey Boatwright Photography that is a genius collaboration of extremely creative vendors, every element comes […]
Preppy Styled Shoot Featuring African American Couple by David Newkirk
We love gorgeous photography. And we love fashion. So when those two are combined in a super-stylish photoshoot with a really cute couple we can’t help but to spread the love. Utah-based photographer, David Newkirk, put together this beautiful shoot photographed in an orchard during springtime. With a love for bowties, glasses and all things […]
Culturally Chic – An African Inspired Vintage Shoot By Elizabeth Solaru
A couple of weeks ago we released our 2nd digital edition in which we featured an amazing and well put together styled shoot featuring African inspiration with a vintage touch. Elizabeth Solaru of Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium, an award winning pastry studio out of the UK, was inspired by recent runway shows of major labels including […]
Designer Spotlight: Meet Nicholle Jones of Communion Millinery + Her Top Tips for Bridal Gown Shopping
As the leading authority on bridal inspiration for discerning brides of color who crave culture and style, we are committed to continuously showcasing that brides of color are creative, stylish and truly unique. In addition to this central objective, we have decided to introduce a new section called Designer Spotlight. Through this section, it is our pleasure to […]
Digital Edition No. 2 Cover by Elizabeth Messina
It’s that time again! Time to release our 2nd digital edition. This time around, we are focusing on cakes, sweets galore plus your regular dose of chic wedding dresses and glamorous real weddings. Our delectable cover was photographed by Elizabeth Messina at the Sunstone Winery in Santa Barbara, CA. The shoot was sooo amazing with […]
“Elegantly Spring” Styled Shoot by Comfort Witcher
Happy Monday! We’re starting this week off with a shoot straight out of Ohio photographed by Comfort Witcher of Comfort Photography. The images are stunning and the inspiration goes on for days. Here’s what the photographer had to say about her inspiration for the shoot: The inspiration for this shoot was the phrase Elegantly Spring. […]
Wedding Inspiration from a Fake Wedding
Yes, it’s a fake wedding. But inspiration is not lacking…at all. The Not Wedding is a brilliant concept put together by photographer Callie Murray in 2008. The idea is to inspire brides-t0-be by putting together the most inspiring, stunning “fake” wedding one can think of. It’s much more than a bridal show…full of energy and […]
