This styled shoot, done at The Art Factory, is for the bride who desires to transform anything and make it into something! The beauty within this shoot shows you can breath life into anything, even old warehouses, doors, and window panes. Coterie member, Emma of Prestige Affairs, describes below the concept and inspiration behind this […]
A Soft & Romantic Houston Engagement Session: Melanie + Jeremiah
For Melanie & Jeremiah you can say their mutual friend played cupid in their relationship. One day Melanie received a call from her friend who told her someone wanted to meet her. She had no idea who this person was or even why they wanted to meet her but she agreed to meet them, so […]
Vibrant Purple and Magenta Wedding in Florida: Tamela + Gary
Gary and Tamela’s love story spans decades. They met through a mutual friend back in 1999 at one of Gary’s Football games. Gary was a freshman at Morris Brown College, and Tamela was a freshman at Florida State University. While their courtship did not begin at that point in time, the two managed to “keep […]
A Fairytale Same Sex Wedding at the Georgian Terrace: Lisa + D’Lovely
You could say Lisa and D’Lovely’s first encounter was something out of a movie! One day Lisa was at a wine bar in Atlanta with some friends discussing who her ideal woman is. Like perfect timing D’Lovely walked into the bar. As soon as Lisa set eyes on her she said “That’s the type of […]
Wedding Ideas | All White Glam Wedding Inspiration
If you want a color scheme that screams elegance and sophistication, an all white wedding with metallic accents will always be luxurious. After Solange’s all white nuptials, we are sure white weddings are going to be all the rage in 2015! Luckily our amazing coterie member Cheri Denise Events along with some of her colleagues, Dejanae Events and […]
Extravagant Blush and Cream Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta: Mariyam + Lanre
Mariyam (Ronke) and Lanre thank Mark Zurkerburg for bringing them together. It was 2007, when Lanre received a friend request from Ronke on Facebook. She was looking for another friend named Lanre, when she came across Lanre Popoola. She saw he was in her Atlanta network, so she decided to add him as a friend. […]
Luxurious Cobalt Blue & Silver Atlanta Wedding: Nikia + Jules
When it comes to picking a theme for your wedding, you should always start with brainstorming things that you love. For Nikia and Jules it was simple: Blue and Bling! Nikia explains, “Our wedding combined my husband’s love for the Dallas Cowboys and my love for all things elegant and beautiful. The colors were essentially […]
Recap From Our Issue Release Party and 2015 Tour Kickoff
What a night! A few weeks ago we celebrated our latest issue featuring the lovely Demetria Lucas-D’Oyley of ABelleinBrooklyn — which is currently on newsstands everywhere — and kicked off our 2015 tour at the gorgeous 501 Union in Brooklyn, NY. Surrounded by our Coterie family, fabulous brides, and wedding enthusiasts, the issue release party was the perfect […]
Styled Shoot: Philly Lovebirds Wedding Inspiration
“Lovebirds” are in the air with this Spring inspired styled shoot from coterie member, Sheronda Seawright Photography. Staged at the Philadelphia Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the refreshing palette of coral and teal were used brilliantly to attract the natural light throughout the space. From the modern elegance of the Kimmel Center, to the nest of robin eggs adorning the […]
Fun Outdoor Engagement Session in New Jersey: Bianca + Jeremiah
Much like the classic teenage love story, Bianca and Jeremiah met in the hallways of their high school. Although they had been crushing on each other since freshman year, they did not become sweethearts for many years later. Still, Jeremiah chose to make up for lost time by proposing to Bianca on the steps of their high school […]
“Love in the City” Fun Brooklyn E-Session: Joelle + Frantz
It was a simple question that began Joelle and Frantz’s journey of love. They met on June 10th, 2008 at an after work party. Joelle spotted Frantz at the bar watching a NBA game and shimmied her way next to him. Frantz did not hit her with a corny line, but simply asked “So which […]
Before I Said I Do: I First Made a Vow to God
Sarah Bilaye-Benibo was happily single when she met her now husband, Bio. Thirty, the Chicago based blogger used her premarital years to dig deep, focus on self-improvement and spiritual growth. She made a commitment to remain chaste until her wedding day, which meant not even going so far as kissing. Bio was up for the […]
