When Shanae met Lucas Robinson at the age of 14, she felt insecure. She always spent her summer’s at her aunt’s house, but this was the first time she noticed Lucas. It was his smile that made her feel nervous. In a show of typical adolescent self-consciousness, Shanae thought that a flaw in her appearance […]
A Southern Wedding Mixed with City Charm in Atlanta
When Shomari Owens proposed to Ursula Carter, it was truly ordained by God. This lovely couple, who met at a Tennessee State University homecoming, were engaged at Ursula’s family’s church. She shares, “Shomari was living in Chicago at the time. He called my Pastor and arranged for my entire family to be at church ON TIME […]
A Fabulous Engagement Party in Virginia
Remember when Dr. James Pinckney planned a fake photo shoot to pull off a surprise proposal to his supermodel girlfriend Quiana Grant. (Read about his romantic proposal here.) Well this gorgeous couple just had a fabulous engagement party at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. They will be exchanging vows in Mexico, so the couple decided […]
A Classic Ivory and Gold Wedding in New York
When Stephanie Siaw describes her path to marriage she gives this advice, “Things don’t always happen in our time, but they do happen in God’s time.” When she met her husband Kwaku Opoku-Ansah in Ghana they immediately hit it off. After dating they made plans to marry, but those plans were put on hold when they […]
Retro Modern Inspired Wedding Ideas- Styled Shoot in Atlanta, GA
Today’s styled shoot is full of whimsical vintage romance that creates warm feelings of nostalgia for a simpler yet glamorous time. This shoot shows how brides can incorporate vintage elements into their wedding while maintaining a modern sensibility. This is what photographer N’neka of Images By N’neka and coordinator Nancy Uche of Wed Becomes Her Wedding Planning & Coordination had […]
Traditionally Elegant Wedding with a New Orleans Flair in Atlanta, GA
What common interest attracted you to your significant other? Well, for Brandi Collins and Brian Thomas it was a love for Biology. This beautiful couple met through a mutual friend while they worked at the United States Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. They connected over their common love of science, but they soon realized that […]
Outdoor E-Session full of Beautiful Architecture in Washington, DC
There is a rampant stereotype that athletes and jocks are womanizers. So when Jarrell Woods met Chanell Perry at Arizona State University, he had to prove that his status as a football player did not mean he was going to play games with her heart. After some convincing, Chanell agreed to a date, and these […]
Photo and Video Recap from our Charleston Mixer Hosted By LTL Events
On March 27th, we had the extreme pleasure of being hosted in the Holy City – Charleston, South Carolina for the 5th leg of our nationwide tour. Our host, Atosha Barboza of Larger Than Life Events, and our proud South Carolina Coterie member took on the task of putting together a chic and elegant mixer […]
Attention Dallas Brides! 20% Off Day Coordination Package
Schedule your consultation today with Tisha Holman Events and receive a 20% off Day of Coordination Package! Tisha Holman Events is a member of The Coterie. Be sure to check out her portfolio here.
Munaluchi Spring/Summer 2014 Cover by Elizabeth Messina
Happy Monday! It’s that time of year again. Time for a new issue…time to reveal a new cover. Today, we’re revealing the cover for our upcoming Spring/Summer 2014 issue. On the cover, photographed by the super talented Elizabeth Messina, we are featuring the most gorgeous lace veil and dress from Oscar de la Renta. The […]
Spanish Inspired Wedding Ideas – Styled Shoot in Napa, California
Romance, sensuality, and passion are infused in every design element of today’s luxurious Spanish inspired wedding shoot. We love the vintage touches and the richness of the autumn tones used in the decor. The stunning and the lush vegetation of Napa, California enhanced the romantic atmosphere of this enchanting shoot. Here is what the concept […]
10 Things A Wedding Planner Does That You May Not Know About
As a Wedding and Event planner, we have many tasks that are familiar to the vast majority of people. What you may not know is that there are things we do outside of the norm and I’ve listed my top 10 things a wedding planner does that you may not know about. All of these […]
