It definitely wasn’t love at first sight for Gertrude and Tapiwa. “Tapiwa and I are both from Zimbabwe but we met (in June 2010) whilst at University at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia” shares Gertrude. She was entering her final year Law School while Tapiwa was beginning his Accounting degree. “I thought he asked too many questions in […]
New Year’s Eve Garden Wedding in Tampa, FL: Danielle + Geoffrey
Danielle and Geoffrey met briefly in 2005 – Geoffrey was finishing his final year of medical school, while Danielle was starting her first year of dental school. “I was having terrible allergies/asthma difficulties and I knew that Geoffrey was currently living in ATL” shares Danielle. Next, she reached out to Geoffrey, via Facebook asking if […]
Vibrant Ballroom Wedding At The Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE: Jahnisa + Jarrod
Jahnisha and Jerrod are indeed a power couple. The two D.C. lawyers not only embodied high-class elegance within their ballroom ceremony – but also share a rich love for one another that was distinctively displayed in visual form within their wedding photos, captured by Ashley Gerrity, of Ashely Gerrity Photograhy. Since they say there’s two sides […]
Dreamy Lavender Wedding At The Chateau de Varennes: Jasmine + Russell
Who would ever think that a mistaken Facebook friend request would lead to happily ever after? Well this was the case for Jasmine and Russell. The pair got to know one another via the mistaken friend request and chatted for a few years before meeting and further exploring their feelings. Once the two connected in-person […]
Romantic Crimson Floral Wedding in Willamsburg, VA: Sarah + Eric
Eric was Sarah’s son, Suneigh’s basketball coach. During the season, other than the occasional (and innocent), “parent/coach talk” – the pair’s conversation was limited. Yet, Sarah admired Eric from the sidelines, specifically applauding his patient demeanor and interaction with the kids on the team. “On the last night of the season they had a magic show for […]
Epic Husband & Wife Dance Wedding Video by Yamean Studios
Eugene and Marisa’s relationship was built on the foundation of not only love but one of community service. The two East Coast transplants to Pittsburgh met while serving on the executive board for the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Pittsburgh. Each fulfilled leadership capacities on boards dedicated to their specific areas of passion – […]
Crisp & Modern Golf Club Wedding in Florida: Kimberly + Yared
Kimberly can credit her friends and fellow classmates for her initial connection with Yared. The pair met in New York via mutual friends who attended Morehouse College while she was at Spelman College and interned with Yared at Morgan Stanley. Considering the two rolled in the same circles, over time, they began to run into […]
Traditionally Elegant Wedding in Maryland: Tiffany + Anthony
Tiffany and Anthony met four years ago in Cleveland, Ohio. Tiffany had recently relocated to Cleveland from Baltimore to join a bank training program, while Anthony had recently left the banking realm for a new career opportunity. However, his roommate, who was in the same training program as Tiffany, decided to play matchmaker and introduced the two […]
Elegant Blue & Silver Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta: Bukky + Afolabi
Prom night is thee night in the life of a teenager. We agonized about slaying in the right gown or tuxedo, who’s limo we’d be riding in and who’s table we’d dine at. But most importantly – the night centered around who we’d be taking as our date – and this was the dilemma placed in […]
Royal Gold & Purple Wedding in Washington DC: Kelechi + Maurice
It’s only appropriate to say that Kelechi and Maurice are a Howard University love story. First connecting back in 2010, while the two worked at HU’s Upward Bound program as Dormitory Directors. “Throughout the summer we established a great work relationship and ultimately a friendship. In August 2010, I started my doctoral degree, as Maurice […]
Exuberant Yellow Wedding in Long Island: Shameika + Richard
Shameika and Richard were connected through church. First meeting at Shameika’s childhood house of worship Zion Cathedral, located in Long Island, NY after Richard and his family began attending. It initially started off as innocent waves, accompanied by polite, “hello’s” until the pair were officially introduced once Shameika’s mother realized she went to high school […]
Art Deco Wedding in Chicago: Camille + Tafsir
Camille and Tafsir met at a grad school house party. “I went to Howard University for Business School, and the 2nd year grad students were throwing a graduation party. He didn’t go to Howard but tagged along with one of our mutual friends who was in the program at the time” shares Camille. As Camille […]