Paula and Andrew Brown chose “Georgia” by Ray Charles for their first dance. Fitting since Georgia is where the two met, Mercer University to be precise. Paula was studying for her Master’s and Andrew was teaching. The Proposal: “Drew surprised me with a spontaneous road trip back to GA. He took me to a park […]
The Great Gatsby Inspired Wedding in Chesapeake Bay: Joy + Troy
Joy King says taking the vows was her favorite wedding moment. “I will never forget how seriously Troy said his vows – looking me directly in my eyes and squeezing my hands as he said the words. It was such an honest and emotional moment and so subtle, so I’m not sure how many people […]
An Elementary Love Affair in St. Louis: Sarah + Bio
You can say Sarah and Bio’s love story is as simple as ABC. The couple first met in their St. Louis, MO elementary school where the two shared the same fifth grade class. Bio and his family left St. Louis for Texas the summer before sixth grade, separating the pair, but distance wouldn’t stop true […]
Intimate Wedding in Durham: Twyla + Terance
It was a cold day in January. Twyla was heading home after work when she locked eyes with Terance at the bus station. They both continued on to their bus, but It must have been destiny for them to meet, because they ended up getting off at the same stop. As they walked home, they […]
Blue & Gold Wedding in Chicago: Raphael + Chevonne
It all began for Raphael and Chevonne in the summer of 2002, during a summer research program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. This was right before their senior year and became the start of their love story. After dating for 2 and half years, the couple decided to be apart when they […]
California Wedding with a Hollywood Glamour Feel: Adriane + Derrick
When planning your wedding, it’s easy to get caught up in the extravagant details, but you never want to lose sight of what your wedding truly is: a celebration of love. Adriane and Derrick’s wedding was simply stunning. From Adriane’s vintage inspired mermaid dress, to their gorgeous outdoor ceremony overflowing with lush flower arrangements, to […]
Charming Creme and Ivory Alabama Wedding: Renita +Eric
Atlanta couple, Renita and Eric wanted a wedding that displayed a Southern flair while exhibiting a sense of classic elegance. Their goal was simple, incorporate details that gave a nod to the bride’s Southern roots and blended with the groom’s “Big City” upbringing in New York. The result was their current lifestyle in the Southern […]
Vintage Peacock Themed Wedding in Dallas: LaSteshia + Nwachukwu
LaSteshia and Nwachukwu met early in November of 2012. Nwachukwu was visiting Dallas, TX from London, England on a work assignment. One night he wanted to go exploring Dallas’ nightlife with a friend so he stopped at Hotel Zaza. LaSteshia happened to be there that night too celebrating her friend’s birthday. Her and her friends […]
A Country Chic 12-13-14 Wedding in Texas: Tiffany + Derrick
Tiffany and Derrick both share the love of country as they both were raised in the country. They made it a point to pay tribute to their upbringing within their wedding. What made their wedding extra special was Derrick’s mother, who was battling cancer, see her son get married! Coterie member Teshorn of Teshorn Jackson […]
Ivory, Gold & Blush Multicultural Wedding in Atlanta: Mary + LeAndrew
When the lines of friendship and desire become blurred, anxious feelings can arise, but sometimes a leap of faith can lead to true love. Mary and LeAndrew started off as friends when they meet in 2005 at Florida A&M University. However, after remaining friends for two years, it was clear that they shared a deeper […]
Luxurious Nigerian Wedding in Houston: Ezinne + Uche
Get ready to pin your hearts away because today’s featured wedding will have your biggest design fantasies covered from beginning to end! The Houston wedding is currently featured in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue on newsstands now. We are super excited that a few of our Coterie Members collaborated on this one — Dure Events is […]
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 […]
