When high school sweethearts Allison and Jacob attended prom together, they never thought their young love would turn into marriage. Jacob proposed at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. right across from the reflection pool where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous I Have a Dream speech. Allison shares, “He had my parents surprise […]
COVID Couldn’t Stop Their Love: Geovonna & Antoine’s Charming Atlanta Elopement
When Antoine spotted Geovanna across the room at a sports bar in Atlanta, he couldn’t keep his eyes off of her. Geovanna reminisces, “I couldn’t keep my eyes off him either. My friend and I made one more trip to the bar, and he made his move. He stood up and addressed me like a […]
Vibrant Indian-Muslim Wedding in Austin, TX
Deeba and Sameer’s picturesque summer wedding was the perfect fusion of their modern style and cultural tradition. The couple, who met while acting in a play, took full advantage of the gorgeous natural sencery of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for thier beautiful outdoor ceremony. Deeba had three outfit changes throughout the day: one […]
A Regal Wedding Fit For a Queen & King in Boston, MA
Patricia and Fortune’s love started with a testimony. Fortune recalls, “The first time that I saw Patricia she was testifying during our Sunday service. She was testifying about something she was going through while in college. I saw her but she didn’t see me.” Eventually, they did connect after attending church together, and it quickly […]
Picture Perfect Fall Wedding in Virginia
Tamara and Javonte have know each other since elementary school! They were classmates in the 4th grade and kept in touch over social media until they eventually started dating in high school. Their relationship grew stronger each year, even surviving the ups and downs of grad school and military training. Taking their time paid off. […]
Intimate Backyard Micro Wedding in Brooklyn, NY
Chanel and Julian were neighbors, but they did not connect until a chance meeting at the Harlem based restaurant the Red Rooster. Chanel recalls, “I was there to meet a friend for a drink, but my friend was running late and Julian just so happened to be playing in the house band that night. After […]
Elegant and Classy Wedding in Worcester, MA
It was a chance meeting at a church event that connected Akusika and Prince! The meeting was definitely ordained by God because it was the beginning of a beautiful four-year friendship turned courtship that culminated in Prince proposing in December 2019. Like many couples, they jumped into wedding planning unaware of the upcoming pandemic. However, […]
Multicultural Wedding with Southern Charm in Charleston, SC
The morning of Brittany and Daku’s first date, Brittany fell ill. She decided to call and cancel, but Daku, who she met on Match.com, sounded so warm and caring that she didn’t have the heart to do it. Showing up was one of the best decisions Brittany made. She was so impressed with Daku that […]
Romantic & Elegant Wedding in Columbia, SC
Chantal and Harry’s love story is grounded in a strong friendship. They briefly met in 2005 coming back to the military base Fort Bragg, North Carolina after a deployment. They had another brief encounter in 2010, but it wasn’t until they became co-workers in 2013 that their friendship flourished. Chantal shares, “Who would have ever […]
Gorgeous Outdoor Wedding Portrait Session in Chapel Hill, NC
Before COVID-19, in January 2020, Matthew and Siobahn Grady decided to elope. Siobahn shares, “We eloped because eloping was always our dream. Just the two of us on our terms.” They had the awesome idea to take wedding portraits at a later date that they could share with family and friends. However, their plans came […]
Luxurious Monochromatic Wedding in New Orleans
Lyndsey and Marcus first caught each other’s eyes during their Sociology class at Louisiana State University. However, nothing transpired between them until three years later when they ran into each other at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. After some flirtatious banter, they exchanged numbers. Over the next six years, they would travel the world […]
Sometimes Less is More! Tana & Mass’s Intimate & Luxe Wedding in Mexico
When Tana and Mass envisioned their wedding, they knew they wanted to use the beauty of nature as their decor. So, they headed to the beach in Mexico for a wedding that perfected fused minimalism with luxury. Bride Tana shares, “We wanted the beach and the beautifully lit night sky to be the main décor. […]
