All of life is a walk of faith. Every step we take, every decision we make, we do so with various degrees of uncertainty – the rest is faith. Faith in ourselves and our ability to make the “right” decision, and faith in knowing that we are being guided by a higher power. For Adrianne […]
“Destined to be” – Myriam and Pierre’s Beautifully Stylish Gallery Wedding in Florida
“Destined to be…” Having first met in “Ms. Grossman’s 2nd grade class” it was clear from the beginning that Myriam & Pierre were destined to be. Gravitating towards each other throughout elementary, middle school, and high school. After briefly losing touch in college they reunited once again when returning back home – breathing new life […]
“Destined from the Start” – LaShante and Rickey’s Luxurious Beach Wedding in Miami, Florida
Destined from the start, Shante and Rickey’s love story began as a teenage romance blossoming from the stands of a high school football game. One of the blessings of youth is the power of emotion so close to the surface and sincerely felt as if every moment feels more alive than the next. This sincerity […]
Grecian Inspired Wedding with Yoruba Traditions for College Sweethearts Agnes + Stephen in Houston, TX
Text by Demara White / As seen in the Fall/Winter Issue. Purchase a copy here. Upon laying eyes on Stephen, Agnes thought he was handsome – but, of course, she didn’t tell him that. Eventually, she spied him on campus again, and he asked her to hangout with him among a group of friends. But […]
Anide and Tache’s Beautiful Art Museum Wedding
The significance of a significant other goes beyond description…they are a constant presence in your life, even when away. Just the thought of them can lift your spirits, and to be near them is to feel at home wherever you may be… To know that at any time of day another person has your emotional […]
Kasey and Brick’s Beautiful Vows Renewal Wedding in Texas
In love there is much advice, and many “rules” about what “must” happen first before taking all of the next steps…but what is right for each us we must decide, and those decisions can certainly feel like a leap of faith – which for the most part they are. The trusting of another with your […]
“Sharing Time” – Pierrette and Nigel’s Beautiful Vineyard Wedding in Ontario, Canada
Sharing time… Next to your honest self, the greatest gift you can give another is your time. Our time is a precious, limited commodity that can’t be returned or renewed. To share your time with another is a demonstration of their importance in your life, and marriage is the ultimate example of this. Giving the […]
“Jumping the Broom” – Shandria and Torry’s Luxurious and Elegant Wedding at The London West Hollywood
“Jumping the broom.” A western society custom that has taken numerous forms throughout history, including its United States practice originating in the mid-19th century during antebellum slavery. Not permitted to wed “legally,” victims of slavery would perform this symbolic ceremony before witnesses, representing the couple’s devotion to each other. The ceremony regained popularity during the […]
“An Endless Melody” – Tanya and Serge’s Luxurious Estate Wedding
Melody is a musically satisfying sequence of single notes; the harmonizing of separate sounds forming an arrangement of auditory pleasure. As in music, so is life – and for the singular sounds of Tanya and Serge, their coming together has formed an endless melody harmonizing into the bliss that will be the rest of their […]
A King Finds His Queen: Nina + Earl’s Lavish Houston Chateau Wedding
Text by Demara White / As seen in the Fall/Winter 2016 Issue When Nina arrived at Earl’s annual youth football camp, it seemed like a normal day. She chatted with other volunteers, as Earl, a safety for the Seattle Seahawks, gleamed in his football element, addressing the eager campers in his hometown of Orange, TX. […]
Christina and Foster’s Elegant North Carolina Wedding with West African Tradition
Having met through mutual college friends, these two capricorns seemed destined from the start as they were both born on the same day. It is said that some of the strongest qualities of those born under this sign are loyalty and dependability, and that when together two capricorns can accomplish anything. Considering they look for […]
Ajiri and Chika’s Glamorous London Wedding
Text by Demara White / As seen in the Fall/Winter 2016 Issue. Purchase a copy here. Love is uncanny. Your soulmate could have the same career as you, and live and work right where you do; yet, your paths never cross – until, of course, destiny beckons. Just ask Ajiri and Chika! While in Enugu, […]
