As we approach the New Year, we are looking back at some of our top weddings, engagements, and trending posts from 2024.
This year was a true testament to the power of love, culture, and community. From gorgeous bridal fashion to emotional engagements, milestone celebrations (like our 10th annual Coterie Retreat in St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands!), and epic celebrity cover features, we accomplished a LOT.
Whether it was through breathtaking destination weddings that left us in awe, heartwarming stories of resilience and romance, or our trendsetting bridal style guides, 2024 was filled with moments that inspired and connected us all.
Each post reflected the unique beauty of our couples and the creativity of our Muna Coterie members, making it a year to remember. Thank you all for being a part of this journey!
Keep scrolling to view our top trending posts from 2024.
#1. Top Keyword Searches: Multicultural Weddings, African American Brides, Black Brides
Our mission is to promote positive images of women of color…because we believe positive imagery is the threshold for confidence…and confidence inspires self-love.
With our top keyword searches being “multicultural weddings”, “African American brides”, and “Black Brides”, engaged couples, brides, and wedding enthusiasts across the country are flocking to MunaLuchi for inspiration and wedding planning guidance for their most special occasions.
We are thrilled to be at the forefront of multicultural weddings and representation in the wedding industry and are excited to bring even more empowerment into the New Year!
Click here to start your wedding planning journey with MunaLuchi today.
#2. Bride Astonishes Guests with Show-stopping Custom Gown and Head Piece Fit for a Queen
First dropping on the MunaLuchi blog on December 12th, 2023, bride Christine’s fashion was the gift that kept on giving! With over 42,000 views this year, her dramatic headpiece went viral and was on par with 2024’s fashion trends.
Click here to see all of the exquisite details from their wedding (featuring fabulous florals created by Coterie member Larger Than Life Events and photos captured by Stanlo Photography).
#3. Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko (From Season 20 of ABC’s The Bachelorette) are MunaLuchi Bride Magazine’s Issue 32 Cover Couple!
Our last cover (Issue 32) featuring Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko of ABC’s The Bachelorette Season 20 reached thousands of viewers across the globe. The pair’s on-screen chemistry translated to a real-life connection!
In honor of their one-year anniversary as an engaged couple, we invited Charity and Dotun to the luxurious Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada for a top-secret MunaLuchi cover shoot.
Under the creative direction of Jacqueline Nwobu, the Muna Team created magic from sunrise to sunset. The couple posed before vibrant tropical backdrops and exchanged laughs and steamy glances in every frame.
Click here to read more about Charity and Dotun’s love story.
#4. Beyond the Pods: Love is Blind’s Tiffany and Brett Share their Marriage Journey in Munaluchi Exclusive
(Captured by Muna Coterie member Stanlo Photography)
Earlier this year, another celebrity couple, Tiffany and Brett Brown from Season 4 of Netflix’s hit show Love is Blind, graced the cover of MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Issue 31.
On the show, fans fell in love with the couple’s playful banter, realness, and maturity in navigating the Love is Blind process. Almost a year later, their exclusive interview is still trending on our blog!
Click here to read their love story.
#5. Classic Meets Glam at Christelle and Kyle’s Elegant Wedding in Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Christelle and Kyle held their classic glam wedding at The Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury in New Jersey. Its elegant aesthetic perfectly complimented the couple’s classic glam wedding style and decor, which included lush white and cream florals and gold accents. To incorporate Christelle’s Haitian culture, they played Haitian music, Kompa, during the reception, which brought all of their family and friends out on the dance floor.
Click here to see all the details of their gorgeous wedding.
#6. Holiday Party Meet Cute to Partying Down the Aisle: Fernando & Dawntavia’s Lux Miami Nuptials
Dawntavia and Fernando’s holiday party meet cute stole our hearts and their wedding post on January 6th, 2024 racked up views on our web page!
The couple, who first sparked a conversation at a corporate holiday party in 2019, have been inseparable ever since. Dawntavia recalls, “I had on a red jumpsuit rocking my natural hair in an afro, and he had on a leather jacket and a fedora hat looking so good. We started with zodiac signs, he’s an Aries and I’m a Pisces. Sparks! From there we danced to step in the name of love and have been together ever since.”
Click here to read their full love story.
#7. The Best Wedding Dress Trends You’ll Be Wearing From The 2024 Collections
Brides ate up our article on top wedding dress trends from bridal fashion week! Featured in Issue 30, top trends for the season included designers giving the ‘more is more’ bride dramatic skirting, look-at-me statement veils, detachable sleeves, bows, and playful minis.
Click here to look back at 2024 bridal trends.
#8. Contemporary Black Love Styled Shoot in Philadelphia
This contemporary Black love-styled shoot at Hosted by Holden stirred up an online frenzy of support in Philadelphia, featuring gold and silver hues with modern couples and white floral details.
Created during a hands-on workshop led by Designs by Cleon Brown in partnership with wedding planner Victoria Dayana Experience, Cleon shares: “Our goal was to teach [students] the art of creating visually stunning work, empowering them to infuse luxury into their future projects and enhance their brand identity.”
Read more about this inspiring shoot here.
#9. Radiant Week Long Hindu Wedding Celebration Features Sparkling Custom Attire and a Towering Crystal Adorned Cake
Multicultural weddings are our thing and Krystal and Jonathan’s gorgeous week-long Hindu wedding took the cake (literally!) with its towering hand-painted, crystal-adorned six-tier cake.
Click here to see all the details of their wedding.
#10. Aleisha & Nick’s Romantic Engagement Session Started With Cozy Coffee & Ended In Style With The Coolest Custom Rides
What could be better than a romantic engagement session set in a cozy coffee shop? Hopping on a cool custom Harley with your fiancée on the same day to celebrate your upcoming I Do’s!
With their shared love of motorcycles and coffee, Aleisha and Nick decided to celebrate their engagement news and have Muna Coterie member Smithalee Photography on hand to capture every moment. The day saw the coordinated couple at The Pharmacy Coffee and then ready to roll on two custom Harley-Davidson rides.
Click here to check out Aleisha and Nick’s trend-worthy engagement session.
#11. We’re Sharing the Biggest Trends From Spring 2025 Bridal Fashion Week That Need To Be On Your List
We’re rolling into the New Year with fashion-forward thinking with this post! In our Spring 2025 Bridal Fashion Week recap, we shared the biggest trends that need to be on your list.
Top trends for 2025:
- Bows are back baby
- The Mini dress is here to stay
- Basque waists are in
- The whimsical bride is making a grand entrance
- Secret garden themes (florals, soft details) are trending up
- Shimmer & Shine (think Beyonce’s album!) probably inspired this one
(Above: Dresses by Claire Pettibone | Photos by Jeremy Chou)
Click here to relive all the fashionable details.
#12. This Couple Said Yes to a Sexy & Modern Courthouse Wedding in Utah
Post-COVID, courthouse weddings saw a spike in popularity. Since then, more intimate “micro weddings” have continued to be an ongoing option for couples.
Breanna and Ryan’s modern courthouse wedding stood out to readers for its combined sleek and sexy details with an unforgettable trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Click here to view all the details.
#13. Ageless Love Timeless Beauty: A Celebration of Culture, Unwavering Faith, and the Power of Family
The person you’re meant to spend forever with can find you at any phase of life, at any age, and when you least expect it. Sharon and Larry’s love story proves it.
Readers fell in love with their picturesque outdoor South Carolina wedding. Through vibrant colors, patterns, attire, and other details, the couple paid homage to their African heritage throughout the entire celebration.
With the warmth and joy of their dearest loved ones, they created priceless, unforgettable memories that will forever be cherished.
Click here to read all the details of their love story.
#14. Rain Showers Made This Formal Outdoor Engagement Shoot in Atlanta Even More Magical for Tanisha & Zachary
Stormy weather definitely couldn’t put a damper on Zachary and Tanisha’s black-tie outdoor engagement shoot in the heart of downtown Atlanta. We couldn’t get enough of their stylish looks, playful poses, and light-hearted vibes of their engagement photos.
Click here to read more about their love story.
#15. Modern Chic Wedding in Miami Features Entertainment Filled Reception with all White Florals, Mirrored Decor, and Shimmering Adornments
Inspired by experiencing a party through the lens of a champagne glass, Guillermo and Hamed’s modern chic wedding in Miami was the perfect blend of sophistication and fun!
Their best advice for engaged couples: “Don’t listen to anyone but yourselves. Understand what each other wants and doesn’t want. Hire an amazing wedding planner who supports your vision and can give ideas that could uplift your wedding. Set a realistic budget, but don’t follow it. It’s your special day, so have fun!”
Click here to view all the details from their lux wedding.
#16. Garden-inspired Wedding in Fort Ilocandia in the Philippines Exudes Modern Elegance
Jessica Mae & Joshua Rae culminated their love in a modern and elegant garden wedding in Fort Ilocandia in the Philippines.
Florist and decor designer, Ava’s Cakes and Events, reveals, “August is rainy season here in the northern part of the Philippines. A raging typhoon was imminent but a window was granted to Jessica and Joshua.”
Flourishing in their sunny good fortune, Jessica embraced her natural beauty without makeup and basked in her almost floor-length tresses to honor her religion which does not allow her to wear makeup or cut her hair.
Click here to view all the details of their stunning wedding.
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