Our 2022 Coterie Retreat is set for the luxurious Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and this couple’s destination wedding is an excellent preview of what the venue has to offer!
Coterie Spotlight! Pretty Posh Events – Planning & Floral Design
Pretty Posh Events is a boutique Event Planning and Design Company, based out of North Brunswick NJ and serving the tri-state area as well as several destinations. Owner Abby Ayeh’s love for fashion, interior design and all things design related led to the creation of Pretty Posh Events a few years ago. Pretty Posh Events […]
Luxury Black Owned Resorts and Hotels: Salamander Resorts & Hotels
Did you know there are several luxury resorts owned by African Americans? This month we are spotlighting one of our favorite resort brands Salamander Hotels & Resorts, which just happens to be owned by the revolutionary, black female entrepreneur Sheila Johnson. Whether you decide to get married or honeymoon in the states or the Caribbean, […]
A Modern and Glamorous Nigerian Wedding in London
When Leye Akinsanmi proposed to Ijoma Akabogu it was a sweet surprise. While out to dinner, Leye ordered Ijoma a special desert. Ijoma recalls, “There was a huge plate coming towards us with a cloud of mist surrounding it. As they placed it down the mist started to fade to reveal an open oyster shell on a […]
Muna Serenade: The Art of Love- Paterson, NJ
In our journey to inspire love, MunaLuchi has created Muna Serenade: A Curated Couples’ Date. It is an opportunity for engaged couples to express their deepest affections for each other in an unforgettable date night experience. Produced by members of the Coterie – MunaLuchi’s curated collective of elite wedding vendors, selected couples are provided with a photoshoot, videoshoot, fine dining, and more. Our […]
A Scenic and Luxurious Multicultural Destination Wedding in Mexico
Differences in language and backgrounds could not keep Cezary and Pamela from falling deeply in love. When they met in Barcelona, Spain, Cezary, who is Polish, spoke only Spanish and Polish, and Pamela, who is Nigerian, only spoke broken Spanish and English, yet there was an undeniable chemistry between them. They soon started a long […]
Pink and Gray Wedding in Texas by Carolyn Jones Photography: C’na + Mark
Mark and C’na needed some help finding the “right one,” so they turned to Match.com. Match.com’s survey said they were compatible, and they loved each other’s pictures, but both were weary of meeting in person. They had heard numerous horror stories about first encounters from online dating; however, once they got the courage to meet […]
NEVIS – Four Night Stay GIVEAWAY at the Muna Love Affair Houston!
Are you attending the Muna Love Affair in Houston this October 25th? If so, you have the chance to win a four night stay giveaway for two on Nevis – the heart of the Caribbean and its most romantic island! One lucky U.S. couple will receive roundtrip airfare to spend two nights at the Four […]
Garden Wedding with Orange and Maroon Accents by Pierre-Olivier Photography: Shandi and Michael
Shandi and Michael met at their workplace and became friends; however, it took a year for them to start dating. When Michael knew he wanted to be with Shandi for the rest of his life, he pulled off a romantic proposal on the beautiful island of Bermuda under the legendary Bermuda Moongates. The Bermuda Moongates are […]
This Ivory & Gold Jamaican Destination Wedding Inspiration- A Complete Fairytale
This lavish Jamaican wedding-styled shoot was a feast for the eyes with decadent floral displays, lavish gold decor, and romantic candle arrangements that gave the ceremony its timeless and opulent ambiance. The wedding shoot itself was like stepping straight into a fairy tale in the Caribbean with Montego Bay and its blue waves crashing below. […]
Vineyard Destination Wedding in Napa by KT Merry Photography- Niamah + Darren
The dress, the headpiece, the venue. We can’t wait to flood your Monday with this sweetness! Niamah and Darren have a romance that bloomed from a blind date. Shortly after they were set up they continued making memories and even began planning their wedding before the proposal. Niamah admits “Darren can never wait to give […]
Atlanta Outdoor Vow Renewal by Angel Wings Photography: Natischa and Donnell
Natischa and Donnell originally married in 2001 during the NBA basketball season, so they were unable to have an actual wedding. To celebrate the strength and longevity of their love, this stunning couple had a luxurious vow renewal ceremony this summer at the breathtaking Chateau Élan in Georgia. Their ceremony was a family affair, which […]
