This wedding was originally featured in the Fall/Winter 2011 Print Edition It’s truly a gorgeous feast for the eyes…this wedding, that is. It’s the perfect mixture of slate gray and raspberry pink and ivory…with suspended crystals, centerpieces overflowing with orchids graciously transforming an already gorgeous venue into something quite divine. And let’s not forget the […]
Jessica and Randolph’s Beautiful Museum Wedding in Baltimore
MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Fall 2018 Feature: Jessica & Randolph Print Copies Available HERE! Though they were friends on Facebook, Jessica and Randolph weren’t officially introduced until crossing paths at a mutual friend’s barbecue. Jessica admired his quiet wittiness, recalling how he “always knew the right things to say.” Their connection that evening was immediate. Randolph knew he had to […]
Rahiel and Gideon’s Beautiful Pan-African Wedding in Johannesburg
MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Fall 2018 Feature: Rahiel & Gideon Print Copies Available HERE! While visiting Johannesburg in 2017, Rahiel spotted an African print boutique in the Braamfontein area. Briefly stopping in she perused the shelves before continuing on her way – a seemingly trivial moment that would come to shape the rest of her life. When a few months […]
5 TV Romances We’re Watching This Summer
While we all wait for our favorite fall television shows to return, there’s a handful of shows worth watching this summer, whether live as they air or on Netflix if you’re behind. Here are five summer romances that are definitely worth tuning into. Photo via Graceland TV Facebook 1. Briggs (Daniel Sunjata) and Charlie (Vanessa […]
Fashion Friday: 10 Gowns That Sparkle
From tambour beading to Austrian crystals, I personally love anything that is elegant and shimmery. Many notable designers spend countless hours creating one-of-a-kind couture and bridal gowns that include dramatic encrusted beading and ornate embellishments. When seeking inspiration for an upcoming Fall shoot, I had the pleasure of researching gowns that were beautiful, rich and could […]
Nigerian Wedding with Pink, Orange, and Yellow Mustard from Skytouche Photos: Victoria + Cheta
Victoria and Cheta’s wedding planning process was fun and challenging at the same time. They wanted to incorporate their Nigerian heritage with their contemporary style and needed vendors they could relate to. After a lot of searching, they found their perfect venue and everything else seemed to fall into place. This elegant wedding is filled […]
Multicultural Kenyan and Nigerian Wedding in California: Mima + Blessing
Love at first sight is no cliché for this couple. From meeting for the first time in the fall to being engaged in the spring, Mima and Blessing wasted no time in recognizing that they had found their better half. Their wedding incorporated shades of purple, gold and ivory for a colorful and elegant event. […]
Chic, Black Tie Engagement Session in Baton Rouge, LA
It was Fall 2010 when Stephen and Taralyn first set eyes on each other as teens at Rose Hill Baptist Church. Stephen was a music ministry mentee and Taralyn sang in the choir. After rehearsal was over, Stephen walked past Taralyn and she jokingly told her friends, “Chileeee!! That’s my husband!” It was an ordained, […]
Interview with Sareh Nouri + 3 Things You Never Knew About Her
Romantic, ethereal, sophisticated yet timeless. These are all fitting descriptions for the couture creations of Sareh Nouri. Her wedding gowns evoke a sense of tranquility, but still manage to steal the spotlight. As a little girl, Sareh was infatuated with wedding gowns. So much that her Dad joked about this obsession during her own nuptials […]
Modern Vintage Inspiration by Lemiga
For our Fall/Winter 2011 Issue, we were so excited to feature a gorgeous styled shoot from the super talented Michelle Gainey of Lemiga Events. She went for a modern take on vintage…and the outcome was pure elegance. We love the pastel yellow and gray color palette, the vintage trunks, and the posh white lounge stations. […]
Friday Reads: Five Books We Fell For This Season
In celebration of fall and the upcoming holiday creeping forward, here are some thrilling books we fell for, with a great dose of romance and an even greater dose of the supernatural or magical elements that are ready to put a spell on you! Perfect to read on or around October 31st! Also, MunaLuchi Bride is […]
Intricate, Bold and Brilliant: Kehinde Wiley Inspired Styled Shoot
MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Fall 2018 Feature: Inspired by Kehinde Wiley Print Copies Available HERE! Intricate floral patterning, emboldened juxtapositions, classic European motifs, and a brilliant color palette are the terms that come to mind when enjoying this gorgeous styled shoot. Inspired by portrait artist Kehinde Wiley, who was commissioned to paint the portrait of President Barack Obama now hanging […]