Mariyam (Ronke) and Lanre thank Mark Zurkerburg for bringing them together. It was 2007, when Lanre received a friend request from Ronke on Facebook. She was looking for another friend named Lanre, when she came across Lanre Popoola. She saw he was in her Atlanta network, so she decided to add him as a friend. […]
Regal Chic Wedding in East Brunswick, New Jersey
Abigail and Ramon’s regal fairytale wedding featured all-white florals, refined decor, and an exquisite venue! (Featured in Issue 28!).
Gina and Eleazar’s Summer Garden Wedding in North Carolina
Gina and Eleazar’s journey of love officially first began byway of a mutual connection in Gina’s longtime friend, Janell. One Sunday in 2005, Gina accompanied Janell to pick up her daughter from her grandmother’s house. Eleazar being the uncle of Janell’s daughter, it was there that he first set eyes on Gina. Immediately smitten, he […]
Cass and Brent’s Chic and Timeless South Carolina Wedding
Although they met at University, Cass and Brent’s love story didn’t begin until a few years after graduation. Initially reconnecting over Facebook, their conversations opened the door to getting to know each other further in person – coming together a few weeks later around Valentine’s Day weekend. The magnetism was clear and the sparks were […]
Glamorous Black Tie Wedding in Virginia Beach, VA
Edward and Rosalyn met the night of her graduation from nursing school at a local night club in 2010. Six years later, they were engaged! They took their time to plan the wedding of their dreams. It was an elegant affair with a theme of “black tie garden chic.” Greenery was purposefully infused into the […]
Sweet Southern Tropic Wedding in Atlanta, Georgia: Jhenielle + Jarrod
Jhenielle, a Marketing Manager and Jarrod, an Associate Product Manager blended their Jamaican and Southern cultures on their big day after a very delicious proposal involving Chipotle. After meeting in college, the two hit it off and it wasn’t long until Jarrod fell in love with Jhenielle and couldn’t imagine a single day without her. […]
Scenic Seafront Destination Wedding in Mallorca, Spain
If your friend asked you to send an introductory text to someone you’ve never met, would you do it? When Aminata’s friend instructured her to “Text this guy,” she didn’t give her any information except for his selfie. Slightly confused, but intrigued, she opened WhatsApp and wrote: “Hi, I’m Ami!” to which he promptly replied, […]
Classically Chic White and Black Wedding in Texas
You never know where you will meet the love of your life. Paige and Jerrod met outside of a convenient store while she was a junior at Howard University in Washington, D.C. They had their first date at a poetry slam and started writing their own love story. Paige recalls, “When I was in college […]
Chic and Classy Metropolitan Wedding in NYC: Tina + Jean Claude
New York has played a major role in Tina and Jean Claude’s relationship. They fell in love in the “city that never sleeps” and were engaged in Bryant Park. So they set out to have modern a wedding that reflected the chic metropolitan details of the city they love. They took their first look pictures at […]
Chic Yellow and Cream Wedding in Buford, GA
Marcus and Jasmine’s love story reads like the beginning of a Young Adult romance novel. Jasmine shares “We met in high school! I was exiting the cafeteria with my friend who happened to be his cousin, and she saw him and made a quick introduction. It was very casual, and I thought nothing of it. […]
Candlelit Blue and Purple Wedding in Dallas: Leigh Ann + Darren
It seemed to be a wedding by candlelight. Cylindrical glass vases held soft white candles that lit both the ceremony and reception spaces. The chic Le Meridien Dallas sheltered the elegant affair. Along the monochromatic aisle, delicate flames flickered as Leigh Ann and Darren prepared to enter into a lifetime of romance. The thematic candles […]
Southern-Chic Wedding Styled Shoot in Alabama
If you have a love for the elegant rustic aesthetic of the American south then this styled shoot coming out of Alabama provides plenty of inspiration. Traditional rustic, barn-chic meets contemporary elegance in this seamless presentation – featuring photography by MunaLuchi Coterie member Short Stuff Photography. Read all about the design details and inspiration below. […]