Pharah and Graham can thank their alma mater, Clarion University of Pennsylvania for their connection. The pair met in college back in 2005 through a mutual friend, later building a friendship that blossomed into a relationship. And in 2014, one month before Pharah’s birthday, Graham turned a normal dinner date at Morton’s Steakhouse in Philadelphia […]
Jasmine and Chimel’s Classic Elegance Victorian Estate Wedding
On the campus of Salem State College during Sophomore year, Jasmine and Chimel’s love blossomed after casually crossing paths by way of mutual friends. Starting first as friends, their love for each other naturally developed as quickly as their beating hearts when together. It wasn’t long before Chimel began thinking of their perfect proposal; a […]
Beautiful Autumn Multicultural Wedding in Bartlett, TN
Melinique and Cesar have been in love almost their entire lives, having met in kindergarten. But it wasn’t until high school that they officially starting dating. Mel was always entertained by Cesar’s wit and sense of humor, and he was captivated by her beautiful eyes and warm demeanor. They became an official couple on March […]
Luxury Wedding Decor From Kesh Events
Long gone are the days of boring and bland booths at bridal shows. These days, wedding designers are creating grandiose tablescapes to show off their talents at these shows, and it’s proving to be very beneficial to them and the brides that attend these events. Some months ago, Akeshi of Kesh Events participated in the […]
Resplendent Elegance Stars in this Diverse Styled Shoot at Ruby Manor in Ontario, Canada
Hosted by The Ruby Manor in Brampton, Ontario Canada, Ijenna Ndukwe of LILAC Floral Design and her team of diverse creatives brought this elegant and elevated-styled shoot to life!
Coterie Retreat Bahamas: Day 1 Recap!
Welcome to the Coterie Retreat, MunaLuchi’s annual three-day conference for wedding and event professionals servicing the multicultural market. Launched in 2014, the Coterie Retreat connects vendors with giants of the industry, to continue mastering the best practices of their craft. More than just your average conference, the Coterie Retreat is a complete experience, championing inclusion, […]
New York Wedding Venues: Spotlight on The High Line Hotel
The High Line Hotel is quickly becoming the new go-to destination for stylish weddings and events in the NYC area. It has a rich history dating back four centuries and was founded in the early 1800’s as the first Episcopal Seminary in New York on 66 tracts of land donated from Clement Clarke Moore. The […]
Charming Engagement Session At The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy: Nadine + Sheldon
Nadine and Sheldon began as friends, first connecting through their involvement in various church ministries. As the two worked closely within their ministries, they gained the opportunity to talk and as time progressed, they became fond of one another. “Our relationship was built on the foundation of genuine, authentic friendship and organically evolved into a beautiful love” shares Nadine. And just […]
Birds of Paradise: Trinidad Inspired Styled Shoot
Inspired by the beautiful elements of tropical paradise Trinidad, this stunning styled shoot featuring real couple Candace and Daniel showcases the elegant simplicity of island destination weddings. Incorporating elements of the natural flora and fauna of a location and combining it with breathtaking beach views is always a recipe for ceremonial excellence. Read all about […]
Whimsical Destination Courthouse Wedding in Italy
Victoria Turner and Thorrell decided to have a destination wedding for a few reasons. Victoria shares, “1. Local weddings in the DMV area were so expensive. We wanted to have an amazing experience if we were going to spend a good amount of money. 2. We wanted our children to experience an international trip as […]
Wedding Ideas | Rocker Chic Inspiration
You’ve heard of the Black Girls Rock movement, right? Well this shoot produced by a couple of our Coterie members was inspired by the movement, and we’re totally in love with it. The photographer, Comfort Witcher says, “For the past few years, I had been sitting on the idea to do a Black Girls Rock […]
Luxurious Fairytale Wedding in Cleveland, Ohio
MoNique & Austin wed in a luxurious fairytale wedding at the Tudor Arms in Cleveland, Ohio! Featuring a gorgeous ‘tree’ arch & pink details.