Krystina and Julius met while he was visiting her church. Within this first encounter they did not speak to each other but they definitely noticed each other! Since that Sunday Julius began to visit the church consistently until one Sunday he did not show up. Krystina’s mom grew concerned so she had Krystina find him […]
A Southern Wedding Mixed with City Charm in Atlanta
When Shomari Owens proposed to Ursula Carter, it was truly ordained by God. This lovely couple, who met at a Tennessee State University homecoming, were engaged at Ursula’s family’s church. She shares, “Shomari was living in Chicago at the time. He called my Pastor and arranged for my entire family to be at church ON TIME […]
A Nigerian Wedding Full of Classic Romance in Atlanta
When it comes to love, timing is everything. Bankole Akinmola (Bank) admired Juliet Atsegbua from afar in their church for years. He recalls, “We’d known of each other for a few years and only spoke in passing. I’d always thought there was an exotic beauty about Juliet, and she caught my eye each Sunday at church; however, it was […]
A Charming Music Themed E-Session in Dallas, Texas
From the beginning, Krystal Howard and Amory Walker’s love was a God-inspired journey. They met in 2011 at Krystal’s church, One Community Church (One) in Plano, TX, where they quickly formed a friendship over their love of music and ministry. After months of hanging out every week, and enjoying days filled with questions, laughter and […]
Wedding at the Chateau Briand in New York: Paula + John
John was a guest musician at a church youth revival in December of 2008 when he first laid eyes on Paula. It was Paula’s church in New York, and since John was visiting from Texas, he never really got a chance to make a connection with her that day. When he returned back home to […]
Sophisticated Romance: Shelton and Lennard’s Stylish Houston Wedding
MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Fall 2018 Feature: Shelton & Lennard Print Copies Available HERE! Shelton and Lennard first met over fifteen years ago at church, when both joined the Church’s Greek Ministry. They quickly became friends, but it wouldn’t be until a first Friday event in 2010 when “the sparks really started.” They talked, laughed and danced late into the […]
Kemi and Toyin’s Playful and Passionate Engagement Session in Atlanta
The first time Kemi and Toyin came into each other’s lives was at a friend’s baby shower, followed by church the next morning. Though they each left a strong impression in the other’s mind they didn’t have the opportunity to communicate save an email during the week that ended where it began. Living in different […]
Persistence Pays Off! Charita and Joshua’s Loving Engagement Session, North Carolina
Persistence pays off! Blessed is the one who perseveres, and for Charita and Joshua resolution has blessed them both with the gift of each other. Having first met during church at a Young Adults Ministry meeting, Joshua was immediately drawn to Charita. Unbeknownst to Charita, that initial ember of attraction she sparked within Joshua continued to […]
Tolulope and Opeyemi’s Elegant and Stylish Wedding in Minneapolis
Tolulope and Opeyemi’s love story began by introduction through a mutual church friend. After finding out they had the same aspirations of continuing their education into graduate school, Opeyemi suggested they studied together for the admissions exam. From that point on their love would blossom as they spent more and more time together. Leading to […]
A Vibrant Yellow and Mint Green Spring Wedding in Virginia
A lot of people are nervous when they have to introduce their boyfriend or girlfriend to their mothers. But Brittani Blackshear and Jered Sanders, did not have to worry because it was their mothers who set them up. Brittani shares, “In March of 2009, my mother saw Jered singing at church and she immediately thought he was cute […]
Glamorous “Summer Amor” Themed Wedding in Virginia
When Chichi proposed to Ifeoma, they felt like they were on top of the world. Literally. He proposed when they reached the top of a Ferris wheel overlooking Washington D.C. It was only right that their beautiful “Summer Amor” themed wedding was just as spectacular. Their nuptials began with a traditional, Catholic, church wedding in […]
Ashley and Joseph’s Beautiful Multi-Ceremony Wedding in California
Ashley and Joseph first met during dental school orientation. On their last year as students, and after three years of friendship, their feelings for each other had grown into love and they began dating. With Ashley being Indian and Joseph Egyptian, their wedding features a church ceremony and a Hindu ceremony. Both ceremonies are beautiful […]