Melika and Ian met when they were both freshman at the University of Rochester. They immediately hit it off and their relationship began. At that time most of their dates consisted of dinners in their university’s dinning hall. They’ve grown up together and have watched each other learn as students and also grow into successful adults. Melika and Ian are […]
Love in Paradise: Destination Engagement Session in Nassau, Bahamas!
Nneka and Nnamdi celebrated their engagement with a special love-in-paradise destination e-session in the Bahamas!
Botanical Gardens Engagement Session in Altadena, CA
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate…” – Sonnet 18, by William Shakespeare It is a blessing to know that the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with is also your best friend! Niketa and Donovan are the epitome of a strong […]
Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: View Danielle + Gboluma’s Atlanta Engagement Session
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Well that was certainly the case for the lovebirds we’re featuring today. Gboluma served in Okinawa, Japan for a year so part of the couple’s relationship was long distance. But the moment Gboluma returned, he planned to propose to the love of his life. During a helicopter […]
Kevin and Melissa Fredericks on Celebrating 20 Years of Marriage
Known by their beloved fans as Mr. and Mrs. KevOnStage, our featured cover couple, Kevin and Melissa Fredericks, are the funniest most genuine pairing we know! The couple is recognized for their individual accolades and shared accomplishments. Kevin is an Actor, Comedian, Filmmaker, Director, Speaker, Content Creator, and Influencer known for his roles in No […]
Enchanted Engagement Session in Georgia: Jasmine + Jonathan
Jasmine and Jonathan were destined to be together. The couple lived in the same neighborhood as children but had never met. One summer when Jasmine was home from college, a few of their mutual friends formally introduced the pair. They were forced apart for a few years while Jasmine finished school, but once she returned to […]
Nautical Themed Engagement Session in Norfolk, VA
“As with any journey, who you travel with can be more important than your destination” Weade Wallace and David James are a couple who loves trying new things, especially traveling, and who better to travel with than with the one you love. Since they love being tourists and exploring different cultures, it was fitting that […]
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, […]
Busola and Tolu’s Winter Romance Engagement in Minnesota
Sharing mutual friends, Tolu was well aware of Busola, who he had been trying to connect with for over six months. The opportunity finally arrived when they both found themselves at the best friend’s house of Busola’s sister, in preparation to attend an awards ceremony. After officially being introduced they later reconnected over social media, […]
Stonetower Winery Engagement Session
The 300 acre Stonetower Winery was the perfect backdrop for Nia and Isaiah’s outdoor engagement session. The couple met in high school seven years ago, but their relationship didn’t get serious until they bumped into each other in 2016 at Isaiah’s 21st birthday. “He was always too shy to say anything to me,” Nia recalls. […]
Bridal Style for Curvy Girls
Often times when you look at magazines across all industries, there is hardly representation of normal sized girls. So we’re left to imagine what that pretty little dress would look like on us. In this bridal editorial put together by our Coterie fam, Veronica Fazio, the focus is on the bride. Both models look divine […]
Chic Elegance at The Château Bouffémont: A Spring styled shoot in Paris
Featured in Issue 29, this chic-styled shoot at Château Bouffémont in Paris is a gorgeous ode to Spring inspired by a luxury bohemian theme.