Touches of romance and charm were the perfect accents to this simple but exquisite industrial styled shoot. The integrity of the rustic theme was apparent by the various items that were actually repurposed. The table letters and cake table were made from old reader board and factory wheel cart. Unconventional elements such as the light bulb fixtures, […]
Stunning So Cal Engagement Session in San Juan Capistrano
For their engagement session, Denise and Alex wanted to feel like they were out of the country. Somewhere unique that has character and tells a story of love. However, due to COVID, the travel-loving couple could not leave the country. In addition, they couldn’t take photos in their hometown of Pasadena, CA due to local […]
Shabby Chic Wedding Ideas
Hey there friends! The inspiration shoot we’re featuring today has got all kinds of shabby chic goodness written all over it. Actually, it’s a bit of a hybrid…some shabby chic with a little Victorian flair. And floral crowns and rings and belts. Can’t go wrong with floral anything! Take a look all the gorgeous photos […]
Proposal Turned Surprise Engagement Session in London, England: Odinae + Marvin
Odinae and Marvin have come a long way from their first date with no set destination. Since the two began dating, they’ve traveled around the world and plan to see as many countries as they can which they’ll have plenty of time to do after planning and living out their May 2017 wedding. They met […]
Eno and Olakunle’s Beautiful Western and Nigerian Traditional Wedding in Houston
When it comes to the proposal “perfection” is the ultimate goal. The “perfect” balance of romance, sentimentality, sweetness, surprise, timing, and setting… During planning of the “perfect” proposal, OlaKunle’s mother suffered a heart attack, with a complete recovery. Reflecting on this health scare he realized that “there is no perfect proposal setting but actually proposing […]
Gorgeous Outdoor E-Session by Bertuzzi Photography: Deshawn and Charles
Deshawn and Charles had a true teenage love affair when they met in high school. Always the gentleman Charles a senior, asked Deshawn’s parents if he could take their freshman daughter out on a date. Little did they know that date would be the beginning of a beautiful romance. The couple drifted apart after high […]
Charming Waterfront Wedding in Woodbridge, Virginia
It was March of 2017, on the beautiful US Virgin Island of St. Croix, where Ebony and Thomas’ love story first began. Introduced by a mutual acquaintance, Ebony was “excited to meet a new friend” who could show her around the island, but upon meeting Thomas at a local lounge it quickly became apparent that […]
Multicultural White Winter Inspired Styled Shoot
As winter approaches, we are reminded of just how lovely white themed weddings are. For those considering braving an all white aesthetic, a black and white color scheme, or white with soft tones all throughout the day, here’s some inspiration with what we consider to be a timeless look. “This styled shoot was inspired by […]
Crisp & Modern Golf Club Wedding in Florida: Kimberly + Yared
Kimberly can credit her friends and fellow classmates for her initial connection with Yared. The pair met in New York via mutual friends who attended Morehouse College while she was at Spelman College and interned with Yared at Morgan Stanley. Considering the two rolled in the same circles, over time, they began to run into […]
Cathia + Joey’s Palm Beach Wedding Gallery
Cathia and Joey had a charming Palm Beach wedding on January 24, 2015 with beautiful red and gold details. Enjoy the gallery and make sure to check out the full feature by clicking on the blog link. Photos by Robert Madrid Photography. This wedding was featured in the Fall/Winter 2015 issue.
Coterie Spotlight – Wedding Planning Tips from Statuesque Events
Another week, another Coterie spotlight! This week, Feyisola of Statuesque Events is our shining star. This Engineer turned planner has grown her company three fold in just a short period of time. In this interview, she’ll share some of her top tips for brides-to-be, as well as some cool things you may not have known […]
Love Endures All – Inspirational Wedding in Virginia by Keith Cephus Photography
It is remarkable how love can give us the strength to endure and thrive in the face of unexpected hardships. When Michelle met her husband-to-be, Ahijah, he had amazingly survived a serious motorcycle accident that left him wheelchair bound. However, his personality and confidence is what stood out to Michelle and they built a friendship […]