Harrison knows just what kind of marriage he wants to have with Jessica: a marriage that truly stands the test of time and lasts for the rest of their life. To show that, he asked the love of his life to be his wife during the celebration of the marriage anniversary of a couple whose love has […]
Blushing Pink Virginia Wedding: Tanikka + Jonas
Imagine planning a surprise birthday party for your significant other. You’ve been planning this surprise for months and you are super excited! You have everything set up to perfection. You are eager and anticipating to witness their grand reaction. But the day finally comes…and there is an unexpected twist. The day you were planning for […]
Interview with JaaEL Shebioba of Yanie+Yael Event Planning
For JaaEL Shebioba, lead planner at Yanie+Yael Event Planning, weddings are not just about pretty designs. She shares, “My favorite part [about weddings] is that I get to do all the things I enjoy, planning, designing, building relationships, making things look great all whilst witnessing to one of the most sacred institutions instilled by the […]
Sommer & Elijah’s Charming Outdoor Southern Wedding Has Us Ready For Cozy Season
This intimate outdoor southern wedding at Heartwood Hall featured pretty fall hues along with cozy season charm. You know we love a good fall wedding and we know you will too! After what they affectionately called their “joke date,” Elijah and Sommer knew something was starting to sparkle between them. The two continued to grow […]
Krystle and Deonte’s Perfectly Posh Wedding in Washington DC
Krystle and Deonte first met when they were kids but it wasn’t until they were adults that they realized God’s plan for them. For their traditional church wedding they incorporated a live orchestra and floral arch to be sure romance was in the air. They share a passionate love which is reflected through the vibrant pops of […]
Pretty Curls: Natural Hair Inspiration for African-American Brides
I went natural in 1999. During that time, natural hair was not as widely accepted as it is now. It wasn’t cool. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t the thing to do. There weren’t as many natural haircare blogs and products out there…and inspiration for natural girls was certainly lacking. Then in 2006, when I was […]
Coterie Spotlight – Get to Know Natarsha N Wright Photography
Oh how we love pointing the spotlight on our Coterie members. This week were chatting it up with Natarsha of Natarsha N Wright Photography. Aside from her stunning photographic talent which you can see here in her portfolio page, we totally enjoyed getting to know more about her DC based photography firm. Learn more about […]
Grade School Sweethearts Get Married in Coral Gables: Sabine + Patrick
When Sabine Edmond and Patrick Dulcio watched their guests videos, they realized that the two were both singing the song Sabine walked down the aisle to “All of Me” by John Legend as she walked closer to him. Outside of the church, Sabine became filled with jitters and when the church doors opened, she took […]
A Sophisticated Love: Engagement Session in Indianapolis
Makail and Kevin met in Indiana while Makail was completing her senior year at university. It was a rainy Thursday at a local bar when Makail sensed “a tall person” standing behind her. “I couldn’t leave without saying you’re beautiful,” Kevin told Makail as she turned to face him. Exchanging Snapchat information they began regularly […]
Florida Destination Wedding with an Asian Theme
Happy Sunday! Today we’re sharing a gorgeous destination wedding with you. Sasha and Sammy reside in the North East but opted for a domestic destination wedding in Delray Beach, Florida. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens made for a picturesque backdrop for their Asian-themed wedding. And John Arcara Photography did an awesome job on these […]
This Evening Fall Wedding Mixed Natural Opulence & Southern Charm
This romantic golden hour ceremony had traditional southern charm & modern minimalist elements that created a modern fairy tale fall wedding.
Blushing Couple in Summer Miami Wedding: Shamen + Larsz
Shamen and Larsz were overjoyed to have their two year old daughter by their side as they said, “I do.” After meeting at work, a relationship bloomed over time. For three years, Shamen and Larsz were faced with long distance but they knew what they had was special and both were determined to hold on. Little did they know that […]