Gabrielle and Christian were glowing from head to toe at their industrial boho wedding in Lakeland, Florida! Their love story is one for the books. They originally met when they were 14 and 15 years old through their church’s youth group. Although they both were crushing on one another, they weren’t ready for a relationship […]
A Traditional Love: Festive Nigerian Wedding in Maryland
Toyin and Seyi’s traditional love story began at church with an instant connection. From the moment Seyi locked eyes with Toyin, he knew he found the woman that would ultimately become his bride and ever-lasting love. Brought together through a mutual friend, these two lovers knew it would become their fate to join each other […]
A Heavenly Love: Chic Engagement Session at Long Island City Skyline
When Sheena and Khayri met at church, it was as if time stopped and everyone else in the room disappeared. It sounds like a romantic movie cliché, but that is exactly how they felt. And it was a feeling they had never felt before. They had a magical first date at an Italian restaurant and […]
Exuberant Yellow Wedding in Long Island: Shameika + Richard
Shameika and Richard were connected through church. First meeting at Shameika’s childhood house of worship Zion Cathedral, located in Long Island, NY after Richard and his family began attending. It initially started off as innocent waves, accompanied by polite, “hello’s” until the pair were officially introduced once Shameika’s mother realized she went to high school […]
Gorgeous Garden Wedding in River Vale
Beidjly and Jeffrey’s love story began when they were introduced while attending church. After some discussion, they realized they had gone to the same school together in their home country of Haiti. The more they continued to speak the more they realized how much in common they had, and before long the sparks began to […]
Leah and James’ Surprise Anniversary Proposal in Brooklyn
Leah and James’ love story began in church during a Tuesday night service, where they caught each other’s eye before being introduced later that evening. Their first date was dinner followed by drinks where the conversation flowed for hours into the night. It wouldn’t be long before James began to realize that Leah was his […]
Happily Ever After: Intimate Ballroom Wedding in DC
Nana and Cleon’s love story first began when both were part of the same church youth group. For Cleon, it was love at first sight, and though life separated them for a time, fate would always bring them back together. Knowing in their hearts that they truly belonged together it wasn’t long after reconnecting that […]
Mountain Valley Engagement Session in Malibu
Danielle and Edward’s love story began when they were introduced by mutual friends at a birthday party. “There was an instant and undeniable chemistry between us,” Danielle fondly recalls. Quickly bonding over their commonalities like career goals, faith, and music, they were soon exchanging numbers. “We started attending church together in January 2016, which really […]
North Carolina Wedding with Turquoise and Peacock Details: Marlana + Corey
Marlana and Corey met in a church parking lot – when Marlana was there to hear the guy she was dating sing. That man was not Corey! However, he would soon become the man in her life, and they’ve been making each other’s hearts sing ever since. This North Carolina wedding was photographed by Aura Marzouk Photography. You […]
Intimate Destination Engagement Session in the Bahamas
Attending the same church together since childhood, Tanielle and Quincy grew up sharing numerous mutual friends and acquaintances. Though Quincy had a crush on Tanielle since childhood, it wasn’t until later in life that they began communicating more directly, developing feelings for each other over time. The more time they spent together the deeper those […]
South African Wedding with Orange Accents and DIY Theme by Anabela Lourenco Photography: Lerato + Siyabonga
When Lerato and Siyabonga were planning their wedding, they wanted to make sure their ceremony showcased the celebration of two families coming together. Staying true to that goal, their two families and friends helped with every aspect of their wedding, from the bride’s gorgeous dress to the African style cake to the church ceremony. Similar […]
Taisha and Marvin’s Fun and Stylish Brooklyn Engagement
Taisha and Marvin grew up attending the same church where they first became aware of each other, sharing looks across the pews… When they made the decision to take the initial step into a relationship, their first date was an unforgettable Christmas Eve. Taisha recalls how Marvin “came to pick me up and was being […]