Romantic, ethereal, sophisticated yet timeless. These are all fitting descriptions for the couture creations of Sareh Nouri. Her wedding gowns evoke a sense of tranquility, but still manage to steal the spotlight. As a little girl, Sareh was infatuated with wedding gowns. So much that her Dad joked about this obsession during her own nuptials […]
Styled Shoot: Classic Winter Romance
Today’s styled shoot invokes a cozy and romantic feel. Purple and gold details along with knit and fur textures, beautiful floral accents and an elegant placement of assorted pastries helped achieve warm and intimate ambiance in the middle of winter. The woodsy location and sunset helped tie everything together for this gorgeous fall/winter styled shoot. Here is […]
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 […]
Artist Spotlight with Estelle
MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Spring 2018 Feature: Estelle Print Copies Available for Pre-Order HERE! Grammy award winning artist Estelle stays busy not only with music, Elle-Vie, an online curated shop that she co-founded and playing the role of Garnett on popular cartoon Steven Universe. Her new album on VP records is slated for release Fall 2018 but she […]
Jenny Packham 2015 Spring Bridal Collection
Jenny Packham always brings us timeless glamour and her 2015 Spring Bridal Collection is no exception. The collection was inspired by photographs of 1930’s British society photographer, Madame Yevonde, who created stylized images of mythological heroines, such as Helen of Troy and Venus. Packham’s catwalk show featured champagne, blush and ivory tones in silk chiffon, […]
Butterfly Blooms: Gorgeous Purple and Blue Styled Shoot in Washington, DC
Luxe inspiration inspired by butterflies with hints of the Pantone 2020 color, classic blue, this styled shoot is royal and ethereal. Lead designer and planner Nikiya Alexander of Joli Events shares: Beauty is relative to the person it captivates and can be found in all things! There’s beauty in color, people, nature, sound and of […]
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 […]
Meet the Designer: Wedding Gowns by Jean Ralph Thurin
In the Fall 2018 issue of MunaLuchi, we had the pleasure of producing a fashion editorial shoot in tribute to the late Amsale Aberra. The Editorial featured new wedding gown designs by 4 prominent black wedding gown designers. Each designer also had the opportunity to discuss how Amsale has influenced their careers in the fashion industry. Over […]
Meet the Designer: An Interview with Nneka Alexander of Brides by Nona
In the Fall 2018 issue of MunaLuchi, we had the pleasure of producing a fashion editorial shoot in tribute to the late Amsale Aberra. The Editorial featured new wedding gown designs by 4 prominent black wedding gown designers. Each designer also had the opportunity to discuss how Amsale has influenced their careers in the fashion industry. Over […]
Velvet Pink: Rustic Romantic Styled Shoot in Winter Springs, FL
What’s not to love about this sophisticated pink-inspired inspiration shoot? It’s loaded with romantic ideas for your wedding or bridal shower. Layered textures of velvet, wood, and pampas grass give this ethereal styled shoot a unique, rustic vibe. Photographer Kristen Weaver Photography shares: Vanessa Hayward, wedding planner, and MunaLuchi Coterie member, approached us with this idea […]
South Asian Inspired Bridal Shower Styled Shoot
During the wedding planning process bridal showers can often fall to the wayside. Brides are greeted by the usual congratulatory banner in a mundane event space housing their closest girlfriends. Anokhi Events wanted to inspire both brides and guests to shake things up with this South Asian inspired bridal shower shoot. Photographed in the beautiful outdoor […]
Classic New England Inspired Styled Shoot
Perfect for any season, this classic navy and white styled shoot may be just the wedding inspiration you’ve been looking for. This rich and timeless color palette took to a private residence, fitting for a more intimate wedding. Effortlessly capturing the classic essence while invoking a hint of the modern with a pop of color, this shoot is […]