Your wedding needs to be the perfect day to celebrate love. In order for this to happen, you need to plan ahead and have everything prepared at least one month in advance. Beside the dress, the venue and the menu, you also need to think about the gift bags. Your bridesmaids will help you with […]
Let’s Talk Nails! With Tiffany Torrence Forde of SBK Bridal
Let’s Talk Nails! With Tiffany Torrence Forde of SBK Bridal ~ by Tiffany Torrence Forde, Makeup Artist | Aesthetician for SBK Cosmetics & Skin French Manicures.. Really?? So we have all been to weddings and remarked how beautiful the hair and makeup was on the bride and her bridal party, but we rarely speak of the […]
Unique Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Party
Getting married? If so, it’s bound to be the most exciting time of your life. The whole week is bound to be filled with a number of festivities and parties that complement your excitement naturally. A major part of the wedding fever is the practice of gifting things to the bride and groom. Much like […]
When is the right time to have my hair and makeup consultation?
When is the right time to have my Hair and Makeup consultation? ~ by Tiffany “Torrence Forde,” Makeup Artist | Aesthetician for SBK Cosmetics & Skin Lots of questions, concerns and myths around the big day? Not your wedding…but your hair and makeup consultation! When you have spent a lot of time focusing on your […]
Grecian Inspired Wedding with Yoruba Traditions for College Sweethearts Agnes + Stephen in Houston, TX
Text by Demara White / As seen in the Fall/Winter Issue. Purchase a copy here. Upon laying eyes on Stephen, Agnes thought he was handsome – but, of course, she didn’t tell him that. Eventually, she spied him on campus again, and he asked her to hangout with him among a group of friends. But […]
A King Finds His Queen: Nina + Earl’s Lavish Houston Chateau Wedding
Text by Demara White / As seen in the Fall/Winter 2016 Issue When Nina arrived at Earl’s annual youth football camp, it seemed like a normal day. She chatted with other volunteers, as Earl, a safety for the Seattle Seahawks, gleamed in his football element, addressing the eager campers in his hometown of Orange, TX. […]
Luxe Anniversary Photoshoot – Ashlyn and Robert Continuing Their Happily Ever After
Ashlyn and Robert Allmon wed on March 1, 2014 in a small ceremony consisting of their closest family and friends. During their intimate ceremony, Ashlyn recalls crying so emotionally, as she glided down the aisle, that she could barely see. “When I finally stopped, I remembered looking my best friend in the eyes, vowing to […]
Tiffany and Arthur’s Luxurious Cathedral Wedding – Augusta, GA
Text by Demara White – As seen in the Munaluchi Fall/Winter 2016 Issue As she waited outside the cathedral doors, beautifully adorned in a sparkling bridal halo, with crystal encrusted jewels and a custom ivory-hued mermaid gown by Erica Angeline, bride Tiffany appeared to have it all together – on the outside, that is.. But […]
College Sweethearts Have Their Dream Wedding in Virginia: Shannon + Otis
Today’s featured couple has a “Love and Basketball” story…with a twist. Shannon wasn’t on the basketball team though. She was a statistician for her high school basketball team and met Otis during a game with a rival school. Otis wasn’t playing on the rival team. Instead, he was home from school (Morgan State University) and attended […]
Glam Bridal Party Ideas to Steal For Your Wedding
When our Coterie members get together, they create magic. Need evidence? Just scroll down below for all the beauty we’re showcasing for you today. If you dream in shades of blush and gold, then you’ll fall in love with this inspiration shoot just as much as the planner, Abby of Pretty Posh Events did. We […]
Trend Alert: Tungsten Rings for Grooms
Should You Consider A Tungsten Wedding Ring? When it comes to the wedding jewelry, it’s not unusual for the focus to be more on the Bride’s engagement set than the Groom’s wedding band. Then, with so many other tasks on the “to-do” list in the lead up to the wedding day, the Groom’s band can […]
Spotlight Interview with Nyoka Gregory Beauty
Another week and another spotlight! This week we’re shining the spotlight on Houston-based makeup artist Nyoka Gregory Beauty. She’s been beautifying faces for the past twenty years and recently launched her own line of lipstick. In her spotlight interview, she discusses her journey into the world of beauty, her aspirations and plenty of fun facts about her […]