It all began for Raphael and Chevonne in the summer of 2002, during a summer research program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. This was right before their senior year and became the start of their love story. After dating for 2 and half years, the couple decided to be apart when they […]
All-White Backyard Wedding in Chicago by Laurie Underwood
Couples’ all-white backyard wedding proves that with creativity & proper planning you can have your dream wedding- even in your own backyard!
Masquerade Themed Chicago Wedding: Heaven + Michael
Since we’re on a masquerade roll today, it’s only appropriate to share with you one of the spectacular weddings featured in the FW14 issue on stands now. The bride, Heaven Daniels, was a music minor in college so she wanted a Chicago wedding themed after her favorite opera, “The Phantom of the Opera.” Her wedding […]
A Southern Wedding Mixed with City Charm in Atlanta
When Shomari Owens proposed to Ursula Carter, it was truly ordained by God. This lovely couple, who met at a Tennessee State University homecoming, were engaged at Ursula’s family’s church. She shares, “Shomari was living in Chicago at the time. He called my Pastor and arranged for my entire family to be at church ON TIME […]
Allison and Rhys’ Charming Cherry Blossom Wedding in New York
Just when Allison was about to delete her online dating profile she received a message from Rhys. There was an instant connection which lead to a relationship filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Eventually, Rhys proposed. Even though Allison knew Rhys was “the one” early on in their relationship, she was still very surprised and […]
Hindu & Guyanese Multicultural Wedding in Pennsylvania
Darshy and Nick hosted 200 of their closest friends and family for a beautiful two-day Caribbean- Hindu wedding at Wallenpaupack Creek Farm in Wallenpaupack, PA. Darshy shares, “We had no concept of a dream wedding but felt really inundated by the commercialization of weddings earlier in our planning. We threw away the ole rule book […]
Shennae and Bryson’s Gorgeous Garden Wedding in Illinois
Shennae and Bryson share a love neither time nor distance could destroy. They first met while in college and became friends slowly building their relationship. After graduation, they went their separate ways. Even with 2,800 miles between them, their relationship grew and eventually blossomed into a romance. Read all about Shennae and Bryson’s relationship as well as their garden wedding […]
Tolulope and Taiwo’s Vibrantly Luxurious Wedding in Texas
In her last year of medical residency in Arkansas and on her way to a Fellowship in Chicago, Tolulope wasn’t exactly looking for a relationship when her aunt began telling her about a “really nice, and good-looking man” from her work. After some persistence, Tolulope agreed to allow her number to be passed along, and […]
St. Louis Vow Renewal in a Baseball Stadium by Pinxit Photography: Cora and Tim
It’s not common to hear of a couple getting married before their engagement party, but the Walker’s are proudly unconventional. They made the “spur of the moment decision,” to get married in a private ceremony with just their parents in attendance the day before their engagement party. While their intimate wedding was perfect for them, […]
A Vibrant & Spiritual Multicultural Wedding in Illinois
When Cheryl met Maurice, he wasn’t quite himself. But that’s only because they met at a party during a Halloween cruise. Maurice was dressed as Ike Turner when he made his way to Cheryl to introduce himself. He immediately made her smile when he told her “Heyyyyyy we going to have some cute kids,” and […]
Chic and Modern Micro-Wedding in Portland, Oregon
College sweethearts, Samantha and Stephen, converted their grand wedding plans into a stunning micro-wedding celebration in Portland, Oregon. Featuring elegant decor and accents with all-white floral arrangements, their black-tie wedding was practically perfect. They chose not to reschedule their wedding due to the uncertain schedule of the groom’s professional European basketball career and because they […]
Gorgeous Vineyard Wedding with Charming Personalized Touches in Bealeton, VA
When Conner and Serena met during their residency program, it was Conner’s quick wit with that landed him a date. Serena recalls, “We had both been accepted to the University of Illinois at Chicago Pediatric Residency to begin our 2-year Pediatric Dental training. We spoke for the first time in a waiting room in the […]
