When planning your wedding, it’s easy to get caught up in the extravagant details, but you never want to lose sight of what your wedding truly is: a celebration of love. Adriane and Derrick’s wedding was simply stunning. From Adriane’s vintage inspired mermaid dress, to their gorgeous outdoor ceremony overflowing with lush flower arrangements, to […]
A California Wedding Filled with Vintage Charm: Candace + Jerry
Sometimes the wingman gets the girl. At least, that’s what happened in the case of newlyweds Candace and Jerry Payne. The two happened to be at the same bar for First Friday in Oakland back in 2012, and after playing the sideline until Candace made it clear she wasn’t interested in his friend, Jerry made […]
Train-themed California Wedding with Gray Details & Pops of Yellow by Luminaire Images: Lockell + Chris
Lockell and Chris happen to have one of the coolest jobs in the world: they are software engineers at an aerospace company. Why are their jobs relevant, you ask? Well, that’s how the two would slowly but surely become one. :) Lockell and Chris met at a company event, became friends first, then became so […]
Vintage Shabby Chic Wedding in California: Chris + Jasmine
When Chris and Jasmine became friends in middle school, Chris prophesied that he would marry her one day! Who knew the adolescent dreams of a young boy would materialize into the most breathtaking wedding and an inspiring love! Chris’ young declarations of love became a self-fulfilling prophecy, when he proposed to Jasmine on his 30th birthday. Soon they […]
Elegant Cathedral Wedding in Oakland California
Chantale and Darrin’s love story began as high school sweethearts in Berkely, California. After going to the winter ball together and dating for a few months they decided to remain friends. It wasn’t until after graduating from college when their friendship once again blossomed into romance, and they’ve remained inseparable ever since. Chantale and Darrin […]
Intimate Santa Barbara, California Engagement Session: Bianca + Quique
After meeting in French class a number of years ago, Bianca, a model, brand influencer and natural hair vlogger and Quique, a director and animator who specializes in stop motion have saved the date for a warm November 27, 2015 wedding. Aiming for a very intimate and natural engagement shoot, something to set the tone for […]
Rustic Outdoor Wedding in California: Erika + Trayvon
It wasn’t exactly love at first sight for Erika and Trayvon. “My friend Sarah was having a movie night but I don’t remember us watching any movies lol. We all talked, laughed, listened to music and at about midnight in walks Trayvon. He was loud, extra hype, and determined to make his presence known. My initial thought […]
Vintage Wine-themed Wedding in California by A Monique Affair
If you’re a lover of vintage and attention to detail, then you’ll love this California wedding. It’s is filled with vintage charm and we love all of the decor details by Chanda Eddens of A Monique Affair. Get to know the couple below and enjoy these gorgeous photo by Sonia Salvo. More images in the […]
Intimate Oceanside California Engagement Session: Kimberly + Adekunle
Kimberly met Adekunle at a cafe while waiting on her date to arrive. Yes, her date. That date was late. Ade sat down instead. And now, the gorgeous couple are anticipating their May 14th nuptials and traditional Nigerian wedding celebration on June 25th in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Downtown Chicago. In their wait, the two […]
Epic Mountainside Vineyard Wedding in Malibu
It could be said that Nubia and Brian’s love story is an act of fate, having been a part of each other’s lives since infancy, “popping milk bottles” at the same daycare, to being “frenemies” in elementary school, to briefly dating in Jr. High. Their relationship didn’t officially begin until senior year of high school […]
Coterie Spotlight: Northern California Wedding Planner Tamara J Events
Each week we spotlight one of our fabulous Coterie members to give you a little insight into how they do business, the trends they’re currently seeing, and some fun things about them you probably wouldn’t find out otherwise. This week, the spotlight is on Tamara Jones of Tamara J Events, based out of Northern California. […]
Creative & Modern Outdoor Wedding at Long Beach Museum of Art in California
Brides celebrate their love in a creative and modern outdoor wedding at the Long Beach Museum of Art in California.