Yomi first spotted his fiance Eji when a mutual friend brought her over to his house for a get together. Yomi was immediately enraptured by Eji’s beauty and he made it his mission to get her phone number. Well, Yomi wasn’t successful. Eji had reservations about giving her number to someone she had just met, […]
A “Just The Two of Us” Engagement Session in New Jersey: Uchenna + Ikechukwu
They say there’s always two sides to every love story. And couple, Uchenna and Ikechukwu each have a different side to the same love story – and no one can tell it better than they can! Their engagement photos, shot by coterie member Rando Lawrence of WeddingPix, serve as the icing on the cake as he skillfully captured this […]
Designer Andrea Pitter of Pantora Bridal is Getting Married! View her Edgy Engagement Photos
It’s amazing how fast time flies. Last year in December, while we were in Barbados for our 2nd annual wedding conference – The Coterie Retreat – something magical happened. We were all on the dance floor jamming to tunes from DJ Mark Battle of One Sound and Entertainment when the music stopped suddenly. We were all […]
Cute Alabama Engagement Session: Erika + Matthew
They say the family that prays together, stays together…Erika’s prayers came true on November 2, 2014 during what was meant to be a normal Sunday church service. The high school sweethearts attended Church that day with their families. Erika originally thought her and Matthew would be attending a family dinner following the service to celebrate […]
Rustic + Romantic Engagement Session in Rock Hill, SC: Zandra + Wise
Zandra met Wise amid baked beans while at a cookout in Charlotte. “Wise was serving baked beans to the guests and when it was my turn to be served, the first thing he said to me was, ‘I know you want extra’” says Zandra. Although she first responded to his comment with an eye-roll, eventually he got […]
Charming Engagement Session At The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy: Nadine + Sheldon
Nadine and Sheldon began as friends, first connecting through their involvement in various church ministries. As the two worked closely within their ministries, they gained the opportunity to talk and as time progressed, they became fond of one another. “Our relationship was built on the foundation of genuine, authentic friendship and organically evolved into a beautiful love” shares Nadine. And just […]
Sweet & Sentimental Engagement Session in Florida: Chanel + Vlad
Chanel and Vlad are indeed the perfect match. The pair met in 2009 when Vlad “poked” Chanel on Facebook. “I had to write him asking, “Do I know you?” shares Chanel. Next, in true shy guy form, Vlad went on to say, “Oh my cousin thought he requested you on his Facebook, but I guess […]
Proposal Turned Surprise Engagement Session in London, England: Odinae + Marvin
Odinae and Marvin have come a long way from their first date with no set destination. Since the two began dating, they’ve traveled around the world and plan to see as many countries as they can which they’ll have plenty of time to do after planning and living out their May 2017 wedding. They met […]
Naturally Romantic Engagement Session in San Diego’s Balboa Park: Shanique + Roy
Whimsically divine is how we’d describe Shanique and Roy’s engagement session. San Diego’s historic Balboa Park was the backdrop for what would be an unforgettable experience for the couple. Both lovers of the outdoors, they wanted a location indicative of that affinity. The magnificent Morten Bay Fig Tree brought majesty and symbolism to the session […]
AKA and Alpha Phi Alpha Engagement Session at Library of Congress: Amani & Leon
Engineers, Amani and Leon, who let their friendship blossom naturally into something more, made their way to the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. for their engagement session. This coming after postponing their engagement session twice, due to the Pope’s visit and a hurricane. The two were finally able to enjoy themselves as they celebrated their upcoming August 2016 […]
Love Is In The Air – Retro Travel E-Session by Castaldo Studios: Risheè + Bryan
Cue Michael Bublé (or Frank Sinatra), “Come fly with me. Let’s fly, let’s fly away.” Risheè and Bryan’s love and beauty soar beyond the stars in this lovely engagement session. They met during college and maintained contact after Risheè transferred to another school. As their relationship blossomed, they encouraged and supported each other through undergrad […]
Modern E-Session from Still Life Media Photography: Carol + Mfoniso
Classy, elegant, and filled with love, Carol and Mfoniso definitely shine in this lovely modern engagement photo shoot. Carol and Mfoniso met in Nigeria at her brother’s wedding. They kept in touch as friends for two years until Mfoniso asked the big question during a romantic dinner. Their beautiful engagement session was photographed by Still […]
