Isabele and Valere worked in different departments at Bloomingdale’s but came together like a magnet. After hitting it off, Valere eventually told a mutual friend that he had met his future wife. After a proposal surrounded by family and friends, Isabele and Valere were on their way to planning their beautiful summer wedding in Miami, which […]
Multicultural Wedding with Southern Charm in Charleston, SC
The morning of Brittany and Daku’s first date, Brittany fell ill. She decided to call and cancel, but Daku, who she met on Match.com, sounded so warm and caring that she didn’t have the heart to do it. Showing up was one of the best decisions Brittany made. She was so impressed with Daku that […]
Natasha & Kelvin’s Elegant & Intimate Miami Wedding
Natasha and Kelvin’s love story began during a conference hosted at the luxurious Fontainebleau hotel in beautiful Miami Beach, Florida. In the midst of the lush tropical environment, overlooking the clear blue waters, their paths crossed as if drawn by a natural gravitational pull that spoke only to them. Over time their bond continued to grow […]
{South Beach} Wedding Story: Helen Eferakorho + Folarin Ajijo
Here’s one of our favorite wedding featured in the Spring/Summer 2010 issue. The wedding was perfectly photographed by the supertalented Ayesha of Bedazzled Photography. We just ADORE the decor for this Palm Beach wedding. One of the event designers was Ola of Ijorere, one of our favorite stationers. Check it out! “I had my dream […]
Real {Minnesota} Wedding: Susan + Mark
This wedding was originally featured in the Munaluchi Spring/Summer 2010 edition. Date of Wedding: March 27, 2009 Location: The University Club of St. Paul, Summit Avenue Clubhouse, St. Paul, Minnesota Bride’s Name (Maiden): Susan N. Nwoke Groom’s Name: Mark A. Leppke Photographer: Eliesa Johnson of Photogen, Inc. Who knew that a children’s TV show […]
Real {Atlanta} Wedding: Rabbiyah + Shawn
The college experience is quite often a life-altering one. Many find that they make friends that last a lifetime, begin journeys that will place them on the path to their dreams, and have encounters that shape the rest of their lives. For a few fortunate ones, they also happen to find their life partners: you know, the people […]
Artistic Miami Wedding: Iman + Brandon
Both lovers of the arts and both having the desire to pay homage to where they met, Iman and Brandon decided to let art play a major role in their wedding. Scouting the Rubell Family Collection, a beautiful gallery in the heart of the Wynwood Art District, the two came upon the stunning exhibit on […]
Harlem Renaissance {Philadelphia} Wedding: Maria + Al
[button link=”http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=MunaluchiBridalMagazine&loc=en_US” size=”small” variation=”teal” target=”blank”]Get Munaluchi In Your Inbox![/button] Bride: Maria Wing Groom: Albert Motley Occupations: Attorney (bride)/Assistant Director of IT (groom) Date of Wedding: 11.26.11 Location: The Ritz Carlton – Philadelphia Photographed by Amie Shroeder Photography Ostrich feathers, deep red floral arrangements and black and cream invitations helped add just the right touch […]
Interview with Live Wedding Painter Christina Pappion of Pappion Artistry
Custom art is a great way to memorialize your wedding, and Christina Pappion is one the best live wedding painters in the industry. For over nine years, she has specialized in creating custom art for weddings and events in under five hours, and she is one of the few black female live wedding performance artists […]
Lush Blush Wedding Inspiration
Elegant and romantic, this lush blush wedding inspiration is perfect for brides who want to put a modern spin on romantic vintage elements. Planner Blessing Enitan of TemsDelight Events shares this about the inspiration behind this glam-styled shoot: Lush Blush is a wedding inspiration that captures the sheer elegance of the modern-day bride with a […]
Live Wedding Painters: Highlighting Black Artists
Live wedding painters Pappion Artistry, Abiosè MO Haara, and Ruth Oneya Illustrations share their artistic styles, inspirations, & challenges of painting live.
Alluring Modern Lux Wedding in Fort Lauderdale
Wenieka and Ryan were introduced by a mutual friend, initially chatting on Facebook as they got to know each other. The more they learned about the other the more they realized the potential of their connection, and when finally meeting in person that connection continued to deepen with every date – eventually becoming inseparable. Over […]