It was simply divine intervention that brought Shayla and Lloyd together. They met at ministry school and began their relationship as friends. Lloyd showed interest in dating Shayla many times, and she shot him down. Slowly but surely her heart started to change, and when she finally gave Lloyd a chance, things moved quickly. Three […]
Playful and Romantic Engagement Session in North Carolina
When you become a member of one of the Divine 9 Greek organizations, you gain brothers and sisters for life; for Taurean and Eden they found love. After Eden joined Alpha Kappa Alpha, her line sister introduced her to a dashing man from Alpha Phi Alpha whom she had grown up with. They stayed in […]
Real {Nashville} Wedding: Ambra + Aaron
This wedding was originally featured in the Fall/Winter 2011 Print Edition It’s truly a gorgeous feast for the eyes…this wedding, that is. It’s the perfect mixture of slate gray and raspberry pink and ivory…with suspended crystals, centerpieces overflowing with orchids graciously transforming an already gorgeous venue into something quite divine. And let’s not forget the […]
Bridal Style for Curvy Girls
Often times when you look at magazines across all industries, there is hardly representation of normal sized girls. So we’re left to imagine what that pretty little dress would look like on us. In this bridal editorial put together by our Coterie fam, Veronica Fazio, the focus is on the bride. Both models look divine […]
Navy and Gold Wedding at the Kirkbrae Country Club: Anais + Jamaal
Call it divine intervention or call it fate, but we simply call it love. Anais and Jamaal had attended the same church but it wasn’t in the house of the lord that they became acquainted. The two crossed paths on a night out on the town where they exchanged numbers. But it wasn’t until a […]
DNA Royal Wedding in Puerto Rico by Preston Bailey Designs – Amber Ridinger + Duane McLaughlin
There’s photography, then there’s storytelling. When we scrolled through Adam Alex’s 4 part journal entry displaying the most beautiful images of Amber Ridinger and Duane McLaughlin’s wedding, we were floored. So pretty, so subtle, so divine, so easy. This is how stories are told…one frame at a time. The decor was done by Preston Bailey…can’t […]
Black|Up Cosmetics Launches at Sephora in The U.S. Today!
Brides-to-be, we’ve found a cosmetics line that just might bring your entire wedding day look together! It’s not easy finding the perfect beauty essentials for women of color and now, black|Up is making it easier for black women everywhere, as it continuously expands… this time, to the US bringing its divine colors to millions more! […]
Fashion Friday: Our Favorite Wedding Ready Looks from NYFW
Fashion’s holy week has come and gone. And for those of us who observed, it was just as divine as years past. New York Fashion Week showcased Spring 2016’s couture and ready-to-wear pieces, forecasting trends and spotlighting vintage inspiration. We saw the resurrection of the empowered 70s woman, reinvented 60s silhouettes, and Zsa Zsa Gabor […]
Val Stefani’s Spring 2016 Bridal Collection
Femininity is realized in Val Stefani’s spring 2016 bridal collection. The SoCal fashion house draws from over 20 years of bridal expertise. Created by the designers of the prestigious Moonlight Bridal, Val Stefani is lavishly divine. Sisters, Val and Stefani, have infused innovation into the traditional brand making lace sophisticated and sexy. The brand’s spring […]
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 […]
God’s Perfect Timing: Park Engagement Session in Florida
Tilea was getting ready for an evening of worship and reflection during her collegiate Bible study, when looked across the room and locked eyes with Daiquaun. Call it divine fate, but Daiquaun knew Tilea was the one.
“Just a simple ‘hello’ away” – Sha’Pella and John’s Staten Island Wedding
Sha’Pella and John’s love story began on a Tuesday evening during a prayer meeting in church. “A simple conversation began that night blossoming into a love and friendship that neither of them were expecting…” For Sha’Pella and John it was divine guidance that brought them together. Love truly was “just a simple ‘hello’ away…” Sha’Pella’s […]