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 […]
10 Hot Designers Draya Michele Should Check Out for Her Wedding Day
It’s official, Draya Michele is off the market! The beautiful reality star/entrepreneur said yes to her NFL pro-baller, Orlando Scandrick, and we’re almost as excited as she is. Known for her sexy and sophisticated style, Draya is all about accentuating her amazing curves. We’ve plucked a few bridal gowns we’re sure would would be oh […]
Not So Traditional Southern Inspiration Shoot
When you think traditional southern wedding, what comes to mind? Mason jars wrapped in burlap perhaps, or lace runners against aged wooden tables? Well, today’s featured wedding inspiration shoot is everything southern with no nods to the traditional expectations that come to mind. The model (bride) was as edgy as they come, serving up all the […]
Love on the Run: Sexy and Stylish Engagement Session in Nigeria
When your fiance is a photographer you know your engagement photos are going to be bomb! Photography has played a big role in Faith and Ayo’s relationship. They met on the set of a photoshoot, and when Ayo was ready to propose, he made Faith believe he was taking photos of her for a fashion […]
Jamaican and Tanzanian Multicultural Wedding in New York from Petronella Photography: Jerryanne + Nathan
From a steelband playing “Here Comes the Bride,” to an engagement ring made out of a rare gem from Tanzania, to a wedding cake decorated with African fabric, this is one of the most gorgeous multicultural weddings we have seen. Jerryanne, from Jamaica, and Nathan, from Tanzania, focused on the most beautiful aspects of their […]
Ashley and Karl’s Picturesque Rooftop Wedding in Atlanta
Ashley and Karl are a Match.com success story, immediately falling for each other. So confident in their compatibility that shortly after they began dating they both removed their profiles. Their beautiful rooftop wedding in Atlanta was complete with loving family and friends, stunning skyline views, and a helicopter exit by the bride and groom. Read […]
Casual & Natural Engagement Session at The National Portrait Gallery: Carissa + Jerhron
Carissa and Jerhron met in the fall of 2010 during their freshman year of college. The pair shared short, modest & unforgettable “hello’s” – until they met again in Spring of 2011. Carissa had fell ill and was on her way to Walmart to pick up some medicine. As she was headed out, she spied […]
Enchanting Destination Wedding in Santorini
Vanessa and Oluwole’s love story began when fate brought them together as undergraduate students. “Seeing my now-husband at the altar, just thinking about how we made it to this moment and feeling overwhelmed with love and joy,” Vanessa fondly recalls, looking back on their pathway leading up to being pronounced husband and wife. A path […]
Omobola and Thomas’ Garden Party Wedding in Atlanta
During a client event in San Francisco, Thomas knew he had found the one when love took hold of him at first sight of Omobola. Over the next six months their friendship grew and with it so did Omobola’s feelings for Thomas as she too began to fall for him. knowing that they are meant […]
Munaluchi Tour – Recap of Atlanta Mixer Hosted by ellyb Events
Once upon a time an Atlanta party planner named Eliana did something grand – she put together a business mixer for us in Atlanta. That was back in 2011 and it was our first time meeting Eliana and an introduction to the Atlanta market. Our magazine was just a year old and people barely knew […]
Dreamy Destination Wedding in Santorini
Abbey and Samuel’s love story began while both were traveling with friends on holiday in Miami. Their initial meeting took place at an off-beach bar, where Abbey fondly recalls how “it was love at first sight.” Approaching Abbey’s seat, Samuel struck up a conversation that felt so natural it was as if they were picking […]
Coterie Spotlight: Makeup Tips from Juicy Looks
Your wedding day makeup is just as important as that gown you’ve been dreaming of. But how do you go about selecting that perfect makeup artist for you? Our Coterie member, My Juicy Looks based out of New Jersey has got some top tips for you. In this interview, we chatted with Abby about her […]