Featured in Issue 29, Cooma and Jared’s elevated wedding featured bohemian chic vibes with two gorgeous wedding dresses and luxurious decor.
Oby and Gozie’s Luxurious and Traditional Themed Engagement Sessions in Atlanta
Soulmate…is your soul’s recognition of itself within another. One who completes you so entirely that even the most difficult of life challenges feel effortless simply because they exist. To find them is to know the bliss of a life fulfilled; the ability to live and be loved as your honest self, and the joy of […]
Engagement Session in {New Orleans}: Dami + Niyi
Happy Wednesday! Today we bring you a beautiful engagement session shot by the talented Collins of Collins Metu Photography. We just LOVE the way he captures the emotions. The Houston couple, Dami and Niyi chose New Orleans, because of it’s rich culture and sentimental value. Dami attended school there, but was forced to evacuate and […]
Christina and Foster’s Elegant North Carolina Wedding with West African Tradition
Having met through mutual college friends, these two capricorns seemed destined from the start as they were both born on the same day. It is said that some of the strongest qualities of those born under this sign are loyalty and dependability, and that when together two capricorns can accomplish anything. Considering they look for […]
Malije + Onyeka: {Engaged}
“First comes love; then comes marriage “…. goes the popular saying. However, often times, true friendship leads to love and then, marriage and eternal commitment follow. Malije and Onyeka found their love in a “friendly” place and are sealing that friendship forever. Their engagement session was shot by the talented Cathi Milanes of Milanes Photography and […]
Ana and Jean-Claude’s Beautiful Pan-African Themed Wedding in California
There are times in life when feelings we can’t explain appear to be guiding us…an occurrence that sets us on a path to somewhere or someone. To a person who when seen, leaves us at first glance with inexplicable feelings of familiarity – as if we’ve known them before and simply forgot our futures lied […]
Kemi and Martin’s Breathtakingly Beautiful Wedding in St. Barths
For Kemi and Martin love didn’t come easy. Not having any luck finding “the one” by traditional means they both turned to a professional match-making service. In 2015 they finally found everything they were looking for and more. Despite Kemi arriving late for their first date Martin was instantly captivated by her beautiful smile and […]
Glamorous Ballroom Wedding in Paterson, NJ
Ryan and Krystle went for full-on glam for their romantic ballroom wedding in New Jersey. The gorgeous couple first met in elementary school. Krystle reminisces, “We shared some puppy love crushes and lost contact during our high school years. During winter break of my Sophomore year in college, we ran into each other at a […]
African Fashion International Week: Day 1 Glam
Africa’s top designers bought out the glam and glitz for Day One of African Fashion International Week 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Kiki Clothing, Maki Oh, Christie Brown, Mataano, Gloria Wavamunno, Duaba Serwa, Tart, Stefania Morland, Kluk CGDT, Alexander Koutny and Marianne Fassler all presented their stunning Spring/Summer 2012 collections! I spotted a few notable Black […]
MunaLuchi Coterie Retreat 2018 Bermuda: Day 2 Recap
Welcome to the Coterie Retreat, MunaLuchi’s annual three day conference for wedding and event professionals servicing the multicultural market. Launched in 2014, the Coterie Retreat connects vendors with giants of the industry, to continue mastering the best practices of their craft. More than just your average conference, the Coterie Retreat is a complete experience, championing inclusion, […]
Chic and Modern Spring Chapel Wedding in Arkansas
Rebecca and Kevin blended modern elements with tradition and culture at their chic and modern spring chapel wedding!
Joke and Eliyas’ Stunning Engagement Session in Providence, Rhode Island
Although their families were friends, and Joke’s brother grew up as a childhood friend of Eliyas, it wasn’t until later in life that Joke and Eliyas’ love story would begin during her brothers’ birthday celebrations. It was the first time Joke and Eliyas began to truly get to know each other, and the mutual attraction […]