Moving on from a long term relationship can be difficult. So when Shella saw Jamil walk into a lounge 8 years ago, she hesitated. She knew he was cute, but she wasn’t ready to date. However, Jamil had spotted Shella too, and in an attempt to spark a conversation with her, he stated that he […]
Luxury Elopement at The Villa at Sunstone Winery by Elizabeth Messina
Today is all about the new issue which is going on sale soon. For the next part of our coverage, we’d like to share some images from our editorial shoot. It was themed as a luxury styled elopement..a girl and her guy…no drama…just love. We had a blast putting this shoot together and are so […]
Glamorous Turquoise and Purple Wedding in Atlanta: Allison + DeQuan
Anxiety brought Allison and DeQuan together. It was the summer before Allison would enter college at the University of Miami and she was nervous to say the least. A mutual friend suggested Allison reach out to DeQuan as he would be attending the same university. Inspired by the idea of having a friend in Miami, […]
Lauren + Anthony: Memphis Engagement Session
Bride: Lauren Mabon Groom: Anthony Price Occupations: Public Relations Manager/Dentist Wedding Date: New Years Eve 2012 When Lauren got a friend request from Anthony in 2010, she did not hesitate to click the “accept” button. He was handsome and quite familiar to her. After some digging, she noticed they had a friend in common, and […]
Art Deco Wedding in Chicago: Camille + Tafsir
Camille and Tafsir met at a grad school house party. “I went to Howard University for Business School, and the 2nd year grad students were throwing a graduation party. He didn’t go to Howard but tagged along with one of our mutual friends who was in the program at the time” shares Camille. As Camille […]
In-Depth Interview with Jackson Chery of IET Band
Luxury entertainment specialist, IET Band, has been in the wedding industry for five years – bringing the life of the party to every occasion. With clients continuing to compliment their performances years after an event, IET Band is sure to make your most special of moments an unforgettable experience. Learn all about IET Band in […]
Coterie Retreat Bahamas: 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, diversity, […]
Delta Sigma Theta + Kappa Alpha Psi Florida Wedding: Tiffany + Howard
Dr. Tiffany C. Hill, a Delta Sigma Theta let her hair down as she walked down the aisle to meet her groom, Mark P. Howard, a Kappa Alpha Psi. Come time for the reception, the bride pulled up her lovely locks and was overjoyed when she was serenaded by her 81-year-old grandfather, also a member […]
Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is Engaged!!!
The celebrity engagement flood gates are officially open! Yesterday, NBA star, LeBron James proposed to his long time girlfriend, Savannah; today, it has been reported that the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin is engaged!!! The 69-year old soul singer got engaged to her long time friend, William “Willie” Wilkerson over the holidays. In case you were wondering, Ms. […]
Lakeisha and Kenneth’s Beautiful Beachfront Wedding in New Rochelle
Introduced by mutual friends during college, Lakeisha and Kenneth have enjoyed many years of friendship from which to build a foundation of trust and support. Having experienced their ups & downs during that period, when the time came to give dating a chance they were more than emotionally prepared to allow their hearts to lead […]
Opulent Gold Wedding in New Orleans: Christine + Kirollos
Kiro had no interest in meeting Christine. When introduced to the idea of being matched with his future bride, the strong-willed Veterinarian brushed it off uninterested. David, Christine’s cousin, was certain that the two were meant to be. With the help of his mother and Kiro’s sister-in-law, they became a relentless force that would push […]
Chinyelum + Ifeanyi: {Engaged}
Once upon a time, in Hampton University, VA, two students were destined to be together but had absolutely no idea. They had mutual friends, but never crossed paths until one fateful day when their paths would cross-never to be separated again. Chinyelum “Chi Chi” Umejei and Ifeanyi “Ify” Michael Olele have a beginning that reads […]