It’s hard to believe that a few weeks ago we kicked off our first wedding show of the year at the luxurious Luxmore Grande Estate in Winter Springs, FL. The evening was magical, with vendors and guests from Orlando, Tampa and even Miami mixing, mingling and collaborating with one another. The theme for the evening was Traditional Meets […]
Melanin Dream: A Fabulous 33rd Birthday Celebration
If Melanin was an event this event would definitely be it! Author Istene Gelin Kennedy wanted to highlight “black girl magic” for her 33rd birthday celebration, so she paid homage to Melanin with a glamorous party. She shares, “Everything from the decor to the attire for the event was focused on one word Melanin. We […]
Mountain Valley Engagement Session in Malibu
Danielle and Edward’s love story began when they were introduced by mutual friends at a birthday party. “There was an instant and undeniable chemistry between us,” Danielle fondly recalls. Quickly bonding over their commonalities like career goals, faith, and music, they were soon exchanging numbers. “We started attending church together in January 2016, which really […]
Honeymoon Splash: 15 Sexy Swimwear Styles to Sport on your Honeymoon
With planning a wedding comes: picking out the perfect wedding dress, cake tasting, dress fittings, organizing seating charts, menu selection, and of course, deciding on the perfect swimsuit for your honeymoon. Finding swimwear that is flattering and fabulous can be stressful. We know you want to look stunning in the warm crystal clear water, relaxing […]
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. […]
Interview with Event Planner Tanya Wilbon of The Event Group International – TEGI
Tanya Wilbon, the lead planner at The Event Group International (TEGI), has been serving the wedding industry for over 30 years! Today, she is sharing her approach to creating memorable events for clients all over the world. TEGI is comprised of 20 event specialists who ensure their client’s needs are met by being transparent, consistent, […]
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 […]
Natasha and Patrick’s Intimate Engagement in Mississippi
Natasha and Patrick’s love has grown and matured over the past ten years. Through patience and understanding they’ve crafted a beautiful relationship. They’ve started a family together and are ready to take the next step and become husband and wife. Read all about Natasha and Patrick’s wedding planning process as well as their intimate engagement in […]
Coterie Spotlight! Destination Wedding Photography/Videography – Wed Life Media
MunaLuchi Coterie member and photography & videography group, WED LIFE MEDIA, has been in the wedding industry for eight years now – beautifully capturing the most memorable of moments for brides & grooms throughout the world. Ready to travel for you, WED LIFE MEDIA brings their photography & videography expertise to your destination wedding – […]
A Baby Bond Engagement Session in Florida: Edkeira + Lawrence
It was fall of 2009, September 25th to be exact, Edkeira and Lawrence had attended the same social event in Orlando when Lawrence did something unusual. As they were headed to their cars he walked up behind her and held her hand. “Because he was mutual friends with some of the people I went out […]
A Greek Love Connection in Florida: Brittany + Walter
We love a good college love story! Brittany Jefferson and Walter Small met at a frat party during their college days at FAMU! Walter saw the beautiful Brittany and her AKA sorority sisters across the room, and he knew he had to meet her. Walter was an “infamous” Omega (member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity) and […]
Rustic and Romantic Multicultural Wedding in Austin, TX
Lem’s proposal to Annie was perfect, even though Annie had a granola bar in her mouth. See Lem proposed during a hiking trip with friends and totally caught Annie off guard. She reminisces, “I had been eating a granola bar so I quickly tried to swallow all the food in my mouth and held the […]
