From the second Johros first laid his eyes on Shirely he was instantly captivated by her beauty. When he finally worked up the courage to talk to her and ask for her phone number she declined. Luckily, Johros didn’t let that discourage him and decided to give Shirley his number instead. If something were meant to […]
Elegant Interfaith Wedding in South Carolina
For their elegant interfaith wedding, Christian and Joseph beautifully incorporated Roman Catholic, Jewish, and African American customs. It was beautiful to see how it was blended into both the wedding ceremony and reception. The unity candle, the huppah, jumping the broom, and dancing the horah. Shawn Mohammed (Platinum Label Weddings LLC) Featuring a lovely wisteria, […]
High School Friends Turned Life-Long Lovers: Charming Engagement Session in Memphis, TN
“When you’ve been friends for nearly 20 years, it’s hard to remember any of your firsts- when you actually met, where you had your first date, first kiss, or when the first ‘I love you’ was said,” shares Alex. Alex and Jamal’s love story started their senior year of high school and has spanned decades. […]
Vibrant Tropical Destination Wedding in Cancun, Mexico
All is fair in love and softball. Kristi and Russell’s love story began when they met while playing in a softball league. Kristi shares, “After hanging out at games, practices, and team functions (Russell) finally asked me for my number, and I gave it to him. He would call and text all the time. We […]
Real {Atlanta} Wedding: Rabbiyah + Shawn
The college experience is quite often a life-altering one. Many find that they make friends that last a lifetime, begin journeys that will place them on the path to their dreams, and have encounters that shape the rest of their lives. For a few fortunate ones, they also happen to find their life partners: you know, the people […]
Live Wedding Painters: Highlighting Black Artists
Live wedding painters Pappion Artistry, Abiosè MO Haara, and Ruth Oneya Illustrations share their artistic styles, inspirations, & challenges of painting live.
Elsie and Prince Charles’ Romantic and Formal Engagement in California
Elise and Prince Charles have known each other for most of their lives. They weren’t close during their childhood but Prince always knew there was something special between them. When the pair were in high school he decided to ask Elsie on a date. She was reluctant at first but eventually gave into Prince’s persistence. […]
How to Rock This Summer’s Hot-hued, Bright Makeup Trend!
Summer is heating up and so are this season’s makeup palettes. Nothing says fun in the sun like a hot pop of color on the eyes or lips. We are seeing plenty of celebrities rocking the look like your favorite bad girl, Rihanna- who looks great with a burst of hot pink around her eyes. […]
12 Black Custom Wedding Dress Designers You Should Know
Whether you’re looking for a one-of-kind bridal experience, having trouble finding your dream wedding dress, or want a dress that expresses your individuality, custom dress designers are the perfect solution! Choosing a custom gown not only ensures that your dress will be unique and created in your vision but also enhances your experience as a […]
From the Bride to the Bride to be: Advice for Engaged Couples
Happy engagement season and congratulations to all the newly engaged couples! As you take the next exciting steps towards I do and start planning your dream wedding, it’s only natural that the wedding planning process may become a bit overwhelming. When this happens, it’s a good time to recenter and remember what’s really important. A […]
Jessica and Darrin’s “Summer Soiree” Wedding in North Carolina
Being from the same hometown, Jessica and Darrin already had a lot in common. The hometown sweethearts became the closest of friends after college, falling in love shortly after. Following three wonderful years of dating, Darrin realized it was time to make their love forever after, and on Christmas Eve of 2015 there would be one […]
Ahmad and Courtney’s Modern Wedding: A Celebration of Black Excellence
Ahmad and Courtney’s bespoke wedding ceremony was a modern yet traditional ode to true love. Messaging is a powerful and crucial component for any successful brand. Messaging is not exclusively only for the business world but for the power couple as well. Ahmad and Courtney’s nuptials gave us a masterclass in showcasing the spectrum of […]