(This article was originally featured in the Munaluchi Spring/Summer 2010 Edition.) As he enters his bridal atelier each day, Mark Ingram is first greeted by the wall…a wall dressed with a medley of small to medium sized, square and rectangular shaped black frames, each holding black & white vintage to present-day photos paying homage […]
“Love Wins” Same Sex Wedding Editorial Shoot
Love. It’s often hard to put into words. Love is the flutter in your stomach when that special someone walks by. The sleepless nights when your loved one travels. The countless hours doing a netflix-and-chill. The tiptoeing around at night so you don’t wake your significant other. Love is all of those things and more. But most of […]
MunaLuchi Bride Magazine Fall 2018 Issue is Live Featuring a Tribute to Amsale Aberra
Welcome to MunaLuchi! When we say “welcome” we mean it most absolutely. Since its inception, MunaLuchi has been on a mission to showcase the beauty of a love largely left behind in mainstream media. Initially a publication described as being for the “Bride of Color,” we realized that description wasn’t inclusive enough. Over time we’ve […]
Hand Painted Wedding Inspiration
Wedding décor is constantly evolving with people always looking for ways to think outside the box. One of the newest trends in the wedding industry is various hand painted items to decorate the wedding ceremony or reception. From wedding cakes, bridal shoes, and even dresses, if it can be painted on, it will be. Hand […]
Romantic Pastel Floral Wedding in Zimbabwe: Gertrude + Tapiwa
It definitely wasn’t love at first sight for Gertrude and Tapiwa. “Tapiwa and I are both from Zimbabwe but we met (in June 2010) whilst at University at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia” shares Gertrude. She was entering her final year Law School while Tapiwa was beginning his Accounting degree. “I thought he asked too many questions in […]
California Wedding with a Hollywood Glamour Feel: Adriane + Derrick
When planning your wedding, it’s easy to get caught up in the extravagant details, but you never want to lose sight of what your wedding truly is: a celebration of love. Adriane and Derrick’s wedding was simply stunning. From Adriane’s vintage inspired mermaid dress, to their gorgeous outdoor ceremony overflowing with lush flower arrangements, to […]
Vintage Engagement Session in Kingston, Jamaica
Tiffany and Yannick’s vintage engagement session in Kingston, Jamaica was filled with timeless romantic details, including a classic Camaro Chevy, pastel florals, and a historic venue.
Gorgeous Garden-Party Wedding in Johannesburg, South Africa
Sharilyn and Joel first met on the beautiful Caribbean island nation of Trinidad where they were introduced by mutual friends during vacation. Their love story would truly begin a few months later when while on a work assignment in Dallas, Sharilyn reached out to Joel where he offered to be her tour guide. Their friendship […]
Wedding Hair: The High Bun
Sporting a bun is not just a simple “on the go” look. If done right, it can be a glamorous fashion statement. A high bun is super sexy, because it allows everyone to get a clear view of your beautiful and stunning décolletage. You can do a simple classic bun, but many women today are […]
Fashion Remix: Fame and Partners Offers Bridal Dresses You Can Wear Again
Being asked to be a part of your friend’s bridal party can be bittersweet. You’re excited to stand by her side on one of the biggest days of her life, but the idea of spending hundreds of dollars on a dress you’ll only wear once is enough to cut that feeling short. No worries, luxe […]
Modern Wedding Inspiration for the Free-Spirited Bride and Groom
Can a wedding be both playful and minimal? Can it be sophisticated but have at its core the freshness and vibrancy of summer and its call for romance and renewal. This wedding shoot delicately and definitively answers, “Yes!” The subtle juxtaposition of the gown which evokes summer at play and the glasshouse which evokes the […]
Upscale Engagement Session in Houston: Semiko + Kendric
Many have a notion that you can’t find true love at a night club. Fortunately this wasn’t the case for Kendric and Semiko. While at the club Semiko noticed Kendric and was immediately drawn to him, there was just something about him that intrigued her. As the night went on she admitted she may have […]