(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 […]
Throwback Thursday: Dorothy Dandridge
When a woman is as equally talented as she is beautiful, it is a lethal combination. Actress, singer and dancer, Dorothy Dandridge held many audiences spellbound by her beauty, but her talent was also undeniable. She was the first African American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading […]
Real Beach-Inspired {Hawaii} Destination Wedding: Erin + Vetric
You know those scenes in movies in which a woman steps into an elevator, a man catches her eye, and they smile knowingly at each other because they feel an instant chemistry? Yeah, one of those “movie moments”. Well, Erin and Vetric had one of those! It wasn’t a movie set, either. These two real-life […]
Romantic Old World Spanish Wedding in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Romantic Old World Spanish Wedding is a 3-day family affair with Puerto Rican culture, Jewish ceremonial elements, and two fabulous gowns!
Real {Georgia} Wedding: Ashley + Jikovey
For their first date, Ashley and Jikovey went to watch the Atlanta Hawks play. Though they didn’t realize the significance of that action, it is great symbolism for the relationship. You see, though hawks are often viewed as fearsome, there is much more to them than meets the eye: they often mate with the same […]
Dreamy Ocean-Inspired Attire at Destination Wedding in Jamaica
Featured in MunaLuchi Bridal Magazine, Issue No. 27, this weekend-long destination wedding in Jamaica has sophisticated decor and dreamy ocean-inspired attire.
A Day of Romance: Smitha Lee Photography Captures Wedding at Cobblestone Park Golf Resort in South Carolina
Coterie member Smitha Lee Photography beautifully captured Behanca and Trendon’s “Day of Romance” at Cobblestone Park Golf Resort in South Carolina!
Jaisman and Ernest’s Timelessly Romantic Engagement
Not every woman is nonchalant walking in front of 40,000 people, but for Jaisman that was just a small part of loving Ernest. At his Alumni weekend and recognition ceremony on a football field in front of 40,000 fans, Ernest dropped to one knee and asked Jaisman to marry him. Nonchalant she was no more…the surprise […]
Navy Blue Wedding at The Star Spangled Banner Flag House Museum: Jennifer + Preston
When Preston saw Jennifer’s online dating profile he quickly reached out to her. They exchanged emails for about three weeks before taking the plunge and meeting up in person. “On our first date, the chemistry was electric and I knew right away that he was someone that I definitely wanted to spend more time with,” […]
Gorgeous American & Nigerian Wedding in Florida
Chryston and Dauda first met by chance at a local event in their hometown of Tampa, Florida, where a natural magnetism continued locking their eyes from across the space. Knowing he had to learn more about her, Dauda made his move while their paths crossed while exiting the event where he asked for her number. […]
Designer Spotlight: Ruqaiyah Johnson of Ruby Charles
As the leading authority on bridal inspiration for discerning brides of color who crave culture and style, we are committed to continuously showcasing that brides of color are creative, stylish and truly unique. In addition to this central objective, we have decided to introduce a new section called Designer Spotlight. Through this section, it is our pleasure to […]
A Gorgeous, Intimate Wedding on Lake Erie in Ohio
COVID-19 put a halt to Rolnecia and Brian’s initial wedding plans, but we all know “You can’t stop love.” Instead of postponing their wedding, they shifted their plans, and their nuptials were just as amazing and even more meaningful. Rolnecia shares, “We were engaged in December 2019. We discussed eloping to a fun overseas destination. […]