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 […]
Tatiana and Alvester’s Beautiful Ballroom Wedding in Historic Philadelphia
The Love story of Tatiana and Alvester began as students on the campus of West Virginia University, where upon first laying eyes on Tatiana, Alvester knew he had to find out more about this stunning woman who captured his attention so completely. Their connection during that first date was instantaneous, and immediately they both knew […]
Couple Captures Love Story in DC E-Session: Michael + Telisha
When Michael and Telisha first met, they didn’t exchange words right away, but they definitely caught each other’s eye. The two were at a birthday party for a mutual friend. Telisha immediately noticed Michael and asked a friend, “Who is that?” Michael wanted to know all about “the girl in the pink dress”. Their friends […]
Midsummer’s Night Dream Inspired Chicago Wedding: Janell + Joe
Janell and Joe embraced Shakespeare for a Midsummer’s Night Dream inspired wedding mash up with a streak of city chic. Needless to say, this wedding was the definition of fun. Without Midsummer’s Puck, of course. Or any lesson plans from high school, where these two met over ten years ago. Joe proposed to Janell in […]
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 […]
Andisha and Evan’s Elegant Wedding at the Merion
“I can’t stay away from you too long…” Andisha and Evan first met as students at Temple University. “We were young,” Andisha remembers, “not mature enough to maintain a positive relationship…” Throughout the years they have navigated life’s turbulent waters, but despite it all they’ve “always been attached like magnets” and have always found their […]
Fun Caribbean Meets City Inspired E-Session In Atlanta
Should I or shouldn’t I? That was the question Chrystol was asking herself on the night she met Jason. After much debate, she Chrystol decided to go out with her friends and “paint the town red”, and it was the best decision she made that night. At the party were Jason and his friends. Chrystol […]
Playful and Romantic E-Session in Miami
Instead of the usual ways most guys use to get girls in college Albert played out cool. Asking Denise for a piece of gum did not seem like a big deal, but it opened up dialogue between the two. Although they meet freshman year of college they built their friendship and didn’t date for a […]
Jennifer and Tristan’s Industrial Glam Anniversary Styled Shoot
In this industrial glam anniversary styled shoot, Jennifer and Tristan celebrate three wonderful years of marriage. Having had their dream wedding in the Florida Keys, all went perfectly except for the photography. Wishing to have images of their most special of memories, a wedding styled shoot was crafted to capture the moment. Read the styled […]
Coterie Retreat 2022 in Montego Bay, Jamaica: Day 2 Recap
Day 2 of our 8th annual Coterie Retreat 2022 was full of fun with more fabulous speakers, breakout sessions, and an exclusive White Party at our partner property, Grand Palladium, Jamaica
Nigerian and Jewish Multicultural Wedding in California: Chino + Craig
Did you ever hear the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder”? Well, that basically describes Chino and Craig’s love story. Meeting through Match.com and planning their wedding from opposite coasts, the distance defined and strengthened their relationship. Their gorgeous wedding was photographed by Michelle Logan. You can see more of Michelle’s gorgeous photos in […]
A Surprise Proposal and Love & Basketball Themed E-Session in Maryland
If someone had videotaped Christina and Hamed’s love story, it would be reminiscent of Love & Basketball, the quintessential black romantic comedy of the early 2000s. After Hamed moved to her hometown 23 years ago he became best friends with her older brother and soon was at their house almost every day. They began building […]