For Cherise Tidd, a current Ph.D graduate student, and Shann Bernard, a Software Engineer, the cafeteria at Spelman College will always bring back wonderful memories on how they met. In the summer of 2003, Cherise was hired at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia for their parallel program while Shann was helping tutor high school students at the Morehouse College summer science program. It was in the Spelman cafeteria where Cherise first locked eyes with Shann. Only admiring him from afar, Cherise never had the courage to pursue him until her students, who happened to notice how perfect they would look together, took it upon themselves to speed up the romance process and give Shann her number. ”When we finally met face to face, I could tell that Shann was attracted to me as well,” said Cherise. “On our first date, we went to a movie to see Bad Boys 2 and had dinner at Steak ‘N Shake.” …Read the entire love story below… [divider] Wedding Date: June 6, 2010 Bride: Cherise Tidd Groom: Shann Bernard Venue: Frenchman’s Reef St. Thomas Photographed by Joshua Dwain Photography [tabs_framed] [tab title=”Photo Gallery”][nggallery id=274][/tab] [tab title=”Love Story”] By Kaylyn […]
Real {Atlanta} Wedding: Danielle + Dwight
Want to know what it feels like to have a “royal wedding”? Infuse the mother of all royal colors, purple, into the wedding details. From purple shoes to purple flowers and decor, Danielle Haywood and Dwight McGhee didn’t miss a bit. We love it! Each detail was expertly captured by Jaxon Photography. The couple first met […]
Real {Georgia} Wedding: Ashley + Gregory
Meet Ashley Treadwell and Gregory Wilson II. These two high school sweethearts and current graduate students tied the knot on March 20, 2011 in a lovely outdoor ceremony at The Carl House in Auburn, Georgia. It was 9 years ago when they met. Ashley accompanied a mutual friend in search of a Michael Jackson CD. […]
Real {New Jersey} Wedding: Marie + Derrick
What do you get when you put a bride in love with all things color and Cassandre Snyder Events together? Colorful fabulosity! Today’s feature wedding was inspired by the brides colorful theme of fuschia, lime green, teal blue and orange, with the most chic and artistic details tied together without flaw. The couple, Marie and […]
Real {Atlanta} Wedding: Zoe + Tino
We just love it when a bride finds unique ways to incorporate her culture into her wedding. Here’s a cute Atlanta wedding of Zoe Minor and Tino Johnson, planned by Nicole Scott-Tate of Your Champaign Wishes Events. Going off of the theme of the bride’s unique and romantic proposal, they opted to have their wedding […]
Real {New Jersey} Wedding: Shanel + Jun
Shanel and Jun were married on September 4, 2010 at the Meadow Wood Manor in New Jersey. The images were gracefully photographed by Amber of Amber Knowles Photography. A modern take on a classic wedding. How gorgeous are these photos?! Check it out. DETAILS: Gown: I Do I Do :: Cake: Gourmet Touch Bakery :: […]
Isis + Charles {Married} in Philly: A love story (video)
We just love this cute video submission from Isis Williams of Posh Events, a wedding planning company in New Jersey. She actually planned her wedding herself, not an easy task for a bride, and did an awesome job. The couple was married on New Year’s Eve at the Hyatt in Penn’s Landing. The video […]
{South Beach} Wedding Story: Helen Eferakorho + Folarin Ajijo
Here’s one of our favorite wedding featured in the Spring/Summer 2010 issue. The wedding was perfectly photographed by the supertalented Ayesha of Bedazzled Photography. We just ADORE the decor for this Palm Beach wedding. One of the event designers was Ola of Ijorere, one of our favorite stationers. Check it out! “I had my dream […]
Real {NY} Wedding: Natifia Gaines + Donald Mullings
We have a sweet wedding feature from one of our favorite photographers, Joshua Dwain of Joshua Dwain Photography. His work is always bright and fresh and from these pics, we can tell the couple had a blast and was very comfortable with Josh. Brides, get to know your photographer well before your wedding date. Having […]
Real Texas Wedding: Mia + Damoy
We just LOVE this country club wedding shot by the oh-so talented Raheem of Rhphotoarts. The couple, Mia Amaka Ajekwu and Damoy Bassaragh planned their August wedding without the help of a wedding planner, and did a TERRIFIC job. Check out some of our favorite images, especially the ones on the golf course. His expression […]
Real {Boston} Wedding: Sabrina + Oye
Today’s Real Wedding was shot by the supertalented Nana of Nana Annan Photography. The lovely couple, Sabrina and Oye, celebrated their recent nuptials on June 10, 2010 at the historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. Check it out! Makeup: Segun Gele International Event Design: Akins Signature Events Photography: Nana + Ewurama of Nana Annan Photography […]
Real {Destination} Wedding: Shari + Carlton in Miami
Here’s a stunning wedding photographed by Keith of Keith Cephus Photography. The couple tied the knot in Miami last summer in a huge way. One of the great things about bringing your photographer for your destination wedding rather than hiring one at the resort is that you get to do several photo sessions right before […]
