Weddings can be the perfect place to meet a new man. The celebratory mood, coupled with the love in the air along with the blazing music makes the setting just right. Plus the bride and groom typically know the mystery guy so getting to know him could be easier with a little vouching from your […]
Emerald Green, Tangerine & Gold Wedding in Durham, NC: Jonelle + Charles
Jonelle first crossed paths with Charles in August, 2001 during graduate school orientation week at Duke University. Jonelle, who was a then undergraduate senior, was perusing a graduate school mixer on the hunt for a graduate school man.”We talked for a while and I ended up asking him to go to a party with me […]
Elegant Blue & Silver Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta: Bukky + Afolabi
Prom night is thee night in the life of a teenager. We agonized about slaying in the right gown or tuxedo, who’s limo we’d be riding in and who’s table we’d dine at. But most importantly – the night centered around who we’d be taking as our date – and this was the dilemma placed in […]
Royal Gold & Purple Wedding in Washington DC: Kelechi + Maurice
It’s only appropriate to say that Kelechi and Maurice are a Howard University love story. First connecting back in 2010, while the two worked at HU’s Upward Bound program as Dormitory Directors. “Throughout the summer we established a great work relationship and ultimately a friendship. In August 2010, I started my doctoral degree, as Maurice […]
Colorful Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta: Olako + Osahon
Olako and Osahon’s love story is one of persistency. Osahon was ready to be in an exclusive relationship with Olako after their third date. It seemed perfect. Olako was stunningly beautiful and they shared many commonalities including a love for their Nigerian culture and for economics. They were both pursuing MBA degrees outside of the […]
Luxury Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico: Uwayemen + Reagan
Class, elegance and sophistication was infused into every aspect of Uwayemen’s (Uwa) and Reagan’s destination wedding in Puerto Rico. They decided on a light color scheme of blush, ivory and gold. Blush stationery with intricate gold lace trim, gold chargers and candelabras, and ivory and blush flowers all helped create a chic ambiance. Uwa stunned […]
Vintage Peacock Themed Wedding in Dallas: LaSteshia + Nwachukwu
LaSteshia and Nwachukwu met early in November of 2012. Nwachukwu was visiting Dallas, TX from London, England on a work assignment. One night he wanted to go exploring Dallas’ nightlife with a friend so he stopped at Hotel Zaza. LaSteshia happened to be there that night too celebrating her friend’s birthday. Her and her friends […]
Ivory, Gold & Blush Multicultural Wedding in Atlanta: Mary + LeAndrew
When the lines of friendship and desire become blurred, anxious feelings can arise, but sometimes a leap of faith can lead to true love. Mary and LeAndrew started off as friends when they meet in 2005 at Florida A&M University. However, after remaining friends for two years, it was clear that they shared a deeper […]
Luxurious Nigerian Wedding in Houston: Ezinne + Uche
Get ready to pin your hearts away because today’s featured wedding will have your biggest design fantasies covered from beginning to end! The Houston wedding is currently featured in the Spring/Summer 2015 issue on newsstands now. We are super excited that a few of our Coterie Members collaborated on this one — Dure Events is […]
Extravagant Blush and Cream Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta: Mariyam + Lanre
Mariyam (Ronke) and Lanre thank Mark Zurkerburg for bringing them together. It was 2007, when Lanre received a friend request from Ronke on Facebook. She was looking for another friend named Lanre, when she came across Lanre Popoola. She saw he was in her Atlanta network, so she decided to add him as a friend. […]
Red, Mint & Gold Nigerian Wedding in New Jersey: Lynda + Mark
Lynda and Mark’s love has spanned across nations. After having met at secondary school in Nigeria, Mark and Lynda reconnected years later in New Jersey. “The couple wanted the wedding to celebrate their culture yet show details that spoke to their personal taste,” said their event planner Pretty Posh Events. The couple chose the Imperia in Somerset, NJ […]
Travel Inspired Wedding in Houston – Private Jet Included: Ogechi + Nwabueze
Talk about a whirlwind romance. Nwabueze and Ogechi were introduced by family friends! Emails turned to phone calls, which led to Skype video chats. Finally, the couple decided to have their first date in Dubai, UAE. It just happened that Nwabueze was there for a business meeting; Ogechi happily obliged to meet him out there and they […]