In November of 2016, Tristian and Harold met at a popular live music venue in Atlanta called Whisky Mistress. Unbeknownst to  Tristian, it was Harold’s event and they had mutual friends.  After being introduced to each other and exchanging numbers they did not reconnect until a couple of months later. However, ever since their first date the two have been inseparable. See all of the stunning details from their destination wedding, captured by Travis Daniels Photography and videography by One Camera Man. Bride: Tristian Webster, 36  Groom: Harold Brinkley, 39 Photography by: Trav ..read more

And the Best Luxury Hair Companies to Purchase Them From Photo Courtesy of She’s Happy Hair Up do? Sleek low bun? Glam waves? Selecting a hairstyle for your wedding day may be one of the most challenging choices pertaining to your bridal look. There is so much to consider, from what will best complement your dress, to what will withstand the projected temperature and weather. And with most brides wanting their wedding day hair to be longer, fuller, or even a different texture than their natural hair, selecting the most suitable hair extensions is also a choice that can have a tremendous impact ..read more

Weddings are one of the most special and joyous occasions of our lives. It’s a time to celebrate love and commitment. And what better way to show your love and support for the happy couple than with the best wedding gift? When it comes to selecting the right gift, you want to choose something that is meaningful and that they can both use together. These gifts will not only serve as a  symbol of your love and affection for the couple, but they will also act as a timeless reminder of their special day. Looking for ideas? Keep reading to find wedding gifts that will impress the newlyweds in ..read more

Toya and Montario first met in college at the University of Tennessee in 2005 while out with a group of mutual friends. What  started as a friendship evolved into a very special  bond throughout the years. Despite 2020 being a crazy  year for the world, these two were falling more and more in love and enjoying the extra time they were  spending together. After having a long-distance  relationship, the couple moved together to Columbia, SC  in May of 2021, a few months after Montario took a new  coaching position.  Within a year, their love grew ..read more

For D’Auria and Jonathan, they never dreamed that a brief meeting at a house party in 2013, would lead to finding love. They were both in the band at their respective HBCUs, Jonathan at North Carolina A&T and D’Auria at Howard, so they had many mutual friends already. Jonathan returned home after his Air Force service, and D’Auria, who had recently moved to North Carolina, reached out for advice.  In 2016, she invited Jonathan to lunch and they bonded over food, a love of HBCUs and the band, and a commitment to service in the community. When Jonathan moved to Greensboro for a new job ..read more

Our journey with Hanifa Bridal began at the highly anticipated runway presentation, held at Salamander Resort, a secluded gem located in Virginia wine country. The brand hosted a wedding inspired experience where fashion and wedding industry enthusiasts marveled at the first ever look of the highly anticipated collection. It was truly “Love At First Sight”.  Almost instantly after the presentation the world began buzzing about the beauty of the collection, as content began circulating with creators commenting on standout pieces, raising excitement for the public release. Artfully designed ..read more

While working out at the gym one day in June of 2021, Nancy and Israel crossed paths. After Israel showed her how to use the gym’s equipment, the two struck up a conversation and ended up exchanging numbers. The attraction was so strong that Nancy told her sister she thought she had just met her husband.  It had been prophesied that her husband would be a doctor, but Nancy had no idea that their families would also come from the same region of Nigeria. Check out their elegant engagement session, captured by Ida John Photo and featured in the summer 2023 issue of Black Bride Magazine.  ..read more

In March of 2020, Cynthia and Aaron met on the dating app, Bumble right before the pandemic hit.  Aaron was pursuing a second career as a lawyer and was finishing up his second year of law school. Cynthia was practicing as an OB/GYN near Myrtle Beach, SC. After meeting, they walked along the beach for three hours and recognized they shared a lot in common such as they both lived in Louisiana for some time, and they both enjoyed the outdoors and had a love for good food.  Three years later on April 8, 2023, Cynthia and Aaron tied the knot. Their initial plan was for an outdoor spring ..read more

In 2013, Taylor and Jordan met on the first day of tennis practice at Itawamba Community College. Class ran longer for Taylor that day and she was late for practice. As fate would have it, Jordan arrived at the tennis courts at the same time. All of their teammates were paired for warmups, so Taylor and Jordan decided to warm up together. After getting to know each other more, the pair began going on dates to the moviesand spending more time together. On December 2nd, 2013 they decided to make their relationship official. After many years together, the couple will celebrate their love for one ..read more

In June 2020, Jett and Frantzky found love in the friendly skies! They were on a connecting flight where Jett was heading to California and Frantzky was heading to Colorado. Jett shares, “I thought he probably wasn’t into me because he didn’t offer to help put my bag up but  he later said he was just a little too stunned to speak. We barely  talked the whole flight (mostly because I was sleeping).  However, when the plane landed in Dallas, I woke up and  Frantzky hit me with his best opener…”How was your nap?” It worked. We exchanged numbers and he walked me  to my nex ..read more