Charleston Multicultural Bridal and Events Association
May 312018
 

2017 Best of Awards

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Feb 152017
 

Only ten days away from the nuptials of this lovely couple, Kristine and Tyewhan. This fun loving couple are united in their love of rugby and their fabulous sense of humor. Both love to give back to the community, whether it is Boy Scouts, teaching young people martial arts, or dedicating their efforts on behalf [Click here to read more…]

Kristine+Tyewhan, Mt. Pleasant e-session
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Oct 272016
 

Team Leaders: Outstanding Occasions By Dell Wedding Vendors: Wedding Coordinator: Outstanding Occasions By Dell Photographer: Ricardo Richardson Flowers: Larger than Life Events and Design Lighting:LMS Studio

Trelacsha and Terrance Spillers' wedding, Outstanding Occasions by Dell
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Oct 272016
 

Wedding Couple: Bride & Groom: Troy & India Richardson Wedding Vendors: Decor: Inspired By Annette Event Planning & Rentals, LLC (www.inspiredbyannette.com) Planning: Timely Expressions – Lakisha Dantzler Food: Robyn Kendrick – ParaClete Catering Photography: Monifa Basdeo – Picture Perfect Photography Videography: Shawn Maxwell – Shawn Maxwell Cinema Venue: Gateway Conference Center, Richburg, SC DJ: DJ [Click here to read more…]

Troy & India Richardson Wedding, Inspired by Annette and Timely Expressions
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Sep 192016
 

Mindy and Albert are one of the most fun loving and joyful couples we have had the honor of shooting over the years. Mindy works in telecommunications and Albert in IT. They share a love of travel, adventure, and adorable canines. They are truly a match made in heaven! Their love shined through every frame, [Click here to read more…]

Mindy and Albert, Waterfront Park
May 262016
 

Imagine twenty years after your wedding, your grandchildren ask to see your wedding photos. What will you show them? A CD or USB drive that might be outdated? A post on facebook, instagram, or twitter? Wouldn’t it be better or more nostalgic to have a beautiful album to proudly display your cherished memories? Every couple [Click here to read more…]

Albums and photobooks
Mar 082016
 

Tips for the Engagement session Pick a location or two that is meaningful for you as a couple. The place you met, got engaged, enjoyed spending time together, etc. are all good options. You should expect your engagement session to last 1-1 ½ hours in length. The engagement is an excellent time to get comfortable [Click here to read more…]

Tips for Memorable, one of a kind engagement sessions
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Dec 262015
 

We would like to congratulate the winners of CMBEA’s 2015 BEST OF People’s Choice Award. These individuals have been proven by public opinion that their superior services, outstanding products, and overall superb business ethics are what it takes to be acknowledged as successful and trusted vendors. 2015 CMBEA Icon Award DeBorah Green of DeBorah’s Bridal [Click here to read more…]

2015 CMBEA AWARD WINNERS
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Aug 042015
 

It is always a pleasure to capture the special day of a wonderful, loving couple, and never more so that when you shoot the wedding for a loved one, our brother Kavazeo and his lovely wife Nina. Enjoy a few pictures of the details from their nuptials. It was also great returning home to the [Click here to read more…]

Nina and Kavazeo, Athens GA
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Nov 302014
 

Thomas were inspired by nature for their August vow renewal ceremony in celebration of their tenth anniversary. Their colors were lime green, charcoal and black. High school sweethearts who married very young, this joyous, spirit filled couple wanted to share their love in front of family and friends who had not attended their first intimate [Click here to read more…]

Octavia and Thomas Vow Renewal, part 2
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Nov 092014
 

Thomas were inspired by nature for their August vow renewal ceremony in celebration of their tenth anniversary. Their colors were lime green, charcoal and black. High school sweethearts who married very young, this joyous, spirit filled couple wanted to share their love in front of family and friends who had not attended their first intimate [Click here to read more…]

Octavia and Thomas's Vow Renewal, August 9, 2014
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Jun 162014
 

Even though torrential rains the day before the wedding threatened to dampen their ceremony, nothing could take away from the joy and happiness of Ron and Shawnta. Ron is an IT specialist and Shawnta is a supervisor at Verizon. Their love shown through to brighten the day for family and friends. We loved their Pretty [Click here to read more…]

Shawnta & Rontonio's Island House Wedding
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Jun 122014
 

Recently we at CMBEA had the pleasure of meeting Bridgette Bartlett, founder of Black Bridal Bliss, the ultimate online destination for black brides. We tremendously enjoyed getting to know Bridgette, a newlywed herself who married Anthony Royall in Charlotte, N.C. in October 2013. During our two hour interview, we learned a lot about her, and [Click here to read more…]

Bridgette Bartlett-Royall, founder of Black Bridal Bliss, visits Charleston
Dec 162013
 

Here are some of the sweetest, most romantic pictures from the intimate ceremony and after ceremony shots from Rebecca and Lamar’s November wedding. We were blessed with warm weather on this Fall day, and the pictures reflect all the warmth of the love between these two.

Rebecca + Lamar-(Riverfront Park, North Charleston S.C.) November 16, 2013
Nov 022013
 

Shawnta and Rontonio are huge fans of the movie Harlem Nights, so we channeled the 1920’s and 1930’s Jazz Age vibe in their retro engagement session at Waterfront Park in downtown Charleston, S.C. We also added a modern flair to the second half of the e-session, so we achieved the best of both worlds in [Click here to read more…]

Shawnta +Rontonio--Engagement session at Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC
Oct 192012
 

Ronald and Dominique share a love divine that has stood the test of time. Since their first meeting by chance at a gas station, Ron and Dominique have been inseparable. Serving over twenty years in the Armed Forces, Ron is an officer and gentleman who protects and cherishes his lady love, much as he has [Click here to read more…]

Dominique and Ronald Ladson
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