CURVY GIRL'S ENGAGEMENT #10: Ethreal Love IN Downtown COLUMBUS | Jessica + Desmond

Today’s couple has such a unique story and their engagement session truly reflects that. They wanted their photos to exude their love in a dramatic fashion. I absolutely love when couples do this because it gives a glimpse into their personalities and their special relationship.

CURVY GIRL'S ENGAGEMENT #10: An EPIC Love Story; a Life-Changing Accident & Unbreakable Bond | Lizzy + Amen

The #Amizzy2016 Love Story and pre-wedding shoot by Damell Photography, who the bride couldn’t help but praise for making her feel at ease, on and off the wheelchair.

Lizzy says,

Damell was more than amazing with our pictures. He came all the way from Nigeria and had grand ideas. Le Boo and I had to stare at each other a LOT of times based on the ideas he had. We were amazed by his professionalism

Curvy Girl's Wedding #18 - New Year’s Eve Garden Wedding in Tampa, Florida: Danielle + Geoffrey

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Danielle and Geoffrey met briefly in 2005 - Geoffrey was finishing his final year of medical school, while Danielle was starting her first year of dental school. "I was having terrible allergies/asthma difficulties and I knew that Geoffrey was currently living in ATL"

Curvy Girl's Wedding #17: Vibrant Pink Wedding in Mobile, AL: Cherise + Jacob

It was Cherise’s freshman year and Jacob’s senior year when the two first met in their Mobile, AL high school. “I always say that the big man on campus didn’t pay attention to the little freshman in the hallways,” Cherise shares. But their class difference didn’t stop them from getting acquainted.

Curvy Girl's Wedding #16: Stunning Nigerian Summer Wedding in Baltimore: Oge + Chinedu

Oge and Chinedu, both Physicians in Ohio had a gorgeous summer wedding in Baltimore filled with Nigerian traditions including but certainly not limited to kola nut, the family entrances, the traditional Nigerian attire.

Curvy Girl's Wedding #15: From All About the Books to All About the Boy! Lush Wedding & Sweet Story | Dami Olowoyo + Ayo Romiluyi

Dami Olowoyo and Ayo Romiluyi are every parents’ dream – the doctor bride and petroleum engineer groom met when the bride was in medical school.

Curvy Girl's Wedding #14: Nigerian & Guyanese Wedding in Washington D.C.: Laureni + Gboyega

Laureni and Gboyega both worked at Target in 2007, Laureni in the pharmacy and Gboyega in the Starbucks. All it took was one Starbucks run for these two to connect. Sparks flying, heat rising, it didn't take long for these two to begin courting. Eight years later, the love between their eyes is just like the very first day. Apparent in every shot from their big day.

CURVY GIRL'S ENGAGEMENT #9: Love Knows No Disability: Watch Lizzy Oke’s Sweet Proposal

So as you may know, Lizzy Oke AKA The DIY Lady, got engaged in November 2015 if you missed it, check in here

Check this Out! Tolu Oniru covers Genevieve Magazine 2015 Bridal Issue

Toolz Stuns In Four Beautiful Wedding Dresses. With her wedding fast approaching, Toolz covers the annual bridal issue of Genevieve Magazine.

CURVY GIRL'S ENGAGEMENT 8: College Sweethearts, Chanae & Michael Pre-Wedding Shoot In Florida

Chanae and Michael met at the University of Florida in 2009. Michael's fraternity was hosting a tailgate party and Chanae and her best friend were in attendance. However, Michael and Chanae's first encounter wasn't quite love at first site. In fact, their introduction actually began with a debate. As fate would have it, Michael and Chanae would definitely meet again, but this time on much better terms.

Fashion and Beauty Blogger, Lizzy Oke Got Engaged !!!

A very big congratulations to Lizzy Oke on her engagement. Lizzy was one of our Curvy Style Muse few weeks ago. She has been such as inspiration to many. She is a do-it-yourself blogger who has refused to be held back for any reason. Lizzy Oke had a car accident on her way to school in 2008. She has been in a wheelchair since then but she hasn’t let that stop her in any way. Read through her inspiring feature here

CURVY GIRL'S ENGAGEMENT 7: A Stunning Surprise Engagement Full of Emotions. ANGEL + BANKOLE

With the click, flash, and shutter of his camera, the photographer was able to seize the perfect moments that highlighted and illustrated the gleeful surprise proposal and engagement between this beautiful couple, Angel and Bankole.

Curvy Girl's Engagement #6: Fun, Amazing and Romantic Pre-Wedding Shot | Eniola + Seyi

I can’t say it enough how great it is to see plus size brides really incorporating their loves, interests and personalities in their weddings and engagement sessions.
It feels good seeing a couple in love and today’s engagement session is just that, a couple in love, having a blast with each other.  It’s nothing that compares to seeing that.

Curvy Girl's Engagement #5: Romantic Love Story of Seun + Seun & Pre-Wedding Shot

For this curvy girl, her love story is romantic and magical. The namesake couple, Seun and Seun couple met through Seun’s younger brother, Seye while in school at Babcock University. The fun and playful pre-wedding shoot was captured by Twelve05Photography

Curvy Girl's Engagement #4: Jason & Chrystol's 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 had no idea that Jason was watching her, from across the room, the entire time. He mustered up the courage to speak to Chrystol and and that’s when the magic began.
Jason really went into stealth mode to pull of his proposal. Chrystol went on a family cruise and really wanted Jason to come, especially because their 3 year anniversary was going to occur while on the vacation. Jason weirdly declined, saying that they would go on vacation for just the two of them

Curvy Girl's Engagement #3: A Surprise Proposal and Love With 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 a friendship when Christina began playing basketball with him and her brother, then during her junior year of high school they began dating. As in the movie they separated for some time, but a little more than a decade later rekindled the love affair that began when they were so young. For her 31st birthday, she planned a fun birthday shoot, but he had a secret

Curvy Girl's Engagement #2: John + Angela’s School Love Story

The first encounter…

John and I meet in 2007.  I was a Language Arts teacher for a middle school in Atlanta, and he was hired as the new band director. The band program at our school was struggling and he totally turned it around. I was inspired by his musical talent and his passion for teaching. John and I would eventually become friends. He was a consummate gentle man and his smile was infectious. When I would see him around the school, he would always ask me how my day was going, and he frequently had some

Curvy Girl's Engagement #1: Beautiful Multicultural Couple, Tamara and Clement, Finds Love in NYC (Pre-Wedding Shot)

 

“Love is like wildflowers; It’s often found in the most unlikely places.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson