Black History Month is celebrated from February 1st to March 1st. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought what better way to celebrate equality and love together! We saw many couples (and celebrity couples) get hitched in the last year, and some even starting their new life together in the new year. From Danielle Brooks to Jasmine Tookes, read about these wonderful couples and get a glimpse of their beautiful stories that prove love is equal and for everybody.
Danielle Brooks & Dennis Gelin
Picture Courtesy: @photosbyreem / Planner: @d.concierge
Danielle Brooks wed her beau Dennis Gelin on the 8th of January this year. The couple’s celebrations were romantic and so emotional, that we couldn’t help but smile, reading their love story that features both their versions of how they met. They also shared their sweetest wedding day moments with us, including Dennis’ two-year-old daughter serving as their flower girl and how they honored their African heritage during their ceremony.
Jasmine Tookes & Juan Borrero
Picture Courtesy: @marupogo / Planner: @weddingplannerecuador
Supermodel Jasmine Tookes had an enchanting wedding in Quito, Ecuador, on September 4th, and she looked like an absolute dream! Deciding to tie the knot at Juan’s home country, the couple took the help of local planner Carolina Muzo to make the unforgettable day more special for them. The setting included candlelights and flowers that replicated an enchanted garden, with a violinist adding to the romantic atmosphere with soothing music. Jasmine’s sister served as their flower girl, and her mother creatively designed her wedding shoes to be her ‘something blue’, which made these personal moments the bride shared with her family.
Sloane Stephens & Jozy Altidore
Picture Courtesy: @stanlophotography / Planner: @sarareneeevents
The new year now marks a day that’s even more special for sports couple Jozy Altidore and Sloane Stephens, who said their I Dos on the very first day of 2022. First introduced as friends in middle school and reconnecting years later, Jozy and Sloane have always shared an undeniable bond. And amidst the chaos of the pandemic, their love found a way to shine through with an emotional ceremony celebrated with all the important people in their lives. With a symbolism of starting the new year with a new beginning, this couple’s wedding is filled with moments that last a lifetime.
Issa Rae & Louis Diame
Picture Courtesy: @laurenfair / Planner: @whiteedenweddings
Actor, writer, and producer Issa Rae casually took to Instagram to announce her marriage to businessman Louis Diame in her own style, posting photos of the ‘impromptu photoshoot.’ The July wedding took place at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat in the South of France, with the bride looking stunning in a dreamy custom Vera Wang Haute dress. Reportedly being linked as far back as 2012, the couple has a private life, and their wedding photos prove that their love has only grown stronger each year.
Phillip & Moriah Dorsett
Picture Courtesy: @travisdanielphotography / Planner: @chrisfetevents
Have you found your life partner in someone who didn’t ask for your name at the start of your conversation? This bride definitely did. Moriah and her sweet ‘chocolate man’ Phillip had their wedding on the 26th of June at a luxurious hotel in Miami, and their journey is just as cute as the nickname she likes to call him by. The NFL player and YouTuber shared with us their modern Insta love story, while their planner shared details of how their beautiful relationship inspired the decor. A perfect example of soulmates finding each other, check out the rest of their wedding story here and get ready to be mesmerized by their soft and timeless romance.
Araba and Harvey
Picture Courtesy: @its_all_about.pt
Araba & Harvey had many emotional moments during their wedding, celebrating and honoring traditions with their family. The couple’s mothers both lit candles, and later, their siblings gave musical performances with the bride’s sister singing while the groom’s brother played the piano. These were heartwarming moments that the bride and groom held close to their hearts. The processional song chosen was God Is by Kanye West because Araba’s now-husband loves the rap artist, and it was the perfect praise to God for getting them where they are.
Ahiza & Vauhg
Picture Courtesy: @monika_zaldo
A precious story of a TV reporter and a surgeon, Ahiza and Vauhg’s intimate Spain wedding celebrated with close family is covered on our blog, full of romance and emotion-packed images that make you feel the love they share. The couple held a small and traditional ceremony in Toledo’s Palacio De Galiana, opting for a private celebration, and the photographs are enough to narrate their story without many words.
Feature Image Credit: @its_all_about.pt
