Munaluchi Summer Issue 2019 featuring DJ Spinderella

D E S T I N AT I O N S

GELILA + ZEWEREDE WA S H I N G TO N D. C .

FEBRUARY 2, 2019 P H O TOG R A P H E D B Y C h r i s t o p h e r J a s o n S t u d i o s

Text by Samuel Naumick

SUMMER.2019

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Articles from Munaluchi Summer Issue 2019 featuring DJ Spinderella

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Philadelphia Elegance Styled Shoot

Regal, luxurious, high-style, elegant, alluring, sensual – the list of words that comes to mind when exploring this stunning styled shoot goes on and on, just like the amount of inspiration you will find tucked within its many seamlessly composed layers.

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Spinderella: Letting Love In

Check out our cover story with DJ Spinderella and her fiance Quentin as they share their love story, career highlights and wedding plans.

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Malibu Wedding: Brian + Nubia

Together since daycare, childhood sweethearts, Nubia and Brian have been acquainted their entire lives, dating periodically throughout high school. It wasn’t until senior year that their love story truly took root and their relationship officially began to blossom.

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Houston Wedding: Charlye + Stanley

Introduced by a mutual acquaintance who thought they would be perfect for each other, Charlye and Stanley were certain of that and much more. After the sparks flew during their initial introduction they continued to burn bright during a classic first date at a lovely Italian restaurant, where, in Charlye’s words, they “talked until they turned off the lights…”

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Capetown Elopement: Melisa + Raymond

Melisa and Raymond initially met through mutual acquaintances on social media. Having a few friendly conversations online, they wondered if they might run into each other someday. As fate would have it, that very next weekend Melisa was invited out to a bar with a friend, and immediately upon arrival, she crossed paths with Raymond on the dance floor.

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Bermudan Princess Styled Shoot

Bringing your island wedding dreams to life, this beautiful Bermuda princess styled shoot was a Coterie member collaboration during the 2018 MunaLuchi Coterie Retreat this past December.

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Coral Gables Wedding: Elena + Stanley

The couple met once before, but due to unforeseen circumstances, with only a year later their paths would somehow cross again. From then on, the story of Elena and Stanley would continue to write itself as years of love flew by.

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Miami Wedding: Tondrea + Lavonte

Growing up together, Tondrea and Lavonte built a foundation off of friendship and mutual support. When they officially began dating, that foundation became the perfect base in which their love would take form.

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Alabama Wedding: Kourtney and Adeola

It would be a seemingly random weekend when Kourtney’s friend while DJ’ing in Alabama, mentioned her to Adeola and passed along her number. Soon after she received a text from Adeola, beginning a conversation that would carry them into their first date, and from there all the way to the altar.

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Arizona Engagement Session: DeJana + Lawrence

DeJana first saw Lawrence on campus at Hampton University outside of the student center and immediately felt instant butterflies. Though being friends a whole year before dating, the couple found love and an unbreakable bond.

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Venice Engagement Session: Anna + Grayson

Anna and Grayson's love story began on the campus of Howard University where their paths first crossed as students. Lovers of travel, their pre-planned trip to Italy, Spain, and France provided the perfect opportunity for this gorgeous gondola engagement session in the Grand Canal of Venice.

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Winnipeg Engagement Session:

At the time, Cynthia was pleasantly surprised to be invited to such an intimate gathering, as her friendship with Brayden’s brother was more of a business acquaintance, having been temporary co-volunteers. “I thankfully went,” she fondly recalls, thinking about how she almost didn’t go, “my life would be a lot different now if I wasnʼt there to meet Brayden.”

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D.C. Engagement Session: Caddie + Kurtillius

While enjoying brunch with friends, Caddie's attention was stolen when into the restaurant walked a man she found "immediately attractive." Breaking with tradition, Caddie decided to not allow the opportunity to pass and went over to introduce herself to Kurtillius. The chemistry between was " instantaneous - a true, love at first sight story." Their official first date to a baseball game only further convinced them that their connection was indeed something extra special.

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St. Louis Engagement Session: Denaya and Louis

Denaya and Louis first crossed paths on Instagram where Louis “slid into Denaya’s DMs.” Though their love was strong, their initial relationship attempt left them parting ways. As time went by and their perspectives matured, Denaya and Louis found themselves reconnecting and realizing that the love they shared never faded. That love continued to deepen and grow, even stronger than before, with both of them realizing that they were always meant to be.

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D.C. Engagement Session: Elishaba & Delvyn

Having met through mutual friends, Delvyn and Elishaba eventually became lovers and often spent time discussing marriage. Finally, after a lovely dinner at a Philly restaurant, Delvyn popped the question!

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Atlanta Engagement Session: Kimberly + Justin

Kimberly and Justin first crossed paths in the Facebook group of a mutual friend where, feeling bold one day, Kimberly decided to make a move. Immediately following up with her in a private message, Justin and Kimberly began a conversation that day that would continue into their first official date a few months later.

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Alabama Engagement Session: Cor’Shawna + Robert

“The first thing I noticed was his smile and how handsome he was,” Cor’Shawna recalls, thinking back on the first time she crossed paths with Robert on the campus of Stillman College. After a year of devoted friendship, they followed their hearts into each other’s arms – first as an engaged couple and finally as husband and wife…

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Coral Gables: Engagement Session

Being a fan of Thatiana’s work, and follower of her Instagram, Pierre Marc was more than pleasantly surprised to find her at the fashion show he was attending. That very next morning they connected on social media and haven’t looked back since.

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Palm Beach Engagment Session: Dorson + Lucile

Couple Dorson and Lucile met at a Labor Day church event when they were teens, and even though Dotson didn't have the words to say, he found the courage to make the woman of his dreams his.

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Lexington Engagement Session: Myah + Sam

The two first met in high school, but never really spoke. They then met back up from their jobs and had their first date shortly after in October 2016 and became engaged by June of the next year!

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Miami Engagement Session: Jade + Shawn

Jade and Shawn both attended the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals conferences while in college. After days of persistence and texting, the two realized how much they had in common.

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Miami Wedding: Amanda + Corey

Amanda and Corey first met while completing a critical care internship at a hospital in Louisiana. It was during breakfast following their night rotations where they would discuss life goals and aspirations, discovering even more shared commonalities. Eventually what began as a great friendship slowly developed into a boundless love for each other.

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Greece Wedding: Abbey + Samuel

Abbey and Samuel's love story began while both on vacation with their friends in Miami. Abbey recalled it being "Love at first sight." Approaching Abbey, Samuel struck up a conversation and the two have been in love ever since.

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D.C. Wedding: Gelila + Zewerede

Gelila and Zewerede met through mutual friends, immediately forming a connection and going out on their first date the very next day. Having so much in common, it seemed as if everything they learned about each other continued in furthering their connection.

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Jensen Beach Wedding: Alexis + Andres

Alexis + Andres first met in high school in Virginia, but over time grew into so much more. So when it came to her proposal, Andres had the right setting in mind.

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New York Wedding: Morlyne + Stanley’

Morlyne and Stanley’s love story began on a popular dating website where “a picture and a few words” started them on the path towards happily ever after. She found Stanley to be, and that somewhere deep in her soul, she “had a good feeling about him and knew that God sent a good one.”

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Tennessee Wedding: Amber + Sukhbir

Having just moved back to Nashville, Sukhbir wanted some recommendations on lively spots in that area and requested the help of a friend who then introduced him to Amber. From there it was instant connection.

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Baltimore Wedding: Jasmine + Benjamin

Jasmine and Benjamin’s love story first began when they were set up on a first date by way of a mutual best friend’s introduction. Realizing their connection was something special, one date led to another and before long they were inseparable. In Jasmine’s words, “you can say our chemistry turned to history.”

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Miami Wedding: Louina and Adam

Louina and Adam initially caught each other’s eye on social media where the first pages of their love story were written. It wasn’t long before communication over social media was no longer enough, and the desire to meet in person took hold. What began as a quick cup of coffee turned into a full lunch, as Louina fondly recalls, “We just couldn’t bring our conversation, our time together, to an end.”

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Virginia Wedding: Kera + Stanley

Their love story began on the dance floor and they danced right into each other's hearts. Kera knew then, he would be someone special.

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Italy Wedding: Brooke + Damien

Coming across his LinkedIn Profile, Brooke sent a connection request and the messages between her and Damien flew back and forth between them. They both knew from there, their connection would be so much more.

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Texas Wedding: Taneaba + Kietric

Taneaba + Kietric met working in the healthcare industry, and over time the two became close friends. Remaining friends, they really didn't know they had a love for each other until after Taneaba left for a new job, and they found each other again.

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California Wedding: Tashana+ Rory

A seemingly random day like any other would, unbeknownst to Tashana, turn out to ultimately change the course of her life forever – when while perusing her sister’s social media she came across her future husband.

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Virginia Wedding: Myrina + Joseph

Initially brushing off a family member's set up, Myrina had no idea that gesture would bring her the man she was destined to meet. As time went on, Myrina + Joseph became close than ever.

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Florida Wedding: Wenieka + Ryan

Finding each other through Facebook, Wenieka and Ryan found a budding friendship stemming between them. Eventually, the connection would increase each and every time leading the two down a path of love.

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D.C. Wedding: Abby + Marcus

Initially, Marcus was set up to meet someone else but fate had other plans. After an intense conversation, Abby and Marcus left the event wanting way more.

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Virginia Wedding: Sophia + David

It was at a restaurant where Sophia would cross paths with what would be her future husband. Convinced that she had to meet David, she got the courage and invited him out on a group date that had nothing but good vibes and conversation.

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Boston Wedding: Nicole + Rashad

High school sweethearts, Nicole and Rashad first met when, with mutual friends, Rashad attended a family cookout at Nicole’s grandparent’s house. The sweetheart sparks were flying between them, instantly connecting and exchanging phone numbers. Dating throughout high school, their friendship and love for each other continued to grow. In Nicole’s words, “Rashad was always there for me during good times and bad.”

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Cape Town: Tanya + Scott

The love story of Tanya and Sc ott started when they were introduced by a mutual at a family and friends gathering in high school. For a while, the couple kept the high school sweetheart status only to separate, but to be brought back together by fate.

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Eclectic Vibes: Brooklyn Styled Shoot

Cobblestone street, brownstone buildings, and the historic Brooklyn Bridge provide the perfect picturesque backdrop for this simple, minimalistic modern styled shoot.

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Big Love: Tobago Styled Shoot

Located twenty-two miles northeast of the Trinidad mainland lies the Carribean gem of Tobago, the setting of this gorgeous destination wedding styled shoot – which poses the question, “doesn’t say ‘I do’ sound more romantic on an island?”

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Parisian Bride: Paris Styled Shoot

The ethereal fragility of a dream meets modern style in this Parisian inspired ode to love and elegance. Within the perfect setting, the sun rises on the city of love welcoming a beautiful bride to her most memorable of moments. The feeling of love and happiness emanating from within as she imagines saying “I do” in an alluring and elegant couture gown.

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Modern Industrial Styled Shoot

Sleek, bold, and elegant – this styled shoot brings a seamless composition of modern luxury, classic elegance, and bold features into a historic industrial-chic space in Richmond, Virginia.

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Valley Gem: Styled Shoot

Nestled within an inspiring landscape of rolling hills and mountains is the tranquil valley of Vista. A hidden gem of California, it became the perfect setting for this timelessly elegant styled shoot. On country club grounds a team of wedding professionals came together to create this ethereal dream sure to inspire your next ceremonial event.

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New Jersey Wedding: Kahmilah + Joseph

Kahmilah and Joseph first crossed paths as undergraduates in college when she transferred in as the new girl on campus. With Joseph being the roommate of Kahmilah’s brother, he already had “the inside scoop.” Even though the attraction between them was evident, upon arrival and throughout college they had to make this love official.

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Renewed Vows: June + Andrew

Fifty-eight years later June and Andrew's love story continues just as strong as when it was when it first began in Central High School; Detroit, Michigan 1958.

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