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Danielle and Gboluma Liberian Wedding | Glendalough Manor | Fotos by Fola | Mide Events | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

Hello friends! Thanks for dropping by. Excited to share Danielle and Gboluma’s amazing Liberian wedding! This wedding took place at the Glendalough Manor and was beautifully planned by Mide Events.  This lovely wedding was also featured on Munaluchi bride.  This wedding was very vibrant and fun. I truly enjoyed being a part of it. Congrats to Danielle and Gboluma!! Check out some images from the day. Enjoy!

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Fotos by Fola | Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Hotel

Hello friends! I am excited to share Margaret and Abimbola’s engagement session. They are getting married this weekend and i am definitely looking forward to it. We had a great time on this shoot. We wanted a good balance of  upscale and casual for this shoot so we started off at the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta Hotel , then we headed to the streets of Buckhead for the casual look. I love connecting with my couples and i got the opportunity to know Margaret and Abimbola a little bit more. Congrats guys! Check out some images from the shoot. Enjoy!

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Fotos by Fola | Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Scarritt-Bennett_Center_Wightman_Chapel_wedding | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Wedding

Hello friends! Today i have Chisom and Izu on the blog. I truly enjoyed my journey with this amazing couple. For their engagement session we went on a road trip spanning Atlanta, Savannah and Yemassee South Carolina! Their traditional Wedding was held at Greer, South Carolina and their BIG day took place in Nashville Tennessee! I enjoyed every single bit of the ride.  Chisom and Izu are truly special and loved by so many. They had an EPIC wedding and i am so happy i was a part of it!!  The ceremony took place at the historic Scarritt-Bennett Center – Wightman Chapel and reception at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel. Congrats guys. I wish you a blessed and happy married life! Check out the images from the day.

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Vendors:
Wedding dress designer: Lazaro
Wedding dress salon: Bridals by Lori
Bridesmaids dresses: David’s Bridal
African fabrics: Eleganza fashions
Tailor: Sarah Odingo
Hair: Selacia Martin Makeup: Emeka Willis
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Ceremony location: Wightman Chapel, Nashville, TN
Reception location: Cool Springs Convention Center of Franklin Marriott
Photography: Fotos by Fola
Videography: Genetix Digitial Films
DJ: DJ Jay Oh
Wedding planner/event designer: Lindsy Read, Music City Events
Florist: Knestrick by Design
Cake: Dorea Johnston
Stationery: Bibi Invitations

Fotos by Fola | Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium | Grand Hyatt Buckhead

Hello friends! Thank you for dropping by. Excited to share Ann and Emmanuel’s engagement shoot today! When Ann told me about her idea for her engagement shoot i was stoked about the opportunity.  I love it when couples incorporate important aspects of their life into an engagement shoot. We (and the dog 🙂 ) had so much fun at the Atlanta Silverbacks Stadium & Grand Hyatt Buckhead . Can’t wait to celebrate with this amazing couple next month. Check out their story and images below. Enjoy!

How they met:

Emmanuel and I met at Jubilee Christian Church International during my high school senior year in 2007 and we would say hi to each other at church in passing and had several mutual friends. In November 2014, I went to Nigeria to visit my grandmother and family and was discouraged from going by myself from so many people. I prayed to God for safe journey mercies and if I made it to Nigeria nad back to the U.S. safely, I will give a testimony. When I got back from Nigeria safe and sound, I gave a testimony at church about my trip. After church service, Emmanuel approached me and told me he heard my testimony and asked about my trip to Nigeria. I told him about my trip and we had a great conversation. Later that week, he asked me for my number on Facebook. From then on we got to know each other better.
About the proposal:
Emmanuel and I went ring shopping in November 2016, we designed and picked out a ring together. Emmanuel original plan was to propose to me on my graduation day December 14,2016. He had the jewelry store call me and convinced me that I wouldn’t be able to get my ring, which Emmanuel was the master mind behind. I was stressing about it and Emmanuel didn’t want me to stress since I was approaching my final exam.So on December 3,2016, Emmanuel prepared a nice delicious meal after I had a rough shift at work and proposed to me with the ring of my dreams, which earlier he had me under the impression I was not getting and I cried and said YES! I thank God for blessing me with Emmanuel, he truly is my other half that I cannot live without and look forward to our happily ever after.

Hello friends. Thank you for visiting the blog! Excited to share Adeola and John’s wedding pictures today (Check out their engagement session pictures here). A day that brought together two cultures and two families. I felt the love and the positive energy from the very beginning. This beautiful wedding was also featured on Munaluchi Bride (Check it out). This wedding took place at Callanwolde Fine Art Center.

Check out some images from their special day! Enjoy!

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Vendors:
Wedding dress designer: Allure Bridals
Wedding dress salon: Anya Bridal, Atlanta GA
Bridesmaids dresses: Macy’s
Hair: Deedy Hair
Makeup: Nalani /BeautyBott
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Ceremony location and reception location: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Photography: Fotos by Fola 
Videography: Imagine Video Productions
Wedding planner: Niq Williams Events
Florist: Niq Williams Events
Cake: Cakes by La’Meeka
Stationery: Sandi Spells
Event designer: Niq Williams Events
Food: Phenomenal foods by Chef Holly
Bartending: Tioke Staffing

Carter Center | Japanese Garden | Midtown Atlanta Engagement Session | Fotos by Fola

Hello! Thank you for coming by the blog. I hope the new month is off to a great start for you. Today, i am excited to share Danielle and Gboluma’s Engagement session which was also featured on Munaluchi Bride! I truly love Danielle and Gboluma’s love story! Gboluma was serving in Japan while they were dating and despite the massive distance between each other they made it work. I had so much fun with them both during the shoot.  The shoot took place at the Japanese Garden at The Carter Center. Since Gboluma Served in Japan it just made sense and i really loved how it came out.  I can’t wait to share their beautiful wedding pictures as well . Stay tuned. Check out the couples story below. Enjoy!

How it all started!

On December 28, 2012 Gboluma was introduced to Danielle, by a neutral friend, Alex Williams at a gathering held at Danielle’s Parent’s home. Gboluma and Danielle saw each other as great eye candy but both did not allow their egos to admit to their desires.

The second time they met again at a party and action was taken! Gboluma couldn’t let Danielle leave without getting her phone number. Danielle did not admit this but she couldn’t wait to hear from him. Once again, both of their big egos got in the way and they briefly texted after their encounter.

The third encounter occurred on January 19, 2013 at a friend’s birthday party. Gboluma remembers asking Danielle’s friend about her coming to the party and looking forward to seeing her. Danielle remembers them staying at the party for an hour and spending the rest of the night talking in her car. They both admit that their conversation was one of the best conversations in a long time.

Because of such great interest, Danielle admits that she couldn’t wait for their next encounter. She drove forty-five minutes and invited Gboluma to assist her in picking out a pair of workout sneakers. It was at the store that Gboluma realized that he was interested in more than a friendship when he saw the salesperson flirt with Danielle. A month later, Gboluma sent Danielle a Valentine gift to her home and invited her to a Valentine’s day party. The very next day he asked her to be his girlfriend. The Rest is History!!!!!!!!

After spending a year away from Danielle in Okinawa, Japan, Gboluma returned home with the intention of proposing to Danielle on a carriage ride but due to Danielle being fashionably late, that plan failed. Gboluma stated he quickly when into panic mode, not knowing what other ideas he could come up with in such a short time. The next day, Danielle expressed her love for heights and suggested that they take the helicopter tour of Blue Ridge Mountains. Gboluma quickly agreed and planed his proposal. With a big smile, Danielle said she honestly thought Gboluma was afraid when he was pulling the ring out his pocket. She said YES! The Rest is History!!!!!!!!

 

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076_fernbank_museum_of_natural_history_wedding | fotos by Fola |Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Hello Friends! Last year i shot Dionne and Maurice’s wedding and it was amazing! Check out their essence Bridal bliss feature here ! I remember the first time i met Dionne it was like we had known each other for years. Dionne and Maurice are an awesome couple and there is never i dull moment when with them. Their wedding ceremony took place at the historic Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Wedding reception at the amazing Fernbank Museum of Natural History! I really love that we did a first look because we had so much time to take pictures at the Georgian Terrace Hotel before heading out for the ceremony. This wedding was so much fun.  Congrats to Dionne and Maurice! Check out some images below.

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Vendors:

Planner – Get wed for less

Hotel – Georgian Terrace Hotel

Church – Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Reception – Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Photographer – Fotos by Fola

Assistant Photographer- Social Shots Photograph

Caterer  – Bold American Events

Makeup – RED Boundless Beauty Co

Flowers- Candler Flower Mart

Ceremony Decor- Chuck Milne Productions

Videographer – D&R Films

DJ – DJ 6 Five

LIMO – BLACK Gray’s Limousines

Hair – Jillian Hair ATL

Officiant- Rev. Raschaad Hoggard

Cake- Sweet Expressions

Chiamaka + Ifeanyi Annapolis Maryland Wedding | St. Anne's Church | Martin’s Crosswinds | Fotos by Fola

 

Hello friends! TGIF!! Thank you so much for dropping by. Early Last year i had the opportunity to travel to Annapolis Maryland to photograph the wedding of Chiamaka and Ifeanyi. This was one of my favorite weddings of the year. I had a blast covering every aspect of the wedding. I loved the spirit of the bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, guests and the vendors i worked with. I pretty much enjoyed it all which is awesome.  This wedding was featured on Borrowed and Blue and on Washingtonian Wedding blog! I actually shot Chiamaka and Ifeanyi’s Traditional wedding the previous year which was an amazing event so i knew their wedding would be fun. I am so happy Chiamaka and Ifeanyi trusted me to capture their special day. It was definitely an honor. Congrats guys. I wish you both a blessed and happy married life! The ceremony took place at St. Anne’s Church and reception at Martin’s Crosswinds . Check out some images from the day!

 

How it all started

It wasn’t until attending the same convention for Nigerian young professionals that Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi officially met. After being introduced by mutual friends who had met at the first gathering, Chi-Chi and Ifeanyi quickly hit it off, ditching the conference to sit by the pool to chat all night long.
A year and a half later, Ifeanyi, knowing Chi-Chi is a fan of waterfalls, invited her to go to the National Botanical Garden. While Chi-Chi was distracted by the garden’s petite waterfall, Ifeanyi asked someone to take their picture. As the camera snapped away, Ifeanyi reached into his pocket to pull out a ring. He got down on one knee, but Chi-Chi was so stunned that it took an onlooker shouting, “Say yes!” to get a response out of her.

 

VENDORS

Ceremony Venue: St. Anne’s Church | Photographer: Fotos by Fola  Assistant Photographer : Clapp Studios | Reception Venue: Martin’s Crosswinds | Hotel: The Westin Annapolis | Event Coordinator: Statuesque Events | Bride’s Gown: Purchased online and altered by Anytime Alterations | Groom’s Attire: Calvin Klein, Men’s Wearhouse | Hair Dresser: Unique Berry Hairs | Makeup Artists: Graceful Artistry (bride); Barkado and Shandyy (bridesmaids) | Cake: Ada Chic | Florist & Lighting: Statuesque Events | Caterers: Martin’s Crosswinds, Shiloh Restaurant & Catering | Transportation: VintageLimos.biz | Videographer: Femsterimages | Music/Entertainment: DJ Show, Washington Virtuosi | Invitations: Invitations by Dawn | Dessert Table: Sugartables | MC: Foxy P