When planning the wedding, so many couples forget to put the focus on where it really belongs: on the couple. Rashonda and Maleke decided that they didn't want to have any regrets after their big day, so they selected a place where they felt comfortable: the beach. But not just any beach. They had to do it big"”in Mexico. They decided to hold a destination … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Aretha + James
How many of you married your high school sweetheart like Aretha Franklin (not the singer!) and her new husband, James Emanuel? The two have been inseparable since high school, and finally got hitched in a beautiful New York ceremony worthy of royalty. Of planning their big day, Aretha says: "This is a bit cliche, but every single part of our wedding day was super … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: When Texas Meets New Orleans
Steven and Tonya Milton made their special a dream come true by working together and not letting the small stuff faze them. They picked out the colors together (he suggested the beautiful tangerine/french blue combination) and incorporated elements from Steven's hometown into the wedding ceremony. Who says all the groom does is just show up? Check out their gorgeous photos … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Adrienne & Darius
"” What would you do if you found out you were unemployed"”right in the middle of planning a wedding? Adrienne and Darius didn't let the news get them down - or let it drag them into debt. They made some smart choices with wedding vendors and leaned on each other through the difficult times. So how did Adrienne, 24, and Darius, 28, meet? Since Adrienne was a member of … [Read more...]
Sherri Shepherd Getting Married This Weekend
The View star (and #marriagechat supporter!) Sherri Shepherd is planning to marry the love of her life, Lamar Sal, in a beautiful wedding in the Windy City. If you follow her on Twitter (@SherriEShepherd), then you've been following along as she tweets about her trip to the altar. How did the two hook up? They were introduced by Sherri's best friend, Niecy Nash, who just had … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Lekia & Maurice
A destination wedding is out of reach for many couples, but Lekia and Maurice Ross made it happen for their special day. When the couple started their relationship, they were going to have to make the long-distance thing work: she lived in Michigan and he lived in Georgia. They flew to see each other once a month and pledged to make the most of their time … [Read more...]
Wedding Bliss: Cory and Rasheeda Make Love Work In ATL
Cory and Rasheeda make a beautiful love story now, but their relationship almost didn't happen. When Cory approached Rasheeda in a bar and asked to buy her a drink, she refused. Mutual friends brought the duo together at a sports bar after an Atlanta Hawks game. He adds, "I thought she looked like Freddie from [the former television show], A Different World." "I thought he … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Black Love At Its Finest
Enjoy this stunning wedding video, which shows love is never boring and bringing family together is what really counts. … [Read more...]
Black Bridal Bliss: Celebrating 40 Years Of Marriage In A Jamaican Vow Renewal
Keith and Yvonne Morgan have been through it all together. From periods of serious illness to unemployment (for both of them), they have made their marriage last when others might have crumbled. To celebrate 40 years of a strong marriage, they went back to Jamaica, their birthplace and where they first met, to renew their vows in a beautiful ceremony, orchestrated by their … [Read more...]