“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” rings the Christmas classic in malls. That’s the same song that goes off in my head when I log in to my social media accounts and see the abundance of engagement, wedding, and baby announcements and photos. If you’re single and childless, then yes, it’s maybe not so wonderful compared to everyone else. If you don’t see yourself … [Read more...]
Kelly Rowland Gets Engaged!
It turns out that the rumors are true and our girl, Kelly Rowland, is engaged. Tim Witherspoon, her manager turned boyfriend, popped the question via Skype. Talk about a long-distance proposal. Kelly was in Bulgaria when Witherspoon asked for her hand. Kelly Rowland, 32, reveals the details about her proposal on a pre-recorded episode of the "Queen Latifah Show" that is … [Read more...]
Newlywed and Engaged Couples: 5 Ways to Set a Firm Foundation
By Keisha D. Hines Congrats! You’re married! Can you believe it? At this point you’ve moved all your belongings into his/her apartment or home and you’re settling in. You’re learning how to think for two and make selfless decisions (no more sporadic getaways…alone at least). You’re excited about marriage and wondering how you can maintain this bliss for a lifetime. It is … [Read more...]
5 Behaviors To Avoid While Waiting To Marry
There is a stage of life called "the meantime." This is when you are in transition from one particular season of life into another. For example, when you are making the leap from being a college student to being a professional, from being childless to being a parent, and from being single to being married. This is a time of waiting, of anticipation, and of excitement. It's … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Barbara + Stanley
What do you do after ten years together, one son and countless hurdles jumped? You tie the knot, that's what you do! Barbara and Stanley Bellot wanted their son, Ken, to have a strong image of a loving family and they just knew the time was right. After ten years of dating, Stanley talked to Barbara's mother, telling her he was ready to marry her daughter, something he … [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...]
VIDEO: Gary Chapman Shares “Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married” PT I
In this clip best-selling author Gary Chapman answers the question: "What do most people think they know about marriage, but have no idea?" His current book, "Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married" is an excellent resource. You can get more info on the book here. BMWK family, let us know what you think about this video in the comments section. … [Read more...]
How Many Weddings Have You Been To Lately?
by Tara Pringle Jefferson In the summer/fall of 2007, my husband and I went to weddings almost every weekend. Weddings were (and still are) one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday afternoon/evening. There's the beauty of the wedding itself, with the decorations, color-coordinated bridesmaids dresses and the predictably cute flower girl and ring bearer. My personal … [Read more...]
You're Engaged! Tips for the Soon-to-be-Hitched
By: Event Design Group, LLC The holidays are over and you're engaged"... Congrats! Now it's time to plan. With more than 16% of couples becoming engaged during the winter holiday months, the new year can bring the stressful task of wedding planning. These simple tips will help get you moving in the right direction. First, create a plan. As a newly … [Read more...]