Like the groom-to-be said in the video, we're just glad he didn't drop the ring! … [Read more...]
How To Know If He’s “The One”
How did you know your husband was "the one"? I get this question a lot. My initial response is this: "You just know." But that answer never seems to satisfy the woman asking the question. So, I try and try again to explain what it feels like to be certain that you are marrying the right person. As I reflected on my courting and engagement years, I was able to compile a … [Read more...]
VIDEO: You Can’t Judge A Marriage By The Proposal, But This One’s Spectacular!
He took his bride-to-be on a meaningful trip down memory lane before proposing they spend the rest of their lives together. Check it out and tell us what you think: From YouTube: Unbeknownst to Charity, Robert planned many things to throw her off and confuse her about his intentions to propose. On Friday, February 18, 2011 Robert drove from MD to Philly to surprise her for … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Surprise ER Marriage Proposal
Working together can test even some of the most solid of relationships. But not so for this couple who work together in the medical field. Check out their surprise proposal and leave them a note of congratulations on their upcoming nupitals! … [Read more...]
How Much Does The Proposal Really Matter?
We've been seeing some … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Prentice Ashford and Trisha Newton
A few weeks ago we highlighted several proposals in 2011 that caught our eye. The most recent couple, Prentice Ashford and Trisha Newton, were gracious enough to take some time out from wedding planning and shed some light on that very unique proposal, their relationship and also dished out some advice for couples as well. Names: Trisha Newton and Prentice Ashford Ages: … [Read more...]
Aretha Franklin Gets Engaged!
Singer Aretha Franklin is engaged! In a statement released to the Associated Press, Franklin confirmed that she was engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. From The Huffington Post: NEW YORK "” Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. The Grammy-winning singer told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that she and … [Read more...]
Love At The 50-Yard Line: A Grand Proposal
If you've ever been to a football game between two HBCUs, then you know that during halftime you don't go to the restroom or hit the snack bar up. You sit with anticipation of the halftime performance of the bands. During Florida A&M University's halftime performance on November 19th at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic, the divided crowd of 60,000 FAMU and … [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: Frank & Laurie Grocery Store Engagement
A few weeks back we shared the Frank and Laurie engagement dance video and you loved it. Now we have some of the backstory behind this wonderful couple courtesy of WCIU in Chicago. Enjoy this video explaining their grocery store engagement. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Niecy Nash, Sherri Shephard Talk About Getting Married For The Second Time
Actresses and BFFs Niecy Nash and Sherri Shephard chit-chat before a photo shoot for a bridal magazine. Niecy remarks that she has been friends with Sherri forever, and they were there for each other when they were going through divorces from their first husband. But now the two buddies are there for each other as they are both getting married this year. Niecy just recently … [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...]
Money Monday: Is Love Defined By The Size Of The Ring?
By Dr. Charles Alonzo Peters It seems when it comes to love size does matter. At least when it comes to the engagement ring. We've been caught up in one of the greatest marketing ploys of all time. Right up there with paying a 1000% markup to drink water from a plastic bottle. You know the typical Hollywood script. The newly engaged woman bursting at the seams … [Read more...]