Eliminating your morning Starbucks coffee and cutting coupons are perfectly legitimate ways to cut costs and rein in your finances. But you’ll never get rich playing so-called small ball. To reach financial success, you need big wins. You need to address the areas of your financial life that will save you not $5 here or $10 there, but tens of thousands of dollars. … [Read more...]
RSVP for 1: Ten Ways to Enjoy Wedding Season as a Single
Wedding season is quickly approaching and if you’re single or unmarried attending a wedding, you may doubt if you’ll enjoy it fully because of your current relationship status. Whether as a guest or part of the wedding party, the events are what you make them. To help you have an enjoyable experience as a single, here are ten do’s and don’ts to consider during wedding … [Read more...]
What REALLY Happens After You Say “I Do”!
The dress. The makeup. The bridal party. The music. The dancing. The tears. The love. Who doesn't love a good wedding? I've been married for over a month now, and I'm sure this is the best decision I've ever made in my life. Period. It's extremely refreshing to know I have a permanent partner that will help me triumph and overcome the craziness of life. My husband's love … [Read more...]
Are You Naughty or Nice, When You Don’t Get a Ring for Christmas?
“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...]
Confession…I Can’t Wobble
I get nervous at weddings, parties, clubs and other social gatherings where there might be music or dancing involved. Not on every song...but when certain songs are played I get a bit anxious. You might be asking yourself why a middle aged Black woman like myself would feel insecure about being in a situation such as this, but my fears are valid. You see...I don't know how to … [Read more...]
Three Wedding Gifts You Need that No One Ever Buys
One of the most exciting parts of the months leading up to our wedding was being able to go to different stores and websites and “shop” like a rockstar, putting all kinds of fantasy items on our gift registry. If I knew then what I know now, I may have skipped the silverware, and added a few different types of items to our wedding wish list. Marriage Counseling Sessions Some … [Read more...]
Tamela and David Mann Renew Their Vows in Dream Ceremony
Last weekend, one of our favorite couples (that's Black and Married with kids!) renewed their vows after 25 years of marriage. Tamela and David Mann are widely known from their roles in Tyler Perry's films and television series. Tamela Mann is also an award winning Gospel artist that sings one our favorite gospel songs, Take Me to The King. They had a full wedding ceremony at … [Read more...]
5 Black TV Wedding Moments That We Couldn’t Wait To See
When we sit back and think about some of our favorite TV shows of days gone past, what always stands out are the wedding episodes. Whether it's cameo appearances by big-name celebrities or just years of anticipation coming to fruition, we loved these shows. Check out the next five pages as we share 5 black TV wedding moments that we couldn't wait to see! BMWK - which wedding … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Break The Tissues Out – Atlanta Wedding Couple Makes You Wanna Cry
Love, love, love and more love. That's all we feel when watching this video of Atlanta couple Devin and Fayoce. Munaluchi Bridal featured this stunning couple and their engagement photos, and we're so happy they shared their wedding trailer as well. Head over to Munaluchi Bridal for their full love story. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Something Like A Fairytale Wedding
This has got to be one of the most romantic wedding videos we've ever seen (and you know we watch them all the time). The first two-thirds give it something like a Disney feel - the ultimate fairytale wedding. And then the last half gives us total over-the-top bliss - complete with fireworks. Read more about the two lovebirds, Stephanie and Linus Idahosa, over at … [Read more...]
Former NFL Player Chris Draft Loses Wife One Month After Wedding
Former NFL player Chris Draft, who used to play for the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears, and the Washington Redskins, is mourning the lost of his wife just one month after they exchanged their vows. Despite Keasha Draft's battle with cancer, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Atlanta on November 27th, which you can see a trailer of below. Funeral services … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Stacy + Joe
It's not very often that we get to showcase college sweethearts on the blog, and particularly not ones that are right out of college. Stacy and Joe Abdallah met while moving into their dorms at the University of Georgia. "My family often relied on me as the only man in the household so there was a lot of adjusting for all of us," Joe said. "Plus, some loved ones thought I … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: John & Kimberly Dilosa
We love all the photos you post to the Happily Ever After Facebook page and now we want to hear the story behind the smiles. Sharing how regular, everyday folks fall in love and stay in love gives us the extra push in our own marriages, and hopefully in yours as well. If you'd like to be featured in our Couples Spotlight, hit us up at [email protected]. The … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Adam & Stephanie Vaught
We love all the photos you post to the Happily Ever After Facebook page and now we want to hear the story behind the smiles. Sharing how regular, everyday folks fall in love and stay in love gives us the extra push in our own marriages, and hopefully in yours as well. We're bringing back our Couples Spotlight series and if you'd like to be featured, hit us up at … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Will And Jada Produce New Show For Queen Latifah; Erica Campbell From Mary Mary Is Pregnant With A…
Constant break up rumors haven't slowed down the powerhouse that is Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith one bit. The couple is teaming up with Queen Latifah to co-produce her new daytime television talk show which will debut in 2013. The Queen's ties to Will go way back; she appeared on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air twice. {RTT News} And the best Halloween costume award goes … [Read more...]