Thanks to Munaluchi Bridal for finding and showcasing this awesome wedding video. The couple, Rahel and Semere, enjoyed a beautiful ceremony in St. Louis and made the most of every detail. Check out this video and get a taste of what their guests had the privilege to enjoy: … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Adhari + Maverick (VIDEO)
Our friends at Munaluchi Bridal highlighted this beautiful wedding video on their site a few days ago and it was so wonderful we had to share it with you. Adhari and Maverick Edwards got hitched in July and their wedding videographer captured these moments brilliantly. Go on, take a look: … [Read more...]
Couple Spotlight: Dennis + La Sonia Make Blended Families Look Good
Dennis & La Sonia Ball Ages: Dennis (44) and La Sonia (42) Wedding date: August 6, 2011 Our blended family consists of: Dennis has three children, two boys and one girl: Aaron- age 23, Isiah- age 16 and Danielle - age 20. I have four children, two girls and two boys, and I also take care of my younger sister: Jaleel - 23, Jesse - 16, Yazmine - 14, Khadijah … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Sharonda + Morris
Say what you want about the state of black marriage, but you know we think black love is stronger than ever. Exhibit A: Sharonda and Morris LeBlanc, a newlywed couple with more than a few degrees between them. How did they two meet? Morris says: "[We] met while running track at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We competed in the same events (jumps) so I got … [Read more...]
Wedded Bliss: Rashonda + Maleke
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: 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...]
Celebs Tweet The Love
Our favorite Black and married celebs aren't shy about sharing what makes family and marriage so special. Check out some of their most recent tweets: [imagebrowser id=45] … [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: Get A Peek Inside Monica And Shannon Brown’s Wedding
The Insider's Kevin Frazier takes you up close and personal into Monica and Shannon Brown's wedding. Check out the behind-the-scenes peek and get a look at Monica's gown - complete with a 50-lb train! … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Are Weddings Worth the Price?
When Chelsea Clinton said "I do" to Marc Mezvinsky the marriage tab totaled between $3 to $5 million. Compared to that, the marriage nuptials of LaLa Vasquez and NBA star Carmelo Anthony were a relative bargain at a price a little north of $100,000. While most of us don't have $100K laying around to splurge for a white wedding, the average cost of an American wedding … [Read more...]
MSN- Why Small Weddings Rock!
MSN recently ran an article stating why small weddings rock. Here are some of the highlights. You can have your dream wedding. Designer dress. Jaw-dropping location. Stunning flowers. Amazing band. Yep, even on a modest budget, a Hollywood-style wedding is possible when you keep the numbers down. The less you have to spend feeding throngs of people, the more you can splurge … [Read more...]