Tweet this!For some men, the classic gold band is a no-brainer. However, for the savvy or the adventurous groom, they are willing to try two-tone, textures and even grahpite. You liked him so much, you put a ring on him – but not just any ring will do. While the first rings known to man were made [Continue]
Tweet this!When we think of weddings there are a few images that come automatically to our minds. We may think of churches decorated with beautiful flowers or of groomsmen looking somehow uncomfortable and debonair at the same time in their rented tuxedos. We may think of bridesmaids adorned in dresses that they would never be caught [Continue]
Tweet this!When a relative was married recently, it nearly started a civil war within our own family. It was just a wedding. My cousin wasn’t pregnant. She didn’t have children from a previous relationship. While there is absolutely wrong with either of these scenarios, the drama began where all wedding stories typically [Continue]
Tweet this!A friend who is half black and half -Japanese contacted us about ways to incorporate her asian heritage into her wedding. Since the groom was African American, they both knew that wanted to include a broom to jump over and other family traditions but, how could she honor her Japanese mother and Japanese grandparents too? [Continue]
Tweet this!A big part of any wedding large or small are the flowers. We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they don’t last very long. Sometimes in the hot August afternoon a sunny southern day, can try your patience. While flowers are here they bring happiness and warmth to any wedding and reception. If your [Continue]
Tweet this!This month Atlanta Black Bride Vendor Spotlight is on Wedding and Special Event Planners - Crowned Affair. Owned by the mother-daughter team of Regina Williams and Candace Williams-Brown, we took some time to find out a bit more about this standout team of local wedding and event planners. ABB: Please tell us and our readers more [Continue]
Tweet this!When you first start planning your wedding, there is so much to take into consideration. The budget must be established first and foremost to determine how much can be spent on the different vendors, from the caterer to the photographer. Guest lists need to be established, invitations need to be ordered and vendors need [Continue]
Tweet this!More and more, couples are deciding to write their own marital vows. This seems to be especially true for second marriages. Although quite a few people believe that this is the best way to authentically express their personal beliefs and feelings, often they are unsure about how to start and what to include. If you are [Continue]
Tweet this!After choosing the design for your wedding invitations you can explore ways to express your relationship and wedding plans through creative wording. Some couples select a special quotation or poem; others write personal thoughts from the heart, while those planning a fun and casual wedding play around with wording even using [Continue]
Tweet this!In theory, setting up a registry is simple. You decide on one or several stores, create a registry online or in person, select various items, and get the word out to your guests. In practice, things are a little more complicated — but only a little! With that said, here’s the real deal on [Continue]
