My BIG FAT Black Wedding

Wedding Problems: 5 People Who Will Try to Take Over Your Wedding Day

2010-04-27T11:07:00.000-04:00

Wedding Problems: 5 People Who Will Try to Take Over Your Wedding Day

Walmart Your Wedding

2009-12-17T09:16:00.002-05:00

Okay so we all know that everything under the sun can be found at Walmart from apples to coffins. I personally despise the place because its overwhelming, the lines are long, and I always spend waaaaaaay more than I intend when I go in there. We'll you know what, whenever you have a wedding you ALWAYS spend more than you intend anyway so why not WALMART your wedding? Get (just about) everything

Challenges to Engagement

2009-12-16T10:14:00.001-05:00

By Dave Pipitone Your engagement relationship is a special time that you want to protect and grow. The ultimate goal of your engagement is to develop the roots to build a lasting marriage. There are many challenges that can stress and pull a lasting marriage apart during this current time in history. Rutgers University released its 2007 report, The

Brides Against Breast Cancer GOWN SALE

2009-12-15T16:23:00.003-05:00

ATLANTABRIDAL.COM PRESENTS:2010 Atlanta Gown Sale Information Location:The Defoor Centre1710 Defoor Avenue, NWAtlanta, Georgia 30318Dates/Times:Sneak Preview Event!Thursday 01/28/2010: 6:00pm - 10:00pmGet 1st Pick of the Gowns!Reservations

Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe Honeymoon Giveaway

2009-12-15T11:02:00.004-05:00

Picture you and your new hubby celebrating your marriage on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya. The Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe Hotel can offer you just that. This fabulous hotel is located in a spectacular natural setting and was inspired by authentic colonial culture, making it extremely unique.You could win an all-expense paid honeymoon including 6 nights/7 days hotel

Steve Harvey is Taking Your Questions

2009-12-15T10:37:00.000-05:00

Steve Harvey is Taking Your QuestionsTuesday, December 15, 2009 7:00 AMDo you have relationship questions for Steve Harvey, The New York Times Bestselling Author of Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man? If so, he may answer them in an upcoming issue of ESSENCE. The Love Guru is in the building.Email your queries to stevehelps@essence.comAlong with your question, please include the following:NAME:

My strongest weakness is you

2009-12-14T19:41:00.003-05:00

Just in case anyone is searching for the lyrics to this hard to find but popular wedding song. Here they are."My Strongest Weakness is You"originally recorded by the Truthettes also recorded by Tina Fabrique (listen here)When we first met I was in disparenothing seemed to matterand I didnt really careyou placed your arms around meand I grew in your graceYOur the the reason whythers a smile upon

Weddings By The Numbers

2009-12-10T21:35:00.003-05:00

Here comes the bride! And another! And another! And another! June is peak season for getting hitched -- and for the lucrative nuptial industry, from gowns to flowers to catering. Here's a look at the facts and figures of weddings. 2,190,363 couples were wedded in the U.S. in 2008. The world's longest-married living couple, Zelmyra & Herbert Fisher of North Carolina, were, at press time,

Rites of Passage: Unique Showers from African Traditions

2009-12-10T09:24:00.002-05:00

If we look to our ancestors in Africa for pre-wedding customs, we find an emphasis on the spiritual preparations for marriage. The elders of the community advise the betrothed couple -- separately, in single-sex sessions -- on the meaning and responsibilities of the union they are about to enter into. For Wolof women, the practice is called “Loading the Bride.” Many cultures also perform

Don't Forget the GRAND EXIT !!!

2009-12-08T10:08:00.004-05:00

As a photographer I look forward to every Kodak moment at the weddings that work. Unfortunately for me I have never been to a wedding that has celebrated the tradition of the grand SENDOFF of the bride and groom. Typically at these weddings the guest slowly leave, the cleaning crew starts to clean up and put things away, and the bride and groom just gets in their car. Is it because everyone is

MBFB Wedding is back!!

2009-12-07T14:36:00.006-05:00

I apologize to any of my readers, Its been a busy few months and I haven't been able to do my research and dive deep into the wedding abyss that I usually would be into but all is well. I am back and ready to continue giving you the best and most unique and practical information I possibly can!In the meantime check out my new listing on GETMARRIED.COM

"The Conversation" New Book By Hill Harper

2009-09-14T12:05:00.003-04:00

New York Times best selling author, Hill Harper, just released a new book entitled "The Conversation." The book is a necessary read for single and engaged African-American couples.ABOUT THE CONVERSATION Only 34 percent of African- American children today are raised in two-parent households, a sharp contrast to 1966, when 85 percent of black children were raised by two parents. In provocative but

Just Say NO to courthouse weddings: Low Cost weddings around Newark & NYC

2009-09-12T16:32:00.005-04:00

BFB CITY :Newark, NJ & New York CityWEDDING VENUES:Approx 4 hours 43 mins from New York City you will find Fox and Grapes . There packages start at $375.84. Fox and Grapes Bed and Breakfast is located at 9496 State Route 414 • Lodi, NY 14860 Phone: 607-582-7528.About 2hours from the Newark/NYC area is Atlantic City. Atlantic City Wedding Chapel loacated at New Hampshire Ave. Atlantic City, NJ

Just Say NO to courthouse weddings: Weddings under $300 around Miami, FL

2009-09-10T12:34:00.004-04:00

BFB CITY :MIAMI GARDENS, FLWEDDING VENUES:With many Miami-Dade County beach locations you will find Forever In Love . There packages start at $225. Forever In Love holds elegant beach Wedding Ceremonies and Vow Renewals in Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and the Palm Beaches. Phone: 305-793-1572Hold your sunset or sunrise beach wedding with Intimate Miami Beach Weddings. Their no-frills elopement

Just Say NO to courthouse weddings: Weddings under $300 around Detroit, MI

2009-09-08T22:08:00.005-04:00

BFB CITY : DETROIT, MICHIGANWEDDING VENUES IN YOUR CITY:About 50 mins. from Detroit in Ann Arbor, MI you will find Teacup Weddings . There packages start at $75 OR $150 with a minister performing the cermony. Teacup Weddings is located at 5347 Plymouth RoadAnn Arbor, MI 48105 ph: 734-669-5347 and can book on short notice.Approx. 1 hour outside of Detroit in Davison,MI you will find Faith

Just Say NO to courthouse weddings: All-inclusive weddings under $300 in your in your BFB City

2009-09-04T21:33:00.008-04:00

Just Say NO to courthouse weddings: Low-Cost Small Ceremony Alternatives IN YOUR BFB CITY blog post series.As I have posted before I eloped, in Vegas, and I got a great all-inculsive wedding package for $250. It was beautiful. Anyway, I give two big swollen thumbs DOWN to courthouse weddings PLEASE for the love of GOD, don't do it! Many cities and small towns offer vegas-type all inclusive

Just Say NO to courthouse weddings: Weddings under $300 around Gary, In

2009-09-04T16:22:00.000-04:00

BFB CITY :GARY, INDIANAWEDDING VENUES:Approx. 3 hours from Gary in Greenfield,IN you will find Garden Weddings. Chapel rental starts at $200 - 280 plus the officiant cost. Garden Weddings is located at 226 West North StreetGreenfield, Indiana 46140 phone 317-468-1933.Approx 3 hours 20 mins from Gary in Nashville, IN you will find Brown County Indiana Wedding Chapel. Their carnation package starts

6 Unique Songs for the Entrance of the Bride

2009-09-04T12:09:00.006-04:00

Heres a list of songs, song samples, and lyrics for great songs for YOU to use at your BFBW! 1. When I First Saw You (Duet) - Jamie Foxx & Beyoncé Knowlesthere is also a version with Jamie Foxx only both versions are great!!Lyrics | - When I First Saw You lyrics2. Make Me Whole - Amel Larrieux CHORUS TO "MAKE ME WHOLE"Cause your eyes are the windows to heavenYour smile could heal a million

Independent Women VS The Proverbs 31 Women: Who Gets & Keeps Tha Man?

2009-09-03T09:58:00.012-04:00

There are a million artists out here making these songs paying homage to the Independent women. Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent", Jaime Foxx's "She Got Her Own", Beyonce's"Independent Women" are anthems for women ..... single....women. Constantly we hear men saying that this is the type of "chick" they want, for a girl... not necessarily a wife, but maybe a wifey.In this city [Atlanta] there is a

Wedding Night Live

2009-09-01T11:49:00.001-04:00

“Wedding Night Live”Now Casting Couples in NYC, L.A., and Atlanta areas! A Major Cable Network is producing an amazing night of weddings LIVE on television!Lucky couples chosen will receive $10,000!!!We are seeking couples with good back-stories who are marrying on 11/21/09 – OR- are willing to change the date/time to 11/21/09! If you are getting married in NYC,

I love Preston Bailey

2009-08-31T20:07:00.002-04:00

Preston Bailey is a world renowned wedding and event designer/planning. His inspiration is derived from the tropical environments of his native Panama, as well as using a creative mixture of color palettes, textures, and architectial inspirations. He likes to modernize traditional elements creating extravagant floral and lighting fantasies for both the celebrity and the royal. One thing that I

Strong Black Women Syndrome

2009-08-31T16:28:00.000-04:00

Back in college I did speech on the Myth of the Strong Black Women which was inspired by a article I read in a pregnancy book. Below is an article on the topic.