2010 July

The Road to Mrs.: 5 Wedding Tasks Your Groom Can Handle (Promise!)

30 Jul2010 By Bridgette 5 Comments

Charli schools us on getting the hubby-to-be invloved.

I’m happy to report that Charli’s first blog post last week was a certified hit! Well, here she is again and this week she’s talking about the fellas. I truly want to hear your feedback on this one so be sure to leave comments everyone. Have a great weekend and know that Triple B will be back in full swing next week.

~Bridgette

One of the hardest things about planning your wedding is dealing with high stress levels for months on end. The guys put a ring on it, then sit back, relax, and wait for you (and/or your mothers) to make wedding magic happen. Sure saving up for the big bling and popping the question might have been stressful for them, [Read more...]

EXCLUSIVE – Introducing Black Bridal Bliss Blogger, Charli!

23 Jul2010 By Bridgette 9 Comments

The Road to Mrs.: Charli is the 1st official blogger for Triple B

Hey, hey, hey! I’m so excited about today’s post. My colleague, Charli Penn, is now an official blogger for BlackBridalBliss.com. (!!!) Charli is good people, uber-talented and scheduled to get hitched this fall. She’ll be dishing all about her journey to the altar on Triple B each and every Friday until she becomes a Mrs. Pretty cool, right? So….[insert drumroll, please] here’s Charli folks:

Tie the Knot Tuesday – Camille & Uchenna

20 Jul2010 By Bridgette 13 Comments

Camille & Uchenna share their love story!

Bride: Camille, 32
Groom:Uchenna, 34
Occupations:Camille, director at non-profit organization; Uchenna, attorney
Homebase: New York City
Wedding Date: January 24, 2010
Wedding Location: Westbury Manor, Westbury, New York
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Filed Under: Tie The Knot Tuesdays Tagged With: Black brides, Black love, black marriage, Black marriages, Black relationships, Black weddings, Black women getting married, budget bridal tips, Nigerian weddings, Tie the Knot Tuesday, weddings with Caribbean influences

EXCLUSIVE – Behind the Scenes Beauty Tips from La La & Carmelo’s Wedding

19 Jul2010 By Bridgette 2 Comments

La La was glowing on her wedding day!

Happy Monday! Everyone is still buzzing about television personality LaLa Vazquez‘s nuptials to NBA star Carmelo Anthony. As Triple B reported earlier, we will all get a VIP pass to the star-studded wedding day this fall courtesy of VH1. In the meantime, I got the exclusive insider scoop from La La’s glam squad (hairstylist Crystal Oliver, manicurist Dawn Sterling and makeup artist Ryan B. Anthony) on how the blushing bride achieved this glowing look for her big day and how you can, too. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beauty, Celebs Tagged With: celeb wedding day beauty secrets, Crystal Oliver, Dawn Sterling, La La Vazquez bridal beauty tips, La La Vazquez wedding, La La Vazquez wedding day beauty tips, Ryan B. Anthony

Tie the Knot Tuesday – Tewanna & Marshall

13 Jul2010 By Bridgette 15 Comments

Tewanna & Marshall Become One

Bride: Tewanna Sanders, 34
Groom: Marshall Brazzley, 35
Occupations: Tewanna, non-profit professional; Marshall, nurse
Homebase: Charlotte, North Carolina
Wedding Date: June 12, 2010
Wedding Location: Hilton University Place, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Filed Under: Tie The Knot Tuesdays, Uncategorized Tagged With: Black love, budget bridal tips, outdoor weddings, Tie the Knot Tuesday

Budget Buys for Bridesmaids

10 Jul2010 By Bridgette 2 Comments

Great Girlfriend Gifts: This fly passport cover is less than twenty bucks!

I received an email from my colleague Andrea this week asking about unique bridesmaids gifts. Andrea was stuck and needed my advice on new ideas. So I decided to turn my response into a post. Everything in my bridesmaid roundup is less than $50! (By the way, Andrea is one half of the dynamic duo Travelistas. Be sure to check out her trusty travel tips!)
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Filed Under: Planners, Peonies & Placecards Tagged With: bridesmaid gifts under $50, budget wedding ideas

Is There a Pregnant Bride Double Standard?

8 Jul2010 By Bridgette 6 Comments

Weigh in on society's view of brown pregnant brides.

Recently I was enjoying an episode of Bravo’s Bethenny’s Getting Married? (the episode when she cried with her officiant — I started crying, too) and viewing the chef/author/reality star shopping for wedding gowns and ceremony venues with her pregnant belly got me to thinking…How would the public react if the premise of this show was the same but Bethenny was Black? [Read more...]

Filed Under: Planners, Peonies & Placecards Tagged With: being a visibly pregnant bride, Bethenny's Getting Married?, Black marriages, pregnant brides

Enjoy Your Weekend, Everyone!

2 Jul2010 By Bridgette 1 Comment

I doubt most of you will even read this message until after the weekend is over. I have loads of great stuff in store for Triple B next week. Until then, be safe and have a blast this holiday.

Blissfully,
Bridgette

P.S. – Please be sure to take the poll (about being a pregnant bride) located on the right rail of the homepage. I’m thinking of turning the controversial topic into a future post.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: being a visibly pregnant bride, Black Bridal Bliss

Put A Ring On It!

1 Jul2010 By Bridgette 2 Comments

Now you can give "the ring" a test drive before the commitment. (Pun intended.)

We all understand (hopefully!) by now that marriage is not about that bling but for some couples choosing the right engagement ring is confusing, stressful and clutch your grandmama’s pearls expensive. Wouldn’t it be nice to try a ring out to ensure you truly love it before your significant other dishes out their hard-earned cash? Well, now there is! [Read more...]