2011 March

Tie the Knot Tuesday – Rashida & Ben, Part Deux

15 Mar2011 By Bridgette 3 Comments

Newlyweds and Tie the Knot Tuesday alums are sharing their awesome wedding "first dance" video with Triple B!

Last week’s Tie the Knot featured couple Rashida and Ben are back! And this week they’re sharing a very special video of their First Dance as husband and wife with Triple B. No long introductions needed for this one. View the video here until I figure out how to properly embed it below. (UGH!) You should also take a look at the creative couple’s Save the Date video which is equally as enjoyable. Be sure to leave a comment with your feedback as I’m sure you’ll have some after viewing this — definitely watch it until the end.

For insider tips on selecting the perfect videographer for your big day, check this out !

Take a look at past Tie the Knot Tuesday features here.

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Fashion Friday – Matthew Williamson OFFICIALLY Does Bridal!

11 Mar2011 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

Matthew Williamson Goes Bridal!

Those darn Brits…They gave us fish & chips, Topshop and now the Bridal Collection from Matthew Williamson! (They’re responsible for a bunch of other not-so nice things too but I digress.)
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Filed Under: Fashion, Fashion Friday, Style Tagged With: funky bridal gowns, funky wedding dresses, Matthew Williamson Bridal, Matthew Williamson bridal gowns, Matthew Williamson wedding dresses, unique wedding dresses

The Road to Mrs. – Long Distance Wedding Planning

10 Mar2011 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

Nadine and her fiance Sean don't always have the luxury of planning their wedding in the same country.

Last week Sean and I updated you on our wedding plans. Hours after our video posted on BBB, Sean headed to the UK for work. By Saturday, I sent him this Facebook message, “Mayday! Mayday! I’m surrounded by wires and trying to figure out which cable wire goes into the TV. Missing you very much right now. When you get a chance can you send me an email with instructions? Thx!”

To be clear, I’m not some damsel in distress. I’m used to Sean’s traveling but I hate having to deal with household chores he’d usually handle, such as changing high ceiling light bulbs or moving anything really heavy. Thanks to Skype I was able to solve my dilemma, which got me thinking about engaged couples that have to plan their wedding long distance or are planning a destination wedding. If your wedding ceremony is far from home or if you and your fiancé can’t plan the wedding together, things can get sticky. Here’s a few tips that may help:

Tie the Knot Tuesday – Rashida & Ben

8 Mar2011 By Bridgette 7 Comments

California Love: Meet The Ilegbodus!

Bride: Rashida Bridges, 25
Groom: Benahi “Ben” Ilegbodu, 27
Occupations: Bridges, strategic consultant; Ilegbodu, web developer
Homebase: California
Wedding Date: September 5, 2010
Wedding Location: Ceremony: Abundant Life Christian Fellowship; Mountainview, CA Reception: Biltmore Hotel; Santa Clara, CA

Wedding Rules – What to Keep and What to Toss

7 Mar2011 By Bridgette 2 Comments

Are today's brides really following these rules?

I recently stumbled across a list of wedding etiquette mantras while doing some research for Triple B and came to the conclusion that most of them were simply archaic. I thought to myself, ‘Are people really still doing this stuff and if so…why?’ Check out my list of The Top 5 Outdated Wedding Rules and then weigh in on whether or not you agree. And oh yeah, Happy Monday!
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Filed Under: Engagement, Planners, Peonies & Placecards, Rings Tagged With: outdated wedding rules, wedding dos and don'ts, wedding etiquette, wedding planning mantras, wedding rules to retire

The Road to Mrs. – Nadine & Sean’s Wedding Update Video

3 Mar2011 By Bridgette 5 Comments

Triple B's Road to Mrs. blogger Nadine and her fiance Sean share another HILARIOUS video with us.

Howdy! Triple B’s resident bride-to-be Nadine has granted us another hilarious video with her fiance, Sean. You remember how funny their first one was, right? Well, be prepared to laugh some more. They’re giving an update on their wedding invitations, photographer and videographer bookings and even…speedboats. These two are a certified hoot — their chemistry is palpable. Enjoy!

Tie the Knot Tuesday – Fay & William

1 Mar2011 By Bridgette 2 Comments

Introducing the new Mr. & Mrs. Dunbar! Share their love.

Bride: Fay Reynolds, 28
Groom: William Dunbar, 26
Occupations: Reynolds, recruitment manager; Dunbar, education program director
Homebase: Pennsylvania
Wedding Date: September 25, 2010
Wedding Location: Ceremony: Bright Hope Baptist Church; Reception: Crowne Plaza Hotel (both in Philadelphia)