2012 March

Friday Fashion Find: CareRing

30 Mar2012 By Bridgette 2 Comments

CareRings were created to protect your engagement ring and wedding bands!

My BFF who has been married for eight years and counting misplaced her wedding band a few years ago and it obviously caused her a considerable amount of angst — but truthfully I think I was more concerned than she was. Said friend took her ring off while doing some housework and the ring didn’t resurface until months later. A former co-worker accidentally washed her engagement ring down the drain. Yikes! Although her hubby was pissed, he eventually purchased a new one for her and their marriage is still in tact. I am willing to bet both of these women wish they had a CareRing to prevent these mishaps.
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EXCLUSIVE BlackBridalBliss.com Discount on La Bella Vita Designs!

29 Mar2012 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

Triple B helps you score jewels like this at a discount!

Ashley Cook over at La Bella Vita Designs was so happy about her mention on Triple B yesterday that she decided to offer you guys a discount on fab cake and cupcake toppers! You’re welcome. Here are the deets:
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The Road to Mrs. – Bridesmaid Dress Nightmare

29 Mar2012 By Bridgette 4 Comments

Jene with two of her bridesmaids during happier times...

Okay, it’s official. I had my first bride-to-be melt down moment. It has all been so easy thus far, that is until it came down to dress shopping for the bridal party. Can you say EPIC FAIL?
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You Oughta Know: La Bella Vita Designs

28 Mar2012 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

A pic of La Bella Vita's table display I snapped at Fallon Carter's bridal speed dating event!

At last week’s bridal speed dating event hosted by Fallon Carter Weddings, I learned of a neat company that produces super chic cake/cupcake toppers called La Bella Vita Designs. LVB Designs was started by New Orleans native Ashley Cook who has a self-proclaimed penchant for all things fabulous.

(Not Quite) Tie the Knot Tuesday – Shantel and Kendrick

27 Mar2012 By Bridgette 12 Comments

Nashville couple Shantel and Kendrick share their hot e-session pics!

Bride-to-be: Shantel Henry, 31
Groom-to-be: Kendrick Pratt, 33
Occupations: Henry: Corporate Compliance Manager Pratt: IT Analyst
Homebase: Tennessee

When submitting her pictures Shantel informed me that she’s on Triple B all the time looking for inspiration for her spring nuptials. (Yay!) “Maybe our photos will help other brides too,” she shared. Enjoy the engagement pictures of nearlywed couple Shantel and Kendrick!

WBLS Wedding Expo Recap!

26 Mar2012 By Laura Leave a Comment

Parris Petals: One of the talented vendors Triple B discovered at the recent WBLS wedding expo!

There were somber-skies Saturday morning outside of New York City’s Hotel Pennsylvania. But that weather was no match for the heightened activity on inside. On the 18th floor of the midtown Manhattan hotel, excitement for the WBLS annual Wedding Expo could be felt instantaneously.

Upon arrival, guests were greeted with smiling faces while being ushered into the penthouse suite filled with vendors from all over the The Big Apple (and beyond). Every category from bakers, deejays, photographers, florists and masseuses could be found and a beautifully costumed belly-dancer even worked her skills for one vendor. Trust, if you had no intention of getting married, witnessing the energy during the expo; you were sure to catch the bridal itch. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Flowers, Photography, Planners, Peonies & Placecards, Wedding Planners Tagged With: bridal expo, Laura Eustache, new york wedding expos, WBLS bridal expo, wbls ultimate wedding expo

Marriage Matters Monday: The State of Our Unions

26 Mar2012 By Bridgette Leave a Comment

Marriage Matters in Harlem!

Happy Monday! If you frequent BlackBridalBliss.com chances are you’re already over the doom and gloom conversations regarding Black marriage. So, how about checking out a panel discussion that does just the opposite with authors, bloggers and journalists that want to celebrate and enlighten you on Black marriages for a change? If you’re able to make it to Harlem USA this evening, head to Hue-Man Bookstore for a lively conversation led by my homie and relationships editor at ESSENCE magazine Charreah Jackson, veteran writer Miles Marshall Lewis, author Sedequa Johnson, newlywed blogging duo and Triple B alums Starr and Anslem aka The Lover’s Rocque (remember their awesome engagement pics?) and more. Enjoy!

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Fashion Friday: Introducing Bridal Footwear Line, Nael Coce

23 Mar2012 By Bridgette 2 Comments

The Ambi Bridal line from Nael Coce! (l to r: Charm & Eternity)

I recently traveled to Baltimore, Maryland to attend the launch of a fabulous new shoe line, Nael Coce. Nael Coce is the brainchild of PhD (yeah, you read that correctly) student, Sheena Young. Sheena’s mission was to create a line of footwear that was both fashionable and functional. This line actually offers “convertible” shoes — a pair of comfy ballet flats and pumps in one. Kinda genius, right? And there’s a few bridal options, too! [Read more...]

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The Road to Mrs. – I Am Not My Hair

22 Mar2012 By Bridgette 1 Comment

Bride-to-be Jene sometimes wears her naturally curly 'do...

I know this is a break from my norm, but this week I would like to expound on another Triple B entry: Wedding Day Hair Drama: Natural Versus Straight. About three years ago I made the decision to get off the “creamy crack” and go natural. I would tell anyone who would listen; my ultimate goal was to have a big Jill Scott afro. [Read more...]

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Wedding Day Hair Drama: Natural versus Straight

21 Mar2012 By Bridgette 7 Comments

Few topics get Black women to go from 0 to 90 in a mili-second like the talk of hair. When I decided to address the issue of brides wearing their hair kinky, curly, wavy, twisted and in locs for their wedding day I knew I was signing myself up to receive very strong opinions. But reading this post from Tia Williams of Shake Your Beauty gave me the final push to post about this pink, striped, polka dot, plaid elephant in the room.
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