From the category archives:
Married matchmaker Paul Brunson dispels myths about men and marriage.
I received a message via Facebook recently (if you don’t “like” Black Bridal Bliss on FB already, please do so here) that I knew had to be addressed on the site. It went something like this:
I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years and everything is bliss but I need the ring. My strategy is on full blast. I bought the books, joined the Web sites… [click to continue…]
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Style expert and beaming bride Nicole Brewer surrounded by her bridal party, Summer 2009.
I recently caught up with style expert Nicole Brewer to get the 411 on bridal fashion for women of all sizes. With nearly 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, Brewer is currently a Style Council Member for David’s Bridal. The spunky newlywed (she just jumped the broom herself last summer) chatted with me about proper foundations, bridesmaid dresses and wardrobe tricks for real brides with real curves. [click to continue…]
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Get affordable centerpiece ideas for your next function!
This post is pretty special. It’s a response to Triple B’s very first reader inquiry! Today’s question is all about reception centerpieces so I tracked down the lovely TaraSimone of Barbara’s Flowers in Harlem to help my bride-to-be out. TaraSimone developed a budding curiosity for flowers at the age of seven while observing her dad run the family floral biz. Now, she has clients ranging from ConEdison and Merrill Lynch to Hillary Clinton and Alicia Keys. Here we go:
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Finally, hair advice for the natural bride!
When I decided to launch Triple B, I knew that one of my first interviews would have to be with a hairstylist who specializes in tending to natural strands. Who better to fulfill this burning interview request of mine than natural hair guru, Arlette Pender of Hairloks by Arlette? The Brooklyn bred, Arizona-based stylist has been on her hair grind for over 30 years and has worked with notable clients like Kelis, N’Bushe Wright, Essence and Vibe magazines. Here, Pender dishes the 411 on proper maintenance, the downfalls of beeswax and the style surprises in craft stores for naturally-coifed brides-to-be preparing for their big day.
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The Dujons: Watch their awesome wedding video!
Welcome back to Tie the Knot Tuesday on Black Bridal Bliss! The feedback from Tie the Knot Tuesday’s debut last week has been so positive, I knew I had to highlight the newlywed’s extended wedding video today. (Be sure to view the preview video as well if you haven’t already.) The featured couple Cleo and Lyncoln Dujon have also been gracious enough to share their tips and tricks for scoring a fab wedding videographer and the real deal on why they’re so important. WARNING: Watching this video will make you say, “Awwww!” outloud at least once.
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