Marriage Matters – Are you “Leaning In”?

Many feel the book and film ...Think Like a Man... encouraged women to downplay their professional success for a relationship.

Unless you’ve been under a rock the past few months, you’re aware of the best-selling book Lean In (Knopf) penned by Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg. Sandberg doesn’t identify as Black but Triple B occasionally addresses people, places and things in popular culture because they strongly influence Black women. I’ll be honest, I haven’t read the book [...]

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Final Fridays with Cousin Mars – Putting a Ring on It

The Ring Doesn't Mean a Thing...Or Does It? Cousin Mars shares his pov on engagement ring costs.

So, Beyonce said “If you liked it, then you should’ve put a ring on it.” S. Carter turned around and put an 18-carat ring on it. Well, my last name ain’t Carter and unfortunately I don’t currently have his money. However, Mr. Carter doesn’t have Mark Zuckerberg money and it has been reported that Mark [...]

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Target’s New Bridal Collection – Would You Buy These Gowns?

Wedding Wonder: This strapless satin column is less than $100 at Target!

As you might have heard, the mass retailer Target aka Tar-jay is now carrying a bridal collection. Yes, really. Now you can actually purchase your wedding dress from the same place you ordered your backyard patio furniture! The collection, sold exclusively online, launched with four wedding gowns, eight bridesmaids dresses and two flower girls dresses.

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Join Triple B for Our First TWITTER CHAT with Cousin Mars!

DON'T MISS our fun TWITTER CHAT with COUSIN MARS this Thursday at 9PM EST!

Guess what? Your favorite “play cousin” will be joining Triple B for an exciting chat on Twitter this week! That’s right, Cousin Mars will share his always honest and often hilarious point of view on all things weddings this Thursday, May 30th at 9PM EST. It promises to be a lively exchange as the discussion [...]

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Tie the Knot Tuesday – VaShonda & Kyle

Game Time: NFL Cornerback Kyle Arrington plants a sweet one on his bride, VaShonda

Couple: VaShonda & Kyle Wedding Date: March 17, 2012 Wedding Location: (ceremony) St. Stephen Baptist Church, Temple Hills, MD; (reception) Marriott Hotel, Crystal City, VA Children: Kyle Junior (aka KJ); two months old Today’s Tie the Knot Tuesday meets Marriage Matters features the nuptials of NFL cornerback Kyle Arrington of the New England Patriots and his [...]

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Fun Times at the Black Bride Brunch!

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Last Sunday, Triple B headed to the planet of Brooklyn for a fun brunch sponsored by BlackBride.com. Owner Mary Chatman really rolled out the red carpet for Triple B (Thanks again, Mary!). Held at the quaint Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast owned by my former boss Monique Greenwood, Triple B friends C.K. Alexander of Love Ink [...]

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Black Bridal Bliss GIVEAWAY – New Cookbook by Chef Tianna Feaster

YOU can win an autographed copy of this book!

Most of us — whether we’re planning brides or not — are trying to get and stay more fit these days. And a significant part of this quest is eating healthier. My friend, and fellow bride-to-be, Tianna Feaster recently penned a cookbook that can assist us all with doing just that. Tianna’s book, Feast Your [...]

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Bridgette’s Pick of the Week – C. Wonder Accessories

Initial Mania!

Blame it on my father since he bought me everything under the sun with my initials on it when I was a little girl; but I’m a bona fide sucker for most things monogrammed. In my adult years I learned many other people feel this way, too. (Insert sigh of relief here.) And I recently [...]

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(Not Quite) Tie the Knot Tuesday – Kimba & Kevin

Meet Boston's Own: Kimba & Kevin

Couple: Kimba & Kevin Engagement Location: On vacation in Las Vegas Wedding Date: January 18, 2014 Wedding Location: To be determined… E-Session Location: Boston, Massachusetts (The backyard of Kimba’s parents’ home.)

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