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Misty and Solomon say "I Do" in sunny Dominican Republic!
Bride: Misty Lashae Mitchell, 30
Groom: Solomon Jappa, 31
Occupations: Mitchell: project manager; Jappa: IT technician
Homebase: Virginia
Wedding Date: August 9, 2010
Wedding Location: Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Wedding planner Fallon Carter shines in a jeweled headpiece and blinged-out earrings from Happily Ever Borrowed.
Triple B’s resident bride-to-be Jene is unable to post this week. (Quickly dodges bottles and shoes…) I know, I know — it sucks. I’m probably more disappointed than you but thankfully I’m making up for The Road to Mrs. being M.I.A. today by giving you the scoop on a fab bridal resource I think you’ll love!
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Bebe Goes Bridal!
Guess who the latest bridge designer line is to go the bridal route? Bebe! That’s right, joining their peers J.Crew and many other mall faves Bebe will soon offer gowns for those preparing to say “I Do”. Now you can grab a sexy top to wear for date night (or the club!) under the same roof as your wedding dress. All jokes aside, [Read more...]
Join the Forresters in Grenada for a breathtaking beach affair!
Bride: Amber Lee, 29
Groom: Garvin Forrester, 38
Occupations: Lee: owner of Kane & Couture; Forrester: owner of Calmar Holdings LLC
Homebase: New Jersey
Wedding Date: December 3, 2011; Civil Ceremony: April 21, 2011
Wedding Location: Grenada Grand Resort in St Georges, Grenada
Your bridesmaids will thank you!
Most brides struggle with the decision of what to give their bridal party as a token of appreciation. And for good reason, these women (and in some cases men) have likely cried with you, laughed with you and hopefully threw you an unforgettable bachelorette party and bridal shower. The list of items that work as possible bridesmaids gifts is virtually endless but I recently discovered one more. To put it frankly Triple B, Voluspa Ceramic Macaron Candles are the ish!
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Bride: Celine Dixon, 29
Groom: Orville Martin, 28
Occupations: Dixon: accountant and freelance makeup artist; Martin: hospital clerk and DJ
Homebase: New York
Wedding Date: August 6, 2011
Wedding Location: The Riverview, Hastings on the Hudson, New York
Newlyweds Joi & John are lucky in love! Share their story...
Bride: Joi Burrell, 31
Groom: John Deberry, 30
Occupations: Burrell: registered nurse; Deberry: graduate student and Janay Herbal Products Vice President
Homebase: North Carolina
Wedding Date: May 30, 2011
Wedding Location: Ceremony & Reception: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada [Read more...]
The Nearlyweds Have a Night Out on the Town in NYC!
This week Shawn and I went out for my birthday. When saving for a wedding, we are learning to be creative with observing life’s milestones. [Read more...]
Remember Road to Mrs. blogger Nadine who shared her ups and downs of wedding planning with Triple B last year? Well, she’s officially a Mrs. now! I personally know candidly opening up in her blog wasn’t always easy for Nadine but she was committed. Read, view her stunning pictures and show her and her hilarious husband Sean support of their glorious new union in the comments.
You May Kiss the Bride: The Mauricettes jump the broom in Toronto!
Bride: Nadine Gooden, 35
Groom: Sean Mauricette, 33
Occupations: Gooden: Writer/Blogger/Executive Assistant Mauricette: Musician/Entertainer/
Homebase: Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
Wedding Date: September 4, 2011
Wedding Location: Ceremony: Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, Toronto; Reception: Mariposa Belle Boat, Toronto Harbourfront
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Don't you hate attending an outdoor affair like a wedding -- dressed to the nines in your Sunday Best -- and your heels sink into the grass, dirt, etc. It absolutely sucks! Plus, it can ruin your shoes. Until recently, the only real way around this was wearing wedges. But, check this out! … [Read More...]
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Black Brides: You Matter Here!
Triple B's very first Tie the Knot Tuesday bride, Cleo Dujon!
A new year always encourages us to reflect on the one we just left. We’re 9 days into 2012 and as I attempt to strategize on ways to make Triple B more helpful and efficient for you (and make a profit in the process), I’ve been forced to reevalute why this site was launched in the first place. We can all agree that the Black bride is rarely ever acknowledged and when she is it often seems like an afterthought. But here are some other reasons I think often go unnoticed: [Read more...]