Considering wearing your strands naturally wavy, kinky, curly or in locs for your strut down the aisle? Let these fierce Tie the Knot Tuesday alums inspire you! And I’ve even included expert tips from a trusted hairstylist who specializes in natural tresses. You’re welcome. [Read more...]
Tie the Knot Tuesday – Sharifa & Leighton
Bride: Sharifa Cudjoe, 33
Groom: Leighton Murdock, 31
Occupations: Cudjoe: fashion executive; Murdock: bus operator
Homebase: New York
Wedding Date: July 6, 2012
Wedding Location: ceremony and reception: The Liberty Warehouse, Brooklyn, NY
Tie the Knot Tuesday – Kenna & Marcus
Bride: Kenna Ellis, 32
Groom: Marcus Little, 32
Occupations: Ellis: finance manager; Little: engineering supervisor
Homebase: California
Wedding Date: August 4, 2012
Wedding Location: ceremony and reception: Del’Avant Event Cener; Lagrange, Georgia [Read more...]
Tie the Knot Tuesday – Stephanie & Delano
Bride: Stephanie Phillips, 29
Groom: Delano Squires, 30
Occupations: Phillips: federal relations professional; Squires: information technology professional
Homebase: Maryland
Wedding Date: July 28, 2012
Wedding Location: ceremony and reception: The Bell Tower on 34th; Houston, Texas
Tie the Knot Tuesday…Will Return Next Week!
Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know you’re salty with me for today’s MIA Tie the Knot Tuesday feature. I apologize, folks. It will return next week for sure. There’s just a lot of Triple B housekeeping stuff going on behind the scenes right now. All good stuff, though.
In the meantime, I have some exciting news to share. The Triple B family is growing and the new — ahem, male (!) — fam member will be introduced formally next month. In preparation for his arrival, tell me what topics you would most like him to address here on Triple B from a male pov: [Read more...]
(Not Quite) Tie the Knot Tuesday – Dana & Will
The talented shutterbug that is Chad Pennington sent these steamy engagement photos my way and I’m excited to share them with Triple B today. The featured nearlywed couple Dana and Will met in junior high school! It’s always nice when couple’s can take it back to where they met for their engagement photos. As you’ll soon witness, Dana and Will’s e-session pics also have a boudoir vibe to them — enjoy! [Read more...]
Tie the Knot Tuesday – Starrene & Anslem
Bride: Starrene Rhett, 30
Groom: Anslem Samuel Rocque, 35
Occupations: writers and bloggers
Homebase: Chicago, Illinois
Wedding Date: January 14, 2012
Wedding Location: ceremony and brunch reception: Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast; Brooklyn, New York [Read more...]
Tie the Knot Tuesday – Beatrice & Michel
Bride: Beatrice Dorcena
Groom: Michel Arty
Wedding Date: May 28, 2012
Location: ceremony: St. Joachim & St. Anne Church, Queens, NY; reception: Jericho Terrace, Long Island, NY
Theme: Garden of Love [Read more...]
Tie the Knot Tuesday – Shantel & Kendrick Trailer Video
Remember the adorable nearlywed couple Shantel and Kendrick? Their e-session pics were a certified Triple B hit! (And how fly were Shantel’s red pumps?!) Well, the duo got hitched on May 25, 2012 and were eager to share their wedding trailer on Black Bridal Bliss. Enjoy and stay tuned for a full Tie the Knot Tuesday feature from Shantel and Kendrick later this summer.

























(Not Quite) Tie the Knot Tuesday – I’m Engaged!
Me and the love of my life about two hours before he popped the question.
Those of you who follow Triple B on Twitter might already know that this past weekend, I got engaged. And those of you who have been following Triple B here know that I rarely ever mention my personal relationship on this site. I’m a pretty private person. But I came to the conclusion – after careful consideration — that if I expect others to continue to be candid with me about their relationships, fears and triumphs, I should do the same…So here goes: [Read more...]