Throwback Thursday ~ Black Love Circa 1960

More Black Love….vintage style

The Naps

When The Mister asked me to marry him last July, I was transitioning out of dreadlocks.  I’d had them for about ten years and was ready to be able to do my hair in different styles.  When I cut out…

The Bridal Rant Collection #3 – Oh You Fancy, huh?

Another week, another batch of foolery.  Please excuse me while I go HAM on Cousin Lavergne with her late-freight behind.

Oh, Yall Started On Time?

Dear Cousin Vergne, I’m so sorry my wedding got in the way of your hectic Saturday afternoon.…

ASK KIMBERLY! I think I need to FIRE my BFF (Best Friend FOREVER/FIRED???)

Should I FIRE my Best Friend or put her on 30 Day Notice?

Dami & Niyi – The Start Of Something New

Collins Metu is still making the magic happen behind the lens! Dami & Niyi are “Nu Yawkers” but decided to take their engagement photos in New Orleans Though these two live in New York now, New Orleans is very special to…

Mrs. Nicholes Breaks Down The “B” Word…

The amount of talent that runs rampid throughout the Chocolate Brides community is amazing. We are pleased to introduce to you resident Chocolate Bride, Mrs. Natasha Nicholes from Chicago, IL. Check out what she has to say about wedding budgets.…

You ~ Jesse Powell

We’re putting an APB out for our man, Jesse Powell….

Edward & Danielle…Picture Perfect

These engagement photos of Edward & Danielle speak volumes. So youthful…so vibrant….so in love. Edward & Danielle chose the Riverwalk as the backdrop for these gorgeous shots.
One of our favorite photographer teams from Louisiana captured these beautiful shots. If you think…

Rules of Engagement

An Adinkra Themed Wedding

For the bride who is looking to add an Afrocentric touch to her wedding. Here is an upcoming theme that more couples are looking to do, however it is very difficult to find information and details about.

Did You Hear? Chocolate Brides.Com Becomes Official Bloggers For Essence Magazine

We’ve been praying for a strategic alliance and God worked it right on out.

The Doc & The Photographer….Tim & Dionne (PART II of III)

Last week, I discovered the phenom photography team, Verve Studio and they were kind enough to allow the Chocolate Brides family to take an up close and intimate look inside TIm & Dionne’s wedding day. Well, there were so many photos…

Where My 80s Babies At? Remember The Viewfinder?

I feel old. Like, REALLY old. Do you remember when toys were less complicated? When I was a child, all I needed was my Baby Alive, my Rubik’s Cube and my viewfinder that displayed 3D images of characters from my favorite…

Honor Thy Mother And Thy Father

To recognize my parents union during my wedding, I decided that my “father-daughter” dance would be to their song: Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder. The lyrics were perfect for the love that I felt for both my parents…

Throwback Thursday

Aint nothin’ like that old school kinda love….

Jolye & Kevin ~ Extreme Elegance

…And you wonder why I could NEVER get tired of showcasing Chocolate Love? Jolye, Kevin & Creative Soul Photography are 3 GREAT reasons. Will ya take a look at this????
Extreme elegance from beginning to end. Isn’t it strange how you…

Why Marriage? Steve Speaks….

Steve Harvey talks about the benefits of marriage for the man and the woman in the relationship.

The Veil-less Bride…

Being the official wedding watcher that I am, I’ve noticed all sorts of trends come and go from year to year. However, one trend in particular that I’ve seen becoming more and more popular over the years is brides going…

Delayed Lullabies

Black folk don’t “give up” our children to adoption, don’t have money lying around for “test tube babies”, and haven’t you heard, we’re the most fertile folk on the planet. Sadly, this is precisely what is being taught to a great number of us. Well, let me hip you to a few things:

Where Would I Be (The Question) ~ Kindred The Family Soul

You DO know about Kindred the Family Soul, right? They are a wonderful vocal duo from Philadelphia consisting of husband and wife Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. The two united back in the 90s and began writing songs, but then…

A Lil’ Inspiration… Purple & Lime

Looking to add some color to your summer wedding? Well check this color combo out! This unexpected color combo will have your guests in awe!

A Southern Affair ~ Ashley & Ricky

Happy Monday Family! Here’s something GUARANTEED to brighten your day! Ashley & Ricky’s gorgeous wedding took place at the beautiful Boathouse at Sunday Park in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by their family and friends. Aren’t they gorgeous?
Their wedding story was…

And You Are?

With all of this traveling that The Mister and I’ve been doing, answering the question of who I am is easier said than proven.
Remember our travel schedule May 31 – June 10 in Mexico, June 15 – 20 in…

He Tried To Burst My Bubble ~ Are Weddings Overrated?

He barked, “I HATE WEDDINGS! The whole wedding thing is stupid. I love you. I love you too baby. Let’s spend $90,000 proving our love with a bunch of people who really aint our friends any way”