Kenneth & Daniele ~ A Love Story Like No Other
It took me a while to find the words for this blog entry. Even after sitting here for several hours – I’m still at a loss for words.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a easy task maintaining a blog…
Lexi on Love
When Gina and I read this note we both raced over to ask for permission to republish this note. Come check out this beautiful, intelligent and charming young lady’s view on love.
I Think I’ve Figured It Out
What, you ask?
I figured out why all of the fancy pants wedding sites and blogs — while absolutely lovely — ring a little hollow. Most of the photos on those sites are just of the bride and groom. Maybe…
Real Wedding: Andrew & Jennifer
Isn’t the internet amazing? I mean, seriously! It seems like many, many moons ago that images of black weddings and Chocolate folk in love were few and far in between. But thanks to the wonderful array of gifted photographers from…
“The Tradition”
Going back to when I got married…. I can remember planning my wedding with such excitement! I remember everytime details of the planning stages came up with friends, co workers, relatives, and even vendors for that matter, I would get the question of “Are you jumping over the broom?”
Mission Slimpossible
I’m her. Who, you ask? Crazy bride-to-be who’s worried about losing weight for the wedding, that’s who!
I don’t know when it happened…somewhere between buying my dress this summer and trying it on the other day and having it not…
I don’t know when it happened…somewhere between buying my dress this summer and trying it on the other day and having it not…
The Truth About Marriage
We want to introduce ourselves to the Chocolate Brides family and say how excited we are to join this community! We are Benjamin and Alisha Walker, The Marriage Coaches, a married couple who have been married 11 years this month…
Whose Side Are You On?
A Chocolate Brides.Com question of the day…..Is tradition a thing of the past?
Chioma & Seun ~ Chocolatey Ever After
Another beautiful Chocolatey find courtesy of Fola Adewole Photography.
Dana & Ryan ~ A Love Story
Yesterday I wanted to be a wedding photographer. Today, I want to be a wedding videographer! Emotia Films – you inspire me! Check out this romantically produced mini-documentary on Dana & Ryan. It’s about 11 minutes long…but worth every second. Congratulations…
Someone by Musiq Soulchild
This ultra romantic ballad by Musiq Soulchild is the perfect song for a groom to dedicate to his bride during the first dance.
Amerie Is Engaged!
R & B songstress, Amerie is the latest celeb to become engaged!
Nicole & Talib ~ Pure Elegance
It must be awesome to be a wedding photographer. Actually, I’ve feeling quite envious these days and I think I may want to take a photography class or two. To be able to witness so many new beginnings live and…
Get Wed In Red
I originally wanted to post some red inspiration in celebration of Valentine’s Day – but then I realized that having the color red incorporated into your wedding theme doesn’t necessarily to have a rhyme or reason.
Traditionally, red is the…
Meet The DREAM PLANNER
Hello All!
Just wanted to introduce myself as a new blogger to this wonderful site. I have been a wedding planner in the New York tri-state area for the past 6 years and will bring to you my knowledge and…
Imagine
Imagine if we were marriage obsessed the way we all are obsessing about our weddings. It really would be amazing wouldn’t it? Co-workers would ask us how are marriages are going, our moms would brag to their friends about how strong…
Watching The Tweets Go By
I spent most of my Saturday evening smiling from ear to ear. Rarely, if ever, have I noticed ANYONE openly acknowledging that #BlackLove is alive & well on the internet – let alone Twitter! Gossip blogger Necole Bitchie summoned her 100,000+…
Speak Now, or Forever Hold Your Peace…
Here at ChocolateBrides, we want more than to see beautiful brown brides. We want to see strong, prospering families. Think beyond the wedding….
$$ Financial Infidelity $$
Even though it’s been nearly 7 years since my wedding planning process and only a few weeks since I blogged about how much I secretly spent on silkscreened CD cases without my husband’s knowledge, it just occurred to me. I…
The Wig-nistas of Chocolate Brides
Besides the fact that Chocolate Brides are the most beautiful women in the world, they are also well versed and informed about EVERYTHING! I mean, EVERYTHING! From how to save $100 off of your grocery bill to how to cure…
You & I by O’Bryan
Does anybody remember O’Bryan? I’m an 80’s baby, so this version of Stevie Wonder’s classic, You & I brings back a lot of memories! Usually, I get irritated when people try to remake certain songs….as SOME songs should never, EVER…
First Comes Love….Then Comes Marriage
A few weeks ago, we featured Prisca & Chike’s beautiful engagement shots. Just when you thought that the pictures couldn’t get any better, here come the wedding photos! They were recently wed at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Somerset, New…
Chocolate Brides Featured On BET NEWS?
If you are a frequent reader of this blog, I think you already know. Chocolate Brides was created out of necessity. Chocolate Brides is MORE than pretty pictures of wedding gowns, flowers and cakes. Chocolate Brides is a MOVEMENT. We…
Will That be One dress…or Two?
Is the dress you bought, “The One”? Are you gonna settle for it? You don’t have to! There is no limit to the amount of dresses you can have if you’re going for the perfect gown. I almost settled, but here’s what happened….
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