This wedding was originally featured in the Munaluchi Spring/Summer 2010 edition. Date of Wedding: March 27, 2009 Location: The University Club of St. Paul, Summit Avenue Clubhouse, St. Paul, Minnesota Bride’s Name (Maiden): Susan N. Nwoke Groom’s Name: Mark A. Leppke Photographer: Eliesa Johnson of Photogen, Inc. Who knew that a children’s TV show […]
Nkechi and Mitch: {Savannah} Wedding Video Trailer
Happy Friday! If you’re a bride-to-be, chances are, you are quickly making way down your wedding checklist. Often times, brides contemplate whether or not to pay top dollar for a photographer and videographer. There’s no doubt that the costs of just those two items alone can be astounding. But isn’t it worth it? After all […]
Munaluchi on Food Networks New Show “Fat Chef” January 26th
Munaluchi Event, “Cocktails and Conversation” on Food Network’s Premiere of “Fat Chef” Thursday January 26th at 10pm In November, we hosted a small and intimate media mixer event at DEX New York called “Cocktails and Conversation” organized by Kay Lucas of MediaSense. One of the caterers for the event, Melba Wilson of Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem, […]
Real {Nigerian} Wedding in Turkey: Kiki + Noble
This wedding originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2011 Edition. In ancient China, it was believed that an invisible red string of love connected those who are destined to be together. For power couple, Kiki Kamanu and Noble Ekajeh, this romantic folklore held true to its word. Ironically, having both lived in Paris, went to school in […]
In Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Dr. King was married in the garden of his in-laws’ house on June 18, 1953. A glamorous celebration filled with 350 guests making it the biggest wedding, regardless of race, in the area. As you go about your day today, remember what Dr. King stood for…equality, forgiveness, faith, sacrifice, […]
Guest Post: Tis The Season For Planning Elegant Weddings
BlackBride.com 2nd Annual Bridal Show Celebrates Culture, Style & Romance for Brides of Color Brides of every shade of colorful love are celebrating with engagement announcements as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are notable holidays where many single ladies will be able to boast, he “Put a ring on it!” Newly engaged starry eyed women […]
We’ve Got A Winner: Luxurious Spa Giveaway
Happy Sunday! This week’s TGIM {Thank God It’s Monday} Giveaway was a luxurious Oxygen Spa Treatment courtesy of Sphatika, a Munaluchi Preferred Spa. Entrants had to “Like” Sphatika’s facebook fanpage, follow them on twitter, share the giveaway with their friends, and leave a comment on the blog telling us why they need this spa treatment. […]
Spotlight: Get To Know Janie from The Brides Cafe
From florist-extraordinaire to owner of one of the most sought after wedding blogs in the industry, Janie Medley has managed to turn her passion for flowers and all things bridal into a successful enterprise. How did you get your start in the bridal industry? My love of florals got me started in the industry. It’s […]
TGIM Giveaway! The Ultimate Spa Treatment…Oxygen Facial & Peel from Sphatika
Sphatika Oxygen Facial with Organic Peel (valued at $305.00 / 2-hour treatment). Happy Monday! Hope everyone brought in 2012 with loads of blessings. We are so thrilled about this new year and excited to welcome it in with a fabulous TGIM (Thank God It’s Monday) Giveaway. Up first for the 2012 giveaway season is the […]
A Very Dapper Lebron James Proposes to Longtime Girlfriend Savannah
It’s 2012…and what better way to bring in the New Year than with another proposal story. Lebron James has been dating longtime girlfriend Savannah for years…they are high school sweethearts to be exact. Yesterday, while celebrating his 27th birthday, he made Savannah an offer she couldn’t refuse…and of course she said yes! We are so […]
We Have A Winner: Ultimate Invitation Giveway
A couple of weeks ago we teamed up with IJORERE Invitations to offer one lucky winner the Ultimate Prize – 50 (4 piece) Invitation Suites (1 per couple or household) from the Aduni Collection (shipping not included). That equals up to 100 invitees! After nearly 150 entries, we’ve selected a lucky winner… Congrats to Yeni Makinde! She’s the lucky winner of […]
Top 11 Engagement Sessions of 2011
2011 was a super busy year for us. Thankfully, it was busy in a good way. We are grateful and appreciative for all the blessings bestowed upon us this year, and the tremendous growth of the publication in the past 12 months. Most importantly, we are ever so grateful to you, our readers, for visiting […]