We are so happy to announce the winners of 2 complimentary VIP tickets each to The Wedding Salon bridal showcase, the most luxurious bridal event of the year. Our lucky winners will get to enjoy cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, a stunning couture fashion show hosted by Bridal Reflections, and the company of celebrity wedding professionals like […]
Ankara Fashion: Vlisco Gallery of Poems Collection
We’ve got Vlisco’s last collection of this year! Check out Gallery of Poems. This stunning collection sports a flamboyant color palette meant to unleash the inner “fairytale” beauty in you. We describe these designs as flashy, brilliant, and dazzling to say the least. Loving the handbags too. Want to see more of these textiles? Visit vlisco […]
GIVEAWAY: Complimentary VIP tickets The Wedding Salon luxury bridal show
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? We’ve got a cool one for our readers today. The Wedding Salon hosts some of the most high-end luxury bridal shows across the country. They give brides the opportunity to tie up loose ends before the big day by connecting brides with the best wedding professionals in the industry. Some […]
Nigerian Engagement Ceremony: Dami + Niyi
Nigerian weddings are full of color and rich with tradition. It’s always a pleasure to bring you some culture on the blog. Here’s the nigerian (Yoruba) engagement ceremony of Dami and Niyi. (We shared their engagement session in an earlier post). Traditionally, the ceremonies take place at the bride’s family residence. When the groom and […]
Engagement Session in {New Orleans}: Dami + Niyi
Happy Wednesday! Today we bring you a beautiful engagement session shot by the talented Collins of Collins Metu Photography. We just LOVE the way he captures the emotions. The Houston couple, Dami and Niyi chose New Orleans, because of it’s rich culture and sentimental value. Dami attended school there, but was forced to evacuate and […]
Real {Texas} Wedding: Pam + Marvin
Weeks ago we brought you the bridal session of Pamela, shot by Raheem of Rhphotoarts. Well, their wedding images are finally ready, and we must say….they are nothing less than FABULOUS! Raheem has a way of telling a story with his images. We feel like we were right there partying with Pam and Marvin. The […]
Kenneth Pool Fall 2011 Collection
Another show we attended at Bridal Market this season was the Kenneth Pool show. We think of Kenneth Pool gowns as that girlfriend every girl has that’s full of drama. She’s a cute girl, sexy and flirty, and knows it…so she grasps the attention of all anywhere she goes. This season’sKenneth Pool Collection is […]
Claire Pettibone 2011 Collection
This year we had the pleasure of attending several shows during Bridal Market. One of our favorite’s was the Claire Pettibone, “Spirit of the Night” 2011 runway show. Inspired by her 3 old daughter, the designer chose fairies as the theme of the show. The scene was magical, with a picturesque backdrop of a forest […]
Real Texas Wedding: Mia + Damoy
We just LOVE this country club wedding shot by the oh-so talented Raheem of Rhphotoarts. The couple, Mia Amaka Ajekwu and Damoy Bassaragh planned their August wedding without the help of a wedding planner, and did a TERRIFIC job. Check out some of our favorite images, especially the ones on the golf course. His expression […]
Designer Spotlight: Kua Designs
Today we’re introducing a regular feature on the blog called “Designer Spotlight”– where we highlight designs from an up-and-coming, or already established designer. Our featured Designer for this week is Ruby Buah of Kua Designs. We featured one of her necklaces and a clutch from her previous collection in the current (Spring/Summer 2010) issue of […]
Real {Boston} Wedding: Sabrina + Oye
Today’s Real Wedding was shot by the supertalented Nana of Nana Annan Photography. The lovely couple, Sabrina and Oye, celebrated their recent nuptials on June 10, 2010 at the historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. Check it out! Makeup: Segun Gele International Event Design: Akins Signature Events Photography: Nana + Ewurama of Nana Annan Photography […]
Real Wedding: Cynthia + Les in {Brooklyn}
Today’s wedding feature is a real treat. It was photographed by Angelica of Angelica Glass Photography…an AMAZING talent. I just love the way she captured all the divine details. The couple, Cynthia Etonga & Les Andrew were married in August of 2009 in Brooklyn. The bride did an outstanding job planning her wedding without the […]
