Your man finally put a ring on it and you can’t contain your excitement. Now the time has come to begin planning your dream wedding but there is one problem. Your fiancé does not seem as thrilled or committed as you thought he would be in helping you plan the wedding. From my perspective as […]
5 Best Beauty Gurus to Watch for Wedding Prep
There are a number of amazing beauty gurus on YouTube who provide the most entertaining, hypnotizing, and easy to follow DIY videos, tutorials, and more for beauty, skincare, hair care, health, and fitness that you can use for your wedding prep – no matter what your budget. Below, check out these amazing women of color who […]
New York City Chic – A Culinary Experience with Muna Coterie NY
It was New York City quintessence; chic, bold, and sexy. The couples were instructed to dress their best, embodying the style of the trend-setting city. The glam squad–Nicky B and Juicy Looks MUA–was at the ready to transform the already beautiful girls into gorgeous dates for their grooms-to-be. Spa treatments from The Party Spa were […]
Brides Beware: Counterfeit Wedding Dresses!
Weddings can be expensive, and in an attempt to save money, many brides want to find their dream wedding dress at a reasonable price. However, please watch out for counterfeit wedding dresses, especially if you are shopping for your dress online. If you stumble upon a website that uses pictures of real designers gowns, and advertises […]
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 […]
Savoring the Fruits of ‘Happily Ever After’ – An Interview with Sharlinda and Q. Parker
Author: Lily B. Donkor What if you could spend an afternoon with a Grammy Award winning singer who’s not only made record-shattering love songs but whose real marriage is a #RelationshipGoal – would you have some questions for him? We certainly did! The Silk Oyster got the chance to interview Q Parker of 112 and […]
“Say Yes To Gorgeous!” – A Beauty Bridal Event by Hellooo Gorgeous
MunaLuchi Coterie member and Makeup Artist, Hellooo Gorgeous is having an event for Bride’s-to-be called “Say Yes To Gorgeous” on Sunday, April 30th. The event is free with an RSVP and will give Bride’s full access into what it is like to work with Hellooo Gorgeous leading up to and on the day of their […]
Natural Hair Beauty Shoot From Modage
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that when it comes to color, we definitely do not shy away. And that’s why we totally adore this beauty editorial shoot put together by our Style Contributor, Lerkia of MODAGE. It’s bursting with color, personality, and the most ridiculously adorable headpieces we’ve seen courtesy […]
Spotlight: Mark Ingram Bridal Atelier
(This article was originally featured in the Munaluchi Spring/Summer 2010 Edition.) As he enters his bridal atelier each day, Mark Ingram is first greeted by the wall…a wall dressed with a medley of small to medium sized, square and rectangular shaped black frames, each holding black & white vintage to present-day photos paying homage […]
Travel Tuesdays: Getting Along on Your Vacation/Honeymoon
[singlepic id=13813 w=320 h=240 float=left]You’re finally married!!! The long planning process is over and the stress was absolutely worth it because everything turned out beautifully. You couldn’t be more excited and joyful: you’re married!!! Now, on to the best part: the honeymoon. You’re ready for rest, relaxation, beauty and some loving time with the love […]
Outdoor Garden Wedding in Atlanta by Sophia Barrett Photography- Maeling + Anthony
Anthony and Maeling’s love is heaven sent. So it’s not surprising that they met at church. They have a beautiful love story, and their outdoor garden wedding at Flint Hill, a historic mansion in Norcross, GA, is equally as awe-inspiring. Take a seat, because you are going to swoon over their pictures taken by […]
Introducing Our Debut Digital Edition!
It’s Valentine’s Day, the “love“-liest day of the year for many and we are super excited to let you in on what we’ve been working hard on for the past couple of months. The MBM team has been working in overdrive on some brand new initiatives, some of which will be announced later this year. […]