Hello, It’s Me!

Hello Fellow ChocolateBrides, I am Karen aka Ms. Serving39toWife. I’m so excited to be a guest blogger!
So that you know up front when you read my posts:  I use too many parentheticals {it’s the sass mouth in me}, I…

New Orleans ~ Where The Magic Happens

New Orleans is a great town for Super Bowl champions…and weddings too! Ray & Elizabeth took their engagement photos in Dallas but plan to jump the broom in New Orleans. Our friend, Hansel Dobbs had the wonderful opportunity to take these…

Endless Love ~ Married 80 Years!

A Philadelphia couple is celebrating 80 years of wedded bliss!! 97-year-old Mitchell Atkins and his 103-year-old bride Mattie were married in Jacksonville, Florida in 1930. The couple raised six children after moving to Pennsylvania.
I’m sure you can imagine the…

Dollar and A Dream Wedding…Wedding Favors

You’ve spent the money on the dress, the flowers, and on the venue! The last thing that you want to do is spend an arm and a leg on the final touch…your wedding favors. Here are some cool and inexpensive ideas that your guest will cherish.

Derek & Kimwana ~ New Beginnings

Prodigy Video from Central Ohio created this masterpiece! Derek & Kimwana chose the Columbus Art Museum for as their backdrop. Totally rad. Take notice of how the soundtrack fit PERFECTLY with the video. Congratulations on your new life together!

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Rapunzel

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about my hair journey from relaxer to flat iron…and all of the stops in between.
Once The Mister asked me to marry him, I had a freakout about my hair.  How would I…

Bola & Muhammed ~ Precious Memories

Collins Metu, one of our favorite photographers from the Houston area, recently photographed the weddings of 3 great couples who are all friends. By the time Bola and Mohammed’s wedding rolled around Collins felt as though he already knew them.…

Bridesmaid Dilemma ~ Quality vs QUANTITY

Think before you act and tread carefully to ensure peace pre and post wedding.

When Morehouse & Spelman Meet

Ahhhhhhhh! This is what could potentially happen when Morehouse & Spelman collide! Elton Anderson decided to take Erin & Paul back to where it all began for their engagement photo shoot. So classy!
Congratulations to this beautiful Chocolate couple who will…

I Love You by Daniel

We first posted this song back in 2003, when Chocolate Brides was born. Although we only posted a 30 second clip, it was enough to garner the interest of nearly every single person who clicked the play button. (We nearly…

Why Did I Get Married Too ~ New Trailer

Did you purchase your tickets for Chocolate Brides Weekend yet? No? No problemo. Just click this >>link

Keith Does Destinations

We take humongous pride in businesses that advertise their products and services via Chocolate Brides. It is truly a blessing to be able to showcase the talent of Keith Cephus. He is amazing…but don’t take our word for it. Check…

Melissa & Darien ~ Newlyweds in New Jersey

Another amazing Chocolate fine courtesy of Dante Williams Photography!

MBM…..

…or Mt. Bridal Magazine.  I admit it, I’m addicted.  I can’t stop buying them.  It’s a shame really because they’re expensive, I should probably add a line item to my wedding budget.  Perhaps I’ll call it “ridiculous & nonsensical spending”…that…

Raleigh Are You Ready?

In a world where women can’t tolerate each other for five minutes in a boardroom or two seconds in a nightclub, we propose an alternative.  In a society where we slit our eyes at each other in churches and meetings,…

Jimmy & Johari ~ Love In The Cayman Islands

Immediately after I logged on to Rebecca Davidson’s website, the following text JUMPED out at me:
“I sometimes feel guilty watching everyone falling in love again and again. I get to be part of something amazing, something really special. To…

Makin’ It Up

There’s two things I wanted to talk about from my weekend…okay, actually it’s three.
The first is that this picture was taken by some random lady at the mall. (you’ll see why that’s important later)
Second, I went to the…

All The Rage Is In The Sage….

For a fresh, earthy, refreshing and airy color scheme for your wedding, consider this color palette!
I’ve managed to put together a few inspiration board that include a little bit of sage, a little bit of celadon and a few…

Sistas, Clumps & Black Thoughts….

Take a few minutes to immerse yourself in everything that is Chocolate Brides. We love weddings. We love marriage. We love black love. We bleed positivity.
Let’s face it. Positive images of black women, black men, husbands or black families as…

Starting Your Chocolate Brides Journal

You’ve came over to our blog and you want to participate on the messageboard! But you have the slightest idea on how to use it:( Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to begin using Chocolate Brides.

Never Felt This Way ~ Brian McKnight

Brian McKnight’s romantic ballad “Never Felt This Way” has somewhat become synonymous with Martin’s romantic proposal to Gina. Brian introduced this song to us back in 1992 and it still stands the test of time as one of the best…

Fantasy On The Football Field ~ Daniel & Shauna Wilcox

A year and a half ago, ChocolateBrides had the amazing opportunity to witness the first nuptials to take place at the Baltimore M&T Stadium. Before us and a juxtaposition of down-to-earth family and press, Baltimore Raven Daniel Wilcox took Shauna Chin,…

Tameka Foster’s Wedding Dress Photoshoot

Usher’s former wife Tameka Foster will grace the inside of the February, 2010 issue of Upscale Magazine wearing – – WEDDING DRESSES!! I think she looks absolutely beautiful.
This spread has caused quite a stir in the blogosphere because of her…

A Dollar and a Dream Wedding…Craigslist

In case you have noticed, wedding planning can cost a pretty penny! However, with a lil’ extra hard work, you can save a bundle! Have you seen the prices of photographers, videographers and DJ’s? Well here’s is a different approach to save some more money!