Getting Married in St Lucia
St Lucia has just won the ‘World’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2010’ award, so if any future brides and grooms are planning a destination wedding, then St Lucia is not a bad choice! I (Louisa) have lived in St Lucia for 5 years and have some family over there and in Barbados. So without further ado here is my mini guide to St Lucia! Getting to St Lucia – it... Read More
Wedding Photography: why is it so expensive?
Most brides and grooms would like to hire a professional wedding photographer (and possibly also a videographer) to capture the memories from their wedding day. Some brides and grooms are put off by the seeming high cost of wedding photography. After all, over a month’s salary seems a lot to spend on some wedding photographs! Doesn’t it? Or does it? For a wedding photographer... Read More
Finding the right wedding dress for the typical black woman’s shape
Some would argue that there is no typical black woman’s shape and arguably, this is true; after all – every woman is an individual. However, I would be very surprised if there were not several of you black women out there who have far too often been annoyed by the jeans that fit beautifully at the hips but could fit another woman in around the waist line! Or found that the... Read More
The Modern day “Bride price”- Fusion style!
A bride price, also known as bride wealth, is a payment made by the Groom or his family to the parents of the Bride upon the marriage. In some cultures as soon as this is paid, even up to a year before the actual wedding the couple are considered married. The payment can take the form of livestock, money, property, or even expensive fabric. Whatever it is… the boy has got... Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Let’s hope that today will be full of happy surprises and you will pop back and tell us the good news… hint hint! Happy Valentine’s Day from Natasha, Louisa & Cassandra! Photo credit: Urban Bridesmaid Photography Read More
Wedding Theme: Red and White Oscars Inspiration
As you know it is Valentine’s Day in not too many days! February weddings inspired by Valentine’s Day are usually red and white. Here is a more modern and stylish twist to the classic red and white – an Oscar themed wedding mood board. FREE Oscar invites, envelopes and popcorn templates from Twig and Whistle. Novelty Oscar statue from eBay. Alberta Ferretti... Read More
Jamaica: destination wedding location
Jamaica is a wonderfully diverse island paradise that has long been the haunt of choice for couples looking for a beautiful, vibrant and memorable destination wedding location. As the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean; Jamaica boasts beaches, waterfalls, mountains, lagoons and a friendly population who embrace visitors and tourists. There really is nothing quite... Read More
Before and After Mary Kay Make-over
Often it is hard to find the right foundation shade that looks natural and does not come off onto your clothes! The foundations you would normally purchase in the department stores, while vast, often can prove to be a problem for women of colour. If you are Asian or have a beige skin tone, the foundations are often too light from the large make-up counters or too dark from the more... Read More
The Asian Bride Show January 2011
The next Asian Bride Show will be held on 22nd and 23rd of January 2011 at Wembley Stadium. Tickets are on sale on the website. Read More
Mahogany Bridal Show 20 March 2011
The 14th Mahogany Bridal Show will be held at the Holiday Inn in Bloomsbury on Sunday 20th March 2011. For more information and to purchase tickets check out the bridal show site. Read More