Wedding Planning: Choosing your perfect venue and whittling the guest list down with Samuel and Lorraine from Champagne Talk

Today we are sharing this video of Lorraine and Samuel’s reflections on choosing the perfect wedding venue and how they managed to whittle their guest list from 350 to 150 from their YouTube channel – Champagne Talk! This video is part of their Wedding series showing the process of their planning leading up to the wedding. The channel is updated every Tuesday and... Read More

Video: Wedding in Abbaye de Cernay (Paris, FRANCE)

Just beautiful – destination wedding in Abbaye de Cernay between Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke and Linus Idahosa… Video by Studio Artifice. The official wedding photographs by Ian Holmes can be seen here.  Read More

Real Wedding: Michael and Antonette

I hope you all have been enjoying the sun this week! To make that sunny feeling last a bit longer here is a short clip of Michael and Antonette’s yellow and green themed July wedding shot by London videographer Zooto Films.  Read More

Fireworks at Weddings

Remember remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason Should ever be forgot… There is nothing more exciting than watching a fireworks display! Even more exciting is not having to wait till Bonfire Night, but having one at your wedding! Before hiring a company to provide a bespoke display of fireworks, check that the... Read More

Real Wedding: Ashima & Hinesh | Sheraton Skyline Heathrow & Oshwal Centre, Herts

Since you enjoyed our previous post, we thought it would be fab to feature the Oshwal Centre in Herts again. This time the Oshwal Centre was the centre of Ashima and Hinesh’s wedding. A big thank you to Denis from Deneemotion for sending in this cool wedding wedding video! Ashima & Hinesh | Skyline Wedding from Deneemotion HD Videography on Vimeo.  Read More

How to wear an Afro on your wedding day

Back again with more Afro hair inspiration for your big day! Champagne Cream Flower Bridal Headband by BoutiqueDeBandeaux, on Etsy. At many a wedding, I have seen brides and bridesmaids choosing to wear their natural hair in weaves or straightened with hair pieces. To be honest I haven’t seen many women wear their hair in an Afro for their wedding day. Maybe it is seen as not... Read More

Real wedding: Lorraine and Peter’s St Nicholas Church Hedsor and Hedsor House Taplow Buckinghamshire wedding

Today, Lorraine shares with the readers of Bride of Colour a little bit about her wedding to Peter which took place at St Nicholas’ Church Hedsor and Hedsor House, and some of the suppliers that she picked for her big day! St Nicholas Church Hedsor and Hedsor House was the breathtaking venue for our wedding. “St Nicholas Church Hedsor and Hedsor House was the breathtaking... Read More

Afro Wedding Hair Inspiration

Cassandra, here! You’ve got ‘the’ wedding dress and you have followed the haircare tips provided by Fiona and now you’re ready to choose the all important ‘do’ for the day. With Afro hair, the sky really is the limit on how to wear your hair for your big day! From china bumps, finger waves, weaves,braids, half up dos, sleek , straight, curly to... Read More

We love: Shoes of Prey

There is nothing better than finding a gorgeous pair of wedding shoes in your size, except perhaps making your own shoes! Shoes of Prey are all individually handmade to your design using natural leathers and materials. They ship worldwide.  Read More

Three-tier red velvet cake recipe by Lorraine Pascale

You can see Lorraine Pascale‘s BBC video recipe for a Red Velvet three tier cake which can be used either as a celebration or wedding cake taken from  the first series (episode 5) of  ‘Baking Made  Easy’ here. The final cake will serve over 100. If you don’t have time to make the cake yourself, you can contact Lorraine via Ella’s Bakehouse for some... Read More