Tie the Knot Tuesday – Courtney + Chris
Meet the Bratleys! We stumbled upon today’s featured video trailer online while finishing up research for another story and discovered a gem. It had to be shared here on Black Bridal Bliss! Courtney...
View ArticleBridal Shower Bliss in Maryland!
We all enjoy attending a great bridal shower, don’t we? Check out this memorable one for then bride-to-be, Lillian from the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia) area. Then read our...
View ArticleMARS VS VENUS CRITIQUES A DATE NIGHT LOOK
Actress Naturi Naughton and beau Ben on a recent date night in Washington, D.C.! Mars thinks – First thought: GROWN FOLK DATE NIGHT. Ben’s suit is totally on point and, of course, Naturi looks great....
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Introducing Bride-to-Be, Keisa!
Welcome Bride-to-Be Keisa and her fiance Vlad to the Black Bridal Bliss Family! There’s a new bride-to-be joining the Black Bridal Bliss Family for our beloved Road to Mrs. blog! (WOO HOO) Keep...
View Article*Flashback* Final Fridays with Cousin Mars – I Got Your Back
I think we have all heard the term “I Got Your Back.” I know it isn’t grammatically correct, but let’s ignore that for now. Growing up with siblings and/or other close relatives is what allows most...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – 90 Day Fiancée
She’s back! Check out this week’s installment of The Road to Mrs. with our resident bride-to-be, Keisa: On most days, I’m unequivocally a Type A personality. I’m the organizer, the planner, the keeper...
View ArticleMarriage Matters Monday – Remy Ma + Papoose
Papoose (left) and Remy Ma (right) have become #RelationshipGoals for so many of you! (We dig them too.) Triple B hearts these two. Enjoy their latest video filmed for BET! Check out more of our...
View Article#BRIDALPARTYSQUADGOALS of the Week
Say it loud: I’m Black and I’m proud! This bridal party is making a statement in their mismatched dresses with fists raised. I love the muted pastel colors! These ladies made a bold statement without...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Selecting a Wedding Location
Our resident Bride-to-Be Keisa and her fiance Vlad invite Black Bridal Bliss to join them on their exciting wedding planning journey! In my twenties, I wanted a lavish, David Tutera-esq wedding: 20...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Setting a Realistic Wedding Budget
We refuse to go into debt for our wedding! Once Vlad and I settled on our wedding location, it was time to tighten up the very loose budget we had in place. Weddings are big business – big as in...
View ArticleTie the Knot Tuesday Special – Shantrelle + Tony
Newlyweds Shantrelle + Tony Show the World That Black Love Matters! Black Bridal Bliss became aware of today’s featured wedding via Facebook. In three words: It is everything. So much soul. So much...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Maintaining Your Life Before the Proposal
Can bride-to-Be Keisa and fiance Vlad maintain balanced lives in the midst of wedding planning? Even for the most organized, well prepared bride-to-be, wedding planning can be a beast! Talk about...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Selecting a Bridal Gown (Part I)
Did our resident bride-to-be Keisa say yes to the dress? Wedding dress shopping. Oh. My. I was certain I was adequately prepared for wedding dress shopping. I mean all of those Friday nights I spent...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Selecting a Bridal Gown: Part II
In Part I of this post, I began my wedding gown search with the help of my mom, aunt, daughter and two of my best high school girlfriends. After trying on several dresses at the urging of my crew, I...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – My Own David Tutera
Triple B’s resident bride-to-be is feeling a lot overwhelmed these days. So, there’s this saying: “Fail to plan is planning to fail”. All truth. I guess failing to plan a wedding is a major fail —...
View ArticleHAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BLACK BRIDAL BLISS!
Hey, hey, hey! Happy 2017, folks. We’ve missed you guys. Hopefully your holiday season (regardless of what you celebrate) was blissful. We thank you for all the love in 2016 and look forward to...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Engaged x 365 (Part I)
Cold. Wet. And still in love! Last week on Christmas Day, my fiance and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary of being engaged. Yay! Milestones are great opportunities to self-reflect and celebrate...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Engaged 365, Part II
So, in one day my heart was broken and I was soon-to-be unemployed. Bad day, no? Absolutely. That evening, I headed to my adjunct teaching class, where upon arriving, I was notified that my annual,...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – My Wedding is 200 Days Away!
Doscientos. 199 + 1. 100 x 2. Any way you slice it, it’s still the same — 200 days. Yasss, honey, that good ole’ app from The Knot reminded me that I am rapidly approaching with great anxiety...
View ArticleThe Road to Mrs. – Do I Need to Have a Bridal Party?
Bridesmaids. Groomsmen. Maids and Matrons of Honor. The Best Man. Who makes the list? How many people should be included? Dresses. Matching dresses or mix-match? Dis tew much. After the Do you have a...
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