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   Alterations
Alterations
Alterations, even minor ones, are usually an extra charge at bridal salons. Make sure you keep this in mind as you are trying to decide which gown will be the perfect one for your wedding day.


   Bachelorette Supplies
African American Bachelorette
African American Bachelorette providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
Hot Tips for a Black Brides' Bachelorette Party
Stress Free Night
Advice from the author of "The Best Bachelorette Party Book"


   Beauty
Airbrush Makeup for Your Wedding By Atlanta Makeup Artist Alicia Brown
Airbush Makeup Makes for the Hottest Glamour Look For Your Wedding! Alicia Brown wants to help you look as good as you feel on your wedding day!
Cathy's Hair Tips!
Cathy Howse is a Black hair care expert and the founder of Ultra Black Hair Products/UBH Publications Inc., a 15-year old company that teaches the truth about Black hair care and growth. Her book, Ultra Black Hair Growth II, is classified as the only proven black hair growth system in the world.
DISCOVER HEALTHY HAIR WITH FABRIC'S NEW HEALTHY HAIR REBIRTH (TM) ? HAIR CARE INSPIRED BY NATURAL MEDICINE
Introducing a new, holistic hair care line that creates an optimal environment for healthy scalp and healthy hair.
Searching for African American Hair and Beauty Salons or Products?
African American Wedding Hair and Beauty Salon providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
Your Wedding Day Style
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. The wedding gown you choose should reflect your individual sense of style and personality.


   Bridal Accessories
African American Cake Top Selections
View BlackBride.coms' suggested Selection of African American Cake Tops and Accessories
Searching for African American Wedding and Bridal Accessories?
Are you Searching for African American Wedding and Bridal Accessories?


   Bridal Consultants
A Good Event Begins With a Practical and Realistic Budget, advice by wedding planner Lisa R. Nelson
..a Maryland Event Planner and Designer, gives you practical advice on setting a realistic budget for your wedding plans
BlackBride.com Featured Wedding Professional : Elegant Events by Tiffany- Tiffany Graham talks about Trimming the Guest List..
Wedding Day Budget Saving Options
Creative Ways to Save Money on Wedding Decorations by Rene Davenport
Rene Davenport, professional wedding consultant, offers unique tips on saving money on your wedding decorations and more!
Our Wedding: Who Pays?
So Who Pays For What? This BlackBride.com list will help guide you in sharing the expenses!
Planning A Stress Free Wedding
Certified Wedding Planner, Ginette Parkin, offers you advice on how to make your wedding stress free!
Searching for an African American Wedding Consultant?
Are you searching for an African American Wedding Consultant? Then look no further!
The Wedding Divaz Top 10
A Critical Checklist To Use When Choosing A Wedding Consultant.
Weddings Valentine Style: Rich Inspiration for Every Woman's Dream Day
Listen to a podcast interview with Diann Valentine about the new book, Weddings Valentine Style: Rich Inspiration for Every Woman's Dream Day


   Bridal Gowns
Cassandra Bromfield is a NY Designer Inspired by Art
A New York bridal designer whose creations are inspired by her passion for fine art.
Searching for African American Wedding Gowns and Boutiques?
African American Wedding Gowns and Boutiques are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
THE AFROCENTRIC BRIDE by Therez Fleetwood
Formal, Informal. Afrocentric or traditional? A review of the book, THE AFROCENTRIC BRIDE and an interview with author/designer Therez Fleetwod!
Will You Be "Jumping the Broom in Style" ?
Fashion Video created from book: "Jumping The Broom in Style". "Jumping the Broom in Style" is an African inspired style guide for couples looking for something different, special, and personalized by Thony C. Anyiam
Your Wedding Day Style
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. The wedding gown you choose should reflect your individual sense of style and personality.


   Bridal Registries
The Man Registry - A Wedding Registry for Grooms
Now the groom's have their very own wedding gift registry, which the kind of things they want!


   Bridal Shows
2009 Bridal Shows Across the U.S.
Use the links on this page to Find a Bridal Show near you!
Looking for an African American Bridal Show in your area?
African American Bridal Show providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.


   Bridesmaid
Boutiques & Designers for your African American Bridesmaid Gown
Boutiques for your African American Bridesmaid Gown are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
How to help the Bride-To-Be with Pre-Wedding Festivities
Maid of Honor or Bridesmaid? Here are a few things you can do to make it easier on the Bride-to-Be!


   Cakes
Searching for African American Wedding Cakes?
Are you Searching for African American Wedding Cakes? Then look no further!
The Wedding Cake - Advice on Choosing Your Wedding Cake by Rene Davenport
Your wedding cake is the centerpiece of your reception! Advice by Rene Davenport,owner of Graceful Creations / Graceful Beginnings


   Caketops
African American Cake Top Selections
View BlackBride.coms' suggested Selection of African American Cake Tops and Accessories


   Caterers
Caterers for your African American Wedding
Caterers for your African American Wedding are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
Shari's Berries Featuring Bride and Tuxedo Gourmet Strawberries - A Unique Treat for Weddings
Bride and Tuxedo Berry gourmet hand-dipped strawberry creations add romance, elegance to weddings, bridal showers, engagement or anniversary parties.
Trends In Wedding Planning
Saying "I DO" to Do-It-Yourself Cocktail Receptions


   Ceremony
A Beautiful Black Wedding
Lifetime Video Highlights a Young Wilmington North Carolina African American Couple at their Ceremony
Do you have an African American Wedding Blog or your own personal wedding website?
Let us know and we will link to your wedding blog or personal wedding website! Are you not sure how to set a blog up? Ask BlackBride.com! We will help you!
THE AFROCENTRIC BRIDE by Therez Fleetwood
Formal, Informal. Afrocentric or traditional? A review of the book, THE AFROCENTRIC BRIDE and an interview with author/designer Therez Fleetwod!
VOWS
The African-American Couples' Guide to Designing a Sacred Ceremony. Brand new book release by the author of Jumping the Broom, Harriet Cole.
You Found the Love of Your Life, Now You Can Announce Your Wedding Details on BlackBride.com !
Would you like to share your wedding details on BlackBride? BlackBride.com will be featuring brides from our home page area very soon!


   Day Spas
Searching for African American Wedding Spa Services?
Are you searching for African American Wedding Spa Services? Then look no further!


   Decorations
Creative Ways to Save Money on Wedding Decorations by Rene Davenport
Rene Davenport, professional wedding consultant, offers unique tips on saving money on your wedding decorations and more!
The Love is in the Details, says Deniesha Joseph owner of Couture Events by D
Seating your guests seems simple enough? Hear what Deniesha Joseph owner of Couture Events by D, has to say about planning table settings
Wedding Decorating 101 - Tablescapes
Tablescapes are arrangements of items gathered in a grouping on top of a table. They're sometimes called tabletop arrangements. Read more about decorating with tablescapes here.


   Decorations/Rentals
Decorators and Designers for your African American Wedding
Decorations and Designers for your African American Wedding are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique wedding products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.


   DJ Services
Searching for DJ Services for your African American Wedding?
Are you searching for DJ Services for your African American Wedding? Then look no further!


   Favors and Gifts
Searching for African American Wedding Gift ?
African American Wedding Gift providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.


   Florists
Decorating with Flowers
Creative Ideas for Wedding and Reception Flowers
Frequent Florist Questions
Frequently asked questions about weddding flowers/florists.


   Flowergirl
African American Flower Girl Gown and Accessory Providers
African American Flower Girl Gown and accessory providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.


   Featured Gift Ideas
Choose from Millions of Products with Your Amazon Wedding Registry
Sign up for your Amazon Wedding Registry today! You can choose from the million-plus products that Amazon offers, and find the right selections to help set up your new home!
   Gift Ideas
A White House Wedding Gift
Did you know that The White House Greetings Office will provide US citizens with special Presidential greetings and acknowledgements for their wedding?
Bookworm Bride Shower
The Perfect Shower for the Bookworm Bride. Planning ideas for the invitations, decorations, gifts, and activities.
Choose from Millions of Products with Your Amazon Wedding Registry
Sign up for your Amazon Wedding Registry today! You can choose from the million-plus products that Amazon offers, and find the right selections to help set up your new home!
Register for your Honeymoon Wishes!
It works just like a gift registry, only your guests give you portions of your dream honeymoon. Want more than pots or pans? Register your honeymoon plans. The perfect, unforgettable gift.
Wedding Gift-Giving Guidelines
Advice for both the Wedding Couple and the Wedding Guests on Gift Giving


   Gown & Flower Preservation
There are no current articles in this category


   Health & Fitness
Cathy's Hair Tips!
Cathy Howse is a Black hair care expert and the founder of Ultra Black Hair Products/UBH Publications Inc., a 15-year old company that teaches the truth about Black hair care and growth. Her book, Ultra Black Hair Growth II, is classified as the only proven black hair growth system in the world.


   Featured Honeymoon & Travel
Register for your Honeymoon Wishes!
It works just like a gift registry, only your guests give you portions of your dream honeymoon. Want more than pots or pans? Register your honeymoon plans. The perfect, unforgettable gift.
   Honeymoon & Travel
Honeymoon Adventures - Lets Get Creative
Wedding Coordiantor Renee Ferguson tells it like it is! A Honeymoon is Must!!
Register for your Honeymoon Wishes!
It works just like a gift registry, only your guests give you portions of your dream honeymoon. Want more than pots or pans? Register your honeymoon plans. The perfect, unforgettable gift.
Unite Exotic Adventure and Eco Friendly with a Green Honeymoon
The Golfo Dulce and Playa Nicuesa Lodge are a perfect combination for romancing the green.


   Hotel/Lodging Accommodations
Searching for African American Hotel & Lodging information?
Are you searching for African American Hotel & Lodging information for yourself or your guests? Then look no further


   Invitations
Searching for African American Wedding Invitations?
Are you searching for African American Wedding Invitations? Then look no further!


   Jewelry
How To Buy A Diamond
There are four factors that determine the value of a diamond, collectively known as the 4Cs. The combination of the 4Cs determines each diamond's value.
Savvy Jewelry Shopping Tips
A piece of jewelry made with precious metals and gemstones is an instant heirloom that, if well taken care of, can be passed down through generations. Shopping for fine jewelry can be daunting if the consumer is not armed with knowledge.


   Limousine Services
Choosing a Limo Service
There is much more than the "look" of the car in selecting a limousine service . Be prepared, ask questions and chose professionals!


   Lingerie
There are no current articles in this category


   Music & Entertainment
Jumping The Broom Video and Song!
If you havent seen this video/song combination - " Let's Jump the Broom ", view it now, right here! What are you waiting for?
Music Sets the Tone
Music is high on the list of what guests remember most about wedding receptions. Use these eight tips to let those memories sing and avoid any sour notes.
Nigerian Wedding Reception Celebratory Dance Video
See this Wedding reception video that features a celebratory dance traditions of the people of Nigeria.


   Officiants/ Ministers
Searching for Clergy or Officiants for your African American Wedding?
Are you searching for Clergy or Officiants for your African American Wedding? Then look no further!


   Photography
A Bird’s Eye View on Wedding Dresses from a Photographer
A Bird’s Eye View on Wedding Dresses - How this Photographer sees it
African American Wedding Photography Providers
African American Wedding Photography Providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
Black, Indian & Asian Women Get Married Too
MorningStar has broken away from the herd and focused primarily on the ethnic client. "There is an assumption out there that black, Indian and Asian women don't get married as frequently as everyone else, it may be statistically true but it is not borne out by the people who come to us".
Care For Wedding Negatives
How to Care for Your Wedding Negatives. Guidelines that should be followed for the safest storage.
Photography Styles
Rene Davenport discusses four different approaches that photographer's use: Traditional, Photojournalistic, Illustrative and Creative, to capture weddings.
Read The Buzz About Whether to Use Digital or Film to Capture Your Wedding Day !
Cant decide? Read about Digital vs. Film in this artical Written By PAUL F. GERO of The Wedding Photojournalist Association
What the PJ Style is
Wedding Photojournalism, Documenting Your Day With a Purpose!


   Reception Services & Facilities
African American Wedding Reception
Looking for locations for your African American Wedding Reception? Providers are located in both the National and Local Listings on Black Bride. Visit businesses for unique products and services by clicking on the National Resources and Local Resource Links.
Trends In Wedding Planning
Saying "I DO" to Do-It-Yourself Cocktail Receptions
You Must Have These For Your Guests at Your Wedding!
Sterling Truffle Bar is Blackbride.com's top pick for truffles that will be your guests' favorite! Great for bridal showers, birthday parties and any special event!


   Rentals of all kinds
There are no current articles in this category


   Shoes
There are no current articles in this category


   Software
There are no current articles in this category


   Transportation
Choosing a Limo Service
There is much more than the "look" of the car in selecting a limousine service . Be prepared, ask questions and chose professionals!


   Tuxedos
There are no current articles in this category


   Videography
Searching for Videographers for your African American Wedding ?
Are you searching for Videographers for your African American Wedding ? Then look no further!


   Website Development
Create a Window to Your Destination Wedding
Make it easy on your out of town guests by having your very own wedding website that gives them info on where to stay, reminders, etc


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