Official African American Brides Thread

Original post by PoeticJustice

Oct 05, 2006 05:28 PM

Okay ladies, I love all of the LIW Girls, but I thought it was time that we have a thread dedicated to African American Brides, so that we could discuss wedding and non-wedding related issues that are significant and or relate to women of color. So to start the thread off, could everyone introduce themselves? I am Landra...

MrsB2BE Posted: May 18, 2007 02:57 PM

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My B-day is 6/3 - I am going to see my FH for my b-day

MrsB2BE Posted: May 18, 2007 02:59 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Logged on New Name MrsFarnum

I cannot access EBP from here but when I go home I will see you

I am MrsB2B on there - There are lots of ladies that use EBP and LIW

gemini515 Posted: May 18, 2007 03:04 PM

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ok. thanks

MrsJones2B Posted: May 18, 2007 05:25 PM

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I've worn hair extensions/weaves for almost 5 years straight withOUT a break. Which resulted in badly damaged hair, even though when i started wearing the fake hair, my hair was long and extremely healthy, I dont know why i even started with the weaves.

Now, i went to the salon and had my hair weave/extensions removed, and cut my hair down to about 2' long in length.

I hate the fact that i gotta get up every morning and curl my hair.

I need a hair regimen. Please help.

kyandd09107 Posted: May 18, 2007 07:07 PM

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Posted by monelwookie

so i just posted pics of my DIY invites in an album (we started mailing them out like a week ago). Take a peek, and let me know what you ladies think

p.s sorry for the bad pic, i lost our digital camera so we had to take the pics with our webcam

I just checked your photo album. You have so many fabulous ideas! I can't believe you are pressed about the RH. You're wedding is going to be beautiful!

Oh yeah, I like the invites too. They are very pretty. Especially the belly band.

kyandd09107 Posted: May 18, 2007 07:14 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Posted by MrsB2BE

Posted by missgwife

Posted by MrsB2BE

Yes I agree - Last weekend I didnt do anything wedding and it felt great - Now I am doing small things like addresses and planning my DIY also

You have to give yourself a break every now and then.
Can't wait to see you at the GTG

Me too Bre - The GTG will be a great way to celebrate my birthday

When is your b-day. Mine is May 30. I am having a party 2morrow nite. Yeah i know it is early but FH b-day was also May 15. We have a party every year. By the way he is Disc Jockey so we will have no matter what lol

My FH and I have the same birthday. It was Monday - May 14. We haven't had a party together for the past two years but we always make sure to do something fun! Enjoy your party!

PrincessJen Posted: May 18, 2007 07:18 PM

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Posted by MrsJones2B

I've worn hair extensions/weaves for almost 5 years straight withOUT a break. Which resulted in badly damaged hair, even though when i started wearing the fake hair, my hair was long and extremely healthy, I dont know why i even started with the weaves.

Now, i went to the salon and had my hair weave/extensions removed, and cut my hair down to about 2' long in length.

I hate the fact that i gotta get up every morning and curl my hair.

I need a hair regimen. Please help.

I feel your pain. I've been wearing braids for 8 years straight & my edges are just starting to break. I don't want to get a perm & my natural hair is quite a bit of work. I'm trying to figure out a way to give my edges a break but don't want to give up the ease of braids.

kyandd09107 Posted: May 18, 2007 07:32 PM

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Posted by MrsJones2B

I've worn hair extensions/weaves for almost 5 years straight withOUT a break. Which resulted in badly damaged hair, even though when i started wearing the fake hair, my hair was long and extremely healthy, I dont know why i even started with the weaves.

Now, i went to the salon and had my hair weave/extensions removed, and cut my hair down to about 2' long in length.

I hate the fact that i gotta get up every morning and curl my hair.

I need a hair regimen. Please help.

Do you know how to sleep without messing up your hair. That's the skill I acquired when my hair was short. This way you can tie a scarf around the edges and you won't have to curl it every day. Do you have a picture of yourself with the style?

missgwife Posted: May 18, 2007 07:46 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Posted by MrsB2BE

Posted by missgwife

Posted by MrsB2BE

Yes I agree - Last weekend I didnt do anything wedding and it felt great - Now I am doing small things like addresses and planning my DIY also

You have to give yourself a break every now and then.
Can't wait to see you at the GTG

Me too Bre - The GTG will be a great way to celebrate my birthday

When is your b-day. Mine is May 30. I am having a party 2morrow nite. Yeah i know it is early but FH b-day was also May 15. We have a party every year. By the way he is Disc Jockey so we will have no matter what lol

Is he on the radio?

missgwife Posted: May 18, 2007 07:51 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Logged on New Name MrsFarnum

We have just as much fun there.
Talk to you soon.
My name on that site is 'Sabrina'

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 18, 2007 08:30 PM

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it's good to see so many people writing tonight.. i'm also on ebp and i cna't wait till the gtg.. i actually did something super important last night.. i went to look at wedding gowns and boy am i happy i did!! i didn't think it would be necessary cause my wedding is so far away.. i figured i'd roll into davids bridal round nov of 08 and pick something up off the 99 rack... WRONG!!! OH NO.. i dindn't see nothing i liked.. and what i did like was 900 dollars!! what world was i in!! so now i know i need to keep my eye out for dresses..

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 18, 2007 08:34 PM

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the sterling is a gorgeous hall!! and very reasonable!! i don't htink u need to do any decorating.. i think we as brides focus too much on how the place looks.. i went to two weddings last year and i cna't tell u how any of the halls looked.. lol. but i can tell u how happy the bride and groom looked..

Shell84 Posted: May 18, 2007 10:39 PM

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I feel left out

What's that gtg all about, i want to know.

missgwife Posted: May 19, 2007 12:02 PM

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Posted by Shell84

I feel left out

What's that gtg all about, i want to know.

Here the link to the info about our GTG

http://www.ebonybridalplanner.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=5965

kyandd09107 Posted: May 19, 2007 03:07 PM

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You ladies are having a get together at the Cheesecake Factory? When?

missgwife Posted: May 19, 2007 07:04 PM

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Posted by kyandd09107

You ladies are having a get together at the Cheesecake Factory? When?

Here you go:

http://www.ebonybridalplanner.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=6060

PrincessJen Posted: May 19, 2007 07:54 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

it's good to see so many people writing tonight.. i'm also on ebp and i cna't wait till the gtg.. i actually did something super important last night.. i went to look at wedding gowns and boy am i happy i did!! i didn't think it would be necessary cause my wedding is so far away.. i figured i'd roll into davids bridal round nov of 08 and pick something up off the 99 rack... WRONG!!! OH NO.. i dindn't see nothing i liked.. and what i did like was 900 dollars!! what world was i in!! so now i know i need to keep my eye out for dresses..

Hmmm, my plan was also to start going to stores in 08 to start dress shopping. Guess I should hop to it.

Shell84 Posted: May 19, 2007 10:15 PM

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Posted by missgwife

Posted by kyandd09107

You ladies are having a get together at the Cheesecake Factory? When?

Here you go:

http://www.ebonybridalplanner.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=6060

I should have read this thread before i post on ebp, haha

iwannabmrsD Posted: May 20, 2007 12:46 PM

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Posted by PrincessJen

Posted by iwannabmrsD

it's good to see so many people writing tonight.. i'm also on ebp and i cna't wait till the gtg.. i actually did something super important last night.. i went to look at wedding gowns and boy am i happy i did!! i didn't think it would be necessary cause my wedding is so far away.. i figured i'd roll into davids bridal round nov of 08 and pick something up off the 99 rack... WRONG!!! OH NO.. i dindn't see nothing i liked.. and what i did like was 900 dollars!! what world was i in!! so now i know i need to keep my eye out for dresses..

Hmmm, my plan was also to start going to stores in 08 to start dress shopping. Guess I should hop to it.

yes Jen, I def recommend at least going out and taking a peek. Someone mentioned beautiful bride in lynbrook is having a sale.. i'm gonna stop in there.. i was surprised at the entire shopping for dresses experience. the bridesmaid dresseds in davids looked like cheap prom wear, the bridal gowns were super heavy and stuffed onto racks, so they were hard to get off the rack to just look at. i was in there 15 minutes. it felt like 2 hours. .so now i know i need to go out every once in a while nad take a peek.. what plans have you been making? so far we've booked the hall and are bout to make our second payment.. that's it though.

PrincessJen Posted: May 20, 2007 12:54 PM

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Posted by iwannabmrsD

Posted by PrincessJen

Posted by iwannabmrsD

it's good to see so many people writing tonight.. i'm also on ebp and i cna't wait till the gtg.. i actually did something super important last night.. i went to look at wedding gowns and boy am i happy i did!! i didn't think it would be necessary cause my wedding is so far away.. i figured i'd roll into davids bridal round nov of 08 and pick something up off the 99 rack... WRONG!!! OH NO.. i dindn't see nothing i liked.. and what i did like was 900 dollars!! what world was i in!! so now i know i need to keep my eye out for dresses..

Hmmm, my plan was also to start going to stores in 08 to start dress shopping. Guess I should hop to it.

yes Jen, I def recommend at least going out and taking a peek. Someone mentioned beautiful bride in lynbrook is having a sale.. i'm gonna stop in there.. i was surprised at the entire shopping for dresses experience. the bridesmaid dresseds in davids looked like cheap prom wear, the bridal gowns were super heavy and stuffed onto racks, so they were hard to get off the rack to just look at. i was in there 15 minutes. it felt like 2 hours. .so now i know i need to go out every once in a while nad take a peek.. what plans have you been making? so far we've booked the hall and are bout to make our second payment.. that's it though.

Taking a peek can't hurt. I have an idea of what I'm looking for but I've only looked at pictures online. I've booked the hall & made the second payment but haven't done much else yet but research. Now I'm working on a theme, colors & save the date cards. I think I want the save the date cards & invites to have the same theme/colors so I've really focused on that.