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...

Hisforever Posted: Oct 06, 2006 06:05 PM

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Posted by gemini515

Ladies I have a problem my aunt suggested that me and FH go to city hall to get married all b/c we are moving in together. She said I should do it for security more than morals {b/c she is a christian}
She also said we should continue planning the wedding but things could happen with a 1 1/2. What do you ladies think and is any1 married by paper and is planning their wedding at a later date? What should I do?

FH & I live together- basically you have to do what you feel is right for you. Family can be so over powering at times- they mean well but you do what you feel is right. It will work itself out... be encouraged girl!!!

Hisforever Posted: Oct 06, 2006 06:06 PM

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Posted by qdavis

Posted by enjft

I have a question. Is anyone doing black cake?

Hello Everyone...my name is Quiana....I am glad that someone made this thread!! I am doing a 4 tier black cake w/ 3 cakes around the tiers....my family is from JA and Guyana...Fiance Family is Trini...so you know we had to have this!!

Q

Fiance and I have been together for 5 years

Hi Qiana!
You go with your black cake!!

Hisforever Posted: Oct 06, 2006 06:09 PM

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Posted by gemini515

How long have you'll been in a relationship w/ ur FH

July just mad 13 years
We have been together since I was 14...

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:00 PM

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Posted by enjft

Posted by Shell84

Whose your favorite 'Girlfriend'?

I love Tony

me too! isnt she gone!

Maya is my favorite! She reminds me of me!

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:02 PM

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Posted by gemini515

How long have you'll been in a relationship w/ ur FH

Two years this October. It will be 4 years by the time we tie the knot.

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:03 PM

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Posted by JeanineP2B

Hey ladies! Jeanine here!

It's cool to see that there are lots of caribbean ladies on here as well.

I'm Panamanian & FH is Guyanese!

I'll have to log into my other computer to get a picture of FH and I.

Welcome JP!

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:04 PM

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Posted by uncqt02

Hi Ladies! My name is Tamra and FH and I have been together for 4 years.

Welcome Tamra

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:05 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by qdavis

Posted by enjft

I have a question. Is anyone doing black cake?

Hello Everyone...my name is Quiana....I am glad that someone made this thread!! I am doing a 4 tier black cake w/ 3 cakes around the tiers....my family is from JA and Guyana...Fiance Family is Trini...so you know we had to have this!!

Q

Fiance and I have been together for 5 years

Welcome Quiana, my fellow Swannie

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:12 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by gemini515

Ladies I have a problem my aunt suggested that me and FH go to city hall to get married all b/c we are moving in together. She said I should do it for security more than morals {b/c she is a christian}
She also said we should continue planning the wedding but things could happen with a 1 1/2. What do you ladies think and is any1 married by paper and is planning their wedding at a later date? What should I do?

My FI and I just moved in together and we are in the process of buying our first home before we are married. My mother may she RIP was an Evangelist and FI father is a Minister. FI and I are both Christian but this was the best situation for US. We did not want to do the CITY HALL thing and we knew we wanted a WEDDING where our families would have a good time. My mother always taught me that you only have to answer to GOD so follow your heart and dont worry about what other people say.

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:13 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Hisforever

Posted by gemini515

How long have you'll been in a relationship w/ ur FH

July just mad 13 years
We have been together since I was 14...

WOW

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 06, 2006 09:45 PM

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Okay Ladies:

What do you think looks better on women of color, a WHITE or IVORY wedding gown? Do you think either color is okay? What color do you plan to wear for your BIG day?

MrsMichel07 Posted: Oct 06, 2006 10:01 PM

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Posted by PoeticJustice

Okay Ladies:

What do you think looks better on women of color, a WHITE or IVORY wedding gown? Do you think either color is okay? What color do you plan to wear for your BIG day?

i love the first one

uncqt02 Posted: Oct 06, 2006 10:07 PM

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Posted by PoeticJustice

Okay Ladies:

What do you think looks better on women of color, a WHITE or IVORY wedding gown? Do you think either color is okay? What color do you plan to wear for your BIG day?

I had the same question myself! I really like a dress that is white and I saw the same one in ivory and didn't feel it as much. But then I thought 'would the ivory look better with my skin tone'?!

uncqt02 Posted: Oct 06, 2006 10:08 PM

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Posted by MrsMichel07

Posted by PoeticJustice

Okay Ladies:

What do you think looks better on women of color, a WHITE or IVORY wedding gown? Do you think either color is okay? What color do you plan to wear for your BIG day?

i love the first one

I like the first one too!

Shell84 Posted: Oct 06, 2006 10:23 PM

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I plan on wearing the whitest gown ever.

Hisforever Posted: Oct 06, 2006 11:25 PM

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Posted by PoeticJustice

Okay Ladies:

What do you think looks better on women of color, a WHITE or IVORY wedding gown? Do you think either color is okay? What color do you plan to wear for your BIG day?

I love the first dress, but I swould have to go with Ivory for me.

JeanineP2B Posted: Oct 06, 2006 11:46 PM

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Hey PJ! Hey Ladies!

I love how white looks on brown skin!
I agree with 'Chelle, I'll be wearing the whitest white!

enjft Posted: Oct 07, 2006 10:08 AM

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Ladies in bridal salons urge that if you are a browner shade like myself, white is better.

Someone lighter like Cheresse would look excellent in ivory.

I love the first gown. It is so unique!

I am wearing diamond white.

PoeticJustice Posted: Oct 07, 2006 10:58 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by enjft

Ladies in bridal salons urge that if you are a browner shade like myself, white is better.

Someone lighter like Cheresse would look excellent in ivory.

I love the first gown. It is so unique!

I am wearing diamond white.

OK WHERE is everyone getting their WEDDING GOWN? Can any of the 07' Girls recommend places for us Rookies? How was your experience? How far in advance did you go? Did you go in the city or on LI?