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shyavon81 Posted: Apr 21, 2009 01:09 PM+

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Posted: Apr 21, 2009 01:09 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

She is black. I her defense I must say that I wanted to try 2 different style and was pressed for time. She did an updo and a down do. I have the pics on my home pc and I'm at work now (shhh don't tell my boss!!!)

Ray8183 Posted: Apr 21, 2009 01:12 PM+

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Posted: Apr 21, 2009 01:12 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by shyavon81

She is black. I her defense I must say that I wanted to try 2 different style and was pressed for time. She did an updo and a down do. I have the pics on my home pc and I'm at work now (shhh don't tell my boss!!!)

She is just not in my budget.

tis23 Posted: Apr 21, 2009 01:39 PM+

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Posted: Apr 21, 2009 01:39 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I have a hair and makeup trial with her soon, but I've seen her style a few African American's hair and she did a great job!!

Djenki2 Posted: Apr 22, 2009 10:24 PM+

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Posted: Apr 22, 2009 10:24 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Hi Ladies,

I have been on this thread in a while

just wondering if any of you have given thought to your parents and bridal party entrance songs for the reception.

My worksheet is due tomorrow and I need help

Thanks!

ladycapricorn Posted: Apr 22, 2009 10:26 PM+

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Posted: Apr 22, 2009 10:26 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Djenki2

Hi Ladies,

I have been on this thread in a while just wondering if any of you have given thought to your parents and bridal party entrance songs for the reception.

My worksheet is due tomorrow and I need help

Thanks!

Entrance for my Mom .....Simply the best by Tina Turner

Bridal Party not sure yet

Djenki2 Posted: Apr 22, 2009 10:34 PM+

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Posted: Apr 22, 2009 10:34 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

thanks! good idea

any other suggestions ladies!

ladycapricorn Posted: Apr 23, 2009 02:50 PM+

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Posted: Apr 23, 2009 02:50 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

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Djenki2 Posted: Apr 23, 2009 03:35 PM+

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Posted: Apr 23, 2009 03:35 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

good lookin out!

If you've already picked out other songs list those too!

BP Procession- Cannon in D
Bride- Con te Patiro

BP Entrance- ?????
Bride and Groom entrance- Bonnie and Clyde by Destra

Father- Daughter Dance- ?????
Mother-Son Dance- ?????

Garter Toss- Pimpin all over the world by Ludacris Ft. Bobby Valetino
BoK Toss- Single Ladies by Beyonce

Cake Cutting- Endless Love by Luther Vandross ft. Mariah Carey

Ray8183 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 09:35 AM+

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Posted: Apr 28, 2009 09:35 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

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mzmahagony Posted: Apr 28, 2009 10:56 AM+

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Posted: Apr 28, 2009 10:56 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Djenki2

good lookin out!

If you've already picked out other songs list those too!

BP Procession- Cannon in D
Bride- Con te Patiro

BP Entrance- ?????
Bride and Groom entrance- Bonnie and Clyde by Destra

Father- Daughter Dance- ?????
Mother-Son Dance- ?????

Garter Toss- Pimpin all over the world by Ludacris Ft. Bobby Valetino
BoK Toss- Single Ladies by Beyonce

Cake Cutting- Endless Love by Luther Vandross ft. Mariah Carey

wow, its so funny that you said Bonnie and Clyde by Destra, because I was thinking of doing that too...eventhough Destra was talking about her rag in the song I guess in our case we would be talking about our men.....lol

Djenki2 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 01:28 PM+

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Posted: Apr 28, 2009 01:28 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I had no idea she was talking about her rag! too funny!

mzmahagony Posted: Apr 28, 2009 01:59 PM+

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Posted: Apr 28, 2009 01:59 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Djenki2

I had no idea she was talking about her rag! too funny!

lol...lol....I still love that song though...

Ann 52409 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 04:59 PM+

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Posted: Apr 28, 2009 04:59 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by Djenki2

good lookin out!

If you've already picked out other songs list those too!

BP Procession- Cannon in D
Bride- Con te Patiro

BP Entrance- ?????
Bride and Groom entrance- Bonnie and Clyde by Destra

Father- Daughter Dance- ?????
Mother-Son Dance- ?????

Garter Toss- Pimpin all over the world by Ludacris Ft. Bobby Valetino
BoK Toss- Single Ladies by Beyonce

Cake Cutting- Endless Love by Luther Vandross ft. Mariah Carey

I am working on this list too... what a headache?? Mother son dance I love 'Mama' by Boyz to Men
for garter toss - I am thinking 'my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard' LOL

and your cake cutting song is our first dance song
whats your first dance song?

Ray8183 Posted: Apr 28, 2009 07:40 PM+

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Posted: Apr 28, 2009 07:40 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I'm not doing a BP. For our first dance is Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me by Gladys Knight.

ladycapricorn Posted: Apr 29, 2009 10:20 AM+

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Posted: Apr 29, 2009 10:20 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

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tis23 Posted: Apr 29, 2009 11:35 AM+

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Posted: Apr 29, 2009 11:35 AM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

I had my trial with M*I*A (both hair and makeup). She did a great job!!! My hair came out great. She did three different styles. She does clip in extensions which worked out good. I would definitely recommend her for women of color!!!!

Ray8183 Posted: Apr 29, 2009 01:38 PM+

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Posted: Apr 29, 2009 01:38 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Posted by tis23

I had my trial with M*I*A (both hair and makeup). She did a great job!!! My hair came out great. She did three different styles. She does clip in extensions which worked out good. I would definitely recommend her for women of color!!!!

Can you sent me a FM of her prices. Thanks.

MC127 Posted: May 02, 2009 07:59 PM+

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Posted: May 02, 2009 07:59 PM

Re: Official African American Brides Thread

Since we have all been asking for make up recommendations..... I found someone other than the usual artists on this board. I had my trial yesterday and loved her. I will post one or two pics on this thread later on today.

Here is her contact Information:
Janie Richardson
(646) 578- 3030
[email protected]
She does make up and accessories.