Yes it's possible to love this man more!

Today I am on vacation, in a caribbean paradise celebrating 4 years of marriage with the man I call my husband & best friend, Mr B.!! 4 years down, forever to go! :-) Whomever says you can't experience Gods grace & goodness through others-- has never truly loved someone.

I can honestly say my life has blossomed into something more than beautiful, since the day we met and it keeps on getting better baby. I thank God for the "greatest of these things--- LOVE" because I get to share it with you, every day of my life!

Forever Love- Mrs B.

Real Life Brides With Flavor- The Early Family

Each year, I try to show pics of real life brides & weddings to inspire you on your marriage journey so today marks the start of the 2011 edition of the Real Life Brides With Flavor!

I believe that sometimes a picture can say volumes about a couples love & wedding style and todays highlighted couple truly falls into this category. Say hello to the Early Family!

Their wedding was held in Chicago last year, so they just celebrated their first year of a marriage. I was fortunate enough to be in attendance at their ceremony & the thing I loved the most was just the overall feel of the event- a mix of harlem renaissance vintage/elegance with like a urban hang suite/ modern luxe relaxation too it! Trust me sometimes- its hard to pull off a event that is very elegant and yet not uptight - but they nailed it! Hope you all enjoy the pictures & get inspired!

Bride & Groom Names: Aquinas & Corey Early

Location: Date of wedding: Chicago, May 29, 2010

Wedding Style: A modern theme with vintage hues

My favorite moment: Walking slowly down the aisle, looking straight into my husband's eyes and savoring that moment.

Wedding advice to Brides to Be: Do what I did... Walk slowly down the aisle and look into your hubby-2-be's eyes and truly savor that moment, because the rest of the night goes by in the blink of an eye!!!!

Best part of being married: Learning, loving, adapting, celebrating the highs with my best friend, working through the lows with my best friend, coming home to kisses and hugs and having someone there to cuddle next to at night. There's never a dull moment!

Something Borrowed, Something Blue ...

Various shades of blue- A broom and an bouquet designed for Mrs. Terri & Mrs. Katrina! Congratulations to you both!

Married Folks Can Dance!

If you all haven't already seen this video, you're going to love it! - Trinity United Church of Christ here in Chicago, has a marriage ministry that is doing something special with their couples- Isn't it refreshing to see Black married couples dancing together in church! It really is a sweet idea :-) Go head Trinity!

Apple Red, Lavender and Happy all over !

When my latest bride initially told me lavender & red were her colors, I'll admit I felt a tinge of "how in the world was I going to pull these two colors off" ?! But now, I'm thinking, YES this works! What do you think?

Mays Brides- Mrs. Marsha & Mrs. Meegan!

I promised to show you some pictures from my latest clients wedding, so here there are! I refer to both Marsha & Meegan as my "dream" clients because they both really allowed me to be as creative as possible with her wedding items! I can certainly appreciate this because often times brides aren't receptive to new ideas when it comes to designing their wedding, they've been dreaming about for years! But Mrs. Marsha & Mrs Meegan were both flexible and a pleasure to work with - and I 'm very happy with the end results!

Tell me what you think: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chocolate-Brooms-and-Bouquets/113884361823

Be careful what you pray for because you just might get it!...

I was reminded of my grandmother advice when I sat down last night after working feverishly to complete all of my 2010 prom orders- and I went to bed with a huge smile. As tired as I still am - I am thankful business is picking up and I really enjoy what I'm doing :-) My talent is a blessing that I don't take for granted and I am thankful to have the opportunity to share it with my clients. Thank you to every student & bride that has supported me by sharing your beautiful vision - YOU ARE my inspiration to keep pressing on. God is good yall!

Anyhoo, I've been busy, and this weekend I have 3 weddings and a prom...I will take pictures of everything and post them soon :-) Toodles

Work.Work.Work.Work.Work!

So May has had me absolutely busy- Can you say 3 weddings this month and a prom! Here is a sneek peak of what I've been working on. Corsages for both weddings and prom, Centerpeices- I promise to post more as May winds down :-)

A Love Story, A Bridal Photoshoot!

This past weekend, a few creative geniuses (lol) came together to create something beautiful...a love story!

Many kudos to Tony Smith @ Lovelace Studios, fashion models- Kim Matthews and Max, Couture bridal gown by Kim Coy, Hair by Amber Hart and Makeup by Jill Alise. Oh and me of course, Chocolate B & B!

Check out my facebook profile to see more pictures from the shoot!

Last weekends Bridal Show was great!

I had a ball at the Apostolic wedding fair last weekend- I meet a lot of good people, brides & vendors alike. Here I am at the expo doing what I do best. :-) Pic courtesy of Donald Barge Photography.

Marriage saved me...

Now here is some MARITAL SUBSTANCE for the soul! On March 29th,
Essence bloggers (and the creators of BlackandMarriedWithKids.com) Lamar & Ronnie Tyler will be releasing their documentary "You Saved Me" in over 25 cities. The documentary will tell the story of REAL HAPPILY MARRIED African-American couples- can we say whooo hoooo!!

Now here is the best part: The wonderful folks over @ African-American Brides.com are giving away two copies of their new movie to TWO of the readers of their blog. Click http://blog.african-americanbrides.com/ for more info. Just leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway. Also for my Chicago peeps you can view the movie this Friday @ 8:30PM!

Big City Swing (Dance Studio)
1012 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, Ill
Contact: 312-719-6632

Artsy Love & Bridal Show Info

Hey everyone- Sorry, I've been MIA for a little while getting ready for a bridal show on the 27th & completing my first full wedding design ( the entire event is pratically designed by me) YAY!! But I had to take a moment, and show some kitschy accessories that I LOVEEEE - I think they are PERFECT for the artsy bride. Tell me what you think.

Oh before I forget, I hope to see you at the WEDDING FAIR on Saturday, March 27th @ the Apostolic Church of God - 6320 Dorchester Ave.- Chicago, Illinois 60637 from 10-2PM!





Vendor: Pearl Accented Updo, Wedding Veil by Toni Federici, Vivienne Westwood/Melissa Shoes, Lace Manicured Nails/McQueen handbag

Pics from the LAUNCH event!

Hey everyone- I just wanted to share some of the pics from the LAUNCH event for my galpal & lingerie designer Kira Lee's fashion show. It was a HUGE success, so thanks to everyone who supports Chicago's own artistic talent! For more info & pics join Black Kai Lee Couture fanpage on facebook!

P.S. Did you check the bouquets the models were carrying? Yes that would be my work, Chocolate B&B !

Wedding Fly by KFleye

There's Fly and then there's KFleye! Thanks to Facebook, I've been able to keep up with the Fleye girl herself, Ms Kelley Moseley from Kfleye Jewelry & Accessories. Kelley creates gorgeous, handcrafted limited edition jewelry that is truly unique. Her line includes geometric cuffs, shoulder duster earring and loc & hair ornaments just to name a few. I can't remember how I came across her work, but I can say she has been someone I have admired from afar for their style & sisterpuerner skills.

But this week, I'm loooking through her pics on her fanpage and I was floored- I mean literally I had goosebumps! She created a wedding veil for a bride from BRASS WIRE! Okkkkkkkkk.....(diva voice). My heart swooned seriously. She also created a bird cage where the veil was suspended inside! Its that not the bomb?! I think i've already know what Im using when i renew my vows in 7 years lol. Here's the pics below. For more information on Kfleye you can visit her at www.kfleye.com or you can watch her tomorrow on Heart & Soul at 6PM on Channel 7 (ABC)!

Michelle Obama @ the PROM!

This year I am expanding my services to celebrate the last party every teen looks forward to - PROM NIGHT!

Yes that's right, prom season is just around the corner & I've been invited to create corsages & bouts for 3 well known Chicagoland highschools ( one of which is my alma amater - Whitney M Young Magnet Highschool) and I'm very excited!

In the meantime, I'm creating ads for other schools to use to promote my business. So while I'm reserching the current trends of 2010, I came across this fantaboulous lady - or First Lady- I should say, Michelle Obama at OUR alma mater - Whitney M Youngs 1984 prom! She was fly even then :-)

KaiLee Couture jewelry & lingerie party Dec 20th !

You are invited to attend Kai Lee Couture's 3rd Annual Shopping Extraganza!

We'll have cocktails and dessert, gifts bags for all guests (while supplies last), and gift wrapping- all complimentary!

Fun games with exquisite prizes provided by Sybaris Suites,
Flirty Girl Fitness, Hollywood Blvd Cinema, and M Lounge.

Come purchase your last minute Christmas Gifts!!!
Shop for yourself or others. Come to shop or play games it's up to you,
we just want to have fun.

Jewerly packages $25 Lingerie sets $35, lingerie separates start at $18.

Visit our website: www.Kaileecouture.net

You MUST R.S.V.P for the Location. Please include your name, telephone number and and Guest names (limit 2) . Space Is Limited. MUST RSVP to secure your spot.

RSVP only to: info@KaiLeeCouture.net or 1.888.493.0094

Ultra Stylish Invites by Kee2Creativity!

Once again, I have another myspace friend that I have to tell you all about because, simply put her invites are gorgeous!! Hers more about Kee2, in her own words:

"Kee2Creativity Inc. is a blossoming creative boutique boasting a signature line of invitations for all occasions, savvy stationary, and a array of other services. Our full-scale graphic capabilities allow us to meet virtually all business and event services design needs. Whether the special occasion or business ignites the mood of a tailored suit, mini skirt or favorite pair of jeans, Kee 2 Creativity marries the perfect elements of style and designs our clientʼs want, with the wonderful element of surprise they appreciate. Recognizing that every special occasion has an intimate significance to each client and their guests, we aim to provide not only a lasting impression of the event, but also an irreplaceable memory of the experience."

So as you can see Ms. Kee2 knows how to add that special touch to your beautiful day. So, Brides 2 Be make sure to check out her work!

Arkeelaus D. Sherman
Kee 2 Creativity
www.kee2creativity.com
"Creative designs with an added flair; that's Kee!"

Accessories for the bride

Im always adding new myspace friends so when I saw pics of a lovely bride in some fierce looking jewelry- I had to know who created it! The designer is Chicago's own Sounchick Accessories.

Founded in 2005, Soundchick Accessories is continually blazin Chicago's red carpet with their signature line "Chick Feather Earrings" made from Dyed and Natural Peacock, Coque Tail, Turkey and other exotic feathers.

This matching necklace & earring set however, is made from Mother of Pearl & Swarovski Crystals - stones that speak to the goddess in you!

Congratulations to Mrs. Reynolds & her new hubby & Be sure to check out Soundchick at www.soundchickaccessories.com for more information!