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 :-)

Marriage Monday Quote of the week!

Marriage halves our griefs, doubles our joys, and quadruples our expenses. ~English Proverb

Death to the Birdcage Veil! Seriously...

As of today, I am REALLY getting tired of birdcage veils. Now, don't give me wrong- I am very aware they look absolutely fabu, modern & vintage all in the same rip (hell i even wore one lol) but now i'm just sick of seeing them.

For almost the past 8 years!- the birdcage veil has been all the rage- ever since the release of the movie "sweet home alabama" reintroduced them to the masses. So it got me to thinking, about bridal headpeices again - what would look fab and totally set you apart from the flock of bird(cage) veils! (lol). Here's my top choices- in no particular order!


Utilize a feather headband (Wendy Louise Designs)...


recreate a vintage look


or a modernly vintage bride (Doir ad campaign)


Wear a lovely bow ...


or a chapeaux (Maggie Mae Designs)


Add a little understated sparkle...


or a lot of sparkle! (Stephanie Browne Couture Jewelry collection)


Be a queen(Wilsdom African Designs)...


Or a Lovebird! (Topsy Turvy Designs)

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