http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards: Forum: African-American - Recent Topics en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:46:27 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/fiancee-invitation-nightmare-any-tips#post-3214837 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:03:27 +0000 lagemmapreziosa 3214837@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>...So my fiancee and I are planning our wedding in Orlando, Florida. We currently reside in California, but I am from Orlando.&nbsp; So, we budgeted for 150-180 people.&nbsp; The thing is that he wants to invite &gt; 200 people FROM HIS FAMILY ALONE!&nbsp; Crazy, I know!&nbsp;</p> <p>He says that he "knows his family" and that they won't travel all the way to Florida for the wedding. He just wants everyone to feel that they are being treated equally and doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings (he claims that "this is just how his family is..." my family is the same way, but hey - i have made sacrifices).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>He's even said that if he can't invite ALL of his extended family, then he will just invite his immediate family and that's that.&nbsp; (OMG, I know)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>My invite list has been cut back and cut back b/c I know that my family will travel anywhere to see me get married... And I don't want to overcommit ourselves by inviting more people than we can afford. He seems to think it's fine for him to invite significantly more people than me (twice as many, maybe more?) because, in his eyes, they won't be coming.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I still think it's risky.&nbsp; I mean, what if they ALL decide to show up?&nbsp; The wedding is on a long holiday weekend...</p> <p>ANYONE HAVE AN EXPERIENCE LIKE THIS?&nbsp; HOW'S IT GOING/HOW DID IT WORK OUT/WHAT DID YOU DO?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We argue about this intensely every single time we talk about it. And I can't stand to go through that anymore.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please help!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hair-styles-for-long-locs#post-168587 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:16:32 +0000 harmonyeee 168587@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>hi ladies,</p> <p>i have long thick locs (i've been growing them for over 7 years). i've started and maintained them myself the entire time, so im a bit of a novice to natural hair salons (the last time i went to one was when i got my perm cut off!).</p> <p>i haven't had much luck finding photos of formal loc hairstyles for women with LONG locs. i have two photos and i'm not crazy about either style. I'm looking for a chic, simple updo - maybe a low textured bun slightly to the side, or something along those lines....anyone have photos or links to good styles?</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/does-anyone-else-have-this-problem-fi-is-crazy#post-3121828 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:40:58 +0000 BlissfulMrs 3121828@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>My FI keeps going on and on about him not wanting me to put a weave in my hair on our wedding day. We had this arguement/discussion too often now and its really pissin' me off. He says I am beautiful with my own hair and when he looks back on pics he wants to see ME with my own hair and blah blah blah. I've only put in extensions my hair about 4 or 5 times during our 6 year relationship, and only for special occations like a vacation (where my hair would get wet eveyday) or our engagement shoot. I don't wear it because I think I'm not pretty with my natural hair or anything like that. My hair is a little longer than shoulder length and somewhat thin and there really aren't many things I can do with it on dressier occasions. I searched and searched and I can't seem to find any hairstyles for my wedding that wouldn't require a weave.</p> <p>Does anyone else have this problem with their SO? Does your man have a problem with hair extensions? I really want to take his opinions into consideration, but c'mon I look fierce with a good weave! lol&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/i-found-the-best-hair-accessory#post-3213834 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:30 +0000 MrsMillieMoo 3213834@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Thank you ladies, I was able to find the best hair accessory. I have natural hair and have been toying with the idea of actually wearing it straight because I couldn't find something for my hair. I absolutely love this piece, ladies let me know what you think. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77522712/champagne-cream-flowers-bridal-headband#zoom" rel="nofollow">http://www.etsy.com/listing/77522712/champagne-cream-flowers-bridal-headband#zoom</a> </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/which-hairstyle-pic-heavy#post-3089217 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:04:18 +0000 Soon2BeMrsPea 3089217@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Okay so I know I want an updo, and I know i want it to be 'messy' and I came across a few styles that I like.&nbsp;</p> <p>1.This worn by the lovely Janet. I just don't know how the back is pinned up. Hmmm</p> <p><img src="http://bios.weddingbee.com/pics/170973/African-American-Updo-Hairstyles-For-Women.jpeg" /></p> <p>2.This one worn by Zoe Saldana</p> <p><img src="http://bios.weddingbee.com/pics/170973/black-updo8.jpeg" /></p> <p>3.Janet again</p> <p><img src="http://bios.weddingbee.com/pics/170973/Janet-Jackson-Loose-Bun.jpeg" /></p> <p>4.And this one worn by Alicia.</p> <p><img src="http://bios.weddingbee.com/pics/170973/The2008AmericanMusicAwardsQJ_VkDqpBMfl.jpeg" /></p> <p>I have a few months to decide, but which one do you think would look super good with my dress?</p> <p><img src="http://bios.weddingbee.com/pics/170973/0large.jpeg" /><img src="http://bios.weddingbee.com/pics/170973/2large.jpeg" /></p> <p>Sorry if the pics are super de duper huge too..Thanks for any feedback in advance :)&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/any-nigerian-brides-out-here-1#post-2531981 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:24:10 +0000 memzy08 2531981@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I was just wondering if there were any Nigerian or African brides on the Bee?? I am just looking for someone that can relate to guestlists of 500+ and family members that fight you tooth and nail to get their way on YOUR wedding day. Also, weddings are typically 2 to 3 day events I need some folks to bounce ideas off of! Thanks you guys!!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/help-african-american-bridal-hair-and-makeup-so-cali#post-3209215 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:01:46 +0000 gadgetgirl909 3209215@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hello Bees! I&nbsp;was recently engaged (November 2011) in San Francisco. We are from Southern California and I'm looking for a phenomenal hair stylist and makeup artist for my engagement pics (Summer 2012) and then subsequent wedding (August 2013). HELP! Reviews and pics are welcomed!!!</p> <p>Thanks! <img src="http://boards.weddingbee.com/my-plugins/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /></p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/vows-what-do-you-think#post-3196250 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:58:35 +0000 Ebonyangelgirl 3196250@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I've tried posting this before, let's see if it works.... I know they are long but it's the most important part of the day...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Bob Marley said it best,<br />&ldquo;He&rsquo;s not perfect. You aren&rsquo;t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn&rsquo;t going to quote poetry, he&rsquo;s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don&rsquo;t hurt him, don&rsquo;t change him, and don&rsquo;t expect for more than he can give. Don&rsquo;t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he&rsquo;s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don&rsquo;t exist, but there&rsquo;s always one guy that is perfect for you.&rdquo;</p> <p>God, timing and yahoo personals brought us together. I was initially attracted to your smile, sense of humor and state of origin. There was something different about our interaction that I noted from our first communication. Instead of rushing things, I painstakingly committed to savoring you like the tastiest chocolate dessert, slowly, bite by bite. It became clear to me pretty soon that you were MY baby, from being the only man who could tell me to shut up to challenging me express and share my feelings.</p> <p>You taught me that it was okay to be vulnerable, alright to lean on someone, acceptable to enjoy being the passenger and not the driver all the time, but most importantly you taught me how to love you, daringly and blindly, without expectations or limitations. You even channeled patience and showed fortitude by taking the time to teach me how to ride a bicycle. And for all that I will always love you and call you my first, conscious love.</p> <p>As we stand here, after years of unknotting the kinks between us and before our family that we have woven together, I pledge/promise to you my undying love, in this place, that place and the next, in tandem for all time. I carry your heart, I carry it in my heart. I am blessed to share this time and space with you, a man made just for me by God. Let's never be normal and always be us.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/hair-ideas-please-post-pics#post-3086560 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:21:45 +0000 mrsberry2011 3086560@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I need cute hairstyle inspirations!! My hair is natural and i prefer wearing it in its natural state with maybe a little hair added in. I can find anything cute. I wanna wear it in an updo. If i cant find something, i may have to wear a wig.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/how-many-aa-brides-have-colored-dresses#post-3032444 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:43:36 +0000 can-dee 3032444@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi, I decided on a colored dress before I was even engaged. I just think white gowns are boring (no offense) but anyway what color did you choose and why? I chose chocolate because I think its rich and pretty plus I just love chocolate,lol. </p>