Fairy Tale Cake Topper

Ebony Enchantment Porcelain Topper

I have found some creative toppers (and so has African Bride).  The search has led us to some very creative designers.  However, I don't want to leave the traditionalist out in the cold.   

This lovely porcelain couple is from Ebony Enchantment, creates this fairytale like couple. Perfect for weddings filled with love and the price is perfect just under $30.00.  

Fairy Tales can come true.

Fun Idea For An Invitation

This is a super creative invite.

A Celebraion of African American Weddings

Stats say the numbers  for marriage are so low that if you had to think about it, you would not jump that broom at all.  Marriage is declining and for African Americans it doesn't even exist.  But that is not really the truth, couples are still finding love and even of my own family and friends, their relationships have lasted 10, 20, and even over 50 years.  Coupling works and I am glad author Kea Taylor believes in it as well.

Ms. Taylor is a photographer and has documented celebrations for 10 years and counting.  She is the founder of Imagine Photography, her client list include BET, DC Chamber of Commerce, and a growing list of prominent admirers.  With that under her belt she has created the coffee table book called I Still Do: A Celebration Of African American Weddings, filled with Ms. Taylors favorites and the voices of the couples themselves.  This book will inspire, transcend, ignite, astound, and encourage what we know and don't know about Black love. See Kea on Fox News and enjoy pictures from the DC Launch Party.

I Still Do: A Celebration Of African American Weddings

Author Kea Taylor

  First seen on African-American Brides

It's All New

Casandra Bromfield's Company

I have finally created a new website and it has been long overdue.  Highlights that are helpful to your planing includes:

• Gowns and Dresses: Photos of my gowns that make you an even more beautiful bride.
• Glossary: Fabric terminology can be confusing and this page helps you with the basics.
• The Beautiful People: Just some of my amazing clients.
• Books: I still like turning pages of a good bridal book and here are some of my suggestions.
• I Reccommend This....: People, Places, and Things that I have found interesting.

Please stop by anytime and let me know what you think, Cassandra Bromfield.

Something Blue, Something On Time

Rubber Nation Crafts

Ndebele Bridal Cake Toppers

Swahili African Modern

The beautiful dolls are hand beaded by the South African Ndebele.   Read more about the designers, Sizakele Creations

Swahili African Modern

In Ndebele culture, a young woman cannot marry unless her groom presents her family with labola, a dowrie typically comprised of an agreed-upon number of cattle. On her wedding day, an Ndebele bride wears a beautiful beaded train called an inyoka. Upon her marriage, she wears an elaborate beaded apron and wraps her shoulders in a blanket to signify her status as a married woman. 

Swahili African Modern

The handcrafted Ndebele groom is dressed in modern finery for his wedding day. He has paid his labola, or dowry, and now awaits his beautiful bride.  

Swahili African Modern 

First seen on African Bride

Yellow

 

Brides who have been inspired by yellow

 

Colorful and Cultural Wedding Attire

The Vegan Bride

Square Coverage

Tea Yellow 26" Square

A sunny day for most out door weddings may seem beautiful, but if the wedding is at  high noon and the thermostat is still climbing at 90 degrees, someone may pass out.  Adding a little shade is the order of the day.  

This stylish square umbrella is from Luna Bazaar.  Not only do they boast a wide selection of paper umbrellas, but they have so much more which includes paper lanterns, fans and more.  The colors and patterns will make your culturally chic wedding perfect.

Luna Bazaar

HA HA HA HA HA

I think this is HILARIOUS.  I found this on Bride Tide and just had to pass it onto my readers.  Although this type of invitation is not for everyone, you can be inspired by their personality and humor, which is front and center.

See Thank you note ideas: Thank You I Do Black Love

Sterling Bridesmaids Gifts

Spending out of control which means you still don't have your bridesmaids gifts and you have  only $20.00 to spend for each girl.  Well I found something quite lovely, the Tiny Text Sterling Silver Initial Necklace by Nina Jackson.  A gift like this is personal, chic and depending on the style of the wedding the maids can wear the necklaces on the wedding day.   Your friends will love the personal touch.

Visit 

Beads In The Belfry

for more beautiful jewelry ideas.

 

And The Winner Is....

In March 8th, 2010, I posted a cake topper contest that The Enchanted Cupboard would give-away a custom designed cake topper to the winner who makes a comment on the blog post.   Ana and Joe are the winners.

10.10.10

Here are their winning custom toppers.

Eco-Chic Wedding Broom

This creation of the Eco Chic Wedding Adornment is by Artist Xenobia Bailey.   The Adorn Broom for The Jumping the Broom Ritual, using floral arrangement made from recycled fashion and lifestyle magazines.  Afro Chic can be Eco Chic.

See more of Xenobia's work: Crochet by Xenobia Bailey and visit her blog, Xenobia Bailey's "New Day: In The Eye(1) Of The Dream Era" Artist Journal, (whew)

Something Blue, Something Oya

Oya

 Peace Images

Intimate Expressions For Couples

In all the chaos of planning a wedding, let's be real, you have dragged him to every bridal event, and he has gone with you everywhere.  Even when he just wanted to watch the game, work on the car, or just scratch all day.  

Give him a treat that both of you can enjoy, Intimate Expressions.  The experienced staff teaches you various techniques that relax, relate, release (yeah I borrowed that from Debbie Allen).  Get lessons in couples massage, foot care, hand care and more.

Find out more:

TRACK STAR WELLNESS SPA

6706 Windsor Mill Road

Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

phone: 410-944-2284

fax: 410-944-2285

email: info@trackstardayspa.com

Nipple Covers

That's right I said it NIPPLE COVERS.  I said it out loud NIPPLE COVERS.  The more I say it, then you think "I need NIPPLE COVERS".

Gowns like the on above are created in a silk charmeuse, which is a soft, lightweight fabric, that can show every bump, curve and that includes NIPPLES.  Sexy in the bedroom but at a wedding reception with family and friends, would be too much information.  Which brings me to YOU NEED NIPPLE COVERS. 

 

Introducing Nippies Skin™, now made with our exclusive soft and flexible Invisifeel™ silicone technology for an even more skin-like experience! Refined ultra-thin edges blend seamlessly into skin. The matte "paparazzi proof" finish won't reflect light through clothing. Perfect under summer's blush-toned clothing and sheers!  

Read more:  The Ultimate Nipple Cover.

It's All About The Benjamins!

"WEDDLEARN"...INSPIRE, LEARN AND GROW!  Teleseries this Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 7pm - 8pm EST.  Learn first hand how to manage your finances and plan for a successful life starting with the first day of marriage.

 Featured in the "Wedding Wellness Series", BB&G has partnered with Denver based Dr. Taffy Wagner, nationally recognized financial expert and money & marriage advocate. Together, they will launch a series of seminars addressing financial issues ranging from who does the money belong to, financial fiascoes and more for couples prior to saying "I Do".  Dr/ Wagner will discuss with couples the importance of laying a financial foundation before and during their marriage. 

Thursday, June 24, 2010 7pm - 8pm EST

Register for this event:  

Best Financial Tips With Dr. Taffy

Event Info 
Register today or sign in on Thursday evening, June 24th, 2010 7pm EST
Call in number: 218.936.4141 (Midwest)
Participant Access Code 2837582 

To view presentation:

http://www.freeconference.com/SharePlusConnect.aspx?E=ac80804a2fcbe71a2a6a5db50d5e5f93&B=8937710&CV=1

 

Sponsored by:

National BBA.com

 

 
Financial guidance for the Christian wife dealing with money and marriage issues. 

I'd love to hear what you have to say.

Photo Shop: Bedazzeled Photography

Bedazzled Photography

Caught in the act of fun

Bunny With A Toolbelt

 Wedding Cake Topper SALE

The hunt for creative ethnic cake toppers continue, and I found this on Etsy  (via an Etsy Finds Newsletter).  It may not have a specific cultural look, but if you are a creative couple who have a sense of humor, this is the cake topper for you.   Plus the shop is having a sale, Bunny With A Tool Belt.

A Sweeeeeet Sexy Party

Danielle Moore's Dessert Party 

will be a sexy prelude to the 

horneymoon....Uhh.... I mean

honeymoon.  Read below for 

more the sweet info.

Danielle Moore's Dessert Party is unlike any other Dessert Party.  A journey of the 5 Senses, Sexy Servers are here to serve you...LITERALLY. Come experience the opportunity to be hand fed by one of our Male/Female Sexy Servers while experiencing some of the most decadent desserts known to man.

The Dessert Party will feature some of N.Y.'s HOTTEST Poets. Allow them them to stimulate your mind with the most provocative EROTIC POETRY in NY.  They will feed your Body, Mind and possibly your Spirit....

Thursday June 17, 2010

7pm to 11pm

at

Fashion Rock

1489 Fulton Street

(between Tompkins and Throop)

Brooklyn, NY

The Dessert party includes:

Food
Premium Drinks
Desserts
Contests
Erotic poetry and Moore

$65 in advance

$75 at the door

Contact:

ECA@EroticCookieAcademy.Com

Dessert Party/Eventbrite

646-326-8999

Please be advised this is an Adult only event. 

BAMalicious

Brooklyn Academy of Music/Dance Africa Monday May 31st, 2010

BAMalicious from Cassandra Bromfield on Vimeo.

Sherri Hobson Green of Beauloni Style and Diane Bailey of Tendrils Hair Spa has an idea.  They wanted to have a presences at BAM.  Including myself (Cassandra Bromfield) we created a outdoor mini fashion show.  The camera's were snapping and there were oohs and ahhs.  What a hit it was.  The music I used is Baba Yetu by Christopher Tin.