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Bridal Shoes from Chinese Laundry? Yes!
You never know which clothing/shoe companies are going to begin courting brides-to-be next. But it's usually good news, because it gives women more options. We especially love it when our readers find great bridal products in unexpected places. We recently heard from some of our brides-to-be that the trendy shoe company Chinese Laundry had some affordable and comfortable options for weddings. So, of course we had to check it out. Below are some of our picks and not one is over 70 bucks.
Chinese Laundry - Paloma
Chinese Laundry - Colette
Chinese Laundry - Friday
Chinese Laundry - Shameless
Chinese Laundry - Willy
Chinese Laundry - Wasabi
Chinese Laundry - Dagger
Vintage Laundry - Mimosa
Getting Through the First 5 Years
Insight from a Wedding Planner
by Lisa R. Nelson
As much as I would like to say that the wedding is the most important thing, it’s not. The wedding is only the beginning. The planning is fun. The dreaming is fun. The idea of your family and friends in one place is fun. I suppose a wedding is a good start, because it teaches the couple how to work together.
Well, once the fairytale is over – life starts anew. What happens when all the excitement of the wedding and honeymoon wears down? Life – and sometimes it’s not too pretty. Let's talk about marriage. After all, that’s what we are all doing here, yes? You are working towards the ultimate goal of spending your life with the person you love and I am helping you to take the first step. I still believe in the dream of the fairytale marriage. The magical “happily ever after”. Can it happen? I don’t know. I’ve been married for 6.5 years…and I am still hoping for mine.
What is the secret? I wish someone could tell me. In my case, none of the people in my life had their “happily ever after”. That’s what progress is about. You are supposed to do better than your parents. Part of being married is being able to work together as a team...a strong united front (this really helps when you have kids). Having someone who knows who you are - deeply and completely - and someone you who can truly be yourself with is a gift. If you can across a table from your partner without saying a word and feel totally comfortable – you are golden!
I think the most important thing is not lose yourself. The ole’ “Ball and Chain” is definitely OUT in 2009. Yes, I do agree that the wedding ceremony unites you. This is true. But, you were your own self before the marriage and you continue to be yourself after the marriage. It’s important that you maintain your identity and friendships and are able to go out, or stay in, and be your own person.
Communication is clearly important, as well. But, honestly, sometimes you just don’t want to talk. I will admit that effective communication can be difficult to pull off, especially when discussing an emotional topic, but in the end it’s worth it!
So…there you go. My secret to lasting the first 5 years of marriage. 10 years? I don’t know. I’m not an expert yet. Perhaps I will write another blog in 3.5 years and share my secrets.
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African-AmericanBrides.com now has a Facebook group. It seems to be part of ongoing effort to be everywhere at once, doesn't it? But it's a good fit for us, when you think about it, since most of our readers are busy homemakers and professionals. So if you're doing any networking on Facebook, pop over to our group and join the fun.
Controversy: Negro Face Cookies???
Well. This is not the kind of publicity most bakers hope for. But an idea by one New York business owner is obviously "half-baked" to say the least. He says his Drunken Negro Face Cookies, created "in honor" of President Obama are funny. And of course he's acting completely surprised that no one is laughing. See the full story and video on BlackTwitterati.com.
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