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Mar 12, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Evan And Curtis's Dazzling Dallas Wedding Included A Firework Finale
The celebration was filled with unique touches, from a custom pretzel wall to an epic swag surfin' moment with guests.
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Feb 26, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Tye Tribbett's Daughter Austyn Wed Kaleb In A Backyard Bash Attended By Gospel Greats
The pair, who met at Bible study but waited six years to date, made it official with the support of loved ones, including "Uncle" Kirk Franklin.
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Feb 20, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Najie and Asher Celebrated Love And Caribbean Culture In Stunning Style
In addition to honoring their Haitian and St. Vincent roots, they also honored their Black Greek letter organizations, which brought them together.
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Feb 14, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Ozioma And Obi's Destination Wedding Took Them To A Castle In Barcelona
Four years after their wedding celebration was postponed due to COVID-19, the couple went big, in planning and opulence, with their destination wedding in Spain.
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Feb 6, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Candice And DeVaughn's Sunny Cali Nuptials Went Viral On TikTok
Candice met DeVaughn, the man who would be her husband, six months after she says God led her to leave NYC for LA.
Lifestyle
Jan 23, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Inside Jillian And Steve's Stunning Celebration In The Dominican Republic
The couple, who knew each other only in passing as kids, finally connected as adults and realized they were soulmates.
Lifestyle
Jan 15, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Julia And Chatodd Said 'I Do' With A Star-Studded Fête In The Big Easy
The New Orleans nuptials brought out some big names in politics, entertainment and business — all on hand to celebrate their love.
Lifestyle
Jan 8, 2025
Bridal Bliss: Asiah And Gerald Make A Stunning Case For A Day-After Portrait Session
The couple, who wed in Mexico City in front of 165 guests, say, "The next-day shoot gave us a chance to capture that spontaneous joy without the rush."
Lifestyle
Dec 19, 2024
Exclusive: Cori Broadus Wants A Courthouse Ceremony Over A Big Bash — 'Wedding Planning Has Been Very Miserable'
Snoop Dogg's baby girl dishes to ESSENCE on preparing for marriage, her famous parents, her health, and bringing her love story to reality TV.
Lifestyle
Dec 17, 2024
Exclusive: Yvette Nicole Brown Marries Anthony Davis, Says 'Delay Is Not Denial' In Finding Love After 50
The actress reflects on her journey to the alter and underscores the importance of women of all ages remaining hopeful about finding love.
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Lifestyle
Jul 5, 2023
Jay-Z's Mom, Gloria Carter, Got Married In A Star-Studded Ceremony
In front of her son, Beyoncé, Tyler Perry and more, Gloria, whose coming-out-story was shared on the 2017 song “Smile,” said “I do” to her longtime partner.
Lifestyle
Jun 12, 2023
We Were Guests At Pinky Cole And Derrick Hayes' Star-Studded Wedding In Atlanta
From its extravagant decor to having Montell Jordan officiate and guests including Jeezy, Yandy Smith-Harris and more, the restaurateurs had “the wedding of the century.”
Weddings
Aug 17, 2022
All The Celeb Couples Came Out For Draymond Green And Hazel Renee’s Wedding
From LeBron and Savannah to Steph and Ayesha, the guest list for the couple’s packed wedding weekend was filled with the best of Black love.
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May 24, 2024
Bridal Bliss: Connie And Chip Celebrated A Second Chance At Love With A Classy Winter Wedding In Maryland
Nearly 10 years after her husband's death, Connie said "I do" to Chip, the man who made her believe in love again.
Lifestyle
May 17, 2024
Bridal Bliss: Tiffany And Shanti Live Out Their 'Bridgerton' Wedding Fantasy In London
Netflix gifted the "Bridgerton" superfans and longtime couple their dream royal wedding. Check out a ceremony for the ages.
Lifestyle
May 9, 2024
Bridal Bliss: Andrea And Ronel's Wedding Was A Full Fête With Masquerade Dancers And West Indian Flags
After meeting as college students, the couple's epic love story culminated in a bash that honored their union and their cultures.
Lifestyle
May 2, 2024
Love And Basketball: ESPN's Monica McNutt Is Getting Married!
The sports commentator shares her engagement photo shoot images with ESSENCE, and the story of how she found love with soon-to-be husband Justin Jackson.
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Apr 18, 2024
Bridal Bliss: Curvy Influencer Rochelle And Michael Johnson Celebrated 15 Years Of Marriage With A Vow Renewal On The Beach
After initially saying "I do" in a church in Arkansas in 2009, the couple renewed their vows in a dreamy celebration in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
Lifestyle
Apr 11, 2024
Bridal Bliss: 10 Years After A First Date At Cheesecake Factory, Lola And George Said 'I Do' In Front Of 550 Guests
The pair wed in two back-to-back celebrations on one day: A traditional wedding fusing their Nigerian and Guinean practices, and the customary white wedding.
Lifestyle
Apr 4, 2024
Bridal Bliss: Inside NFL Star Jonathan Jones And Andressa Barboza's Wedding On A Private Island
After starting out as friends who met online in 2021, Jonathan and Andressa said "I do" on the beach on a private island found in the upper Florida Keys.
Lifestyle
Mar 28, 2024
Bridal Bliss: For Kevin And Syreeta's Nuptials In The South Of France, The Bride Ditched White For 'Something Blue'
The Inglewood and South Central natives brought Cali to Nice, France along with thee great Bobby Brown and a boatload of other guests from around the world.
Lifestyle
Mar 14, 2024
Bridal Bliss: Inside Professional Baseball Player Taylor Hearn's Dallas Wedding To Andrea Hawkins
The baller and his bride, who met after teasing one another online, said "I do" in a celebration filled with personal touches at the gorgeous Thompson Hotel.
