Essence Atkins Says I Do

On Saturday, September 26, 2009 Essence Atkins of Half & Half married Jamie Mendez in Pasadena, California at the beautiful Ambassador Mansion & Gardens.  Essence met Jamie through Match.com on valentine’s day last year.  The bride wore a Stephen Yearnick Dress for the ceremony and an Angela Rivera (Jamie’s cousin) dress for the reception.  Essence walked down the aisle by herself and the couple opted not to have a bridal party.

The menu was prepared by G. Garvin, which included Puerto Rican and traditional soul food such as macaroni & cheese, roasted pork, peach cobbler, plaintains, red velvet cupcakes, and arroz con dulce.

 

The guests received match books and travel size candles.  The single guests were given a six month membership to Match.com.  

Source: People, Essence

Tuesday's Thoughts

An ideal wife is any woman who has an ideal husband.

~Booth Tarkington

Tuesday's Thoughts

Marriage is that relation between man and woman in which the independence is equal, the dependence mutual, and the obligation reciprocal.

~Louis K. Anspacher

Tuesday's Thoughts

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

~Mignon McLaughlin

Happy Hour Friday

Almond Joy & Milky Way Martinis

Almond Joy Martini

1 oz. Three Olives chocolate vodka

1 oz. Frangelica

1 oz. coconut rum

Shake together while chilling and pour.

Milky Way Martini

1 1/2 oz. Starbucks Cream Liqueur

1 oz. Three Olives chocolate vodka

1/2 oz. cream

Shake together while chilling and pour.

Source: Fine Living

Tuesday's Thoughts

A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love.

~ Pearl S. Buck

Best R &B Songs for a Wedding

On Tuesday Elegala published a list of the Best R&B Weddings Songs.  Many of the songs can be used at the ceremony and/or reception.   

Never - Jaheim

Forever My Lady - Jodeci

Sweet Love - Anita Baker

Caught Up in the Rapture - Anita Baker

Spend My Life with You - Eric Benet & Tamia

Nice and Slow - Usher

You Got It Bad - Usher

Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder

You Mean the World to Me - Toni Braxton

Always and Forever - Heat Wave

On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men

Never Let Go - Faith Evans

Angel of Mine - Monica

For You I Will - Monica

The Sweetest Thing - Lauren Hill

No Ordinary Love - Sade

You - Jesse Powell

The Cool in You - Babyface

By Your Side - Sade

I Swear - All-4-One

Make it Last Forever - Keith Sweat

Here and Now - Luther Vandross

Every Beat of My Heart - Brian McKnight

Back at One - Brian McKnight

Saved the Best for Last - Vanessa Williams

Crazy Love - Aaron Neville

All My Life - K-Ci and Jojo

Suddenly - Billy Ocean

Three Times a Lady - The Commodores

No One - Alicia Keys

Hello - Lionel Richie

Saving All My Love for You - Whitney Houston

Everything - Mary J. Blige

Family Affair - Mary J. Blige

Wordless Wednesday – Wedding Cakes

Source: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Tuesday’s Thoughts

 

All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest--never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equal partnership.

Ann Landers Says Truth Is Stranger..., 1968