Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Essence Atkins Says I Do

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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.

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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.

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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, September 29, 2009

Tuesday's Thoughts

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

~Booth Tarkington

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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, September 15, 2009

Tuesday's Thoughts

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

~Mignon McLaughlin

Friday, September 11, 2009

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, September 8, 2009

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

Friday, September 4, 2009

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
  • Wednesday, September 2, 2009

    Tuesday, September 1, 2009

    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