Wedding Video - Kemi and Grant

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this video!!! The song being played throughout is the song I may use for my video trailer when it's created. Enjoy!!!

Loudbyte Cinematography Presents So Beautiful Wedding Movie Trailer from Loudbyte Cinematography on Vimeo.

Precious....My Precious

While planning for my wedding, I've tried my best to make sure that I plan for my marriage.

After the ceremony, the party, the dress, the food.........all of that....what will be left is my husband to be, myself, and our marriage. We both feel we have taken the necessary steps to prepare for our marriage and one of the main things that will symbolize our marriage is our rings.

Now, my fiance and I are a little different when it comes to most things and the design of our wedding bands was no different.

There was no way that either of us were going to get a simple band nor were we going to try to get something that was over the top. With the ideas that we had in our heads, we knew we were going to have to go custom.

My fiance wanted something that really had meaning to him. One of our favorite movies is the Lord of the Rings trilogy. We have all the movies including the extended versions (call us geeks, if you want...LOL). As a semi tribute to the film, we got him his own version of "The Ring To End Them All".

We choose to get him a titanium ring as he has nickel allergies and can't wear most gold rings so all we had to do was find somewhere to get it engraved. Enter Titanium Era.

We were able to order an engravable titanium ring that would be of our choosing. Because of the association with Lord of the Rings, we were able to choose the exact font (Aelfa from Dafont) and the exact words we wanted engraved. The words he choose were Faith, Hope, Love, Friendship......in Gaelic.

In Gaelic, those same words are Creideamh Dochas Gra Cairdeas. He loves it and so do I. It's so him.

As for my ring, it was a little more intensive.

I wanted something that I could wear without my engagement ring if I felt like it. I wanted something with flourishes/swirls and yellow sapphires throughout. I knew for what I wanted that I would have to go custom as well. Enter Daniel M Jewelry. This is a husband and wife team that will design ANYTHING you want in jewelry. I had some ideas of what I wanted and they brought it to life. Each flourish is alternated with diamonds and yellow sapphires.

After I got it, I questioned whether I got too much of a ring, but the ring is SO me and am completely happy with it. Now I get to wear it full time!

What do you think? Would you go the custom route to make sure you get what you want?

Look For Less: Romona Keveza/Allure

I almost missed this month's Look For Less. This month's look for less is a simple silhouette with some beading.

Not everyone needs to have beading, embroidery, straps, etc., on their dress. Sometimes, less is more.

Romona Keveza L257 (~$3500)
 

 Allure 2500 ($1000)

 David's Bridal KP3265 ($549)

If there is a Look for Less that you're interested in seeing, feel free to contact me.

Love Shoot - Dami and Niyi

This couple REALLY loves each other! Enjoy!!

Photography by Collins Metu

What Type of Wedding Recaps?

So, as I get back into the swing of things, I would love to know what type of recaps you would prefer to see.

I've seen some blogs do a strictly picture recap with no background information and then some bloggers do a play by play of the entire day.

I'm sure you've noticed that with some of the real weddings that I've showcased, I've given a little bit of background information about their wedding based on the view of the bride, but which would you like to see. Below is a poll that will help me decide which type of recap to give.

Olufemi (Abo) - Tishawn and Osie

This girl's gele is out of this world. I wonder who did it.....Enjoy!!!

Photography by WalePhotos

If you'd like to see more photos of this traditional engagement, click here.

It's Been Almost A Month........

since I posted something to my blog. Please forgive me. I never knew how much time (or lack there of) I would have when it came to the last few weeks before the wedding.

Thanks to all who have been patient cause guess what?

I'M MARRIED 

Of course recaps and vendor reviews are coming, but to hold you over, here is a picture taken by a friend of mine at the wedding.