Weddings

Here at HelloBeautiful we just love celebrating Black love. Each week we profile newly engaged couples as they describe the moment he decided to “Put A Ring On It”. Nicole’s Story: I knew that Brandon wanted to get engaged this year but I had no clue when the engagement would come.  In fact, I’d asked […]

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE destination weddings. It’s a great way to have a beautiful setting and a great honeymoon wrapped into one element. And most destination resorts don’t require tons of decor efforts. This beautiful Jamaica wedding was submitted by the talented folks from Three Ring Media and took place at the Grand Palladium Resort & […]

This jaw-dropping event took place at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, California. We love the colorful use of flowers…especially the gorgeous calla lillies (you don’t just have to use the white ones!) One of our favorite things about this incredible wedding submitted by Ross Oscar Knight Photography, is that so many wedding details were […]

The food at wedding receptions can often get a bad review. Your wedding reception can be different. Here’s how: Schedule A Tasting You should ALWAYS have a tasting of your reception food. This is a standard practice at most country clubs and hotels as well as with most off-premise catering companies. It’s your opportunity to […]

Everyone wants their wedding to be remembered as fun and entertaining. But, let’s be honest…most wedding receptions follow the same timeline: cocktail hour, dinner, dancing. We’ve got some ideas on how to spice up your wedding reception so that it’s fun and memorable. Hire An Artist Have an artist at the event who will paint […]

Here at HelloBeautiful we just love celebrating Black love. Each week we’ll profile newly engaged couples as they describe the moment he decided to “Put A Ring On It”. Steven’s Story: During my second semester of graduate school at Vanderbilt I left the lab to go to the bank to make a cash withdrawal. I […]

Many brides consider a destination wedding because they love the idea of a stress-free, all-inclusive event. Is it something you’ve considered? Even if you haven’t, you’ll appreciate this incredible wedding film shot byFour Seasons Films of Monisha and Calvin’s picturesque wedding in Los Cabos, Mexico. The Westin Resort and Spa was the ideal setting for […]

Who said courthouse weddings are bland? If you’re considering a more intimate or budget-friendly event, the courthouse can be the way to go! We love the photos of Citseko and Clayton’s courthouse wedding, shot by The Studio B Photography. Actually, the term “love” is one that we can use to describe several details of this […]

Outdoor weddings during the summer require a different degree of planning than indoor weddings. There are some things you should take into consideration when planning for the comfort of your guests: -If you’re having an outdoor ceremony, provide your guests with a beverage station or butlered beverages. Summer weddings can be hot and you don’t […]

Many brides grumble at the thought of feeding wedding vendors. I’ve heard them say things like, “I’m paying this person thousands of dollars! I have to feed them too???” The answer is simple. Yes, you should feed them. Many of your vendors are with you for an extended period of time on your wedding day…specifically, […]

We love it when brides do two things: wear stylish head pieces and change into an adorable reception dress. Krystina did both in this beautiful wedding trailer from Three Ring Weddings. Check out their wedding at Sugarloaf Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. And is that Condoleezza Rice that we spot in the background? Enjoy! CLICK […]

Living in the South, I find that buffets at weddings are super popular. Brides like the idea of giving their guests multiple meal choices and not having to track the number of guests having beef vs. the number of guests having chicken. And, of course, many brides prefer buffets as a way to save money. […]