Sample Sale at Kosibah 1 March 2012

First of all – Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope that more of you lovely ladies will be sporting a big new shiny sparkler today and joining us on your journey to the big day and marriage beyond! Secondly, we have great news for you! Kosibah will be having their first designer sale on the 1st March 2012. This is an unique opportunity to purchase a sold as seen couture sample... Read More

We love: Cake Mates

cake-mates-wedding-cake-toppers

It is extremely difficult to find off the shelf ethnically diverse wedding cake toppers, so it was a joy to find Cake Mates! Cake Mates is a bespoke cake topper company, which makes unique hand crafted cake toppers from polymer clay. Each cake topper is designed to look exactly like the bride and groom and incorporate hobbies, personalities and even your outfits for the big day! Commissions... Read More

The Hottest Wedding Venue Styling Tips for 2012 by Simply Kayo

Traditional Material Nigerian Chair Covers

Simply Kayo is a boutique special events company, that specialise in designing and coordinating quality, creative celebrations for the individual that identifies with the Western culture but is also very proud of their ethnic heritage. Today Fikayo, from Simply Kayo lets our brides and grooms in on what are the hottest trends for venue styling for 2012 weddings! Crystals,... Read More

Man up! Father’s Day Wedding Suit Inspiration

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, pops, daddies and big Uncle Joes who gave us sweets when our mums weren’t looking, tried to teach us to ride a bike and when we looked back we realised they had let go of the back of the bike and we promptly fell over, taught us to stand up to bullies, picked us from school in a beat up old truck, taught us not to be sacred of spiders,... Read More

Bridal Hair Accessory Trends for 2011

colourful twist on traditional tiara

Gemma Crow is a jewellery designer based in Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire. A big thank you to Gemma for kindly sharing with us the top 2011 trends in bridal hair accessories for the modern bride! As a jewellery designer involved in the wedding and prom industry, it is very important for me to stay up to date with the latest and most popular trends and themes. It seems that... Read More

Real wedding: Lorraine and Peter’s St Nicholas Church Hedsor and Hedsor House Taplow Buckinghamshire wedding

Today, Lorraine shares with the readers of Bride of Colour a little bit about her wedding to Peter which took place at St Nicholas’ Church Hedsor and Hedsor House, and some of the suppliers that she picked for her big day! St Nicholas Church Hedsor and Hedsor House was the breathtaking venue for our wedding. “St Nicholas Church Hedsor and Hedsor House was the breathtaking... Read More

Go Bright with your Bridesmaids!

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If you love bright colours, then you will love this red/turquoise/coral/hot pink bridesmaid’s inspiration! Monsoon Noah Cocktail Dress Monsoon Orla Coral Shift Dress Dark Red Corset Obi Belt by Fosuism P5557 Maggie Sottero Flirt Prom Dress Elite silver bracelet by Yen Jewellery Necklace by Eastern Mystic Gele by Segun Gele (USA) Coral Bracelet by Glint Jewellery Iron Fist... Read More

We love: Adero by Adrina

Adrina is a US fashion designer currently based in NYC. ‘Adero’ is African for “She who creates life”. Her current ‘romance meets modern simplicity’ inspired collection can seen on her website and there is currently a sample sale online. We love this 100% linen strapless wedding dress, with a sweetheart neckline which is light enough to wear... Read More

We love: Culture Bridal

Culture Bridal Couture is a Sydney, Australia based couture wedding dress  company run by designer and owner Lisa Merton. Culture Bridal is inspired by diverse cultures and magnificent fabrics and colour. Culture Bridal is inspired by diverse cultures and magnificent fabrics and colour. Their original label Culture Shock incorporates Grecian, Vintage, French Lace, Romantic, Oriental... Read More

Jamaica: destination wedding location

Jamaica Map

Jamaica is a wonderfully diverse island paradise that has long been the haunt of choice for couples looking for a beautiful, vibrant and memorable destination wedding location. As the largest English speaking island in the Caribbean; Jamaica boasts beaches, waterfalls, mountains, lagoons and a friendly population who embrace visitors and tourists. There really is nothing quite... Read More