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Today we bring you some venue transformation tips, tricks and inspiration brought about by a shoot submission we received from luxury wedding and event designer Emma Murray-Jones. There are numerous venue options that couples can choose nowadays. From hotels and resorts to your home and garden (backyard), country club, a museum, barn or historic sites. The list is endless. Today we’ll be focusing on the steps you can take to transform a hotel ballroom, as this traditional style venue remains a firm favourite with black couples. Many are equipped to accommodate large or small guest numbers whi ..read more

Photo by Any Lane Congratulations, you’ve almost been married for one year! Even if you aren’t quite there yet and you are still a newlywed, keep reading because I believe you can never be too prepared. Whether you’ve been together for many years or not that long, your first year of marriage is an exciting rollercoaster. It’s a time where you get used to living with one another (if you hadn’t before), look back on the fond memories of your wedding day and if you’re anything g like me, continuously marvel at the fact that you’re now married and wonder if it really happened or, in a totally non ..read more

Choosing your wedding makeup is meant to be a delightful experience. However, as black people, we have a few more considerations to nail our look on the day. This is your complete guide to wedding makeup for black brides and femmes - from finding inspiration to choosing the right artist! Photo by Marni V Photography. Makeup by Joyce Connor Makeup. Check out the full feature here! The Number One Rule For Wedding Makeup In my time as a wedding planner, I’ve seen some looks when it comes to wedding makeup. I’ve also seen some absolute flops. How can I say that someone’s wedding makeup didn’t wor ..read more

Love, laughter, drag performances and a burlesque artist. Alexia and Aisha’s pink themed, fun-filled wedding will leave you smiling for days. Click the photo below to play the video by Hanh Made Films From Love At UK Black Pride, To Domestic and Transatlantic Proposals It is my privilege to share a summer 2022 wedding that I had the pleasure of working on. Alexia and Aisha are a formidable power couple with a love so undeniable it could crack even the hardest of hearts. They are true partners in every sense of the word and the love of each other’s lives. Fun fact: Alexia is the founder of Quee ..read more

Are you ready to build your wedding guest list without losing your sanity or destroying your close familial and friendly relationships in the process? If so, this guide is the one for you. Photo by Ron Lach Unlike several wedding tasks and traditions that can be done away with based on your vision and preferences, making your wedding guest list is not one of them – unless you plan to elope! But that is another post entirely. Choosing who makes the cut (literally and figuratively) can be fraught with challenges and tension. Why Is Your Guest List Important? To put it simply, the number of peop ..read more

Tired of offering coca-cola and orange juice to your teetotal friends and family? These non-alcoholic twists on classic African-Caribbean cocktails are perfect for weddings and events. Photo by Polina Tankilevitch I have been teetotal for about 5 years. I don’t particularly miss alcohol but I do have one major bugbear.  Every time I go to an event, I have two options: orange juice or coke.  Now don’t get me wrong. I love freshly squeezed orange juice. But most of the time, I’d like to have a grown-up drink!  When planning your wedding or special event, give your teetotal friend ..read more

Want to plan an amazing DIY wedding? Not so fast! Before you start, you need to know the full truth. Is a DIY wedding cheaper? Is a DIY wedding simpler? Can you DIY your cultural ceremony? This ultimate guide will break it all down. Photo by Hugo Coelho Photography. Check out the full feature here! What Is A DIY Wedding? A DIY wedding is a wedding where most of the setup, decor and build of the day is done without the help of a professional. This could involve creating your own stationery, floral arrangements, table centrepieces, cake/desserts, lighting, signs etc.  It’s a great option f ..read more

Smoke and lasers. Love and ravers. Sarah & Daniel’s electric, vibrant wedding in Alenquer, Portugal will show you how to have a destination wedding day full of personality and joy. Click the photo below to play the video by Every Heart Films A Workplace Romance To Horcrux Proposal 2022 was a year of colour, romance and sunny skies. Today, I’m pleased to present you with a wedding that both of the Our Owambe team worked on! It was one of my final weddings as a destination wedding planner in Portugal. Assumpta came to join me as an extra pair of hands on the day.  So let me tell you abo ..read more