Hue I Do Podcast: From Fiancee to Forever

When Jarrett proposed to Tana, they knew that they didn't want a long engagement. They took advantage of the pandemic and eloped two months later. Ok, so it wasn't a simple decision to make but one that they don't regret. The wedding was gorgeous with just the two of them and their officiant. They shared the details of their day with us on this week's episode. GO and listen! Special Guests: Jarret...

What would you do if your wedding venue shut down months before your wedding? What about if your wedding dress splits before the reception? Or if your fiance disappears before the ceremony? We talk about the absolute worst case scenarios (some were based on true events) that could occur on your wedding day because look, something will always go wrong but it could always, definitely be worse. We ha...

We talk with a veteran, Damien Carter from Damien Carter Photography, about what couples should ask and look for in their photographer. The post 66. What To Look for When Selecting Your Wedding Photographer appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding & Marriage Podcast .

Not everyone's love story happens within 2-3 years. This was the case for Brittney and Tracey Todd. They met at a conference and through multiple first dates, a cross country relationship, and a lot of growth, they ended up with the most beautiful wedding you'd ever seen ( it was actually in The Knot .) They told us about some of their ups and downs and what they keep between the two of them -- be...

We are continuing our bridal party conversation with two wonderful guests, Shonte & Jasmin. This conversation is more of an authentic talk between brides about some of the frustrations and headaches that occur between brides, their bridal parties, and wedding guests. You always think about the smiles from the photos but there can be some aggravating pain points that you have to navigate as you...

The people we ask to be in our bridal party are special. For the most part, we've established long relationships with them and we couldn't think of anyone better to stand by our side as we transition into another stage in life. We talk to two former brides Arielle Alyssa Brown and Shayla Varona about their bridal parties. We discuss bridal party expectations and realities, bridal showers, bachelor...

Do you know when to search for your wedding cake designer? Should you go to the local baker or find a specialized wedding cake designer instead? Should you eat that frozen cake slice a year later? What's up with fondant? We discuss these things and more with Nicole Redd-McIntosh, a super talented cake designer based in Cali. She broke down cake styles, using grandma's recipe, and so much more. If...

Welcome to 2021! In our first ever crossover, we talk to the wonderful duo from The Big Wedding Planning Podcast (you can find them wherever you find podcasts) about what to know when searching for your wedding planner or coordinator. Michelle and Christy have years of experience as certified wedding planners and as wedding podcast hosts, so they know the ends and outs of what brides should get ou...

It's proposal season so what is not a better time to talk about engagement rings? We talked to Andrea Glass , wife and new mom based in Memphis, and Manica Pierrette , a newly engaged fiancée based in Atlanta, about their engagement rings. We have candid discussions about center stones (yes, there is more than just diamonds), costs, Black-owned jewelry stores, and more. Don't forget to: Subscribe...

Do you need to give guests the option of a plus one? How do we get people to RSVP on time? Who should be invited to the wedding in the first place? We talk to Jennifer Price from Event Shoppe Chicago about these wedding guest conundrums and what we need to do instead of what we want to do. We discussed plus ones, if wedding gifts are mandatory, how wedding guest invitations have evolved over the y...

Since we are in the midst of proposal season, we thought it would be nice to relive those warm and fuzzy moments with two ladies, Lauren Anderson and London Myrick . They shared their love stories and how they led to getting engaged. It's always refreshing to hear these stories because there are so many similarities. Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts. Give us a...

We brought on Ashleigh's cousin Racquel Watson from Standing Ovations Weddings & Events to discuss the disrespectful bridal party and family members that can bring unwanted stress and drama to the engagement period. She helps us breakdown who needs to be in the bridal party, how chaos within the bridal party and amongst family can cause a headache for vendors, and how we, as brides, can deal w...

We are starting a new series on the show where we help brides and grooms figure out what exactly they need to ask and look for in a wedding vendor. We are going to take this vendor by vendor and we were thrilled to have the wonderful Davida Buggs from Flowers by Lady Buggs help us breakdown this due diligence process. Don't be fooled by Instagram, y'all! Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wher...

In our first episode back post-Biden/Harris win, we are chatting with two lovely 2020 brides about #yalls wedding scenarios. Danielle is a dietitian and Shameika is a content creator and they were both a lotta fun to talk to. We talked about bridesmaids with big ass tats, keeping our maiden names, MIA wedding vendors, and fiance's that don't want weddings. 🥴 Listen up wherever you listen. Don't f...

Circling back to the chat we had with Lundyn Carter from Laine London, Atlanta bridal gown rental shop, earlier this year. We met Lundyn Carter, the co-owner of Laine London through one of Ashleigh's coworkers. When we found out about her story and her bridal gown rental brick and mortar, we were blown away. Lundyn chatted with us about the bridal gown shopping process, why Laine London is a bette...

Miss Rona has made all of us bride-to-bes look at our vendor contracts and assess what we can and can't do without incurring major fees. We had the pleasure of chatting with entertainment attorney Shay M. Lawson-McKinley about how coronavirus shifted her wedding ceremonial plans and how we should all review our wedding vendors and their contracts BEFORE giving them our coins. This was a great chat...

We talk to so many brides and couples that it only made sense for us to talk to our co-host Ashleigh and her fiance Edwin about how he proposed, their upcoming 10-10-2020 wedding and the plans they had if we lived in a COVID-free world. Toniah did a great job running the show on her own. Cover photography: Kiyah C Photography Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen to podcasts....

Christina Pressley Clark is a teacher in Boston and she recently got married over the summer. Because of COVID-19 and safety precautions, the Clarks had a very intimate outdoor wedding and streamed it on Zoom with the help of Wedfuly. Christina chatted with us about how she made her Zoom wedding a wonderful event for distant guests. Ashleigh was taking all the notes. Brides that are looking to get...

The first question we asked Steve M. Moore from Affairs to Remember was "Are buffets dead?" and he gave us one of the best shows we've had in -- maybe ever? We discussed all the catering styles and how COVID-19 changed them and went deeper into the politics of catering/venue budgets and ...you just have to listen because it was a great one.  Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you list...

You don't often see Black couples elope. COVID-19 changed that, of course, but even our elopements weren't shown in mainstream publications or channels. Well, let's meet Jasmine and Peter Darbey. Their wedding looked like a styled shoot. These two were planning their 2021 wedding in Mexico and then the pandemic happened. Within weeks, they ditched that plan and opted for a small elopement with fri...

The rapport between the wedding vendor and their bride/groom/client are essential to making the day go off without a hitch. We had the pleasure of talking to Sarah Nickens from SG3 Events about how vendors can keep their brides happy, the relationships between vendors, and why you shouldn't shade your vendors on social media. This was an informative one, people! Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I...

This episode is a downer. We were emotional during this convo with wedding planner Kathryne from Grace and Virtue Events because it's about the one thing no one wants to talk about -- death. We discuss very candidly many routes you and your partner can take to honor those who passed away before the wedding day. Take notes and grab tissue! Please tell us! Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wher...

Omg, guys! We have officially hit ONE YEAR of podcasting! Ashleigh and Toniah go down memory lane of the entire year, why they started Hue I Do, how the podcast has grown and what has happened to each guest since they've been on the show. It's an amazing time to be a Hue Boo! We hope you loved this episode.  Cover photography: Paos Photos Don't forget to: Subscribe to Hue I Do wherever you listen...

One of our friendors chatted with us about first looks! Black brides don't always go for the first look because of tradition but there are a LOT of reasons why it is actually a good idea. Ashley Strickland of Ashley Nicole Photography ( @ashleynicolephotosatl ) talked to us about other reasons why brides don't go for this, how it allows brides to enjoy their cocktail hour and reception, and other...

Remember Jenise from episode 4 ? Well, she's MARRIED NOW and our good sis came back to tell us all about her wedding day -- the good, bad, and sanctified! All in all, #LoveDoneWright! Her day truly seemed to be perfect and she told us how married life has been. Can you believe her first episode was 40 episodes ago? Can you believe she's almost been married a YEAR? WOW. Follow her on IG @jeniselavo...