So remember this gorgeous couple, and how I posted their photos (on May 26, 2010) but couldn’t find the bride for an interview? Well I found her, thanks to reader Crystal who tracked her down!! And here are her responses. Thanks so much Crystal! You’re awesome 😉
So what’s the story?
N: We met in 2003 at Norfolk State University. We were in the same Spanish class, and I ended up tutoring him. Tremaine and I were married on November 1, 2009, in Alexandria, VA. The reception was in Washington, DC.
It was an amazing day because I truly married the man of my dreams and best friend. It was also a nerve-racking day because we were initially supposed to get married outside, right on the Old Town Alexandria waterfront. The day before it was beautiful, and unseasonably warm for the end of October. Then, on the day of our wedding it rained — there was a 100% chance of rain — and it was freezing! I was very nervous about my hair, since I was wearing it out — I didn’t want it to shrink up too much.
How did you wear your hair?
N: I wore my hair out, loose, with a small bouffant or bump at the front. I definitely regret that decision — I wish I wore it up, I think it would’ve went with the dress and the veil a little more. I didn’t have much a a choice though — my stylist had pneumonia, and there was no one else in my party who really knows how to do natural hair.
What was your process of deciding how to style your hair?
N: I knew that I wanted to wear my hair with a bump in the front, but I also thought I would wear it out since my afro is my thing. It’s how I wear my hair most often, and I wanted to stay true to that.
How did your family/husband/guests receive your hair at the wedding?
N: I had some good comments about it afterward. I still feel like wearing it out versus pinned or braided up somehow was not a great decision, but at least I stayed natural. However, before the wedding there were definitely a few family members who thought I should straighten my hair for the big day.
Thanks so much for sharing with us Nicole 🙂 Good luck to you and hubby!
So reader Mysskay sent me a photo via Twitter (thanks girl!) and I traced it to a photoset… and even though I don’t have a corresponding ‘natural brides’ interview (couldn’t find Nicole’s contact information) I just HAD to post these!
These photos were taken by Luke Eshleman Photography. Go HERE to see the rest.
And this might be a long shot… but if any of know this couple could you please email me? I’d love to do a proper ‘natural bride’ interview. The girl is Nicole, the guy is Tremaine and their wedding was in DC in November 2009.
Her style is simply beatiful, she looks so effortlessly pretty! Love the playful pictures.
Beautiful couple, beautiful photos, beautiful hair!
Beautiful shots, really.
she’s on the bride’s cafe website lovely photos
SO AMAZING! My hubby wanted me to be a “natural bride”, but I gave into braids.
Good for you! This was before I found this blog and knew what I was doing, but if I knew…
You look amazing!
She’s beautiful!
love the hair accessory, I’ve noticed a lot of natural brides using hair accessories instead of full veils, seems like they work better on afro textured hair
keep the wedding photos coming!
Gorgeous! This is the first pics I have seen of a natural bride with stretched/blown out/picked hair. I love it and it seems like a style a person could replicate on thier own. I reallyw ould prefer to do my own hair for my wedding, so this is true inspirations. @thelady…I’ve noticed that trend too. I love them as well and will be finding some for myself when I get married 🙂
I absolutely LOVE this post. What a beautiful couple and gorgeous pictures celebrating their wedding day. I can’t wait to be a natural bride :).
yea! i didn’t even see all the other photos, so thanks! absolutely beautiful
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Wow, I love the photo in front of the mural. So dope!
Moments captured so beautifully… Lovely lovely lovely. Looks like my dream wedding ! Haha !
Oh my goodness this is so beautiful and inspiring!
Wow. Photography is beautiful. The couple is beautiful. The dress, her hair, the hair accessory, gorgeous! I hope we can get an interview!
These are my favorite posts. Marriage. !!!!!!
I knew the mural in the 2nd pic looked familiar 🙂 I’ll ask around as I am sure I know someone who knows them.
love this!!!!! beautiful beautiful bride!!
Aaah black love…so beautiful. Thanks for posting, can’t wait to see more. 🙂
I love every photo and just seeing these photos you can feel the love man.
Here you go
http://www.honeyfund.com/wedding/nicoleandtremaine
Beautiful!! Love how she opted to wear her hair in an blow-dried afro — simple but stunning!
I am in love with her hair and these pictures of FAB!!
Just amazingly beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful!
Beautiful wedding photos.
Very pretty natural bride reppin the 4b/4c hair!
Wow what a beautiful couple. Absolutely stunning. I wish you the best in your marriage.
Lovely! I particularly like the last two. The coloring gives them a vintage feel.
She looked fine for her wedding. The pictures are really cool.
Omg i can’t believe she didn’t think this was a good choice for her wedding. IMHO, the BEST hairstyle I ever saw on a 4b bride. STUNNING, true to the hair and just effortless! Sigh!
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GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! So uber hot!!!!
we’re so hard on ourselves. i think she looks great.
I love your hair in those pics! I think it all went well together. I will def be wearing my hair natural at my wedding!! You inspired that 🙂
Both of those murals are in alleys on U Street NW between 14th and 13th St!
That photographer is awesome… If im still in DC and i’m getting married… most def give him a call
Beautiful & classic! love the freckles
Lovely! Just LOVELY!
She’s so Beautiful!!! Love it!
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She says she regrets not having an up-do, but I think her hair couldn’t have been more perfect in the loose style she wore. So elegant.