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.
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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.
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She’s so Beautiful!!! Love it!
Lovely! Just LOVELY!
Beautiful & classic! love the freckles
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
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 🙂
we’re so hard on ourselves. i think she looks great.
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! So uber hot!!!!
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!
She looked fine for her wedding. The pictures are really cool.
Lovely! I particularly like the last two. The coloring gives them a vintage feel.
Wow what a beautiful couple. Absolutely stunning. I wish you the best in your marriage.
Very pretty natural bride reppin the 4b/4c hair!
Beautiful wedding photos.
Beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful!
Just amazingly beautiful!
I am in love with her hair and these pictures of FAB!!
Beautiful!! Love how she opted to wear her hair in an blow-dried afro – simple but stunning!
Here you go
http://www.honeyfund.com/wedding/nicoleandtremaine
I love every photo and just seeing these photos you can feel the love man.
Aaah black love…so beautiful. Thanks for posting, can’t wait to see more. 🙂
love this!!!!! beautiful beautiful bride!!
I knew the mural in the 2nd pic looked familiar 🙂 I’ll ask around as I am sure I know someone who knows them.
These are my favorite posts. Marriage. !!!!!!
Wow. Photography is beautiful. The couple is beautiful. The dress, her hair, the hair accessory, gorgeous! I hope we can get an interview!
Oh my goodness this is so beautiful and inspiring!
Moments captured so beautifully… Lovely lovely lovely. Looks like my dream wedding ! Haha !
Wow, I love the photo in front of the mural. So dope!
yea! i didn’t even see all the other photos, so thanks! absolutely beautiful
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 :).
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 🙂
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!
She’s beautiful!
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 on the bride’s cafe website lovely photos
Beautiful shots, really.
Beautiful couple, beautiful photos, beautiful hair!
Her style is simply beatiful, she looks so effortlessly pretty! Love the playful pictures.