Chocolate Brides.com** Yes, We DO Get Married!

Women all over the country have been up in arms over the statistics about Black women and their chances of getting married. Does the mainstream media ever look at the flip-side of that story?  Better yet, what becomes of the woman of color once she does get engaged? That’s the same question posed by Kesha Monk-Myrick, founder of ChocolateBrides.com.  While on a quest to find inspiration for her wedding, she was struck by the lack of women of color represented in the slew of bridal magazines.  While the major mags doled out advice for hair styles and make-up tips, none of these were beneficial to Kesha.

Sharing her frustration with then fiance, Eugene Myrick, the couple decided that this untapped niche was an opportunity for them to help women of color explore their culture and heritage when planning their big day. Chocolate Brides was born and has been helping women with wedding details ever since.

Just by becoming a member of ChocolateBrides.com, you are automatically welcomed into the message board sisterhood. No pledging, no hazing, just questions, suggestions and advice shared on a common theme: Weddings. Well actually, here’s the catch: even after the wedding, people still visit the site talk about the marriage, raising families, buying homes.  What started out as a way to generate wedding ideas, has become a true network; a movement of sorts. A family.

Kesha & Eugene are continuing to grow Chocolate Brides with CB Radio, an online station that spotlights wedding music and hot industry topics. You can join them this spring for Chocolate Brides Weekend in Raleigh, NC. The couple also has plans for a Chocolate Brides TV show, similar to the ones you see now, but  will feature more brides of the African Diaspora. Loves it. After all, isn’t that what it’s all about? Love & Marriage…ChocolateBrides.com