BLACK BRIDE PRESENTS...."MEET ME IN SERENBE" - A Wedding Planning Retreat for Brides & Grooms

In honor of #WeddingWednesday, we are PROUD to make this post!

Our client, BlackBride.com Presents the most romantic evening available to couples in "Meet Me in Serenbe"!

Wedding planning can be stressful and couples often need to take a time out to reconnect and renew. Black Bride along with Black Love Forum and Gail Johnson Weddings & Events Presents "Meet Me in Serenbe" a romantic wedding planning retreat at Serenbe for couples at the 1,000 acre sustainable residential community just southwest of Atlanta on October 7 - October 8, 2012. Space is limited to only 20 couples and the cost includes an overnight stay at Serenbe, meals, intimate couples activities, wedding planning tips from a wedding planning "insider", including access to an elite group of wedding planning professionals, a romantic tour of Serenbe, an intro into the basics of going "Green" while experiencing the quality of life this sustainable community has to offer for only $499 per couple or an early bird price of purchased prior to August 17th.

For the full press release, click here.

Also, Talking with Tami and Nikka of Oh! Nikka have joined the band wagon too so make sure to follow all of us to stay abreast of the mushy details as they ripen one by one! :)

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What Have We Been Up To Lately?

Photo Credit: Rolling Out Magazine/Talking With Tami

Well, I'm glad you asked!  Let me just say, it's been an exciting ride!

Black Bride's 2nd Annual Bridal Show was a HUGE success and it was a privilege and honor to be part of such a ground-breaking concept!  Thanks to all the media that came out and showed us pre and post love.  Special Thanks to: E. Vincent Martinez of Fashionado.net & Talking with Tami (Rolling Out Magazine).  We'll share pictures and post coverage as it arrives, but make sure to "Like Us" on Facebook and Follow Us on Twitter!

We've also hired a new PR Associate!  Portia Rice comes to us by way of Vegas but was a former intern that graduated from Clark Atlanta in 2011.  It warmed my heart to get a personal call from Portia asking to come on-board as an associate.  She has been - by far - one of the best intern's we've had and it was an honor to welcome her back on board! You can follow Portia on Twitter @Ms_PRGraduate.

As you know, One Hundred Days was nominated and WON The Little Pink Book's TOP Philanthropy for 2012.  Kelli Sasser, co-Founder, represented well for us!!! We are thankful to the over 500 votes received!!! More deets will come shortly!

Actress Kim Coles & Tamika Morrison (T.MORRISON Agency)

I also had the pleasure of meeting the infamous Afrobella creative-brain of the phenomenal Patrice Yursik and the ever funny oh-so-beautiful Actor, Comedian & GODDESS, Kim Coles! They were both featured speakers at Fro Fashion Week that took place in Atlanta. Patrice invited me and my client out to the VIP party to meet her and Kim and it was FIYAH!  I'm so happy we finally embraced in person. You.ROCK.Period.com Patrice! (please forgive the bad quality photo of me & Kim)

The Wendell Show out of Athens on the campus of UGA (University of Georgia) has so graciously hosted many of our clients these two months as guests of their season finale! BlackBride.com's CEO Mary Chatman and Bestselling Author & Relationship Strategist, Kenny Pugh, made appearances last night!  We'll keep you posted as to when these will air!

That's our 'Month-In-The-Life-Of' and we're sticking to it!  How's your month been?!  Holla at us!

Everybody's Talking about Black Bride's 2nd Annual Bridal Show!

We are so excited that our PR Campaign for the 2nd Annual Black Bride Boutique Bridal Showcase is such a HUGE success!

It's not hard to accomplish such success when you have such an amazing brand with all the 'right' things in place to help create interest in who they are and what they are doing.

Their LOOK is great!

The photos that represent the brand are high-quality and tell a beautiful story!

Photo credit: Keith Cephus

Photo credit: Allure Bridal

Photo credit: Allure Bridal

Photo credit: Allure Bridal

And it makes for a great story! It's interesting, compelling, romantic, real, authentic and it mirrors the lives of many! These ingredients alone make for a SOLID brand! Coupled with the expertise, superior writing style and reputation of a stellar public relations agency make for a SUCCESSFUL Campaign!  

Photo credit: Keith Cephus

Official Black Bride 2nd Annual Boutique Bridal Show Invite

Thanks Black Bride for allowing us to be part of such a lovely affair! Brides & Grooms, get your tickets today. This show is almost sold out!

And SO you have it!  Special Thanks to: The Chat Kafe Show with Kenny Pugh, Caribbean Melange Radio, 11 Alive, CBS Better Mornings, Munaluchi Bridal, Oh Nikka!, Fashionado.net, Talking with Tami, AliciaStyle, Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine, Sheen Magazine, BE Magazine, WCLK 91.9 Atlanta, Brown Girl Next Door & Courtney Luv!

It's the New Year, Time for Celebrations!

Happy New Year Folks!


We are counting down the days to ring in the new year!  The new year brings new promises, new hopes, new possibilities and celebrations!  We are kicking off 2012 in beautiful celebration of LOVE with Black Bride as they plan for their 2nd Annual Bridal Showcase featuring the BEST in couture bridal selections from esteemed designers such as Therez Fleetwood (who resides in Atlanta), Alfred Angelo (Atlanta) and Bryan K. Osburn Collection (Chicago). Celebrity entertainment featuring Gary "Lil G" Jenkins from chart-topping R&B Group, Silk, jewelry showcasing Indian inspired creations from AmritahSingh and a Grooms' Lounge dedicated to the pampering and relaxation needs of men courtesy of Kings of Atlanta.  We are positioned to be one of the best bridal shows that is known to the Southeast and beyond!


We will also have a fabulous line up at the Black Bride Social Media Cafe hosted by the ever fabulous E. Vincent Martinez of Fashionado.net that includes the oh-so-fab, Shameeka Ayers of The Broke Socialite, Caleb Spivek of What Now Atlanta, Tami Reed of Talking with Tami and Alicia Edwards, Founder of Alicia Style and style writer for the Examiner. It will be complete with commentary, celebrity and VIP interviews - everyone will definitely get celebrity treatment in our social buzz cafe!

One lucky bride attending will have a chance to win a beautiful gown from the Allure Bridal Couture Collection, the same gown featured in the flyer, and another beautiful gown will be donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping brides diagnosed with breast cancer have a beautiful wedding day experience.

BlackBride.com has been the premier online resource for brides of color since 1998. Brides and grooms-to-be will gain their all-access pass to expert wedding industry professionals with priceless advice on planning their dream wedding. Tickets to the bridal show are $15. Brides must pre-register online at, http://www.blackbride.com/bridalshow/buy-your-tickets.php.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cancer Got a MAJOR Hat-titude This Weekend

We were honored to participate in the 2nd Annual Big Hat Brunch hosted by All About Me Mixer, founded by community leader Ms. Jerika Head of Atlanta in her annual celebration on Sunday, June 26th to give cancer a big attitude adjustment during Hat-titude.  This year, the event was hosted by by V-103’s Sytonnia Moore, and Atlanta’s favorite foodie, Grace Lee, with a special "Ask the Doctor" panel led by T.MORRISON AGENCY client,  renowned cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nathaniel Johnson, III of the health and aesthetic Hello Beautiful Center located in quaint Vinings.

In 100 degree temperature at the beautiful Pampered Salon & Spa in Castleberry Hill, attendees sipped on Victory H20 water, signature drinks courtesy of Ciroc, Rock Star Energy Drink, hat fashions by La Hattiere and delicious bites by Bridge Catering.

“Hat-titude is an education and awareness event that gives men and women a platform to rally in the support of the fight against cancer,” states Jerika Head, founder and CEO of both the All About Me Mixer and Hat-titude events, “What makes our event unique is that we highlight all forms of cancer because the disease is not just limited to the ones we hear all the time, like breast, cervical, prostate, etc. We expose all forms, for both men and women, and we do it in style!”

 

And boy, did these ladies and gents show up in style!  The hats were bold, courageous and beautiful, just like those who are familiar with the fight against cancer!  

Special recognition to Dawn Kamara of Coffee Talk with Soy, Holly Clay (Sheen Magazine), Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine, Talking with Tami/11 Alive and Stephanie Clark (Essence.com).


Click here for the full press release.

And The Beat Goes On....

Wow, life right now feels like a nice mix of the kind of excitement you get when you strap on your seatbelt in anticipation of a roller coaster ride that's sure to give you a range of emotions from exhilaration to trepidation, fear and relief - a beautiful mess! Guess what, I love it! It means, I'M ALIVE!  (giggles).

Well, there's much to share as our clients are LIVING and BREATHING their PASSIONS for serving others and sharing their natural God-given talents with the world! Very exciting watching these brand-makers SOAR!

Parenting Expert, Dr. Bisa

Thursday was such a day of celebration with our Parenting Expert, Dr. Bisa's debut on Essence.com (courtesy of Blogger Extraordinaire, Afrobella)! Congrats Dr. Bisa!  She looked so beautiful in her "Natural Hair" story, Essence.com's line up of natural hair stories featuring beautiful, dynamic and inspiring women!  Then the weekend continued with client, Renee Knorr at a power meeting with other magnificent women as we discussed the latest in celebrity golf, fashion and lifestyle. Quite exciting as we 'name-dropped' celebs you'd only see on Oprah's couch - OW! Then it was on to Matchmaker Ming Gregory of Color Blind International to prepare for NATIONAL!!!! (sighing here....A. Little. Bit. Stressed.)

Client, Tia R. Ervin of Milestone Occasions kicked-off her signature "Mom & Me" Bridal Luncheon at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead with a nice and intimate crowd of mothers and daughters getting ready for the biggest day in their lives.  It was very beautiful, inviting and fun! Ms. Tia R. Ervin knows her stuff!  I understand why she was named The Knot's 2010 Wedding Planner of the Year and why Lifetime's Get Married featured her thrice! We were joined by Ms. Talking with Tami as our media guest, I think she had fun, check out her write-up.

Beautiful Lighting courtesy of Toni McDaniel of Floral Couture

Tia R. Ervin w/"Foxy" - Courtesy of Talking w/Tami

Then it was off to the event of the night, courtesy of Art of Facts PR and Myliek where client Sakiri Vodka and Renee Knorr had the opportunity to be dreamy and dapper at the 'Wedding Soiree' held at the beautiful and swanky Ventanas in Downtown Atlanta - breathtaking view of the city!  It was a book signing with authors, celebrity wedding planners Gail & Hester.  It was SO CHIC! Renee was a very gorgeous Bride and her beautiful spirit was the icing on the cake!  Sakiri Vodka was the exclusive Vodka for the evening that had 3 bars - 2 downstairs (one rooftop) and one upstairs.  Myleik, GREAT JOB!

Model, Renee Knorr & Tamika (T.Morrison Agency CEO)

Beautiful Spring-like night on the rooftop at Ventanas-ATL

Renee Knorr, Gorgeous Bride @ "Wedding Soiree"

And then there goes that beat!  The fire bell rang n the form of my vibrating Blackberry way too many times and (oh so very loudly)! Then and I was in PR 'damage control' mode and OFF as I dashed from the fab soiree like Cinderella to rescue a client in need.  A. Day. In the Life.....Of....P....R.... Love it!