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PUBLISHED BY<br />
PUBLISHER<br />
Clifford Luster<br />
EDITOR<br />
Vince Dimecili<br />
VP OF ADVERTISING<br />
Ralph D’Onofrio<br />
PRODUCTION MANAGER<br />
Keith Oechsner<br />
MAGAZINE/SECTIONS MANAGER<br />
On Man Tse<br />
PRODUCTION STAFF<br />
Arthur Arutyunov<br />
Yvonne Farley<br />
Lorens Morris-Rawlins<br />
Table of Contents<br />
EDITORIAL STAFF<br />
Meredith Deliso<br />
ADVERTISING SALES<br />
Michael Babwar<br />
Jeanne Eisenhardt<br />
Andrew Mark<br />
Jay Pelc<br />
Anil Ramharack<br />
Stephanie Stellaccio<br />
ADMINITRATIVE COORDINATOR<br />
Brian Williams<br />
IMANI WEDDING<br />
Published by<br />
<strong>Caribbean</strong> <strong>Life</strong>/CNG<br />
1 MetroTech Center North<br />
10th Floor<br />
Brooklyn, NY 11201<br />
718.250.2500<br />
Imani<br />
WEDDING<br />
Dressed<br />
to thrill!<br />
FOR TODAY’S CARIBBEAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUPLE<br />
Going traditional,<br />
Afrocentric or both<br />
Exploring<br />
ancient<br />
traditions<br />
Budget<br />
for <strong>the</strong><br />
big day<br />
2<br />
4<br />
6<br />
8<br />
10<br />
12<br />
14<br />
Wedding culture<br />
A look at marriage rituals<br />
and traditions in Africa<br />
Jump <strong>the</strong> broom<br />
Find a way to incorporate this<br />
tradition into your ceremony<br />
Dressed to thrill<br />
Go traditional or Afrocentric<br />
in your clothing – or both<br />
Set it off with<br />
<strong>the</strong>se accents<br />
The right accessories<br />
will make you queen for a day<br />
Princess bride<br />
The right headpiece<br />
can be your crowning glory<br />
Wedding planner<br />
checklist<br />
What to do and when to<br />
do it from beginning to end<br />
Catering to your needs<br />
Pick a date and find <strong>the</strong><br />
right reception hall<br />
18<br />
20<br />
22<br />
24<br />
26<br />
28<br />
30<br />
Your wedding glossary<br />
Essential terms you need to know<br />
Shopping tips<br />
for <strong>the</strong> groom<br />
Look like a million bucks on your big day<br />
Budgeting your wedding<br />
Financial planning is <strong>the</strong><br />
key to an unforgettable event<br />
Inviting your<br />
guests in style<br />
Everything you need to<br />
know about your accouncement<br />
Know your ‘4C’s’<br />
You better shop around<br />
before buying a diamond<br />
Top 10 proposal<br />
mistakes<br />
What you need to know<br />
before popping <strong>the</strong> question<br />
Making your<br />
dream home<br />
Compromise is <strong>the</strong> key to a<br />
happy marriage and living toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Cover photo and<br />
table of contents photo by:<br />
John Bayley Photography<br />
Website:<br />
www.johnbayleyphotography.com<br />
16<br />
10 tips for your nuptials<br />
Don’t be clueless when it<br />
comes to your perfect day<br />
32<br />
Planning your getaway<br />
Expert advice translates<br />
to a successful honeymoon<br />
2011 IMANI Wedding Guide 1
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