I’m C.K. Alexander and I’m a wedding writer/reporter and the founder of Love Ink, a special occasion writing service that specializes in Wedding Vows, Love Stories, Love Notes, Greeting Cards and more! I love LOVE and everything that has to do with it! Enjoy my collection of beautiful finds :-) visit my site: www.myloveink.com *disclaimer: I do not own the rights to any of these photos unless otherwise stated*Tumblr (3.0; @singlebride)http://singlebride.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cf7b95f860b7bbb5b715770bf7596f1c/tumblr_mmwqrtAqia1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Come out to The Bridal Brunch this Sunday hosted by BlackBride.com and meet me along with other wedding experts at the Akwaaba Mansion! This event is almost SOLD OUT! Only a few seats left! Get your ticket today: <a href="http://thebridalbrunchnyc.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">http://thebridalbrunchnyc.eventbrite.com/#</a></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/50596340834http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/50596340834Thu, 16 May 2013 16:11:00 -0400bridesbrunchnyceventsweddingsmarriageblack bride<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/55dd19c0b540b31716dfb2850623dad9/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/64285df338946134da5915647a1d16db/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4bedce109349a4365dfffe202fca4a4a/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2306f5f148cf1b7603886c888bbace6d/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/834909a0be6a6281936b26e1a28533d2/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cc319d577ade596ba609fa64954ac4b5/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/651b704a9e9c48de57d116734a93098f/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/85400a0f51035819e5b5f23d879cc21f/tumblr_mmuhc0RIR11qievtbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Check out my first celebrity wedding feature on blackbride.com featuring the wedding of <span class="userContent">Eric Dawkins,</span><span class="userContent"> <span class="userContent">singer, songwriter and producer </span> and </span><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">Tish Graves, </span>model and actress !  </span>Check out more pics from their gorgeous wedding day captured by the super talented Tiffani Matsuura of<strong><em><a href="http://www.blackbride.com/2013/05/15/real-weddings-california-talisha-graves-talisha-graves/www.sunandsparrow.com" target="_blank"> Sun & Sparrow Photography </a></em></strong>here: <span class="userContent"><a href="http://bit.ly/18KyrPw" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://bit.ly/18KyrPw" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/18KyrPw</a></a></span></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/50498161760http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/50498161760Wed, 15 May 2013 10:52:00 -0400Weddingreal weddingcalifornialoveblack lovecelebrityindustrycouple<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4c6a1640f108b71ce76876f16c33a546/tumblr_mmjigwaKSO1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1d7f953a9f711d5437b69beaa9e6a714/tumblr_mmjigwaKSO1qievtbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/423c537d3ed28c45b13cd448b4cbbeac/tumblr_mmjigwaKSO1qievtbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/20b49065ab5cc568db15292cfe974949/tumblr_mmjigwaKSO1qievtbo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c901f1e3f093199eb29abc191c0aaf54/tumblr_mmjigwaKSO1qievtbo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/118dfbaed7bfc53da75f5f24348cdaf4/tumblr_mmjigwaKSO1qievtbo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Check out my latest <a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#" title="RealWedding" target="_blank">#RealWedding</a> post on the <a href="https://hootsuite.com/dashboard#" title="BlackBride" target="_blank">BlackBride.com</a> blog featuring a beautiful destination wedding in Aruba! More pics here: <a href="http://t.co/6nl70OJElW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ow.ly/kRPim</a></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/50019869107http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/50019869107Thu, 09 May 2013 12:43:44 -0400weddingcouplebeachbeach weddingDestination Weddingblack lovetravelarubacaribbean<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/94accbbc8adb5a38069923cb725a46dd/tumblr_mm4rtkmnvR1qievtbo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check out this love letter on a hanky! My newest client requested a custom written love letter that she can put on a hanky for her husband-to-be! I love this idea! I can’t wait to see my words on a handkerchief :-). <a href="http://www.myloveink.com" target="_blank">www.myloveink.com</a></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/49370200153http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/49370200153Wed, 01 May 2013 13:41:44 -0400weddinggiftlove lettergroom<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7ef1a472bf7b0296550f816f8420104f/tumblr_midv3vAbhN1rxqplbo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://love2sepia.tumblr.com/post/43412227009/shoulder-kisses-mary-jane-and-koby" target="_blank">love2sepia</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Shoulder Kisses. Mary Jane and Koby. </p> </blockquote>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/49368144783http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/49368144783Wed, 01 May 2013 13:05:21 -0400kisslovesweetcople<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f4327b971d2da924dabc54ca2edd470d/tumblr_mm4m33q7A21qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6a1bd1593d085650824dc8cd0c4358c5/tumblr_mm4m33q7A21qievtbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cea5eb1561389b25aeae7b2f64d92fb3/tumblr_mm4m33q7A21qievtbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6d86920b93dacb36cd29db0a9d11be16/tumblr_mm4m33q7A21qievtbo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="userContent">Check out my latest Real Engagement post on the Blackbride.com blog today! This romantic E-Session was shot in the Bahamas by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LyndahWellsPhotography?group_id=0" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=307527701055&extragetparams=%7B%22group_id%22%3A0%7D" target="_blank">Lyndah Wells Photography</a>! See more here: <a href="http://www.blackbride.com/2013/05/01/real-engagements-bahamas-nef-and-ken/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.blackbride.com/2013/05/01/real-engagements-bahamas-nef-and-ken/" target="_blank">http://www.blackbride.com/2013/05/01/real-engagements-bahamas-nef-and-ken/</a></a></span></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/49363429199http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/49363429199Wed, 01 May 2013 11:37:51 -0400real engagementengagementproposalcoupleloveblack lovecaribbeanbahamas<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/64680143" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Angel Sanchez show was one of my favorites from this bridal market season. Check out these awesome modern bridal creations from their Spring 2014 collection! </p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48857503201http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48857503201Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:43:47 -0400Angel Sanchezbridalfashiondesignerbridal marketweddingdressgownbride<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5ff93444cc5f4b2405b1e40e1fb1d84c/tumblr_mlro7wSPui1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a936d4d2f08f30377ef07b755679bb4c/tumblr_mlro7wSPui1qievtbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8dbb71e6b0cbfd5cb98e7bf1f172f91b/tumblr_mlro7wSPui1qievtbo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fb9b285df6de1c0d0c4408f6998be29a/tumblr_mlro7wSPui1qievtbo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0ed7599b4bf2935b37cc59a047c10d6e/tumblr_mlro7wSPui1qievtbo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span class="userContent">Happy #WeddingWednesday everyone! Check out my latest Real Engagement post on Blackbride.com! <br/><br/> It only takes one date with destiny to find true love! Check out this “Date Night” inspired engagement shoot captured by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taun-Henderson-Photography/10150127553645627?group_id=0" target="_blank">Taun Henderson Photography</a>! See more pics here: </span><br/><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><a href="http://www.blackbride.com/2013/04/24/real-engagements-atlanta-tamika-justin/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.blackbride.com/2013/04/24/real-engagements-atlanta-tamika-justin/" target="_blank">http://www.blackbride.com/2013/04/24/real-engagements-atlanta-tamika-justin/</a></a></span> <br/></span></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48778945971http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48778945971Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:55:00 -0400weddingloveengagementproposalblackloveafrican americancoupleringatlantageorgiaphotographymarriage<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/409251899909a2d2df38e026d1e12916/tumblr_mlpqpr9iYX1qievtbo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Want to see all of the hot new bridal designs from this year’s bridal market? Check out my exclusive backstage and runway coverage with, The New York times Style section, of all the BIGGEST designers in bridal here: <a href="http://instagram.com/nytimesfashion#" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/nytimesfashion#</a></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48695289713http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48695289713Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:53:51 -0400bridal marketThe New York Timesweddingsdressesfashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fc395af70dba5393a032e2db6d10ecec/tumblr_mlj69iLHOP1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#latergram long day but I loved every minute of it! Check in tomorrow on @nytimesfashion for another exciting day of #bridalmarket coverage with moi! #BridalFashionWeek.</p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48401921459http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48401921459Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:46:30 -0400bridalmarketbridalfashionweeklatergram<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d93505e4a4e3d5c0b4f145d3e78bbf26/tumblr_mlicq3NHtt1qievtbo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span class="userContent">It’s that time again! #BridalMarket has officially begun and I will be covering all the shows live on Instagram for The New York Times Style Section! Follow me @nytimesfashion for up to the minute coverage of #BridalFashionWeek!</span></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48358863446http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48358863446Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:08:27 -0400BridalfashionThe New York TimesbridalmarketBridalfashionweek<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/56635047" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>This wedding video has me in a bucket of tears right now! I love everything about this! May God bless their beautiful union! </p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48213491084http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48213491084Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:49:33 -0400lovemarriageweddingvideoviedeography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/48abc5983856ab71e39f712ffd23db60/tumblr_mlemwc57gz1qievtbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e3e75ad4a473cf61b1238341e0bd19e6/tumblr_mlemwc57gz1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d7432ef41b03d76a37f8a09306eae630/tumblr_mlemwc57gz1qievtbo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c054e858c71a08f9d5859d7b762a003a/tumblr_mlemwc57gz1qievtbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9dcd5d5c93ddab4f8f51adc354582f0d/tumblr_mlemwc57gz1qievtbo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d146cd0e29c5400e1b6906c1c06b4057/tumblr_mlemwc57gz1qievtbo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Check out my latest real wedding post on the blackbride.com blog today! <strong><a href="http://www.sophia-barrett.com/" target="_blank">Sophia Barrett Studios</a> </strong>did an amazing job capturing this elegant Atlanta wedding! See more pics here: <a href="http://bit.ly/15fsWbB" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/15fsWbB</a></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48201239398http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/48201239398Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:57:48 -0400weddingsatlantaweddinglovebridegroomBlack and whitephotography<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4dcf519e4c17077f58e7696aceab420b/tumblr_ml1q62pwr61qievtbo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>I am so excited to announce that Charreah Jackson, family life educator and relationship editor at Essence Magazine, will be joining us as the official MC of The Bridal Brunch- NYC! You’ve seen her on </span><span><span>VH1, WEtv, BET, and CNN’s Headline News, here is your chance to meet her in person! Come out on Sunday May 19th to The Bridal Brunch at the Awkaaba Mansion and meet the lovely Charreah Jackson as she leads a panel of NYC’s finest wedding experts in a discussion about how to have the wedding of your dreams! Get your tickets here today: <a href="http://thebridalbrunchnyc.eventbrite.com/#" target="_blank">http://thebridalbrunchnyc.eventbrite.com/#</a></span></span><br/><span></span></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47624465856http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47624465856Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:39:00 -0400weddingseventsnyccharreah jacksonessence magazineThe Bridal Brunch<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/abe6ddb199d70467c5e86d756e964b8a/tumblr_mkr3wmTso01qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check out tips on how to rock your wedding vows here: <a href="http://bit.ly/12kUagc" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/12kUagc</a></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47137821132http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47137821132Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:02:46 -0400weddingvowstipslovemariiagewritingbridegroomweddingsceremony<p>I love Beyonce and Jay -Z together! They are the true definition of a power couple who are movements  on their own, but a force when they&#8217;re together! Check out the top 5 reasons why I love the Carters!</p> <p></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/a2df25e10cb6d822aedc1c35823d878d/tumblr_inline_mkqjzp9ydr1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p>1. <strong>Love on Top!</strong></p> <p>Not only do they both have amazing careers but they get to top the charts together! There is nothing better than being able to work with your number one fan and life partner! LOVE IT ALL!</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/8afdd2cdcecdedad7783fa0076b9c1cc/tumblr_inline_mkqjoitNMp1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>2. Dear Summer:</strong></p> <p>While most of us are praying for a 2 week vacation on a beach, Beyonce and Jay- Z are sailing along the South<span class="st"> of France</span> in a private Yacht! Face it, they just vacation better than everyone else in the world!</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/ba0e49cd3afd516bc1b6f079c8b7bdac/tumblr_inline_mkqk0hMKPY1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>3. The Blue Print</strong></p> <p>As if they weren&#8217;t a dynamic duo on their own, Beyonce and Jay-Z formed the perfect trio with the introduction of the super cute baby Blue Ivy Carter! <strong><br/></strong></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/d444d39581e9e977a38e8f6b0bf89021/tumblr_inline_mkqk3dYmp21qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>4. Can I get an Encore!</strong></p> <p>Not only are the Carter&#8217;s friends with the president and the first lady, but they also campaigned and supported Obama throughout his first term and into his second! Any couple that is down with the first family is cool with me!</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/eb843ac514e2cb98ac2cbfaf33d118ba/tumblr_inline_mkqk5wOJyy1qz4rgp.jpg"/></p> <p><strong>5. Crazy in Love</strong></p> <p>We LOVE Beyonce and Jay-Z because they&#8217;re just so darn cool! They show us that you really can have it all! Love, Money, Family, Fame! They have it all and they make it look so amazing! <strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Happy 5th Year Anniversary to Beyonce and Jay-Z! Thanks for showing us how to do it!  <br/></strong></p> <p></p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47110789981http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47110789981Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:16:00 -0400BeyonceJay-Zlovemarriageanniversary<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/99db9447d35667d063bd80f930819470/tumblr_mkp912b5HE1qievtbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s #weddingvowwednesday! Time for another tip from the Vow Coach C.K. Alexander! Once you have written your vows it’s time to focus on actually saying them. Make sure to take your time and be in the moment! #loveinkvowtips</p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47052786306http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47052786306Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:58:14 -0400weddingsvowsbridegroomloveperfectwordsvowcoachtips<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3e601db4a0807acb9a52407201a29555/tumblr_mkmu8s7aXM1ql8nwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://my1950swedding.tumblr.com/post/47016186597/classy-glamorous-cake" target="_blank">my1950swedding</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>classy, glamorous cake!</p> </blockquote>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47047689780http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47047689780Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:55:32 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdo2mx1esj1rvqm6lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The dream! I love an outdoor lounge at a wedding.</p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47024568547http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47024568547Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:52:24 -0400weddingoutdoorloungeluxe<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9bae6MOMe1qapmgto1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love these cakes!</p>http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47024487897http://singlebride.tumblr.com/post/47024487897Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:50:49 -0400weddingcakespretty