In honor of Black History Month, we’ve compiled some of the greatest tidbits of wisdom on love, wedding planning, and marriage in all of its glory from some of our favorite, most iconic Black Brides.
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Coretta Scott-King On Wifehood:
“Behind every good man, there’s a good woman reminding you I knew you when you didn’t have nothing.”
Image by Boston.com (archives).
Issa Rae On Keeping Her Love Life Private:
“There’s something really nice to have a piece of me that no one knows about or no one can talk about except for the people that are part of my life.”
Image by Lauren Fair.
Beyoncé On Advice on Singleness:
“I feel like you have to get to know yourself, know what you want, spend some time by yourself, and be proud of who you are before you can share that with someone else.”
Image by Tina Knowles/ Instagram.
Cicely Tyson On the Definition of True Love:
“To be seen in this life, truly observed without judgment, is what it feels like to be loved.”
Image by Getty Images.
Mara Brock Akil on Forever Love
“The only forever love is really self-love. That’s the only thing you can really promise—and in a relationship, we should be evolving to our better self.”
Image by @marabrockakil on Instagram.
Nicole Ari Parker on Love Being a Decision
“Love is an action. It’s something you choose to do. We chose each other very deliberately.”
Image by @nicoleariparker on Instagram.
Michelle Obama on the Importance of Finding Equality in Love:
“It’s important to marry somebody who is your equal, and to marry somebody and to be with somebody who wants you to win as much as you want them to win.”
Image by Obama For America/Reuters.
Simone Smith on What It Takes to Make a Marriage Last:
“Marriage isn’t for the weak, it’s for the faithful. It takes work, love, listening, picking your battles, being a friend, a prayer warrior, a cheerleader, and a safe place. Every marriage has its own DNA. There’s no blueprint… just grace, commitment, and two people willing to grow through every season together. We’ve laughed, cried, prayed, forgiven, and grown—together. We did the work, and God did the rest.”
Image via Facebook.
Duchess Meghan Markle on Remaining True to Herself Even While in a Relationship:
“We’re two people who are really happy and in love. We were very quietly dating for about six months before it became news, and I was working during that whole time, and the only thing that changed was people’s perception. Nothing about me changed. I’m still the same person that I am, and I’ve never defined myself by my relationship.
Image by Getty Images.
Viola Davis on the Significance of Marriage:
“There’s no better way to feel what life is truly about than the birth of a child and getting married to someone you love—really love. It’s a reminder. A wake up. My career is about success but my marriage and my life is about significance.”
Image by @violadavis on Instagram.
Debbie Allen on How Love Finds You:
“The wrong one will find you in peace and leave you in pieces, but the right one will find you in pieces and lead you to peace”
Image by @therealdebbieallen on Instagram.
Ciara on Being Specific In Her Prayers for a Husband:
“I remember telling my friend the guy I wanted: a God-fearing man with a very fun spirit who loves kids and would really, truly care for me. I was very specific because I do believe you can have it all!”
Image by @ciara on Instagram.
Iman on Cherishing Every Moment With Your Spouse:
“Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory”.
Image by davidbowie.com.
Written by Writer, Kennedi LéShea.
