20 Natural Brides That Slayed Our Lives

Unfortunately, there are a few ignorant folks who still believe that natural hair cannot be styled to look glamorous enough for special occasions. Clearly those fools are wrong. Black hair in all of its glory can look sleek and fab.

#AburiGardens #Accra Photography @niidjarbeng_lightville Flawless makeup @mzl4wson Dress & accessories #BridesAndBabies Beautiful #Ghanian model, @ginaakala! #africanbrides #bridalinspiration #bridalaccesories #blackbrides #Ghana #nigeria #munaluchibride #bellanaijaweddings #aisleperfect #nigerianwedding #loveweddingsng #welovenaijaweddings #weloveghanaweddings #idoghana #ghanaweddingvendors #Nigerianweddings #weddingdigestnaija #weddingsonpoint #naijabrides #nigerianbrides #naturalbride #naturalhairbride #hairinspiration #shorthairbride #blackbride1998 #blackhair

A photo posted by Brides & Babies +2347083896674 (@bridesandbabies) on Apr 1, 2015 at 7:12am PDT

First glimpses of yesterday's dreamy shoot with amazing gowns by nigerian ⚫designer @bridesandbabies ! ⚫photography by moi (Riversky), Stunning and hilarious ⚫muse @ginaakala and ⚫styling by the wizard @mzl4wson and also on the scene talented @niidjarbeng_lightville 🌿✨🌿

A photo posted by The Sun's Harvest (@the_suns_harvest) on Mar 27, 2015 at 3:56am PDT

Wedding season is around the corner...book me today!!! #PhotoShootFresh #EliteVisionsPhotography #BOOKME #ELITEQUALITY #bride #blackbride #wedding #blackbrides #blackbride1998 #weddings #weddingphotography #sanjuan #puertorico #DestinationWedding #love #munaluchibride #blackgirlfly

A photo posted by Brandon Best (@elite_visions) on Feb 20, 2015 at 10:10am PST

We posted this shot on our facebook page last night and it broke the internet. The #ChocolateBride's confidence is on 10... and we're here for it. And look at how her hubby is looking at her!!!! LOL!! 😍 @natevealphotography ...you are a star! Last we checked, you were at 20K likes! #CurvesOnFleek

A photo posted by Chocolate Brides & Grooms (@chocolatebridesandgrooms) on Mar 27, 2015 at 5:41am PDT

Pastor D must've said something funny @djacques2714. Hair by @hautekinkyhair. I've in stalled this hair about three times and it still looks good. I had such a hard time figuring out what I wanted to do with my hair. I drove @xpressyourkinks crazy but when in doubt use your haute kinky hair lol. #weddinghair #munaluchi #munaluchibride #hautekinkyhair

A photo posted by creolelioness (@creolelioness) on Mar 9, 2015 at 5:17pm PDT

Still in love with this bridal portrait of me! @michellescottphoto is the best photographer! @victoryblooms florals are the most magical i have ever seen! @makeup_lush hooked my makeup up! And bless @detailedidos ! Best planner ever #bride #bridal #teamnatural #naturalbride #naturalhair #fro #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer

A photo posted by Bri McDaniel (@brimcdee) on Mar 26, 2015 at 6:53am PDT

Life Partner gang #teamswoduel #doublechocolate #myhusbandlooksevensexierwiththatbandon @ejay_diamond1 ♥

A photo posted by Swodz 'AfroThunder' Diamond (@swodzdiamonte) on Feb 26, 2015 at 1:56pm PST

|Natural |hair |bride @beauchiqbyjenn A true princess bride with a dose of Afro fabulous 🙌💄💍💎 You_know_how_we_do #Bridalmakeup #Bridalhair #Naturalbride #Ghanabride #Weloveghanaweddings #cremedelabride #weddingsonpoint#talkwedding #Ghanawedding #hellosassynaturals

A photo posted by @beauchiqbyjenn on Mar 30, 2015 at 11:11am PDT

Love Birds 🐦❤🐦❤

A photo posted by LeahRae Photography™ (@leahraephotography) on Jan 19, 2015 at 10:26am PST

#FlashbackFriday to the day I married this guy right here. I'm leaving my phone and computer and tablet at home in a few hours so we can celebrate our 2 year anniversary this weekend without distractions. And I've been looking forward to this for months; it feels a bit like having a second, more awesome, birthday that you get to share with someone you love. Honestly, I never thought I'd get married (long term relationships just never seemed to "work" for me), but I knew, almost from the start, I wanted to spend my life with Nick. I didn't get married because I'm particularly in love with the idea of marriage. I'm married because I wanted to be married to him, specifically. Anyway, just some things I've been thinking about. Photo by @cheripearl. #love #wedding #bride #bridal #seattle #romance #anniversary #afro #lingerieaddict #fbf #naturalbride

A photo posted by Cora Harrington (@thelingerieaddict) on Mar 27, 2015 at 1:07pm PDT

@sharicelashay25 ❤| #ZenGardenStudio #HealthyHair #NaturalHairDaily #NaturalHairStyle #NaturalHairCare #Wedding #BridalParty #BeInspired #NaturalBrideInspiration #NaturalBride #BridalStyle #BridalStyling #WeddingDayHair # #NaturalHairBride #NaturalHairJourney #NaturalHairCommunity #NaturalHair #CurlyHair #CurlyFro #MiamiHairStylist #MiamiHair @naturalhairdaily @naturalhairbride

A photo posted by Sharra Spann (@hair_by_sharra) on Feb 23, 2015 at 10:13am PST

#love #blacklove @protectivestyles #naturalbride #naturalmakeup #blackandwhite #teamharrison2015 #wedding @protectivestyles @naturalhairbride #mrandmrs #bestfriends #newchapter #jesusatthecenter

A photo posted by Tiffany Harrison (@lavender__t) on Mar 16, 2015 at 2:47pm PDT

#NoFilter #naturalglow thanks to MUA @itsjustrab 😘 My flower girl @babyblerman @blackbride1998 @munaluchibride #munaluchibride #NaturalHair #naturalbride #CrochetBraids #CostaRica #puravida #LaPazWaterfalls #weddingmakeup #happy #waterfalls #DestinationWedding #Blessed

A photo posted by Jenny D. Lydon (@slimjen) on Mar 15, 2015 at 9:44pm PDT

My client @jsammimoore did the ultimate before their wedding and got her husbands Locs extended into hers. The ultimale #bond ❤ Hair and make up by @thestarrstruckexperience #NaturalHairSalon #naturalbride #naturalupdo #locprincess #locsstylsforwomen #locextensions #locbride #naturalhair #bride #locpinup #loclivin #locswag #locspecialist #locqueen #locstyles #locnation 314.280.9158

A photo posted by Starr (@thestarrstruckexperience) on Feb 24, 2015 at 12:04pm PST

Face by @julie_o13 @brushesnpencils dressing up by... @graycee_001 photo by @photojhenie 😁 #nhdaily #naturalhair #naturalhairbride #naturalhairicons #naturalhairjourney #naturalhairwedding #naturalhaircommunity #bellanaijaweddings #protectivestyles #4chairchicks

A photo posted by Sandeey (@hairoflife) on Dec 23, 2014 at 10:41pm PST

A photo posted by Neka J (@slimneke) on Feb 16, 2015 at 8:34pm PST

I'm finally sharing my wedding photos and bridal hair story. My wedding story part 4: The White Wedding is live on myfroandi.com Main photography by the talented @darrellfraser #naturalbride #weddinghair #bridalhair #bride #wedding

A photo posted by Aisha O'Reilly (@aishaandlife) on Jan 29, 2015 at 10:37am PST

So glad to be a part of Tope's wedding....shez one daring bride i have worked with...getting to style hair natural dreads was no big deal for me only needed to know the look she dreams.....nd vava voom the transformation came ....photo credit:@potterclayphotography ....makeup kudos@nsurebeautystudio.#nwbrides #nigerianwedding #nigerianwedding #bellanaijaweddings #bellanaijawedding #naturalbride #naturalhairbride #africanbride #dreadlocks #nationalacweddingshow

A photo posted by Chika Micheal Ambrose (@chikaambrose) on Jan 28, 2015 at 11:53pm PST

Here's one Lu's Curls did earlier 👰 Our Beautiful bride wanted a simple slicked back bun with a crystallised hair piece to glamourise her updo. Simplicity is truly beauty ❤️ #afro #afrohair #hair #hairstyle #natural #naturalhair #naturalista #naturalwoman #naturalbride#bride#beauty #wedding#naturalhairstylist#bridalstylist#teamnatural #love #bun#crystal#smile#simple#elegant#ebony#luscurls

A photo posted by Lu (@luscurls) on Jan 24, 2015 at 6:21am PST

Sass and Class 😉#NaturalHairBride @naturalhairbride @disbrides_diary @disney_weddings @curlzworld #novemberinparis #NaturalHairBride #mrsgaillard #disneybridesdiary #disneybride #mikeyandnancywedding2014 #waltdisneyworld #looksofvanity #naturalhair #beautifulbride #teamnatural_ #curlbox #afro #kinkiestcurl #curlzworld #munaluchibride #GH

A photo posted by Nancy Colas Gaillard (@ncolasgaillard) on Jan 24, 2015 at 8:27am PST

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