Author: Ashleigh Coffie

Who Should You Invite to Your Rehearsal Dinner?

The rehearsal dinner is a pre-wedding dinner party held the night before the wedding. It is traditionally hosted by the groom’s parents, but can also be hosted by the bride’s parents, the couple themselves, or a combination of people. The rehearsal dinner is a time for the wedding party to practice the ceremony and for the families of the bride and groom to meet and get to know each other. It is also a chance for the couple to thank their loved ones for their support and for helping to make their wedding day possible. The Purpose of the Rehearsal Dinner The main purpose of the rehearsal dinner is to complement the wedding rehearsal and start the celebrations with your closest family and friends. During the wedding rehearsal, the wedding party will go over their lines and movements, and the

Aisle Tell You, Too: More About the Love Stories of Marvin Gaye, Julius Erving and Pam Grier

On the last Monday of the month, ATYW provides context to the comments and questions left on the love stories from earlier in the month. Also, it’s an opportunity to answer any frequently asked questions, too. Because truly, between the episodes on Marvin Gaye, Julius Erving, and Pam Grier, there was more than plenty to talk about. Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido is a media brand that adds color to Black weddings and marriage from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Say thank you / donate https://tinyurl.com/5e9b7rtd Grab merch https://tinyurl.com/shopaisletell Email Aisle Tell You What at

The Love Stories of Pam Grier

When you think of blaxploitation films, you have to think of her. Her on-screen performances in films such as “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown” made her the original baddie, if you think about it. She would evolve into a well-rounded actress, working with the likes of Spike Lee, Quintin Tarantino, Paul Newman, and the Weinstein brothers. But before she was the woman we all know and love, she was Pammy, a girl from Denver that loved the outdoors. So yes, this episode is dedicated to the love stories of the one and only Pam Grier. Though she never married, she came close, many times — even to a few people you know. Research and Resources: Foxy: My Life in Three Acts by Pam Grier and Andrea Cagan – https://tinyurl.com/yemsk3rp The Plot Thickens by TCM: Here Comes Pam Podcast – https://tinyurl.com/mr3cp772 “When

The Love Stories of Julius ”Dr. J” Erving

You know of Julius “Dr. J” Erving as this basketball phenom and you probably remember a little bit of his love story but his life is so much more than that. This week, we’re reflecting on the moments that led him down the aisle and what happened after he said “I do.” Research and Resources: Dr. J: The Autobiography by Julius Erving & Karl Taro Greenfeld – https://tinyurl.com/5ydkdj7w “Reaching Out” by Tom Friend – https://tinyurl.com/4vcbr3fh “Julius Erving Doesn’t Want to Be a Hero Anymore” by Robert Huber – https://tinyurl.com/37nj3xvv Aisle Tell You What is a deep dive at some of the most epic and memorable weddings and marriages throughout Black History. Our journey down memory lane isn’t meant with malintent, but from a place of nostalgia, inspiration, and realism. Aisle Tell You What is brought to you by Hueido. Hueido