Ep 4. Getting Down the Aisle

Black Love is a docuseries that delves into the intricacies of romantic relationships and the unique ways black couples navigate them. The show features candid interviews with real couples, as well as intimate glimpses into their daily lives. In season 2, episode 4, titled "Getting Down the Aisle," the series focuses on the challenges that black couples face when planning and executing a wedding.

The episode opens on Nyla and Robert, a couple who have been together for 14 years and are finally getting married. Nyla is a wedding planner, which has added an extra layer of pressure to their big day. As they go through the last-minute details, they reflect on the years they've spent together and the challenges they've overcome. Robert admits that he never thought he would get married, but Nyla changed his mind.

The next couple we meet is Christie and Derrell, who are planning a destination wedding in Jamaica. They explain that their families are spread out all over the United States and Jamaica is a central location for everyone. However, planning a wedding from a different country comes with its own set of challenges. They recount a stressful moment when their wedding planner went radio silent and they were left unsure if everything was going to fall apart.

Next, we meet LeToya and Tommi, who have been married for a year and a half. They talk about the ups and downs of their first year of marriage, including losing a close family member and dealing with the stress of managing their careers. They also open up about how they've learned to communicate effectively with each other, and how that's helped them weather difficult times.

Then we see a couple who decided to take a unique approach to their wedding by having a surprise ceremony. When news of the wedding gets out, some of their friends and family are skeptical and don't understand why they wouldn't want a traditional wedding. But the couple is steadfast in their decision and explain that they don't want the pressure of a big ceremony. They just want to focus on each other and their love.

Finally, we meet Judy and Mark, a couple who have been married for over 30 years. They offer a unique perspective on weddings, having gotten married in a courthouse all those years ago. They talk about the joys and struggles of their marriage, including dealing with the loss of their son. They also reflect on the importance of continuing to work on their relationship, even after so many years.

Throughout the episode, we see how each couple navigates the challenges of planning a wedding, from managing family expectations to dealing with budget constraints. But we also see the deep love that ties them together and the commitment they have to each other. It's a touching reminder of the beauty of black love and the unique ways that couples make it work.