Planning & Resources

These days, no one takes a gift to the reception anymore as weddings have begun to evolve all around the world. A lot of couples now make use of registries for their gifts; as they get the opportunity to put up things they need.  

A gift registry is essentially a list of items that newlyweds would want to be gifted. It is not only about physical gifts, some other things couples can look include gift cards, or experiences such as an adventure activity, a tour package or a Spa treatment.

Planning a wedding can be frustrating, especially if you find yourself around the wrong crowd. Even with perfect planning, bad vendors or vendors you're not in sync with can completely disrupt your wedding.

So how do you avoid getting entrapped in a terrible nest? Here's how: 

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, planning a wedding is going to require a lot.  

Whether you're planning a destination wedding or a simple wedding in your area, having a corona virus-free wedding is possible. You just have to follow these steps:

People attend weddings for two common reasons; they know the couple or have a close link with them or they’re just attending for the fun of it, not minding if the couple doesn’t know their name. 

For the first group, it is evident that they value close family and friendship ties and intimacy. Here are different ways that you can make them feel special for showing up on your big day: 

Shoes may seem like the least of your worries as a bride especially as it is going to be hidden beneath the beautiful dress. You need to understand that there is more to the wedding shoes than just getting the one that matches with your dress, a bad shoe can disfigure everything you have beautiful going on.

So, when selecting your wedding you have to do the following in order to avoid a travesty. 

 #1 Include in the budget

As much as a lot of things at a wedding can be optional, such as the kind of meal you want, a venue cannot be. The reception is one of the exciting parts of a wedding. 

When planning for a wedding, getting the right and perfect venue can leave you overwhelmed and frustrated. However, it is important to be focused on bringing your imagination to life by having the wedding of your dreams at the venue of your dreams. 

When planning for a wedding, a lot of things happen as everyone is under the pressure to make that day perfect. With many going on at the same time around the couple, disagreements are bound to happen.

It is normal to have differing opinions when it comes to the wedding preparations but your approach to it is what matters most. 

Here are 6 ways to avoid pre-wedding fights:

Communicate

Getting yourself a DJ or MC for your wedding can be a herculean task especially when you do not have a particular choice in mind. You’d have to rely on referrals or suggestions from friends and family. 

A DJ or MC is expected to set the mood for your wedding reception and make sure your guests are engaged. Since both can either make or mar your ceremony, there are a lot of things you need to put into consideration before deciding on the DJ or MC. 

Here are 6 things you need to do to avoid regrettable mistakes:

Creating a wedding ceremony that is specific to you can be tough in Nigeria. You’d have to deal with your parents and your in-laws’ opinions about how they would like your wedding to look/ feel like. Half of the time, couples have to succumb to some of these demands; leading to a wedding that is more of their parents’ than theirs.