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All Veiled Up! The Origin and Types of Veils

Posted July 27, 2016 06:00am

Breathtaking right? The cathedral veil will steal the show any day. This regal trail usually trails one to three yards behind the wedding gown. We won’t lie that this veil is comfortable but you sure would like the regal look in pictures.

Have you ever stopped to think why you have to wear a veil on your wedding day? Well, the wedding veil is an old tradition that has withstood the test of time and varying culture.

13 Of The Most Unique Wedding Themes We Have Seen

Posted July 24, 2016 06:00am

1. Winter Wonderland

Definitely unique in Africa. For one, snow isn’t threatening to fall anytime soon. Still, it’s beautiful and can be done indoors with AC on blast, pure white drapery, all-white flowers, crystals hanging from the floral arrangements and faux snow.

A wedding theme showcases what you really like in your invitations, decor, attire, cake and dress code. It makes everything cohesive.

Bridal Lingerie Checklist

Posted July 20, 2016 01:56pm

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6 Months

• Start looking around for white or nude-toned lingerie to wear under your dress on your wedding day. Shop around, try on different styles, and keep your dress in mind at all times – just because those frilly undies look cute, doesn't mean they will look flattering under a figure-hugging dress.

3 Months

• If you've had a bespoke dress made, this is probably about the time that your dressmaker will call you in for a fitting. Take your wedding day-time lingerie with you, to make sure that the dress sits well with your underwear. Your dressmaker may need to make a few adjustments, to make sure that the dress looks as flattering as possible, on your big day.

• If you've ordered an off-the-rack dress, it might have arrived by now. The same rule applies here as with a dressmaker fitting: take your day-time lingerie with you. If something doesn't look right, you may need to purchase different lingerie, or take the dress to a dressmaker for altering. Remember that in-built bras are a great option for specific cuts and body shapes- consult with your dressmaker!

One of the keys to make certain that your dress looks amazing on your big day is to ensure that the lingerie underneath is flattering.

Must Read Tips For Any Bride Over 45

Posted June 29, 2016 06:00am

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Here’s a special one for our more mature brides. We understand that it may seem tough, since it appears that weddings are typically marketed towards brides in their twenties.

20 Wedding Souvenirs We Love

Posted June 20, 2016 06:00am

Carrier bags always fit in, you just need to be creative ad come up with something different. We love this pink straw bags and the mint green colours

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Everyone loves gifts, so there’s no better way to appreciate your guests and family on your big day than with thoughtful Souvenirs.

5 Wedding Planning Mobile Apps Every Engaged Couple Should Download

Posted June 16, 2016 06:00am

1. Lady Marry
It’s a perfect choice for any bride, it’s really easy to operate and gives you ton of wedding tips. All you need do is to enter your wedding date and it will suggest dates by which you should have completed each task. You also get to enter your budget and track your payments and initial deposits.
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Thanks to technology planning your wedding has never been easier!

Congratulation Mrs! Now Here’s How You Officially Change Your Name

Posted June 13, 2016 06:00am

Often, the most stress-less events are the ones we stress our minds on the most.

Having to change to a new name after the wedding can be one of the pressing things on the mind of newly wedded brides; not knowing that in this part of the world (Nigeria), it is extremely stress-less, affordable and quite fast.

I mean it is as easy as ABCD; literarily.

A. Collate your documents; court marriage certificate and a handwritten letter stating your maiden name and the new name.

So You Want to Have a 'Rocking' Wedding

Posted June 9, 2016 06:00am

So you want to have a 'rocking' wedding? The type that guests attend and talk about for months on end. Fear not, we've got your covered, we have polled far and wide to find out what exactly gets you a 'rocking' wedding; one that's not only the talk of the town, but also thoroughly enjoyable.

Read on to hear from guests

“The music, the music has to be on point, if I have my friends around it makes it more fun, also my outfit, the varieties of dishes and the MC.”

- yinka

10 Things Every Man Should Do Before He Gets Hitched

Posted May 31, 2016 11:00am

As the Benjamin Franklin quote goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”.

Every fulfilling and successful marriage is a product of adequate preparation and therefore, it is safe to say the marriage you prepare for will determine your reality.

It is not enough to only prepare for the wedding (a/couple day(s) event) which is just an initiation into the marriage (forever) in itself. And just like you don’t learn how to shoot a gun in the battlefield, you should prepare for marriage and not in marriage.

Here are some things every man should do before saying “I do”:

5 Amazing Ideas for the Best Hen Night Ever

Posted May 30, 2016 06:00am

1. Sailor Girls on a Cruise
Especially if you live in Lagos, this is a fantastic option. The city is surrounded by water, why not be sexy sailors for a day? You can get costumes, “Bride-to-be” and “Bridesmaid” sashes, and book a dinner cruise with Prest Cruise in Lekki. You leave the dock at 6 pm, and you get to have drinks at the bar, music, and freshly prepared dinner on deck. The cruise lasts for three hours - lots of time for games, little gifts and fabulous pictures.

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Being a bridesmaid is no easy job. In addition to everything wedding-related, you also have the task of planning a fun hen night as the last hurrah for your dear friend.