Oct22
You getting engaged will definitely be one of the most memorable and exciting moments in your life. For the first few weeks after the proposal, you are both filled with happiness and are eager to share the proposal story with anyone that cares to listen. You’ve met the man or woman you want to spend your life with, and you’ve decided to get hitched. Now it’s time to plan the official celebration of your love and commitment- the wedding.
Oct22
6 – 12 months before the big day
Decide on a date(s)
Make an appointment with Clergyman
Determine a budget.
Have an estimate of the number of guests.
Set the time, location of Ceremony, Rehearsal & Reception Venue.
Choose Professional Photographer / Videographer / DJ/Live band
Shop for wedding gown: Several fittings will be required especially if buying
Obtain Decor & Music estimates; book services if possible.
Choose brides maids and determine the number of people you want on the bridal party
Pick a honeymoon destination: (renew passports & Obtain Visa information if required.)
Begin selection of a Caterer and start making arrangements for drinks
5 months before the big day
Finalize the estimated number of guests as it is not common to have an invite-only wedding in Nigeria.
Make arrangements for invitations and wedding programme
Decide on wedding colours and shortlist potential vendors for your decor
Plan your reception. (Your choice of seating plan and the number of ushers required)
Choose attire (aso ebi/ outfit for bride and groom for the traditional wedding ceremony)
Start making honeymoon plans in order to bag a good deal.
Decide on caterer and ensure you take your chosen caterer’s advice as they have the relevant experience
Confirm delivery of bridal gown, and if you are getting yours made confirm with seamstress when you will be having you first fitting
Shortlist potential bridal makeup artists and make an appointment to see their work
Order wedding and engagement cakes.
Arrange transportation for all members of bridal party to & from ceremony & reception locations.
Go over details of reception with caterer / manager in charge of your reception venue.
If you are renting any equipment, reserve it now. (Chairs, table, marquee)
Decided on your wedding favours to avoid last minute rush
2 months before the big day
Inform clergyman of all the details of your ceremony. You will need to show a copy of the programme.
Plan rehearsal dinner.
Select attendants’ gifts, grooms gift.
Check all services.
Make moving arrangements.
Final dress fitting.
1 month before the big day
Choose wedding bands.
Send out invitations.
Make room reservations for out of town guests.
Check wedding party outfit.
Confirm music arrangements & check selections.
Get confirmation from all your vendors
Discuss rehearsal dinner with hosts.
Attend Bridal shower.
Oct8
My name is Kemi and I’m a wedding site freak…lol. To say I have spied on at least 40 different sites is not an exaggeration. After stalking other people’s wedding site for so many years, I can reasonably conclude that my time is here. I love everything about weddings especially naija weddings and just spying on other people’s happy moments makes me normal… (What a confession) Even though I spied a lot on other people’s weddings I was never obsessed about getting married and never really thought about my own wedding, all I ever thought about was others… (Don’t ask me why)
I’m currently planning my wedding with Cala Lillies and while planning my wedding I realised information was not really easy to come by especially if you do not live in Nigeria and you are planning to get married there. So I’ve decided to share some of my wonderful ideas and vendors with other Brides to be (b2b)
I’ll be sharing ideas on, finding the right wedding dress, underwear dilemma especially for busty brides (like me..lol), the right jewellery, shoes, Bags, venue, wedding favours, cake, wedding colours, caterer ,honeymoon ideas, gift ideas for your groom…..the list is endless and please feel free to add to the list if you feel there is something missing and feel free to ask questions or even start up a discussion.
Love
K
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