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10 Necessary Beauty Appointments To Make Before Your Wedding Day

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There are some necessary beauty appointments you need to make before your wedding day so that you can look your absolute best on that day.

These appointments have a timeline, and so, you don't want to have them happen too early or late.

Here are 10 of such appointments.


1. Personal trainer and a nutritionist

This is one of the first most important appointments to make before your wedding day. You want to make sure you are looking and feeling great on your day.

Planning Fun Activities for Your Wedding Week

 

The wedding week is usually full of celebration, reunions and dress fittings. Friends and family that cross borders to be with you take this time out as a proper holiday, so as the host, it’s your responsibility to make this time as memorable as possible for them. It’s a great idea to plan fun activities for your friends and family during your wedding week.

Here are some fun activities you can incorporate into your wedding week line-up:

 

Beach Party

Wedding Planning Timeline Every Couple Should Follow

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Start planning from last year.

You should have some things written down 2 to 3 months from the beginning of your wedding year. For instance, you can start planning from October for a wedding slated for December next year. Some of the things you need to start right away include:

Setting your wedding date.

Creating a wedding budget which has the guests in mind.

Estimate of the number of the guest you'd be having at your wedding.

Compile your guest list and organise their addresses.

In the case where they live far away, send the invitation cards to them.

If your budget allows for wedding planners, start sorting out for one.

Make preparations for a venue if you do not have a wedding planner.

Have a backup plan in case it's an outdoor venue for unforeseen circumstances like the rain.

 

Weddings can be a lot of work for couples. That's why it's best to
plan it the right way. A lot of people do not even know that there's a

Why Do Couples Over-reach their Budget?

 

Have you ever had that one friend that wanted a full Alice in Wonderland
wedding reception with all the sparkle and shine but was being cheap about
absolutely everything? The logical thing would be to cut down on the
extras, but unfortunately, there are some reasons why people won’t just
back down. Here are few reasons that explain why couples over-reach their
budget, opting for more expensive experiences they can barely afford:

Keeping Up with the Joneses

How to Create a Wedding Emergency Kit

 

No matter how much you plan for your big day, there is a probability that
some things might fall out of place. Unforeseen things can happen such as a
change in the weather condition, your gown zipper might go bad etc.
Therefore, there is a need to have a wedding emergency kit that will help
sort out the problem before it spoils your mood. Make sure it includes:

Medical mini emergency kit

The Do's and Don'ts of Creating Your Wedding Website

 

A wedding website is an avenue whereby couples share everything from their
ceremony details to their love story with their guests. Creating a wedding
website can be overwhelming because you have to decide on the amount of
information you plan on sharing.

But, most importantly, a wedding website serves as a guide for your wedding
guests. Below are helpful dos and don'ts for creating your wedding website.

Basic Information

6 Wedding Budget Hacks To Help You Save

 

Most couples have now learnt to make budgets for their wedding which generally act as a guide to their expenses, even though they aren’t strict with it. There are many areas that are often overlooked when trying to save up on the cost of supplies, decorations, entertainment and even clothing. Here are some wedding budget hacks to help you save a lot of money on your big day:

DIY

How to Include and Entertain Children at Weddings

 

If you’ve chosen to have children at your wedding, that’s awesome. Children love weddings too (I mean, there’s cake!) and their excitement is contagious and uplifting. Now you want to keep them entertained and out of their parents’ hair while the adults enjoy the wedding. Before you give in to nightmares about a little tot toppling over your cake, don’t worry. There’s so much you can do to keep them happy and well-behaved.

Include Them in the Ceremony

SQUAD GOALS: Picking Your ‘BEST GIRLS’ For Your Bridal Train

 

Choosing your bridesmaids is one of the first decisions about your wedding that you make, sometimes before you even know who you’re going to marry! Your bridesmaids are your support system, your front line, your squad and your hype men. Being a bridesmaid is exactly like having a job- responsibilities, sacrifices and expenses- with no reimbursement except your happiness and gratitude.

Smart Ways To Spend Less For Your Big day

 

In Nigeria, a wedding ceremony is a big deal and as such lots of money are spent to make the day beautiful and memorable. Some individuals even go the extent of going into debt to ensure they have a glamorous occasion.

On the other hand, there are some set of people that cannot afford to spend lavishly on a wedding due to various reasons best known to them. Hence, these sets of individuals are in search of ways to save cost for their wedding. If you fall into the category, below are smart ways to save cost for your big day.