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4 Nigerian Bridal Designers to Watch Out For

  • Andrea Iyamah

When you think of this brand, think young, fun and flirty. This transcends into her bridal range seeing as she also has a retro swimwear line. Andrea Iyamah currently runs consultations from different parts of the world, drawing Nigerians in the diaspora. Andrea Iyamah Bridal considers the uniqueness of every bride while maintaining the brand’s authentic sophisticated edge.

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Getting married in 2019 means you have most likely developed your own style, you have seen what’s out there and you can zero in on a few options with contentment set in your eyes.

8 Wedding Makeup Look Ideas

1. Subtle and Beautiful (Photo Credit: Joy Adenuga)

 

Location, check! 
Vendors, check! 
Dress, check! 
Makeup? Not so much?

2019 Wedding Trends You Can't-Miss

1. Cheesy Hole Tents

Cheesy hole tents are perfect for outdoor wedding receptions during warm weather. It adds a casual but classy atmosphere to an event by making the tents breathable and your guests comfortable. Whether you are having a garden or beach waterfront wedding, be sure to incorporate this into your décor!

 

 

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We are halfway through the year which means we have two more seasons to follow for weddings before the year ends; the late Summer/Autumn season and the Christmas/New year season.

Top Reasons Why In-laws Fight During Wedding Planning

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Some weddings already fall under the category of a full-on theatre production so adding a tussle between in-laws in the mix makes things even more complicated.

In-laws may fight during the process of wedding planning because they don’t see eye-to-eye on certain things; they may have different preferences when it comes to social events and varying personalities.

Here are some top reasons why in-laws fight during wedding planning:

Tips On How To Choose Your Bridesmaids

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Preparing for a wedding can be a daunting task from picking a dress to the menu and of course the location...the list goes on and on. On top of all this, you have to select your bridal party!

Here are four tips to make the selection process a tad bit easier.

 

1. Relationships

5 Ways To Achieve An Aso-ebi Look Without Selling Aso-ebi

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Asoebi Palavas can take a toll on your peace of mind and that of your guests. However, you might still want your guests to have similar outfits on your wedding day.

Asoebi outfits are so picturesque and beautiful even in videos. They add colours to your already bright and blissful ceremony.

Wondering how it is possible to get your guests to wear Asoebi you’re not selling? Here are some bright and practical ideas you can use:

 

Tips To Buying Your Dream Wedding Dress in Nigeria

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Isn’t it awesome that you no longer have to travel abroad for your dream dress? You can find it here in Nigeria and there are so many options: bespoke wedding dressmakers, designers with bridal collections, and off-the-rack dresses in bridal stores. Here are ten important tips to help you buy the gown of your dreams right here in Nigeria.

5 Major Tips to Ensure You Have a Fun Wedding After-Party

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The stress towards one’s big day can be so overwhelming that the need for a fun after-party to ease such stress and crown the whole celebration in ecstasy.

After the party by its name is a party after the traditional ceremony, including the reception.

To ensure the after party is fun-filled and electrifying, certain tips must be put into consideration. Here are 5 major ones you should keep in mind.

 

1. The Location/Venue

Wedding Woes That Didn’t Exist in the 80s and 90s

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In the 80s and 90s, weddings were a lot different from what we have now. Fashion concepts, styling, wedding venues amongst others have been modified ever since.

However, the woes of those days are nothing compared to what we have now. Here are some wedding woes that never existed in the older days:

5 Tips For Caring For Your Engagement and Wedding Rings

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At first, your engagement ring is lustrous and sparkly, and then over time, it can get dull and grimy. Diamonds are forever, so age isn’t a factor here. It all depends on how you care for your ring.

Now, what if the worst happened and your beautiful ring got submerged in a hot pot of soup with plenty of palm oil or mysteriously found its way into a pile of cow manure? It’s not the end of your ring yet because there are different ways to guard and protect it from premature death.

Here are different ways to care for your engagement or wedding ring: