read thru d post- and one thing missing is "Budget" planning without a budget is no planning- cept the OP intends to keep the amount private.

i.e budget- determines ur choice of venue, food, clothing, entertainment, etc.

snthesis: read thru d post- and one thing missing is "Budget" planning without a budget is no planning- cept the OP intends to keep the amount private.

i.e budget- determines ur choice of venue, food, clothing, entertainment, etc.

Ofcourse, we have a well laid out budget which we are strictly sticking to!

cynbanora: My sister the thing tire me sef, I can do outdoors because the rains would have started by then. I'm so tired of searching #sobeat#

Oh, the rains would have started by then. Have you tried some halls built by churches? They seem to be cheaper than others.

You said you have got everything covered except DJ and Hall? And your wedding is in 4months? That was smart. Mine is in less than 3 months and I'm still scouting for items and services. God help me.

Some questions please. . .

* Who is doing your photography and how much did he charge? What does his services entail?

* How are you doing your catering? Per plate or you are buying foodstuff and paying the caterer?

* What are your colors and Hw are you combining them?

* Have you gotten your wedding dress?

* What hair style will you be making? (I'm so confused on this one)

nyabingi:


what if you get friends and relations to cook while u serve with takeaway packs and serve high table with glass plates etc?

Friends and relations can never do it well like professionals. After all, you are not paying them. And then, the remaining foodstuff disappears into thin air afterwards.

funkybaby:

You can check out this site. My cousin got her wedding gown from them. http://www.jjshouse.com

She spoke highly of the quality and the fit.

1k to try on a wedding dress Seriously!!! WTF!

I agree with this. I ordered a wedding gown including shoes and accessories for a friend from this site and it was awesome... The only thing you need is to make sure you have the correct measurement because they usually sew the gown after its ordered.

daclint:


if u need a photographer, am ur guy. You can checkout some of my work here www.facebook.com/chronikphotography or chronikphotography..com. Email chronikphotography@gmail.com

Please hit me up on phemahema@yahoo.com with your quote and phone number. Thank you.

bellong:

I agree with this. I ordered a wedding gown including shoes and accessories for a friend from this site and it was awesome... The only thing you need is to make sure you have the correct measurement because they usually sew the gown after its ordered.

Thanks Bellong. Was going through the site yesternight, still haven't seen my "dream dress". Will keep looking.

Aww! Just saw this now. I need Help! HELp!! Im my bestie's bridesmaid, and iv not gotten my dress! Wr can i get affordable dresses in benin within a short time frame? Im serving all the way in Lafia, and dat is a dead zone as far as fashion and clothing is concerned.

doeying: . ..

My parents got an IV for a wedding dat said...."please all gifts should b made in form of cash...." or sumfn like dat....buh i was told its because d couples live abroad....my 2 cents

I see so many couples are echoing my thoughts

Nice thread.......#following

Sup phema do u still need d caterers no

numdes: Okay, perfect thread for me. All my life, i cant say i've attended up to 5 weddings, so basically i'm clueless and my wedding is in February. I've been having a panic attack for some time now. Thanks op for this thread. Hope to learn a lot from you guys. closely following.

Welcome On board! What and what have you done and what is remaining? Where is the wedding? What do you need help with?

pwettyolly: Sup phema do u still need d caterers no

I really would love to hire only people in Benin. There are always additional costs for out-of-town services and I'm on budget. Thanks though.

white mosquito: Aww! Just saw this now. I need Help! HELp!! Im my bestie's bridesmaid, and iv not gotten my dress! Wr can i get affordable dresses in benin within a short time frame? Im serving all the way in Lafia, and dat is a dead zone as far as fashion and clothing is concerned.

A friend that was her sister's bride's maid got a very nice dress in one of the boutiques at Ring Road, Benin city. There are quite a number of them there. You should try them out.

I don't why some people just like disturbing yourself about ordering wedding Gowns! I got my wedding gown in Idumota. And it is very lovely and cheap.Very very cheap!!! And you have a whole lot to select from, cos there are many shops there. Go to idumota and ask where they sell wedding things. Am sure you will be shocked to your marrows!

Phema, I'm still waiting for your response ooooooo.

Hi all, I,ll be getting married on Saturday the 31st of May 2014, I need a very good wedding planner who will help plan our wedding with a budget of 0.5 million..........................thanks in anticipation....

cynbanora:
I just went through your page on fbk, your works are good but I have a photographer already. I will show my friends and I hope one of them get to call you. Keep it up!

thanks

for your photo and video coverages, am your guy, check out some of my works here www.facebook.com/chronikphotography or www.chronikphotography..com or u can contact me via email, chronikphotography@gmail.com

Sunnyyemmy: Phema, yes i really mean it. I just want to do this for you for free. Just call me on phone or you can send me your phone number let's just discause about it more better on phone. Although we are running a promo now, but we still charge for the planning fee. But don't worry am i promise you that i will do your for you FOC. Just let's talk on phone better. Call me on 08065522094 or 08024331257

can u do mine for free tooooo..........na 500k i get oooooand the wedding will be taking place in epe Lagos state.

Laeroy: Hi all, I,ll be getting married on Saturday the 31st of May 2014, I need a very good wedding planner who will help plan our wedding with a budget of 0.5 million..........................thanks in anticipation....

Congrats in advance. I have a cousin who is into Events Planning. 0.5 million isn't bad. Proper planning is what makes a successful wedding ceremony. Thanks as I await ur response.

Laeroy:
can u do mine for free tooooo..........na 500k i get oooooand the wedding will be taking place in epe Lagos state.

500k is enough. Just cut cost, starting from NOT using a wedding Planner! No matter how cheap they tell you they are, they will still rip you off one way or the other.

No harm intended

Empress2013: I don't why some people just like disturbing yourself about ordering wedding Gowns! I got my wedding gown in Idumota. And it is very lovely and cheap.Very very cheap!!! And you have a whole lot to select from, cos there are many shops there. Go to idumota and ask where they sell wedding things. Am sure you will be shocked to your marrows!

The cheaper the better. Any address for your girl? Maybe a phone number?

Phema:

500k is enough. Just cut cost, starting from NOT using a wedding Planner! No matter how cheap they tell you they are, they will still rip you off one way or the other.

No harm intended

Hi sweets sometimes I just wonder if this amount i.e (500k ) can take care of everything, I mean everything that concerns the wedding,Phema you know what I mean now.....

Laeroy:

Hi sweets sometimes I just wonder if this amount i.e (500k ) can take care of everything, I mean everything that concerns the wedding,Phema you know what I mean now.....

I totally, honestly and sincerely understand you.

Now, like I said, you are going to do lots of "cost cutting" if you want to achieve your aim . Does the 500k include the Traditional wedding expenses? If not, then you can work with it. Thank God Epe is a not-so-expensive place.

Start by inviting very few people. Don't throw your IV open to the public. Make it strictly by invitation.

I have tried the halls but not so good for what we want and most of the catholic churches there don't have good halls.
My sister I had to start early and I guess it was easy for me because I am into events as well so its more like using my crew #smiles#

The guy doing the photography and video is CGO he is a professional in Lagos. He charged us 100k for video coverage for trad and white, a photobook, a pre wedding shoot, soft copy of the pictures
As for the catering, I'm paying the caterer to buy her things and cook, I don't want stress and her charges were ok
Hairstyle: I love natural looks so I'm bonding and wrapping.
Gown: I ordered my gown from jjs house and it was delivered after 21 day, perfectly made cos I sent them my measurements.
Wedding theme: powder blue and baby pink

Phema:

Oh, the rains would have started by then. Have you tried some halls built by churches? They seem to be cheaper than others.

You said you have got everything covered except DJ and Hall? And your wedding is in 4months? That was smart. Mine is in less than 3 months and I'm still scouting for items and services. God help me.

Some questions please. . .

* Who is doing your photography and how much did he charge? What does his services entail?

* How are you doing your catering? Per plate or you are buying foodstuff and paying the caterer?

* What are your colors and Hw are you combining them?

* Have you gotten your wedding dress?

* What hair style will you be making? (I'm so confused on this one)

cynbanora: I have tried the halls but not so good for what we want and most of the catholic churches there don't have good halls.
My sister I had to start early and I guess it was easy for me because I am into events as well so its more like using my crew #smiles#

The guy doing the photography and video is CGO he is a professional in Lagos. He charged us 100k for video coverage for trad and white, a photobook, a pre wedding shoot, soft copy of the pictures
As for the catering, I'm paying the caterer to buy her things and cook, I don't want stress and her charges were ok
Hairstyle: I love natural looks so I'm bonding and wrapping.
Gown: I ordered my gown from jjs house and it was delivered after 21 day, perfectly made cos I sent them my measurements.
Wedding theme: powder blue and baby pink

100k is my exact budget for anything concerning Videography and photography. Did you check out the guy's previous jobs? Please, can you drop the guys contact? If not here, then my email addy phemahema@yahoo.com

How many guests are you expecting? How much did the caterer charge you?

Abeg which hair come be bonding and wrapping? Any pics for moi?

So, you already have your dress and I'm still here running up and down.

By the way, we are using almost same color theme; mine is Royal blue and fuscia pink.

Phema:

I totally, honestly and sincerely understand you.

Now, like I said, you are going to do lots of "cost cutting" if you want to achieve your aim . Does the 500k include the Traditional wedding expenses? If not, then you can work with it. Thank God Epe is a not-so-expensive place.

Start by inviting very few people. Don't throw your IV open to the public. Make it strictly by invitation.

Sweets I guess that's we will have to do...........My fiance wants a very low key wedding though I understand it is due to his financial capability though he disguises under the pretext of spiritual reasons for not wanting to at least make it a medium party....... the 500k doesn't include the traditional wedding......just the church and reception................one more thing how many guests do you think 500k can cater for? note that eveery other thing that concerns the wedding tooo will be deducted from the 500k ooooo

Phema:

Babe, i tire oooo. And to make it worse, they have just one size (usually a size 12) in each design and ivory color for one to try on. You only get your exact size and color when you're ready to buy.

I guess dey charge to ward off 'time-wasters' n photographers children. U know those gals wu can snap anywia snappable, even toilet sef n immediately use as their dp. Ul see 'yaay! I'm getting married!.' Not knowing they escorted d bride-to-be.

Laeroy:
Sweets I guess that's we will have to do...........My fiance wants a very low key wedding though I understand it is due to his financial capability though he disguises under the pretext of spiritual reasons for not wanting to at least make it a medium party....... the 500k doesn't include the traditional wedding......just the church and reception................one more thing how many guests do you think 500k can cater for? note that eveery other thing that concerns the wedding tooo will be deducted from the 500k ooooo

Guests should not be more than 100.

Now, let's break it down. . .

* 100 plates of food (rice, meat and moimoi/salad) at 700 each = 70,000

* 5 crates of malt at 2100 each = 10,500

* A 3 step cake with 100 pieces = 30,000

* 10 packs of bottled water at 500 per pack = 5,000

* Reception hall and decor = 100,000

* Wedding dress (rental) and accessories = 25,000

* Logistics, unforseen contingencies, etc = 100,000

* Photography = 50,000

* Couples shoes = 15,000

Babe, see, una even get change sef.