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Brides, I will be getting married in May. My mom was like since I am getting married in the church, i would only go to the court for swearing of oath. She said that was how it was in their time. lol. But I see that people who go to the registry do a kind of wedding. please can someone explain the real process to me.

vickilafab:
that's easier.. start by drawing a budget- an amount u want to spend on everything. estimate the number of people coming, choose colours (for u n ur hubby, theme), organise aso ebi wt ur friends, start sourcin for decorator, caterers, makeup artist, photographers, etc

what colour do u think will b suitable for me, my hubby and my ashoebi

maureensylvia:


what colour do u think will b suitable for me, my hubby and my ashoebi

There are so many colour combinations out there... You can Google. . it's wise you make the choice yourself so as to get what you want.. rem it's your day


For me, we're combining his best colour and mine..

maureensylvia:


what colour do u think will b suitable for me, my hubby and my ashoebi

what are u & ur fiance's favourite colours? we can work it out frm dere

I'm back ladies! Glad things are getting back on track. Going through comments now!!

rosety:


True there is a risk involved especially with the large number of unreliable or down-right fraudulent businesses in Naija but early planning reduces the last minute stresses that most brides put themselves and their families through.

Haha, yes oh, weddings are not the time to be on African time.

maureensylvia:
nananana...how do i start now? my traditional marriage is on easter, don't even know where to start from, op and co can u help me out? Hope am not too fast in terms of preparations?

Maureen, for your trad, start with the most necessary things first since you have a few months left. How much do you want to spend? You need a location. Church, mosque, outside, compound, village? Will the venue already be decorated or can you have someone make it look nice for you? Have you told all the guests the date yet? Outfit - do you have your dress yet and outfit for your groom? You will need someone to do the ceremony and take photos. Do you have someone to make and serve the food? Next, I would make sure you have transportation plans because of traffic. lol Then, your make up and hair. These are the basics that are usually a must to get done.

jadelyn007:
lol, she's picked colors, she is doing a custom made gown but she is yet to pick out the fabrics she wants. Last time I heard from her she was still deciding who will do what, as in the photographer, DJ, caterer, venue decorator e.t.c. She hasn't even bought a thing.

I keep telling her to start early she thinks there's still time. I did chief brides maid for a friend and she was panicking so much she started crying. Took so much effort to calm her down.

Anyway lemme represent her on this thread

jadelyn, you are a good friend oh! Well, at least she has colors and knows what kind of gown she wants. Is she going for the DIY route? She may have enough time if she's planning on doing some of these things herself like decorating her venue or getting family/friends to help her take pics or cook food.



COLORS!

I see alot of brides have chosen their colors already. Can y'all share your colors? How did you finalize it?

I love color so much. It's so hard to narrow down. I just know I need purple somewhere. Lol.

Well, you are so helpful here. Want to listen my story? I' getting married this year and my husband bought the one-time cheap mermaid wedding gowns online, which name is gbridal.com. I never heard of this website. So i do not think my husband love me. He even bought my bridal wear online and which name is never heard! Do you think so?

am present even though my wedding is coming up december bt I intend 2 start planning now

firstly congrats to all the brides to be!

Ok i will try and answer some questions i have seen that have not been answered. it difficult to answer everyone individually so i did a long post (forgive me), but after this i will start replying individually since am following the trend now:

time: it is never too early to start planning. there is no rule as to when you can start. just make sure u r already engaged and have a date and you can start planning. planning doesnt neccessarily mean u pay for the vendors, but you can make initial calls and let them know your intentions ans compare prices and then say maybe 2-6months to you can start making solid agreements. I suggest first thing first is pick a date and book d wedding venues then other things follow
this saves stress and headache and ensure you get the best deal and what you really want. basically once u r engaged and have a date u can start planning.

Colours; there are thousands of possible colour combo to choose from. so if you need help with colour, at least have an idea of 1-2 colours u are thinking of, maybe your favourite colour or that of your groom, or any random colour that appeals to you. we can then work on how to blend these two of or if they dont blend, we pick one and match it with another colour. COlour cant just be picked randomly like that, usually there is a reasoning. but if you do want a random colour for a 2015 wedding i suggest marsala as its the colour of the yr. can be combined with gold, pink,grey (and 1-2 more colours i cant remember now).

Knowing where to start from: start with a note pad (or buy a wedding planner book). break down pages into church, reception, engagement, registry etc. on each page, write down all you need and then in front write potential vendors and tick if found some one. if you are still unsure where to start from, i suggest you speak to a friend or family member thats married: a wedding planner. some people hear this and think its very expensive, doesnt have to be. you can decide to go for just consultation, or hire them for the wedding day co-ordnation or the full wedding planning. its what you want. some people even offer free planning! continue reading for more details

eveningbaker: you cant measure love that way oh. By now i am sure you know the guy u r marrying , so is it that that what he cant afford it or some people dont see the need to spend a lot on 1 day wedding dress? you get? so its not a matter someone else can resolve, but you two. seat him down and discuss (without argument lol). Also as a wedding planner, i can assure you its not how much but how you style it. as long as it does not look tacky or cheap, the price or who made it in irrelevant. but sit him down and discuss, even if it means u both contributing towards it, if he cant afford what you want. wish you the best.


Tips: if you are a bride to be, go to a wedding and make notes, when u r invited to a wedding, go n enjoy ur self at the same time steal dieas..this is what i will copy, this is what i dont like and wont do at my wedding! if needed, take ur notebook and write down, stylishly and jejely put it back in ur bag.

Advice on getting vendors: meet them in person and see their work or pictures. make sure u know their base, shop or house, dont just discuss online and pay lol, even if someone referred them. follow ur instincts too. also make them sign contracts if a large amount involved and keep receipts!

so brides to be, keep you question coming! the op and others like me will gladly answer

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y post nt coming in or r we nt planning again

So how long did it take you all to choose your venue? Anyone decide to have their traditional wedding in the village?

chiefwedslolo:
So how long did it take you all to choose your venue? Anyone decide to have their traditional wedding in the village?

it took me just a day to decide on the venue. visited 5 different places (hall and field) and settled for one that gives the most convenience. my wedding will be happening in Lagos

Pls kindly keep this post alive...I'm learning a lot. Thanks

Pheww.....am really in trouble! We intend to wed in May and yet I ve done absolutely nothing! Don't even know vendors in owerri. ...dont know where and how to start. ..

Hello, start with making a list of what needs to be done.
Then tick them as you go along

Prioritise that list so you focus on the most important things first
For now select date, order iv,book hall n church venue,get wedding outfits for both couples. Try n do these in d next 1-2 weeks

I will give u a list of some things to help: www.blandyplandy.com has some dresses you may like

For other services, 24e4af5c add that BlackBerry pin and you can get help

Ok thanks. ......awaiting the list

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rushino:
Hello, start with making a list of what needs to be done.
Then tick them as you go along
Prioritise that list so you focus on the most important things first
For now select date, order iv,book hall n church venue,get wedding outfits for both couples. Try n do these in d next 1-2 weeks
I will give u a list of some things to help: www.blandyplandy.com has some dresses you may like
For other services, 24e4af5c add that BlackBerry pin and you can get help

@rushino, would you be kind enough to post the list here, I'm sure it'll be beneficial to a lot of us. Thanks

What u need are just: Wedding dress
Venue
Decoration
Videography
Makeup
Food n drinks, servers
Mc
Souvenir
Ushers
Dj plus/or liveband
Decoration n car decor
Outfits for couple n bridal train
Iv n other prints
Cake
Bouquet
Trad outfits
...


But if u actually want vendors,I need some more info which is why I said get in touch n let me know wat u want. I don't have a ready made list of vendors in owerri, but n queries can be made. If u want others to benefit that's fine, but be specific on which ones u want and supply some information like budget.
This is because for example, if u want makeup now, there r different charges and a so depends on ur budget in the same way as hall is based on location etc...
Hope that clarifies it

lawvlypearl:
Hello, start with making a list of what needs to be done.
Then tick them as you go along
Prioritise that list so you focus on the most important things first
For now select date, order iv,book hall n church venue,get wedding outfits for both couples. Try n do these in d next 1-2 weeks
I will give u a list of some things to help: www.blandyplandy.com has some dresses you may like
For other services, 24e4af5c add that BlackBerry pin and you can get help


@rushino, would you be kind enough to post the list here, I'm sure it'll be beneficial to a lot of us. Thanks

@rushino.....pls I added u on bbm since yesterday but u are yet to accept. Kindly accept. Tnx

Hello love. Am sorry. Church things. I have added u just now. Happy sunday

judithekezie:
@rushino.....pls I added u on bbm since yesterday but u are yet to accept. Kindly accept. Tnx

judithekezie:
Pheww.....am really in trouble! We intend to wed in May and yet I ve done absolutely nothing! Don't even know vendors in owerri. ...dont know where and how to start. ..

u r not in trouble, av planned weddings within a time frame of 2 mnths.. rushino has written well. I'm in ph but also do weddings in owerri. as a matter of fact, I av 2 upcoming owerri weddings. lets chat further on WhatsApp or u can add me on bbm- 76601713

Good morning. please I need music suggestions for couple's first dance.

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rosety:
It's never too early to start planning. I met a customer in February last year. We finalised her plans and all and she paid me a good percentage of the bill in August. Her wedding was in November. She had a similar arrangement with all her vendors. Her wedding day was flawless. Everyone and everything was in proper place and order.

True there is a risk involved especially with the large number of unreliable or down-right fraudulent businesses in Naija but early planning reduces the last minute stresses that most brides put themselves and their families through.

Really? I mean the bolded. Make I book space then.

Congrats to all 2015 brides o.

Pearlzville:
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Are you a 2015 bride? I followed you here.

Herzumpther:
Are you a 2015 bride? I followed you here.

No, I'm not.

Pearlzville:

No, I'm not.

OK.

nutigal:
Brides, I will be getting married in May. My mom was like since I am getting married in the church, i would only go to the court for swearing of oath. She said that was how it was in their time. lol. But I see that people who go to the registry do a kind of wedding. please can someone explain the real process to me.

Wow!

My wedding anniversary

It depends on the Church you are getting married.

For example, in RCCG you cannot do court & white wedding because RCCG is registered with the Fed Govt and you will be issued the same cert in Church I.e. you will have two marriage certs with different dates.

You get a licence to wedding from the court which is given to the church and the court sends the church the marriage cert to be issued.

You need to find out If the church you are wedding is registered with FG or not. This will determine If you will do a court wedding or get a court license to wed


Happy married life in advance

Getting married this year pls help with my colors

Engagement
Couple : emerald green and peach
Parents: sky blue and navy blue
Families: wine and gold

Wedding
Deco and bridal party: olive green, coral and a touch of cream
Parents: peach and teal
Families: lemon green and cream

The colour I'm confused about is d parent colour for d engagement, pls kindly help choose where inappropriate

Groom loves green like kilode