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Consultant (f)
Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« on: January 15, 2007, 09:38 PM »

I came across this blog online http://according2adaure(dot)blogspot(dot)com/2006/03/confessions-of-wedding-website-stalker.html and visited some of the wedding websites listed. I didn't realize that Nigerians had gotten this sophisticated about announcing weddings!

Is this a trend among wealthy Nigerians and those abroad alone, or is it commonplace? And would you put this much information about yourself online? Some of the ones i really liked personally are listed below:

http://www.bunmiandsegun.com/bunmiandsegun.html
http://www.ayoandbade.com/
http://www.adeolawedshakeem.com/index.htm
http://www.omosandakin.com/
http://www.emekaputsngozifirst.com/
English1 (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #1 on: January 16, 2007, 06:44 PM »

I think it's just an American custom; all those here I looked at are for couples who have lived in America for a long time.

I think they are very tasteless and tacky myself. What's the point? anyone who knows the couple doesn't need to read a website about them. Why would anyone who doesn't know the couple be interested? It's just another bonkers US way of showing off.
1k001 (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #2 on: January 17, 2007, 12:13 AM »

Unbelievable!!!  Shocked
texazzpete (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #3 on: January 17, 2007, 09:04 AM »

Quote from: English1 on January 16, 2007, 06:44 PM
I think it's just an American custom; all those here I looked at are for couples who have lived in America for a long time.

I think they are very tasteless and tacky myself. What's the point? anyone who knows the couple doesn't need to read a website about them. Why would anyone who doesn't know the couple be interested? It's just another bonkers US way of showing off.

Pray tell me how these websites qualify as 'tacky and tasteless'? These guys are getting married and they see no qualms in telling the whole world about it. and for your info, not every wedding site has only basic information about the couple. Most sites have details many people don't know, like how the proposal came about, how they met etc. The site's also targeted at people who haven't seen the couple in a long while and who would like to keep up to date with what's happening.
Most wedding sites have lots of other pages like Wishlist (where u can find out gifts the couple would like to have), Guestboook, Photo Galleries, and most important, maps and directions to get to the wedding venues. all in all there's a whole lot more to wedding sites than just a rehash of popular knowledge.
After all, it's no one's fault if your imagination is limited.

lastly, you amuse me with your 'just another way of US showing off' line. WTF? What's that got to do with wedding sites? Next time you slip on a pair of Jeans or eat a Big Mac, have the grace to feel ashamed.  Grin

Quote from: English1 on January 16, 2007, 06:44 PM
anyone who knows the couple doesn't need to read a website about them. Why would anyone who doesn't know the couple be interested?
Duh? Why not just say, 'Why would anyone who doesn't know anyone else on nairaland be interested? why would you go on nairaland when you have lots of people to talk to where u live?'
Think before you talk.
toy boy
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #4 on: January 17, 2007, 09:10 AM »

this has been on for quite some time now thou not in naija. its an act thats like 2 years old (to my knowledge neway) n just like ENGLISH1 has said its an american culture, because all the weddings sights i ve come accros, r that of couples (nigerians) living in US. MY friends brother who got married last year has one as well.
i think as the world is going fully ITlised, i don't see anything wrong in preserving your precious periods electronically. to me its a good concept, n wouldnt mind doin sumthin lik that when i want to get married Cheesy Cheesy
somebody (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #5 on: January 17, 2007, 10:46 AM »

For starters, my favourite wedding website is http://www.dianddee.com/dianddee.html. When I saw my first wedding website about two years ago, I just thought oh well Naija people and how they like to show off. But I am a convert cause I have seen so many beautiful ones and their stories bring tears to my eyes. I wouldn't mind sharing my happiness with other people so I would most def be having one when I am getting married.
showbobo (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #6 on: January 17, 2007, 12:41 PM »

there is nothing wrong with the idea of a wedding site.its ok so lets appreciate them
zodiac (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #7 on: January 17, 2007, 01:56 PM »

if u can afford to have a website for your wedding, i see no reason for not doing so. i presume most of the websites are updated as events go on in the couples' lives
my2cents (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #8 on: January 17, 2007, 04:33 PM »

In the end, they are providing jobs for web developers, so it's all good Grin
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #9 on: January 17, 2007, 11:05 PM »

love the wedding websites; i would love to have one before my wedding.
my2cents (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #10 on: January 17, 2007, 11:08 PM »

funke,

there r tons of webmasters who may be able to get the job done for you at www.webmastersofafrica.com .  Just select the "find a webmaster tab" Wink

Good luck!
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #11 on: January 17, 2007, 11:14 PM »

I'm only ,  ,  when i'm 21/22. i will inform them
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #12 on: January 17, 2007, 11:17 PM »

@2cent @showbobo, do y'll like d idea as well?
I love it! Unfortunately i don't av a boyfriend. I'm planning on aving a boyfriend when i'm in my final year n that will be in 2yrs time n i will be 21/22. 
By God's the guy i'm intending to date will be my future husband.
superman (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #13 on: January 17, 2007, 11:24 PM »

yes ENGlish 1
Quote
I think it's just an American custom; all those here I looked at are for couples who have lived in America for a long time.

I think they are very tasteless and tacky myself. What's the point? anyone who knows the couple doesn't need to read a website about them. Why would anyone who doesn't know the couple be interested? It's just another bonkers US way of showing off.

u see u are always the english one!

what do u mean! now as a nigerian livin in london me just wonderin why Beckham and victoria use to make the headline line they are and ENglish GOd or something! i guess thats another bonker from the English!

i guess pppl got fed up of seein the bECks each time they pick up OK MAGAZINE

na waa oo
okwanuzo3 (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #14 on: January 17, 2007, 11:46 PM »

Cute but extremely pointless
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #15 on: January 17, 2007, 11:49 PM »

i don't think it's pointless, but some people mght think it's dangerous. I think it's only cool for diaspora
segedoo (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #16 on: January 18, 2007, 09:11 AM »

na wa for the playerhaters o. it's all about change so get used to it.
what's wrong with a wedding website anyway?

To me,it's just like sending out an IV although i'm all together indifferent.

And no be only american naija folks dey do am. my friends got married last weekend in lagos and they had a website developed too. Mind you they both live in naija.

check out www.kemiandkenny.com
my2cents (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #17 on: January 18, 2007, 03:50 PM »

some of u should just chill ja re - wedding websites r simply the 21st century version of the wedding album.  The big advantage over albums of course is that as long as u pay your bills Wink or the site doesn't get hacked into, it will last longer than an album
whitelexi (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #18 on: January 18, 2007, 04:44 PM »

Quote from: funketobi on January 17, 2007, 11:49 PM
i don't think it's pointless, but some people mght think it's dangerous. I think it's only cool for diaspora

@funke
Sorry to barge in on this, but i think u live on my street! Cos i saw u twice now Grin
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #19 on: January 18, 2007, 06:24 PM »

@whitelexi, your street? I live in Abbey wood as well. But what is your street name?
whitelexi (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #20 on: January 18, 2007, 06:32 PM »

LOL Grin
not going to give away my home details on here oh!
some people need me dead or alive, preferably dead! Grin

Dont worry, when next i see u, i'll call u 'funke' Grin
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #21 on: January 18, 2007, 06:35 PM »

just your street name. there are thousand of places in Uk that goes by the same street name.
If your not going to give it. what is the first letter of your street name?
Genial (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #22 on: January 18, 2007, 06:36 PM »

Quote from: funketobi on January 17, 2007, 11:14 PM
I'm only 19. when i'm 21/22. i will inform them

Could've sworn you were 13 going on to 14. Hmmm. . . .
whitelexi (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #23 on: January 18, 2007, 06:40 PM »

LOL Grin Grin Grin

ok then, maybe i'll just walk on by when i see u, and pretend i'd never seen u anywhere, how 'bout that? Undecided
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #24 on: January 18, 2007, 06:46 PM »

@Genial, why ? is my writing  immature ?
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #25 on: January 18, 2007, 06:47 PM »

give d first letter man @whitelexi

I do live in Abbey wood. But i'm at uni at d moment, so your not going to see me.
whitelexi (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #26 on: January 18, 2007, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: funketobi on January 18, 2007, 06:47 PM
give d first letter man @whitelexi

I do live in Abbey wood. But i'm at uni at d moment, so your not going to see me.

just expect a 'hello' from a stranger
Genial (m)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #27 on: January 18, 2007, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: funketobi on January 18, 2007, 06:46 PM
@Genial, why ? is my writing immature ?

Replace the words "is" with "does", "writing" with "appearance" and "immature" with the phrase"belie my disclosed age". There. The answer is yes.
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #28 on: January 18, 2007, 06:54 PM »

ok @Genial, u shudn't av used speech mark. u should aav used

'immature'
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #29 on: January 18, 2007, 06:56 PM »

I will delete my age from my previous message. why r u picking on me ?
ThiefOfHearts (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #30 on: January 18, 2007, 06:58 PM »

lol I think he means you look young which you do.

I was guessing 16. No worries, it'll be a big asset in the future  Wink
funkilicious (f)
Re: Wedding Websites: The New Fad In Nigeria?
« #31 on: January 18, 2007, 06:59 PM »

@Genial.  By the way, i forgot that my pix was on my profile.

Perhaps @Thiefof Hearts.

The pix on my profile is kind of of OLD.
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