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As if finding “the one” wasn’t hard enough, now you have to convince your future Inlaws that you’re the best candidate for the biggest job they’ve likely ever interviewed someone for: marrying their child. Of course, it can be equally nerve-wracking as it is exciting, but remember that your partner adores you and chose you for a reason, so his or her parents are more likely than not to follow suit! To help you navigate the new introduction, we asked top relationship experts how to score a rave review.

Feel confident about how you look
Remember, first impressions stick, so take the time to select an outfit that’s appropriate for the occasion. But don’t go overboard and wear something totally out of character that you feel uncomfortable in the entire day or evening. “It is more important that you feel good about your appearance than anything else because if you feel good, you will also feel more confident and less nervous,”

Remember: They want to like you!
Despite the exaggerated scenes in most Nigerian movies, Inlaws are actually rooting for you—they’re on your team! “They want what’s best for their child, and if that means you, they want to love you,”. “They’ll be looking for reasons to think you’re the bee’s knees, so just show up and shine!” In other words, be yourself and let your partner’s decision to be with you make them proud.

Come educated about the family
If you haven’t already, ask your partner questions about where his parents and family are from, what type of activities they enjoy, what topics of conversation they like to engage in, etc. This can also help forewarn you about certain hot topics you might want to steer clear of mentioning. “For the first meeting, it’s a good idea to avoid conversation about politics, religion, or any other emotional topics,”. “You may be able to debate respectfully after you’ve established a relationship with your partner’s family, but for the first meeting, it’s best to leave those topics alone.”

Center conversation around them
In addition to knowing their your Inlaws names, some background about where they’re from and what paths their lives have taken, feel free to inquire respectfully about their lives. “Ask them how they met, about when your partner was born, or about their careers,”.“People feel more comfortable when they can talk about something familiar, so give them a chance to relegate that story of your partner pooping in the lazy river at the water park at age three—they’ll love it!”

Find a common ground
As topics arise in conversation, feel free to talk about yourself, as well. For example, if his mom says she loves Shina Peters, feel free to chime in and tell her about your own love of his kind of music. And if his father mentions he loves hand-made furniture, feel free to let him know your father shares a similar interest, and maybe even that he made some of the furniture in your home.

Avoid checking email or answering text messages
In our technologically saturated world, it’s hard to unplug, but if there’s one time you should stay tech-free and focused it’s when meeting your partner’s parents. “You want them to think of you as someone who pays attention, is happy to be there, and has good social skills—someone whose parents raised you right,”. Word to the wise: Keep your phone in your bag, or at least away from the dining room table, until the meal is through.”

Bring a gift or a dish
This likely won’t be something you’ll have to do each and every time you see his Parents (though, bonus points if you do!), it’s a nice gesture when you’re meeting them for the first time. “Bake or make something simple that shows off your culinary skills without stepping on your mother-in-law's toes—an appetizer or a dessert,”. If you do decide to make something, do find out if anyone in his or her family has allergies to be on the safe side.

Let them know you love their son or daughter
While it might seem forward to gush to them about the love of your life right off the bat, most of the time, it’s what they’re hoping to hear. “In-laws love to hear nice things about their own child. It makes them feel like they did a good job raising children—plus, it makes your fiancé(e) feel good to hear you say that in front of his or her parents.”

Look for an opportunity to engage them one on one
If you’re over their home for a meal, offering to clean up and help with the dishes is a great way to score some alone time your partner’s parents. “This helps them get a better sense of you and you of them,”. “This will also demonstrate that you’re not shy and can hold your own without your beloved by your side.” This would also make your inlaws happy to hand their daughter's hand in marriage to you.

Source http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/05/survive-meeting-the-inlaws-first-time/

There are many tips that you can use to become an event planner and become one of the best, however, you need to know that to become an excellent event planner you need to pay attention to the fine details and offer the best to your clients. This can take a lot of time from your day-to-day activities. To become an event planner you need to put forth a lot of energy and time.

1.The first tip and the most important one is that you need to get in contact with some of the best suppliers. You need to have a business contract and connection with many suppliers so that you can offer the best to your clients. Remember when you have the best suppliers; your reputation will be excellent.

2.Always give your clients options. Have a least a dozen vendors that you work with on a regular basis so that your clients can choose from a few options. When you give your clients options they will feel more evolved in the planning process.

3.You need to think about what kind of events that you will plan. They can be small dinners to huge weddings so you need to come up with creative ways to bring life to a party. There are going to be a lot of signatures styles, but if you continuously research then you can keep up on trends and event activities.

4.When you are doing a wedding that is multicultural, you need to learn about both of the cultures that they want present in the wedding. This will give you a better understanding of the traditions that they want to honor.

5.Think about your location of business. Is your office somewhere respectable or in the ghetto? You need to make sure that your clients are going to feel comfortable in your office. This way you can have more clientele.

6.learn how to communicate effectively. You need to know what is acceptable and what is not by reviewing all your details with the clients. The party isn’t about you, but the clients. You need to keep that in mind. Even if you think some time wrongfully places, listen to your client's needs and wants.

7.Another way for you to enhance your reputation is to keep ties with the clients who were very pleased with your performance. Use them as references, but always ask before giving out any information. This way you can give future clients and idea of your quality.
You may also want to ask your clients if you can take general pictures of the event so that future clients will be able to see what exactly you are capable of doing. This is will make a lot of people hire you on the spot.

8.Talk to the client and set a budget before contacting any of your suppliers. This way you can communicate effectively with your suppliers and clients. You can offer the best possible solutions and ideas within a budget. If you can pull off an extraordinary event within a budget, then you will be recommended to everyone. There are only two things that matter and that is the design and cost of an event.

9.Finally, you need to have a personality that allows you to interact with others and really hear what others want. You need to have the strength to handle everything with a collective attitude, as well as, make the planning process fun for your clients. Your personality and the way you handle things makes a huge difference in being a successful event coordinator or an okay planner.

We Said 10 right…we meant it…This number does not exist……lol..Thanks for reading this far

http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/10-tips-on-how-to-be-an-excellent-event-planner/

When it comes to planning an event, it can be rough. You not only have to worry about all the details that are major, but you have to deal with all the little things. You may find that there are some reoccurring problems that you have when you plan events. Each problem that you run into should teach you some kind of lesson for the next event.

Panicking: The first thing that you should avoid when it comes to planning your next event is getting overwhelmed with details. If the event is getting bigger and bigger and you’ve seemed to lost control over things, you need to get backup. It’s hard to plan an event, especially if it is a very important event. You have to plan where you are going to have the event, the theme, the decorations, the food, the caterers, the supplies, and the budget. You need to make sure that you stay within a budget, but get everything done. This is when you need an assistant.

Get an assistant"
If you don’t have an assistant you will have an emotional breakdown and it could ruin the event. Depending on your personality, the breakdown can be crucial. This is the way you need an assistant. Don’t get overwhelmed with things. When it comes to using an assistant you can leave them the minor things like fetching, fixing, decorating, and all the small details that you should never worry about.
Fail to plan.Plan to Fail: The second pitfall that you need to avoid is the bar and food. If you are going to have a catered dinner or event, you need to make sure that you have a written contract upon hiring. The contract needs to state the money, the food, and basically what you expect from the amount of money that you are paying.

Even put the times when they need to show up in the contract or you may end up with irresponsible caters. You need to make sure that the food looks and taste good. You don’t want to have people looking at you with disappointment.


Not Getting a Written Contract: The third pitfall to avoid has to deal with contracts. Get a contract written for everything. It can be on a tablecloth if you must. Just make sure that you have it in writing what you are paying them, why you are paying them, what you expect from them, and the day and times that they need to show up with the goods.

If you don’t, you will end up having someone come to you saying that they overbooked or they have increased the costs.

Spending too much: The fourth pitfall to avoid is bankruptcy. Make sure that you set a budget for your event. The way to successfully set budget is to set a least and the most amounts. For example, you can pay at least 1,000,000 for the party, but you can go to 1,500,000. Then you aim for the average, so you would like to have a 1,250,000 party. If you set your budget like that you know exactly if you need to cut the corners or if you can expand somewhere on the party. You will also be more successful if you set yourself some limits. You’ll be more likely to be under budget.

Being too Relaxed: The fifth and final pitfall to avoid is relaxing too far in advance. A lot of people will plan an event so far ahead that they think that they can take it easy the day before or even the day of the party or event. You need to realize that when you find extra time to relax, make some phone calls.

Make sure that everyone is on the same page so that when the day comes you don’t run around like a chicken with its head cut off. You can take the day of the event with a relaxed pace because you were on top of things the day before.

Source: http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-planning-your-next-event/

You’ve probably seen this title a billion times but the truth is, no one experience is the same. During my wedding planning, I’d try and find solace in a recently married friend when I got stressed to see if they can empathize and what they did in that situation.

My wedding day still stands as the best day of my life, but the lead up to it taught me PLENTY. So, here are the nine things I learned from planning my wedding:

Small Nigerian weddings can happen
Even before I got engaged, I always knew that I didn’t want a huge owambe-style wedding. I wanted it to be a day to celebrate love with my close family and friends; luckily, my husband felt the same.
I’d rather give a couple hundred people an intimate and amazing experience than giving thousands a less than grand time. (No shade to those who are all about a massive wedding. To each to their own). We agreed on 300 guests max, divided it up equally between ourselves and each of our parents and based our budget on that figure.
Many people told me that it wasn’t possible in Nigeria… because it’s ‘Naija’! (That’s reason enough apparently…) Plus, there will be the gate-crashers and the people your family chose to bring without telling you, but I guess we were lucky, or just very firm with our family that it was strictly invite-only, which leads me to my next point…

Invite-only weddings can work in Nigeria
Contrary to what the masses think, it is possible to have an invite-only (not access card but actual guest list) wedding in Nigeria. I did…even with assigned tables. You just need to be firm with your guests and family members on your policy, and have an amazing security team on the door!
By making it strictly-by-invitation, it helps you determine your numbers, as well as helping you estimate your food and drink budget more easily, oooh my next point…

Agree on a budget as early as possible
If you’re like me and you have slight OCD, when I say early, I mean from the month you get engaged. Trust me, it can solve a lot of future problems in the lead up to the wedding. You’ve probably heard this before, but try to leave a little room when estimating your budget for any additional charges i.e. if you’ve estimated N350,000 for your photographer, budget N400,000. Your proposed photographer may have to drop out and the next best alternative may be a little higher, or you may need an additional service from the photographer etc. I got my figures by doing a lot of research, asking a lot of recently married couple and contacting a number of vendors to give me an idea of what they charge. This also helped me identify key vendors I’d like to work with.
This leads me to point 4…

Don’t feel pressured to use vendors suggested by friends and family
It’s always great to get advice, especially when you’re not in the country that’s it’s taking place and have no idea where to start from. They may have a little more insight on who to choose. But there’s a difference between getting advice and feeling cornered. As many brides will tell you, wedding planning can be very overwhelming, particularly when you have a full-time job and you’re planning it from another country.
So this is definitely not the time for anyone to be putting added stress on you, especially if they don’t have a stake in your wedding i.e. your husband-to-be! Feel free do your research, look at various vendors and compare their quotes and services. Until you’ve signed a contract or made a payment, nothing is confirmed, so you are not obligated to use them – no matter what they say or how persistent they get. By God’s grace, your wedding will only happen once, and it’s your day so make sure you are completely happy with each vendor you have chosen to go with, rather than going with a vendor simply because they are a friend of a friend or a family friend said you MUST use that person.

Don’t take it personally if a guest or bridesmaid declines your invitation
If you’re like me and you were planning your wedding internationally, then the majority of your guests will most likely have to spend a little more money than if it was in the same city/country. Of course, you’ll have those that you expect to make it no matter what because of how close you are and hopefully you would have given them more than enough notice. But also understand that everyone’s situation is different. The truth is, they may not be able to afford it, no matter how much notice you’ve given them. At the end of the day, while it’s your special day (and it makes no sense to lose friends over it), it’s just that, YOURS, not everyone else’s.
This leads me to my next point…

Don’t expect the world to stop because you’re getting married
As much as we’d love all of our friends and family to rally around us to help us prepare for our special day. As much they’d love to, they also have lives too; busy schedules may not permit them to make as much time for you as they wish they could. You have those people that are all talk and do nothing, or those who simply can't be bothered to help but pay any mind to them.
The wedding will finish, right? Then we’ll all know ourselves… haha. But there are also those who aren’t aware that you need help because you haven’t spoken up. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Don’t expect them to be psychic. They’ve probably got a lot on their plates too, but don’t want to stress you with it.

Get a planner!
Chances are you’ve probably never planned an event before, so you wouldn’t know where to begin. The frustrating thing was, I’ve been working in Events Management since 2007, but being in a different country and holding down a full-time job didn’t permit me the time necessary to plan my wedding myself ☹ So I definitely needed a planner. You may have the ideas, but they have the expertise to make it amazing. You may have the ideas and the expertise but they have the time to make it a seamless event and that’s all any bride wants.
Just be sure to be very clear with what you want. If you’re not sure of anything then ask, if you’re not comfortable with any suggestion being put forward say so. Don’t be shy to speak up. It’s your wedding at the end of the day. But if you’re like me and trying to plan a wedding with a full-time job, invest in a planner to ease the stress.

Make your support system your bridal party
It shouldn’t be that difficult to create your dream bridal train. If there’s anyone that doesn’t come to mind immediately, then they most likely shouldn’t be there. My bridal party played a key role in keeping me sane (sometimes…Hahaha) during my planning period and on the wedding day. That could only work because I had people around me that I trust and have been there for me throughout our friendship. It wasn’t about making my bridal party my support system, but making my existing support system my bridal party.

On your big day…RELAX!
It’s all come together, enjoy the moment. Don’t get stressed by what’s happening with your bridal party. That’s for your chief bridesmaid to handle. There’s nothing you can do now, but to take in the beautiful day that it is and make it memorable and remember that this is the first day of the rest of your lives as husband and wife.
If you’re blessed to have an amazing chief bridesmaid and bridal party like I did, they’ll be there to calm you down, stop you from getting worked up and keep you smiling all the way through!


There is always something to learn from each wedding experience, especially when you’re trying to plan a wedding in another continent, and I hope you’ve picked up a few tips here.

If you have any other suggestions, please leave a comment below.

Source Bellanaija.com
Extra Source http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/mimi-osakwe-9-things-learned-planning-wedding/

250,000 Corpers pass through the National Youth Service Corps every year, after these periods a lot of them look for avenues to make money till they can get a stable source of income(job), some others follow the crazy hard path of entrepreneurship.

With the age of the internet and the rise of E-Commerce in Nigeria, it has become easier and much convenient to make a lot of money while exerting minimum effort.

From listing Goods for sale on E-commerce sites like Jumia and Konga to Blogging and making content for Youtube. The Opportunities are endless.

Spacebook is a new frontier in the world on online platforms. It enables you list Spaces that would have lied fallow online, thereby creating visibility for said space and earning some money through this form.

The internet is made up of websites and each website is like a plot of real estate. Spacebook makes it possible for you to list your property on this hypothetical real estate space and charge a suitable fee for it according to your own personal preferences. You can charge per hour or per day based on the type of space.

We all know Nigerians like to party and hold events, not a single day passes in Nigeria that some form of event is not held across different locations in Nigeria. Just to give you an idea of numbers, the event industry in Nigeria is Estimated at $20 Billion.
So how can you exploit this opportunity you may ask.

1. List Spaces you have access to that you feel people may need for an event.

It could be that house that your uncle who lives overseas owns (ask his permission first though) that just remains empty all year. A lot of University students are looking for houses to use for Events ranging from house Parties to special birthday bash.

You never know who may need your empty house till you list it online.A lot of houses are used these days for movie shoots and music videos, you just need to know which kind of events you would feel comfortable with.

2. Listing of other people's Spaces and collecting a cut whenever such spaces are booked online.

Many people , especially the ones in the older age group are just coming to terms with the power of the internet, some don’t understand it and don’t know the benefits (like the visibility they can get for their business).

You can build a relationship with people who have event centers or nice looking locations that you feel may be good for any event category (Weddings, conferences, movie shoots, photo shoots, music videos, book launch etc) and list it on spacebook.ng.

Then you can charge them a commission for every booking you bring to them, similar to the same way Real Estate agents make their cut.

This is a new industry so I advise a lot of young people to cash in on it before it before it gets overcrowded. An average event space in locations across Nigeria charges 200,000 Naira or more. Listing spaces online and making a commission from it without Extra effort is really lucrative.It's like Whistleblowing, List (blow) once and continue making recurring Income.

Source: http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/05/make-money-with-spacebook/

As the Recession level in Nigeria thickens and more people have less to spend, we’re making sure you don’t flop on your event by helping you find the best space to host your event! Here is our roundup of the best affordable event spaces in Lagos state.

Four Points Events Space – Lekki

The Four Points by Sheraton Lagos is set on the edge of the beautiful Victoria Island, in Nigeria’s economic capital. All around the hotel, you’ll find a host of international companies within a dynamic business district. This smart loft is equipped with the best technology for entertaining guests. With a state-of-the-art sound system, color changing lights, high definition projector, and multiple video screens, you won’t have a problem entertaining you guests in style here.

Sheraton Conference Hall – Maryland

The Sheraton Lagos Hotel is the most elegant address for weddings and events in Ikeja, Lagos. With a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 300 guests, this hotel is the perfect choice for a perfect day. This Venue also has a Casino (Jacaranda) where you and your guests can test your luck. May the Odds be in your favor

BICS Garden – Lekki

This Space Hosts a wide range of amazing events which include wedding, concerts, music video shoots and various types of parties. BICS garden provides a unique waterfront and five-star customer service and Boat Club.Rent the full space, which can hold up to 1000 guests, or just a small portion of the garden is enough for you and your close friends. Either way, this waterside paradise is the perfect atmosphere to eat, drink, chill.

Ziggy's Entertainment Center – Magodo

Situated in the iconic Magodo Estate Phase 2, Ziggies has converted one of the Lagos States most historic buildings into a hub to gather the world’s most creative minds.This space features a large outdoor pool in the center of the space, with in-ground lighting and seating area.

It also features a large private dinner room for private dining with your friends The projectors let you display football games or movies on several walls, so no one has to a miss a play. Be careful with your bets or you might end up in the pool with your clothes on.

Tickle Bay Event Space – Lekki

One of the most booked halls on the island, due to its affordability and great location.This hall is too good to be true.Tickle makes you feel like a kid again. You’ll love it for its eclectic modern design, casual downtown vibe, and playground feels. If you want to get creative, you can use the artificial grass rug in this creative space as a starting point for your decor. Decorate with team colors and have guests come prepared to take sides!

Royal Event Center – Ikeja

This venue is located in the most popular part of Ikeja, Awolowo Road.With a floor Space of 5,000 sq ft, this space is a hub for creativity. When not in use as a venue, it’s home to recording studios, creative offices, conference rooms, and editorial suites.

Barbar Lagos Event Space – lekki

This versatile event space is located in Lekki’s Admiralty district. There are plenty of comfortable seating areas for watching the football game, munching on snacks, and taking tequila shots.In the adjoining lounge, guests can enjoy the Pool table, get a haircut or pedicure, and check out the installations by local artists that adorn the walls.

Muri Okunola Park – Victoria Island

The iconic and beautiful Muri Okunola Park is located in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos next to Lagos Law School. Over the years, the park has been a choice destination for photographers, video directors and countless other fun/leisure seeking Lagosians. This space is always bubbling especially on the weekends as a lot of shows are held here due to its centralized location.

Atican Beach and Resort – Ajah

Ever felt choked up in Lagos and feel the need to pack your stuff and head to a private island with your loved ones and just relax and rejuvenate? Atican Beach and Resort is the perfect spot waiting to welcome you. It provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere for daily or weekend breaks, including overnight stays, private parties, beach weddings and corporate retreats.

There is a common bar, dining, and open lounge area. A central kitchen serves all guests with freshly prepared meals such as salad, barbecued meats, and seafood. In addition to the beach front setting, there is also a swimming pool and kids play area.

Golden Tulip Event Space – Festac

The Event Space is a perfect location for those wishing to organize business, corporate meetings and conferences, product launch, gala dinner and entertainment events etc. It is also in Close Proximity With Shoprite (Festac) which makes it easier to get all your party supplies.

Source http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/best-affordable-events-spaces-lagos-under-500k/

When it comes to transforming an event venue you can do a lot with nothing. You can change the whole mood of a place by following some of the easiest tips found here. You should be able to take a dark room and fill it with romance or make a silly room serious. All you have to do is think about the mood that you want and where you stand in progress. Usefully ever venue needs some decorations to make things seem easier to fit into the ambiance of the event.


Add a splash of color and boldness

You can add some boldness by getting some nice things like clothes and other decorations to bundle or design your room with. If you get a lot of long sheets of interesting fabric you will be able to add both color and boldness to the venue. You can let them hang from the ceiling or have them gently flow through the room. Your creativity has no limits when it comes to adding colors and boldness.

The only thing that you want to avoid is colors that will be too bright for the occasion. If you are going for romance stick with red hues; if you are going to the party, stick with some of the brighter and bold colors. The decorations are at your discretion, but first, you need to make sure that you don’t have any limits because of venue rules. Simply ask before signing a contract with them.


Accentuate your space

You should also think about Small little things that will be great accents. You can go to make low-priced craft places and find a million things to use as accents. You may want to purchase a bag filled with seashells or you may want to use simple things like petals and pearls. When it comes to romance, you can’t get any more romantic than with rose petals and pearl beads. If you are on a budget, you can find plenty of things like fake crystals, pieces of glass, stones, and other things to place on the tables to accent the place. If using smaller objects to give the venue a hint of mood changing, you can change the complete look by assign height.



Heightening

When you go to add some height you will want to use tall things to add some height to the room. You may want to use things like pillars or candle holders to get the dimension going. If you have a small place, the height will give you some added depth to the place. You should also know that if you use tall centerpieces, this will work too. The only thing is that you want to make sure that the items will not easily be knocked over. This can save a lot of your guests from being hurt.

Decor

Use a matching decor, you can take out of the darkness and add a good bit of color. However, you don’t want too much color so if you match the tablecloths with the floor runner or to some of the other decorations it will all seem to come together. If that doesn’t do the trick, then flowers will.



Improve your Flower Game

When you use flowers you are able to change the room entirely. This tends to make everything seem brighter and glowing. If you want radiance, you should order some flowers to be set down here and there. You don’t have to go overboard on the flowers, but if you watch your budget, you should be able to squeeze precious flowers in here and there.


Working With Table Size

However, maybe it is not the décor of the room, but the size of the room that bothers you. If you change the tables in the venue, you will be able to make the room feel smaller or bigger. For rooms or venues that are smaller, you should add round tables in the place. The roundtables will give the illusion that there is more room, and also your guests will be able to feel it. If you would like to make a larger room appear to be smaller you can always add long tables into the mix.

The last tip is the lighting. The lighting is everything in a mood. If you want people to be aware and place bids or donations, you will want the lighting to be fairly bright. This will get the attention of the guests, but it won’t give them a headache. You should also dim the lights if you want a night of romance and passion for being present.

Source http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/7-tips-transform-event-venue/

Ayofemi is a trailblazer in his field, constantly pushing the boundaries of photography. He strives to create, straying from taking pictures of typical everyday scenes and sights; instead, the emphasis is placed on generating a new, interesting set of images with every shot. He loves to use unconventional props, has fun, and doesn’t take himself too seriously, naturally showcasing his whimsical, vibrant personality in his work. Ayofemi used the eccentric whimsical Martinos event space located at Ikeja, Lagos for a recent photo shoot; space features unique collector’s items and a lush indoor garden that make for a visually chaotic and interesting site. We talked to the talented shutterbug, asking him for advice when planning a shoot.


1. COHESION.
Ask yourself, do the elements of the picture fit together? Make sure that nothing is clashing and that everything fits into your planned vision. I also look for cohesion in sets and photoshoot locations, looking for a cohesive element and personality that I can see.


2. FRAMING.
When I take pictures, I try to have things in all four corners. I train my eye to look at everything in the image to make sure that every facet of the foreground and background comes together. I love to have something in all parts of a photo


3. MATERIALS.
Materials are important. At a shoot, I make sure that certain textures and materials in the foreground and background work well. I don’t want anything to clash.

4. LIGHTING.
There’s no diagram or correct way for a photographer to do lighting because everyone has their own preferences. Because I like to have a lot of control, I think about what kind of lighting I need on a case-by-case basis, try to pre-light (if I have time), and avoid relying on natural lighting (because it’s unpredictable).



5. SHARPNESS.
One of my eyes is near-sighted and the other is far-sighted, so I actually see everything in real life very sharply. I take pictures how I see. I like to add crisp highlights to my work so that everything looks extremely sharp.



6. DETAILS.
I am a very detail-oriented person. I like to find balance in lighting so that all details of a picture can be unveiled.



7. LOCATION.
I generally look for maximalist locations; spaces that are not cluttered, but there is a lot going on (yet it all makes sense in terms of a picture) are great. When location scouting, I look beyond a clean studio or apartment and focus on quirkiness and spirit.


8. BLENDING.
I am a person who loves to blend different things (textures, materials, etc.). Seeing pictures of a location beforehand is important, and Spacebook does a great job of that. I like blending different materials, angles, textures, and the like. I was able to see all different angles and elements of the space I used (without even visiting) through Spacebook.



9. PLANNING.
Planning a shoot is very important; it is critical that when I arrive at a location, I know that I will be able to get the shots that I need. I like to control the environment in which I work. My job is to create something, not to photograph things people see every day.

Source: http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/9-tips-planning-perfect-photoshoot/

We’ve known all along but it’s now official. Lagos is one of the toughest places to start a business (it’s actually the 12th most expensive city in the world for startups to rent and occupy office space and housing for their employees).Now more than ever, co-working spaces are making a lot of sense. They’re more affordable, full of enterprising professionals like you, and most are cooler and finer than any office your startup could afford right now.Looking for the best co-working spaces in Lagos for your team or as an individual, look no more:

Terra Kulture – Victoria Island
Terrakulture is many things to many people. Restaurant, bookshop, art gallery, and most importantly, for our purpose, a co-working space. It has air conditioning, stable power supply, free Wi-Fi and lovely ambiance. There’s also a study room which is available for daily use and there’s a monthly membership plan. The vibe is good here with the ethnic artwork and upscale customers.

Cre8Space
Cre8 is Nigeria’s first fintech hub with accompanying coworking space. Cre8 provides a meeting point for technology startups, venture capitalists and established banks to collaborate and grow the fledgling industry. Part of its services include providing workspaces to young startups and businesses as well as access to mentors from the Nigerian financial services sector. It’s pretty upscale, in look and in pricing.

Capital Square – Lekki
Run by the lovely Modupe Macaulay, Capital Square is the first, privately owned, solely coworking space in Lagos. It is also one of the nicest-looking. A new branch (affectionately called The Studio) just opened in Ikoyi this year. They also run a quarterly Demo Day, which is sort of a show and tell, where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and get feedback from the community. The turnout is usually impressive. Since opening the first space in Lekki in 2013, CapitalSquare has grown to become one of the most popular and endearing coworking spaces in Nigeria, offering workshops and clinics and other beneficial services for members.

Litcaf – Yaba
Litcaf is a hub for private intellectual activities housed in the E-Centre at Yaba. There’s a nice little coworking community brewing with digital entrepreneurs, coders and writers all camping out in the space. You could also just walk in and get a book and read. Wifi and Coffee is available. And lots of books. I mean lots (it’s right there in the name — LitCaf means Literature Cafe) Plus, they have an amazing breakfast menu.

Venia Hub Lekki
Venia Hub provides serviced and virtual offices for entrepreneurs and business people. The company also offers training, seminars and conferences and even more importantly, links businesses to a pool of investors and financial partners for financial support and startup capital. Venia Hub’s target market is a bit higher up the rung of the business/income ladder. They have everything from serviced office spaces to collaborative workspaces and virtual offices. Your business has to “solve community problems and add significant value to the lives of people in the locations You can walk into the two branches (both in Lekki) anytime to take a tour of the place, free snacks included.

Cranium One – Victoria Island
Cranium One is a shared workspace for entrepreneurs and small businesses. They have private offices, a hot desk and dedicated desks for those with more extensive workspace needs. There’s a communal kitchen and dining area that’s perfect for building relationships, formal or informal.

Seedspace – Ikoyi
Seedspace is an international coworking brand with a branch in Lagos, Nigeria. Seedspace Lagos has a bevy of workspace options. Shared desks, dedicated desks, private offices and lots of open spaces for events. Wi-Fi access, printer, meeting rooms, lounge, kitchen & coffee are a few perks of coworking at Seedspace. There’s also a co-living arrangement in the brew and will be made available before the year runs out. That’s not all. There’s a pool and a gym. Talk about launching with your A-game.

Stranger Lagos – lekki
Stranger is part concept boutique, stocking alternative international and local fashion brands; part mini café and bar, serving freshly brewed continental teas, coffees, pastries and light snacks; and part co-working space, allowing customers to have access to free Wi-Fi and workspaces.

But for the life of me, I don’t know why they do not open on Mondays. “Strange” to say the least (not surprising, it does say Stranger on the signboard outside). Did I mention the really good WiFi?

iDea Hub – Yaba
IdeaHub is an accelerator/incubator that comes with a complimentary coworking space. It’s a professional and fun space for designers, developers, freelancers, and technopreneur to collaborate.

TPX Hub – Ikeja
TPX Hub offers a new kind of environment, which caters to a community of professionals; freelancers, entrepreneurs, and SMEs, providing a comfortable place to work, share, incubate & network.
Looking for a place to host your next off-site training? Do you have a workshop you want to host? Then their Room options are best for you.

A1 Spaces – Lagos Island
A1 Spaces offer something just different from the average shared office environments. A1 Spaces is a hub that provides co-working spaces to startups, bloggers, freelancers, entrepreneurs and people who wish to work away from home and do not necessary want to pay office rents, bills etc who want flexibility and control.

CcHub
CcHub is the first tech innovation hub in Lagos (opened in 2012) and it’s also the most popular. It’s one of the foundations on which the Lagos tech startup scene was built, having been home to a bunch of successful Lagos startups. It combines multiple fronts: an incubator, an accelerator, and a collaborative workspace. Sometime in June 2016, it made access to its coworking space and facilities free. Which just made it shoot up every remote worker’s list.

It was also the first stop for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg when he visited Nigeria sometime in August 2016 on his first trip to Africa.He used his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners at CcHub.

Source: http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/02/best-coworking-spaces-in-lagos/

When it comes to crafting the perfect event, it’s all about the execution. Even the most creative and unexpected event ideas are nothing without their ringmaster — the event planner. For endless inspiration and guidance from pros who know best, we turn to the Instagram accounts of our favorite event planners and designers.



@ZAPPHAIRE_EVENTS
They may be based in Lagos, but the creative team travels all over the world creating incredible events. The Zapphaire events Team is one of the best and most known event planners in Nigeria with a large no of organized events under their belt.




@2706EVENTS
The team at 2706 Events owned by Deola Okeshola is one of Nigeria’s biggest wedding planning/events company.The Team knows how to combine experience and design, making them a go-to for some our favorite brands. They’ve created brand experiences for a large no of clients and lets not forget when they created one of the best grand wedding entrances at Oriental hotel.






@IPCEVENTS
A scroll through ipcevent’s Instagram feed reveals boldly patterned table settings, decadent florals, and creative ideas for personalized event decor – like these bespoke Black tie Menu cards which was a wow factor at a recent lekki wedding.






@MAGNAEVENTS
Magna Events has been behind some of the most brilliant events in Lagos, Abuja, Port-harcourt and beyond. When it comes to Weddings or Corporate functions,you can be sure to get the best experiences with Magna Events.






@DUREEVENTS
Dure Events is versatile in the field of creating stunning events . They work on weddings as well as non-profit events, corporate/brand experiences, and private events. They are so good at what they do which led to press coverage from CNN, Cosmopolitan, Ebony and Wedding Wire.






@ALVEENAEVENTS
Having been named a top event planner by a large no of clients, it’s safe to say your event would be in good hands with Alveena Events at the wheel. Their home base is in Lagos, but they’ve traveled to other states and even out of Nigeria for their clients.




@PRIVELUXURYEVENTS
The team at Prive Luxury Events has a knack for turning vast spaces into the most romantic, breathtaking events. From the Armani Hotel Dubai to the Lagos Polo Club, they’ve used their magic to transform some of the most iconic venues into intimate candlelit settings for events of all kinds.




@RINESMAKEOVER

The Rines Makeover team specializes in Event Planning, Makeup Artistry and Training for their Clients, with offices in Lagos and Abuja. Follow their feed for images of whimsical events and interesting Insights.






@THETRADPLANNER
The Trad Planner reimagines the traditional wedding tent. Their events are known to bring guests to one of a kind locations, whether it’s a corporate event, wedding, or music festival. They also offer furniture and accessories to rent.





@BISOLATRENDYBEE

Bisola Trendy Bee is a Lagos-based Certified Event planner Extraordinaire!! With her, every event must have a “Jaw dropping moment”. Her style gives an elegant update to traditional wedding elements – like these custom engraved dance floors made for an event recently.

Source

http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/03/10-event-planners-follow-instagram/

The use of pop-up spaces is a prominent trend that is growing rapidly among both small and large businesses. Pop-ups effortlessly generate buzz while simultaneously allowing companies to utilize a more selective business approach. Extend your brand and build awareness with Spacebook’s tips to find the best pop-up space for your event.

1. LOCATION
A good location is one of the most important qualities to consider when choosing a potential pop-up space. An area with lots of foot traffic is great, especially if the passersby are shopping. Try to ensure that the pop-up space is in a location that will draw your targeted customer. Walk around the area to get a feel for it, try to find out if the location has had successful pop-up events in the past, and ask locals what they would like to see in the area.


2. SIGNAGE
Signage is crucial. Does space have a large, obvious sign or entrance? Is there a grand logo (or room for one), or is the space entrance small and nondescript?


3. WINDOWS
Windows and front display space should be taken into consideration, as this is how customers will see your event. Try to ensure that surrounding shops have a similar aesthetic, while still different enough to avoid competition. A similar look or vibe across locations on the same block will definitely help in attracting customers.


4. ACCESSIBILITY
Parking is a huge factor that will either draw or repel customers. In a busy urban area, parking can be an issue that can deter people from halting their commute to take a look. Another great way to attract people is by using a space that is in close proximity to a subway, train, or bus stop. Make it easier for any potential customer to view your merchandise by choosing a pop-up space with nearby, convenient parking and transportation options.


5. STORAGE
The storage area is a facet of pop-up spaces that simply cannot be ignored. Pop-up spaces that have back rooms, partitions, or curtains to hide items from view will be very beneficial to any company; extra inventory or clutter lying around can make space appear much smaller and chaotic, and this storage area will keep the space looking clean, refreshing, and organized.



6. LIGHTING
Appropriate lighting should be chosen to correspond with your event. Choose lighting that goes well with whatever you are displaying; for example, if your event has a more modern demographic, bright fluorescent light may be appropriate, while this light would not work in a traditional, more cozy setting. Flattering lighting is imperative in terms of setting a mood and displaying inventory in a favorable way.


7. RESTROOMS
Spills and accidents unfortunately happen – make sure that you can quickly eradicate stains on merchandise or conduct an easy, quick clean-up by choosing a pop-up space that has access to a bathroom or sink.

Source: https://spacebook.ng/

We’ve talked about the perfect event space for your engagement party(he/she proposed, you said yes & now you are engaged), with some great venue suggestions to get you going. But once you’ve picked the venue, the second most difficult task of planning an engagement party is coming up with a look and theme for the event. With the help of sites such as Pinterest, it is now very easy to find adorable decoration ideas that will make your engagement party stand out from the rest. Below are just some of our favorite engagement and anniversary party decorations that will make your party one to remember.

Advice for Bride and Groom
Sometimes at engagement parties, it is difficult for the happy couple to engage in long conversations with any particular person since they have to make the rounds. This is why decorations, such as advice coasters, are not only fun for the attendees, but also for the soon-to-be married couple. It’s a great way to engage your party and put in your 10 cents in case you don’t get to talk much with the future bride and groom. When the party is over, the happy couple get a memento of the event and can enjoy all the advice their friends have given them. Some may be heart-warming, some may be helpful, and some just may be there for a great laugh. Regardless, this is a fun, easy, and inexpensive decoration for your engagement party. Near the end of the party, the couple can also read out their favorites!

Balloon Bubbly
It is not a surprise that we associate champagne with celebratory events, especially when it comes to toasting a couple and their future together. That is why creating champagne bubbles from gold and white balloons is not only festive and clever, but it is also inexpensive and aesthetically pleasing. All you need to do is make sure you display your champagne bottles and punch bowls in an elegant way on a display table. Remember that the table must be placed in front of a wall of some sort or you won’t be able to make the balloons stay in place. Next, all you need to do is blow up gold, yellow, and white balloons in various sizes and secure them to the wall and table in such a way that it seems like the balloons are bubbles that are being released from the champagne. Not only is this an elegant way to decorate your party, it is extremely easy to both set up and clean up!


His & Her Cocktails
Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had a cocktail named after us? Well, there is no better time to have it done than when all your loved ones are gathered around to celebrate you and your future spouse. Whether you consult a mixologist or do some mixing yourself prior to the party, you and your partner’s cocktails can create a unique drink that can be enjoyed by everyone at the party. The best aspect of having specialty cocktails named after you is that not only will people enjoy a drink you created, but the drink also represents a part of who you are, a creative way to celebrate your commitment to each other. If the happy couple is the competitive type, you can create two cocktail recipes to represent both the bride and groom and see which drink is more popular.

Happy Couple Photos
Celebrating an engagement or anniversary really comes down to only one thing: the happy couple. That being said, decorating the event with photo arrangements of the couple is an excellent, easy, and sentimental way to celebrate the upcoming (or ongoing) marriage. There are multiple ways to arrange these photos. You can hang them from the ceiling like a mobile or string them on the walls. You could even attach photos by clothespins as a centerpiece (see above), chronicling a year-by-year memoir of the couple. This is an easy way to make the party more warm and personal.

Source:

http://blog.spacebook.ng/2017/04/youre-engaged-now/

LOl...Possibly

MrRhymes101:
Nice piece. if the wedding MC was interesting u may not have thought of sex. lol


Watch me MC weddings here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3zNZfOwAvA

Thanks

diamondstar90:
What a wonderful story

Nutase:
People are thinking of how to make the marriage work and you are thinking of wedding which is not more than 8hours

Sorry if this offended you oh.... Il write a new post about how to make a marriage work and tag you in it....

You’ve narrowed down your wedding venues, but how do you make the final call? Go SEE them (and if you can’t, set up a video call to view them! Heck, Data is Cheap now ). A site visit is a sure way for you to determine if you can envision your wedding there, and you’ll be able to see first hand the room configurations.

HERE ARE THE TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING ON THE DOTTED LINE:

1. Capacity
How many people can fit and are allowed to fit in the venue – does it fit with your invite list and budget?

2. Bathrooms
How many? If there are only 2 and you are planning a large wedding you either need to move to the next venue or if your heart is set there, think of alternative options like luxury mobile restrooms or you can get the cheaper ones (DMT mobile toilet) if you are on a budget. These aren’t as bad as they sound.

3. Catering
Do they require the use of their catering (most hotels will do this) or do you have the flexibility to pick your own caterer and/or your own menu? Hotels are notorious “menu set” in that you only can pick from their options, which limits you on bringing your personality to the table.

4. Furniture
Does the venue provide furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, linens, glassware)? If not, this will fall on the caterer and could cost more.

5. Staff
What support staff do they provide, if any? If a hotel, expect that they will. If it is a raw venue they’ll probably just provide one representative onsite and maybe security – the rest is up to you. If you don’t have a dedicated planner, consider hiring an outside day-of planner to help everything run smoothly.

6. Staff attire
What does the staff wear? If you have a theme for the event, you may want to ask to add something to that attire.

7. Parking
Where will your guest's park? And can you comp or host the valet that evening for your guests if there is only paid parking (read: cities).

8. Ceremony
If you want the ceremony held at the venue, can the venue accommodate the request? Is this something they have done previously?

9. Sunlight
If your ceremony or reception is during daylight hours, where does the sunlight hit the room? Try to visit the venue during a similar time – we’ve been to weddings where this wasn’t considered and you couldn’t even see the bride and groom during the wedding

10. Referrals
Always ask for a couple referrals and talk to them, they’ll help you understand any challenges that they might have had and any pitfalls worth considering now


For more informative posts like this Visit http://blog.spacebook.ng/ or if you need a venue for your event Visit https://spacebook.ng/

Tips for Picking a Venue in Nigeria

You’ve narrowed down your wedding venues, but how do you make the final call? Go SEE them (and if you can’t, set up a video call to view them! Heck, Data is Cheap now ). A site visit is a sure way for you to determine if you can envision your wedding there, and you’ll be able to see first hand the room configurations.

HERE ARE THE TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING ON THE DOTTED LINE:
1. Capacity
How many people can fit and are allowed to fit in the venue – does it fit with your invite list and budget?

2. Bathrooms
How many? If there are only 2 and you are planning a large wedding you either need to move to the next venue or if your heart is set there, think of alternative options like luxury mobile restrooms or you can get the cheaper ones (DMT mobile toilet) if you are on a budget. These aren’t as bad as they sound.

3. Catering
Do they require the use of their catering (most hotels will do this) or do you have the flexibility to pick your own caterer and/or your own menu? Hotels are notorious “menu set” in that you only can pick from their options, which limits you on bringing your personality to the table.

4. Furniture
Does the venue provide furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, linens, glassware)? If not, this will fall on the caterer and could cost more.

5. Staff
What support staff do they provide, if any? If a hotel, expect that they will. If it is a raw venue they’ll probably just provide one representative onsite and maybe security – the rest is up to you. If you don’t have a dedicated planner, consider hiring an outside day-of planner to help everything run smoothly.

6. Staff attire
What does the staff wear? If you have a theme for the event, you may want to ask to add something to that attire.

7. Parking
Where will your guest's park? And can you comp or host the valet that evening for your guests if there is only paid parking (read: cities).

8. Ceremony
If you want the ceremony held at the venue, can the venue accommodate the request? Is this something they have done previously?

9. Sunlight
If your ceremony or reception is during daylight hours, where does the sunlight hit the room? Try to visit the venue during a similar time – we’ve been to weddings where this wasn’t considered and you couldn’t even see the bride and groom during the wedding

10. Referrals
Always ask for a couple referrals and talk to them, they’ll help you understand any challenges that they might have had and any pitfalls worth considering now


For more informative posts like this Visit https://blog.spacebook.ng/ or if you need a venue for your event Visit https://spacebook.ng/

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hunter47:
Okafor's law

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The wedding season is upon us. If you’re reading this, it means one of two things: you are either finalizing details for your upcoming wedding or you are starting to plan for a wedding in the near future.There are millions of tips, thousands of books, and hundreds of planners available to help you plan flawless nuptials and ensure all the details are handled. But this isn’t about planning an average wedding.

According to a Wedding Statistic (Wed Eclectic) done in 2010: “Whenever you are dealing with any sizable crowd you can expect only 20% of people to get involved. Only 20% are going to shake it on the dance floor. Only 20% are going to get silly with the photo props. Only 20% will stick around to the very end. The other 80% will sit quietly on the sidelines absorbing the atmosphere.”

Your wedding is something you will remember for the rest of your life. With a little preparation, you can turn your wedding, bachelorette party or rehearsal dinner into an experience your friends and family will remember forever too, even if they try to just sit on the sidelines and watch.

Including an element of interactivity is a great way to set your event apart, to inform your audience in an engaging and fun way and to add a personalized touch to an evening

According to Huffington Post, events are the original interactive “application.” They’re where people come together to experience an organization, connect with like-minded individuals and to see a mission statement in action.


MAKE MEMORIES!
There’s a reason why photo booths are so popular these days — they’re really fun and they provide attendees with an excellent, personal souvenir of an event. If your crowd is playful, provide some props or costume elements to up the whimsy factor.

A very popular picture prop is the Instagram cardboard prop, you can get creative and switch yours up by using other social media filters like Snapchat.

ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY!
People find a blank canvas hard to resist. Create an oversized area for your guests to celebrate, praise a cause or express themselves with a painting or two (Just like when you were a kid). Paint a wall with chalkboard or dry-erase paint, or unfurl rolls of paper to serve as the medium. Or for zero clean-up and waste, consider a digital graffiti wall.

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL!
If you’re showcasing performers such as dancers or gymnasts. Consider integrating their work into the crowd during cocktails or a reception. Seeing performers up close is always more compelling than scoping them far away on a stage or in one area of a space.

BRING IN A CELEBRITY
Is there a celebrity or notable person associated with your event or cause? Provide guests with an unforgettable experience by arranging a meet and greet with the VIP. This would surely get your event talked about.

MAKE SOUVENIRS SPECIAL
Much more personal than a generic piece of swag stashed in a gift bag, a unique item made on site — such as a printed bag or t-shirt, a key chain or a decal — is more likely to stay out of the trash and spread awareness beyond the event.

Source https://spacebook.ng/

Spacebook is the Nigeria’s largest online marketplace for event spaces. Featuring over 1000 venues in 36 Nigerian cities, Spacebook makes it easy to find and reserve the perfect space for any occasion in 2 minutes. From art galleries, lofts and warehouses to banquet halls, rooftop bars, and conference centers, Spacebook is the only site that covers all types of spaces. Whether you book online or take advantage of Complimentary Corporate Services, planning events is quick and painless with Spacebook. To learn more, visit www.Spacebook.ng

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Spacebook is the Nigerias’s largest online marketplace for event spaces. Featuring over 600 venues in 36 Nigerian cities, Spacebook makes it easy to find and reserve the perfect space for any occasion in 2 minutes. From art galleries, lofts and warehouses to banquet halls, rooftop bars and conference centers, Spacebook is the only site that covers all types of spaces. Whether you book online or take advantage of Complimentary Corporate Services, planning events is quick and painless with Spacebook. To learn more, visit www.Spacebook.ng

or if you need tips for your event space Visit https://blog.spacebook.ng/

As Nigerians, we all like to party and we all like to celebrate our happiness with food and drinks.When planning your event, what your guests would eat and drink is a very important part of the plan.Getting drinks at discount price for your event could be daunting but it doesn’t have to be with the right information. There are a couple of places where drinks can be bought in Lagos state, some locations provide discounts based on the amount you plan on buying.We broke down the locations into Online and Offline locations.Here you go

ONLINE

DRINKS.NG

This is the no 1 website in Nigeria that focuses on mainly drinks.you can order online and have it delivered to your doorstep hassle free. You can also visit their Offline locations scattered all around Lagos. The minimum purchase is N5,000. Orders over NGN100,000 are delivered anywhere on the island or the mainland Lagos. Orders under NGN100,000 are charged a one-time fee of NGN1000. Deliveries must include Wine, champagne or spirits.

KONGA.COM

I'm sure by now we are all familiar with Konga.com. This website is more like a marketplace where people can buy and sell items.There are a lot of drink vendors listed on this website, and I would advise you scroll through and spend time accessing your options to get the best and affordable deal.


SUPERMART.NG

This is another E-commerce website who deal mainly in goods you can buy in a supermarket like a name implies.They have a lot of selections and also offer delivery. Visit this site if you would like other items with your drink.

MRSHAYO.COM

This is a relatively new website and hasn’t been in the industry as much as the other players.The great thing about this website is the ease at which items can be purchased. Their website is really user-friendly and they also have a wide selection of drinks. They Use Zippy logistics as their primary delivery agent so you can be sure to get your drink on time.

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APONGBON (LAGOS)

Everyone that is familiar with Lagos would know Akpongbon, it's one of the major entries into Lagos Island through Eko Bridge.They sell a lot of drinks at discount prices and I feel this is because of its closeness to Apapa port which makes it easier for them to reduce their prices, the only problem is the High quantity of fake and adulterated drinks sold at this location. According to popular reviews, you have to have a very keen eye for drinks if you want to buy here to make sure you don't loose your money buying Substandard products.


SHOPRITE

Standing as one of the biggest malls in Nigeria with over 20 locations nationwide (7 or more in Lagos state alone, this is one of the safest and affordable places to buy drinks for your event. You get to shop in a serene environment and can even request for your drink to be carried to your car for you(although you may have to tip the trolley guys “something” for their effort). They have a large selection of drinks for your event but sadly, they don't provide delivery services which would be inconvenient if you are buying a lot of drinks.

So there you are, those are the locations I recommend when looking to get drinks in Lagos state.Do you have any other suggestions of places you have bought drinks from before now? What was your experience? Your Comment would be really appreciated.


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or you can visit https://spacebook.ng/ if you need an event space.

Whether you operate a conference center or special event venue, marketing your venue should be a top priority. Effective marketing strategies are integral in attracting event planners and gaining renters on a regular basis. Spacebooks Co-Founder Aina Temitayo is sharing his top tips for advertising your event venue, so you can increase its exposure, attract your target audience, and ultimately acquire more business.[center][/center]

Partner with APPOEMN

When it comes to marketing your event venue, networking is key. To get your name out there partner with Association of Professional Party Organizers and Event Managers of Nigeria. You can host a party to show off your venue and network with local businesses. You can do the same by partnering with any other local Event planning associations in your vicinity. Additionally, when you have a public event, see if these organizations would be interested in promoting it. By promoting your event, they can satisfy their own goal of attracting people to the town to drive local business.

Host an APPOEMN Meeting for free

Volunteer to host a local meeting for an event planning group or committee. For instance, offer to host the next APPOEMN or chapter meeting. This will get event planning professionals through your doors to see how awesome your venue is. Also consider any local, regional or national industry committees you can get involved with and position yourself as a valuable resource for planning large events.

Get Listed on a Directory

Many event planners turn to online event venue directories, such as Spacebook.ng, to find the best venues to host their events. Venues listed on Spacebook.ng are marketed to a network of over 50,000 meeting and event planners, connecting you to thousands of planners who are interested in your event space. Along with increasing your visibility, Spacebook.ng provides marketing assistance to ensure your listing is garnering leads and maximizing its potential. In addition to directories, make your venue visible in top publications, including Spacebooks blog.

Build a Following

In this digital age, it’s essential to market your venue online. Tap into social media to increase awareness of your venue and build a strong following. Create a profile for your venue on all the major social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Google+. Stay active on these platforms and provide incentives for meeting planners to follow and engage with you. Along with promoting your venue, share industry news and offer new insight that offers value to your audience.

Implement a robust Facebook ad campaign to target the type of event planners, businesses, and individual clientele that would be interested in your venue. For any events held at your venue, create a Twitter/Instagram hashtag. Combine your venue name with the conference title in the hashtag, so your venue becomes part of the message.

Increase Your Credibility

Establish yourself as an industry thought leader. Positioning yourself as an industry leader builds credibility and interest in your company. Build a strong reputation within the industry by presenting at regional and national conferences. Your presentations should provide meeting planners with valuable insight that will help them improve their operations, as well as put you in front of them for conversation and contact, from which leads will result.


Establish a Network of Similar Venues

Build up a network of venues that are similar to yours but in different regions of the country (i.e. Northeast, Southeast, Southwest). This network will allow you to refer planners to similar venues that are not in direct competition with you, after they have already held an event at your venue. So, if someone in lagos asks, “Do you know any similar venues that we can hold our next conference at in the North?” you can refer them to your partner venue. The other venues will return the favor and help you drive sales.

Reviews

Although true of anything you’re trying to market, social proof is especially important in marketing an event venue. Prospective clients want to hear what other clients have thought of the venue, as well as how it was received by guests.

The Unique Selling Proposition
Another important factor meeting planners want to know is how your venue is unique compared the competition. In other words, how can you help make them the star for choosing your venue?

These are just some few tips on how you can maximize the earnings of your event space.To stay updated and get future tips, check out our blog.With these tips, you can successfully market your venue, build a strong reputation, and garner more leads.Thank you.


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DEAR DIARY,

Well, diary, I amofficiallya hoe.

This is my story

I see you side-eyeing me, dear diary, and I am ignoring you. I was not a hoe before this, and if you ask by whose rules, I will also keep ignoring you.

It’s not like I go out expecting to meet that low-life, gutter-crawling cretin. The universe must like to use me as comic relief, because wherever there is a Kunle and an opportune corner, no matter my better intentions, my panties forget how to stay on.

Urgh. I hate him so much!

The man has refused to let me be. Or maybe it’s me who need to get a healthy shot of self respect along with the tequila I drank with dinner.Shey dey use am jazz me so?

See how it happened, hear me out.

Mary’s wedding finally came aroundo,she decided to go through with the ceremony-andthe Joro’s blog-headed marriage to follow-even after she found out that the guy knacked one random girl like that at his bachelor’s party. If I tell you that I understand those people’s relationship, I am lying. Anyway, after looking critically at my pocket and the shoes I am yet to pay off from the lastaso-ebiI bought, Iless-than graciouslydeclined the material and shoes she’d offered me at 35k. Thirty-five freaking thousand for that ugly lace and painful shoes I’ll never wear again! She kept face for me for a few weeks, but she came around.

So I went for her stupid wedding.

I should have known I would meet him there; he’s one of the groom’s sleazy friends. I wasn’t thinking. And why should I? There was an open bar and I was dying for an opportunity to show off my ankara jumpsuit and the 5kg I’d lost since I dumped Deji. My face was beaten to perfection and my ‘gram was popping with the compliments.

I felt good,reallygood!

Even better when I saw that the bride’s dress was so ill fitted, it looked like her boobs were going to pour out of the low décolletage if she took a deep breath. Knowing Mary though, that may have been intentional.

Slut.

I have to give it to her anyway, the food waslit. I’d decided that I was going to cheat my new fruit and vegetable diet that day. I’d liberated somegbegiriand an excellent assortment of meat topped by a beautiful fried turkey thigh when I spotted him.Damn, my heart skipped several beats of trepidation as I ducked behind the fat woman piling everything on her plate and rapidly rendering Mary and herassholenew husband bankrupt. He was laughing, his perfect, demonically white teeth shining, looking stupidly handsome in a navy blue agbada and cap.

You know, typical Yoruba demon uniform.

I thought I’d avoided him, but it turned out the fat woman eating Marydemout of house and home was huge enough to cover the entire buffet table but not enough to hide me from his devilish gaze. Back at my table, as I was trying to tear into a particularly stubborn piece ofshakimeat, Kunle cleared his throat and pointed his blinding thirty-two in my direction, then sat right beside me in a seat vacated by a particularly chattery relative of the groom.

Just imagine the scene-my hand covered in stew, one almost-torn half of meat dangling from my lips, my lipstick smeared beyond repair.

See why I say that I must be a part of a hilarious sit-com designed to make God laugh?

I tried to salvage my dignity to the best of my ability, wiping and arranging myself while not looking at him. he sat there, smirking and looking infuriatingly perfect while I did. When I felt ready, I turned to him.

‘Well hello, Lucifer. What do you want?’ ‘Only you could pull off this look,’ he nodded in the direction of my face. ‘Drop dead,’ I deadpanned. He smiled wider, ‘oh sweetheart, if I died you would miss me the most.’ ‘Then why don’t we find out? Walk out that door and right into traffic. I’ll help scrape you from the asphalt.’ ‘Girl, that mouth is just filthy enough to make me think of all the interesting things it can do wrapped around my…’ ‘Lucifer. Go. Away.’ ‘Why? We both know you want me here.’ ‘And how didweget this information? The voices in your head? Stop stalking me or…’ ‘Or you’ll give in to the desire burning in your loins and try to exorcise some demons with me?’ He waggled his brows and I started rolling my eyes when I felt his hand on my thigh, making small, progressively higher circles that made my breath catch.

It was a leap, a whisper, a sigh and a funny tumble into the bathroom from there. I have this to say – they’ve got very cushy seats in the ladies – I mean, fur lined, bidet, the wholeshebang!

sexAnd we found very inventive ways to use them. Yes, I’m side-eyeing myself too.

I am not proud of it, but when that man puts his hands on me, I lose all reason. Which is why I am sitting here tonight, digging into a pile of cake and telling you about how I lost my self-respect to Kunle. Again.

He did kiss me after, and throughout the festivities and dancing that followed I could feel his eyes on me. Maybe he has changed like he said. I should call him…


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When it comes to marketing your event you have so much to think about. You think about your audience and how to get the word out to the public. You want as many people to attend as possible to come to your event especially if its a paid event and you want to avoid making mistakes which is why you need to look at your marketing strategy with a positive and respectful attitude.



The first factor of marketing an event successfully is to get the word out

You will want to think about hanging flyers, using social media, or by the word of mouth. You can use all of the different ways or just a few. In this present age where people spend most of the time on their phone sending snaps and surfing facebook,social media stands atop most other forms of marketing. You can also use word of mouth marketing which is the cheapest and most viral(where friends tell their friends), along with some flyers (not many) and the radio airwaves. You can get most of the publicity for free if it is a non-profit organization event.



The second factor how you market

You can market your event by using some emotional factors. This is easier for non-profit organizations where the event requires donations. An examples is a Children Sickle cell marketing march where the children can carry placards and march on the streets where they’l get maximum visibility.If you do that you are using emotional triggers to make someone feel bad enough to at least donate, if not attend the diner. Depending on the type of event it is, you can use different emotions for different things.


The third factor to keep in mind is getting the right people involved

If you can get a local celebrity (Wizkid,Olamide) to help back the benefit or show up at the event, then you are more than likely to get a good turn out. You can get a local athlete from a major league team, a politician, a local news anchor, or anyone who has a huge influence on the community.



The fourth way to market your event is to use tactics to get a big crowd

If you can get a person with a lot of pull to come to an event, they will encourage others to come. This influence can be because they share the same political party, are friends, or business associates.



The fifth way to market your event is to make it look like an exciting party

Have a TV commercial to explain what it is and why you are having the event. You may want to show previous years of the event and how well they turned out. No one wants to go to a boring event.



Get your event in the papers

If you can get the newspaper to donate or write an article about your event, you have just gotten free publicity, which is the best publicity. You can try writing an helpful article to the general public which would show your event and why it is best for people to attend.This would be helpful to the public and also bring some needed credibility to your event

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Location! Location! Location!

You will want to make it located in a part of the city (Lekki ,Ikoyi ,Victoria island) that is easy to get to and that many people will want to drive to. You can make your event more attractive if its located in a very choice part of town.This alone would make your event seem more important and make sure people would want to attend. An Example is Landmark event center in Victoria Island, which is a very choice location for your event and would ensure that people who hear about it would want to be in attendance.



Lastly, you should always use respect in your ads

Never discriminate based on sex, race, or even education. If you want a good turn out, you should market it to the public and state the attire of the event, as well as other information so that the whole community and neighboring communities can join in the event activities. The way that you market your event will determine how many people show up for the event and how much you benefit from throwing the party.








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