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your wedding experience :- what do you wish you knew before your wedding day?

still on your wedding experience segment, in this new episode i ask my audience what do you wish you knew before your wedding day?              here are their sage words of wisdom.

1.) choose bridesmaids very wisely.

choose bridesmaids wisely. pick those who know how to put up with you and you know how to put up with in intense situations. they could make the day more stressful or dramatic (alcohol, money, or lack of attention on them). i could not imagine my kids looking at my wedding album and not knowing a bridesmaid, a person who i thought was my closest of close friend. it is not worth the drama. stick to sisters and childhood friends. i got lucky, but many friends did  not. (posted  by ayodele toyin, lagos,via facebook)

2.) and the day of your wedding? you need to eat something.

 “eat breakfast! i was so busy rushing around the morning of my wedding that i didn’t eat anything. by the time i got to the reception at, oh, i was utterly famished, to the point of being lightheaded.  (posted  by sydney, ibadan, via twitter)

3.) tell your photographer what you want in advance.

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give the photographers a list of pictures you want beforehand. you won’t remember all the cute  ideas the day of the wedding. (posted by jessica amadi, jos  via facebook)

4.)  on the big day, make someone your point person.

 i wish i had known that no matter how clear the details of the wedding are on the invitations , almost  everyone will still try to text and call you on the wedding day asking for directions. put a family member or your maid of honor (whoever knows your timeline forwards and backwards) in charge of your phone to keep your stress level down so that you can focus on your big day.  ( posted  by lola, osun, via instagram) 

5.) socialmedia is obviously a big deal, so figure out how to incorporate it — or not — into your wedding.

discuss sharing photos on social media before the wedding, and let your friends and family know whether or not it’s ok with you if they share, or if you would prefer that they don’t.  in this day and age, with everyone posting to instagram, facebook, and twitter, think about it, and discuss ahead of time so there are no hard feelings after the fact. (posted by damilola lawal, ondo, via facebook)

The wedding theme

The wedding theme

How to choose your wedding theme

Going through all my article titles list, this is probably the first I will discussing about wedding theme, I actually wonder why this happens to be my first wedding theme article, despite all the area if I have touched in wedding planning with my articles.  

Choosing a wedding theme involves considering a few factors. Things like you and your partner’s personalities and tastes, as well as the vibe and mood you want to create for your special day.

Consider the below questions to help you choose a wedding theme that reflects you and your partner’s personalities in the most perfect way.

What is your favourite colour?

Choosing a wedding theme colour will really help you to choose an overall wedding theme.

Think about some of your favourite colours and what styles of weddings they are typically used in. For example, white, gold, silver and black are classic colours that are often used in traditional and luxe weddings.

Similarly, colours like navy blue and silver are often used in elegant contemporary style weddings.

Every primary colour and combination can be reworked and used in various shades, so if you’ve dreamed of a purple-themed wedding but can’t make violet work, you could always opt for a pastel shade of lavender.

When will your wedding take place?

Just as I have say in my past article the wedding season, truly everything as a season, the period you wish to have your wedding should also determined your wedding theme.

What is your dress like?

Many people do this the other way around – they choose a wedding theme and location, then they choose a dress to match. But, if you’re the opposite in this scenario, then use the style of your dress to choose your ultimate wedding theme.

If you’ve picked your dress already, or, you know what style of dress you are looking for, consider the elements and aesthetic of the dress.  Is it delicate and whimsical? (Perfect for a luxury   wedding.) Or is it modern and minimalist, with clean lines and edges? Or, perhaps it’s a full princess ballgown with plenty of lace and embellishment?

Use the style of your dress to guide you when choosing your wedding theme.

Where will your wedding be held?

Think about your venue – and then consider what colours will suit it.

use your wedding venue as a springboard for inspiration. Is it a hall, field, compound wedding? Use the surroundings of your venue to inspire your wedding theme, and consider what natural elements work as a good foundation for your wedding styling.

Create a moodboard

Another great way to hone in what kind of wedding theme you want is by creating a moodboard of images that you like. You can find images on facebook, Instagram  snapchat, twitter  or even the moment  Weddings’  pages.

Once you’ve collated a bunch of images that you like, save them all on your gadget,  Seeing all the images together will help you to decipher what kind of styles and colours you naturally lean towards.

On Becoming

On Becoming

As this article title implies (on becoming) so many fans of toke makinwa will probably be thinking  this is a reflection of toke makinwa, but no, this article you are reading comprises of a bride and bridesmaid to be, to me that is #onbecoming.  

Before the basic, lets take a few lines to honour  #tokemakinwa,

I really like her ego, with her recent outburst, she now hold the entertainment industry in her palm, I thank God for the good spirit in her,I give it all to her (#toke #makinwa) she is really good, I like her courage,  she is really full of more to talk about.

 Although, I’m yet to read her book (#onbecoming)  but with the little marketing and branding she have delivered on social medias I give it all to her, in my little aspect or knowledge about this article you are reading, (on becoming)by no other guru in the #weddingindustry,

I’m talking about no other person than  #adebisiajibade.    

I adebisi ajibade of moment weddings and events, have being dashing out great tips and advice concerning wedding planning issues through my article writing ego, most of my past articles which are all available on my weddings pages like (instagram,twitter,facebook and my blogspot) have gone along way by helping  most brides in planning their own wedding.

In this article #onbecoming I will be taking a tour on few of my past articles and how it can be helpful to you all as my audience and a bride to be, I mean before you become the bride you wish to be, so you won’t end up being a (#bridezilla) which is was the titled of my past article.

Once you are engage I will advice you to read some my past  articles which are  (#myweddingproposal)   (#weddingplanner),#(weddingplannersarecreative) (#weddingplannersarenotjobless) (the #weddinginvitations), (the #weddingstationery) which will be helpful to you during your wedding planning process.

 (#AGM #amgettingmarried), (#weddingisnotexpensive) (#whoshouldpayforthewedding) are another article  that are available for wedding budget matters.

Before you get you wedding gown it will be nice to read (13 questions to ask before you book your #weddinggown)

(#10 #weddingdress mistake most brides makes)

(#theweddinggownafterthewedding).

Have you ever wonder how to choose your #bridesmaids and (#maidofhonors)  among all your friends, relatives, my candid  advice on this is to read my past article concerning bridesmaids related issues like ( #willyoubemybridesmaid)  (#bridesmaidzilla)  (#theperfectbridesmaid) (#bridesmaidduties ) (#MOH #MAIDOFHONOR #DUTIES).

In terms of wedding cake you need to check out my words in my past articles titled (#beforeyoubookweddingcake), my (#weddingcake).

By the time you read (#5 ways to stay #comfortable on your #weddingday), (the best decision i made during my #weddingplanning process), (#stresslessweddingplanningtools), you will see wedding planning in a new dimension, when you digest on more of my articles and read (#theweddingday) you will have full knowledge on what to do after your #proposal till your wedding day.

As a wedding planner i have realize so much  unexpected occurs during wedding planning journey and on the wedding day, that is the reason why I have I stress myself to write and post my articles titled (#theweddinginsanity), (#avoidingweddinginsanity) (#theweddingplanning argument most #couple do have) (the wedding #planb).

(#Weddingdilemass), (#weddingpalava)  are actually not left out, cause they are great article and a must read for you before your #onbecoming.

Hi dear, take it or leave it your wedding guests are important just as you are, (#weddingguests list and sitting arrangement)  (things guests hate about weddings)   is actually the right article for you read  if only you want to treat your  guests right on your #onbecoming.

Yes guests won’t be so much satisfy   without adequate drinks and foods so that is the reason why I have dash out this article titled (hot questions to ask your #wedding #caterer)

(#Theweddingcaterer #FQA).

Satisfying your guests and stay happy on your wedding day as no end,  (the #weddingdecoration #trendingstyle ) (it your wedding create your style) are a must read for you on your #onbecoming.

Every events as a season and wedding is not also left out, my article (the #weddingseason) relieve the best season to have wedding, and the wedding venue actually matters,it not advice able to have a compound or field wedding during the rainy season, many brides do this without knowing the consequences and shit happens during the during ceremony due to weather, so that is why I have dash out great article titled (#theweddingvenue).

Do you really think all this should happen without no records, please it a capital NO, spending  huge cash on keeping the records of your wedding is actually not a bad thing but your wedding budget actually matters, that is why my article titled (#theweddingbudget the #photographer concerning) is actually a must read for you and your  #onbecoming groom.

 You shouldn’t  depend on your photographer alone let your wedding guests also share their on experience about your wedding so you should create your wedding hashtag, but before you do that check out my words in my article titled (the #weddinghashtag) available on my weddings pages.

 This is my own #onbecoming, I mean this is my own #onbecoming a wedding blogger,a wedding planner, I believe this short article will also help you on your #onbecoming the bride you wish to be.

bridesmaidzilla

10 signs your bridesmaid is a bridesmaidzilla

This article bridesmaidzilla  as being tailored from my past article titled bridezilla so this article you about reading is like a continuous part of bridezilla.

 the  article bridezilla was composure of the behavior of brides during their wedding planning process and on their wedding day, in the article i outline the solution to different issues arising with different brides attitudes.

On the 5^th of december 2016,as at 9pm, after rereading the article bridezilla,and thinking about what my recent bride told me about 3of her bridesmaids and how they almost ruin her emotions during the wedding planning journey and on the wedding day, so i decided to write and post an article that will outline the key point of a bridesmaidzilla.

Just as i have write and posted and i hope you have read the article bridezilla,bridezilla is a troublesome bride, so this article bridesmaidzilla is a troublesome bridesmaids.

  but although less common, there’s another type of wedding diva that can be equally terrifying… the bridesmaidzilla.

The bridesmaidzilla’s natural habitat is bridal boutiques, dress shops, florists, and wedding expos, however, the bridesmaidzilla will sometimes rear her head long before you step foot into your first of dress fitting…

Here are 10 signs that your bridesmaid is a bridesmaidzilla…

1. She will only try on dresses she has chosen

2. She suggests she should wear white so you can be ‘twinning’

3. She expects you to pay for everything even though she picks very expensive things

4. She expects you to invite people you don’t even know

 “sure, i’ll invite your friend from work and her boyfriend to my wedding even though they are complete strangers and you’ve only known them for less than two-months! What a great idea!”

5. She takes over your dress appointment

6. She doesn’t you want to invite your friends to your bridal party because she doesn’t get along with them.

7. She wants to stand out from all the other bridesmaids in every way.

8. She  will show crazy attitude  when you don’t use her ideas.

9. She tries to be the centre of attention at every wedding event.

10. She expects you to be extremely grateful for everything she does, even though all she’s really done is give you stress.

5 of moment Weddings Brides speak candidly about their wedding, your wedding experience.

Still on the segment your wedding experience, in the episode of your wedding experience you will get some perfect tips from 5 brides whom have walk down aisle with so much joy and happiness. It’s always helpful to receive genuine advice from other brides when it comes to your big day. 5 of moment Weddings  Brides speak candidly about their wedding, from what they would do differently, to what advice they have for future brides about to walk down the aisle.

Here are some wedding day tips from recently married Easy Weddings’ brides.

1.)   Enjoy every second, be happy and relax – everything somehow seems to magically fall into place. Enjoy the special moments and don’t worry about your guests too much, they will have FUN!   (oluronke, osun state).

2.)   Have a checklist of who you would like formal group photos with so when that narrow window of time comes round you can ensure no photos are missed.(sandra,delta state).

3.)   I have no regrets, everyone says the day goes so quickly but for me it didn’t. I relaxed, enjoyed every moment. (kemi,Ibadan).

4.)              10 minutes walking around getting some selfies with our guests. I’m usually not a selfie person but an occasion like this calls for it. (omolara, ekiti state).

5.)    Not try to do it yourself  so much! It’s stressful and may not always be cost efficient. (temmy, lagos state).

Wedding palava

Wedding palava

Don’t get caught  up in the mist, so many unpredictable things happens during the wedding planning process, I shouldn’t be writing this now cause as a weddings blogger, I have write and post a lot of articles  concerning   wedding  issues at the start of my career in the wedding industry.

Your wedding experience is a segment on my wedding blog, this is a segment where my audience can actually share their experience about weddings, either before the the wedding or on the wedding day, in this article titled  wedding palava which is a new article under the segment your wedding experience you will be reading the cause of lack of communication between a wedding planner and her client.

avoiding wedding insanity, the wedding planning argument, bridezilla, the wedding insanity are few of my recent related articles available on my BlogSpot.

due to colleague of mine, I’m talking about no other lady than olajumoke  whom recently hint me about a recent  wedding she  actually covered and scenario that took place during the wedding planning process and on the wedding day, it really outrageous so I have no choice but to write this so that you my audience  can read and digest about it, please read this article carefully and think about the message in the article so such issues won’t  happen during your wedding planning process and on your wedding day or after your wedding ceremony.

 anyway, anyhow my name is adebisi ajibade a wedding planner and a wedding blogger of moment weddings and events, as a wedding planner I have planned series of weddings and as a wedding blogger I have also write series of articles about solving wedding related issues.

As a wedding blogger and wedding planner I have realized that  Lack of communications is major causes of wedding issues, either during the wedding planning process or on the wedding day and after the wedding.

few months back, olajumoke  a wedding planner base in apata,ibadan  met atinuke and dickson whom recently got married last month in akure, ondo state, actually she met the wife and later the husband, they  chat and discussed about their wedding planning and the services they want olajumoke to render, but unfortunately they have change of minds  before and after  they make payment,for two months the couple already have change of minds and in the process of their change of minds they forget to inform olajumoke their wedding planner,  just as atinuke and dickson said but which was actually late. because it actually 1week to their wedding before olajumoke was inform.

 olajumoke the wedding planner  have already make a non-refundable part payment to her vendors immediately she was paid by the couple.

the wedding week, which olajumoke  was to collect her balance before the wedding, the groom(dickson) made a declaration  to olajumoke (the wedding planner) that he cannot pay for the services deducted, cause he cannot afford the bills and that is the major reason he decided to remove the services from the wedding package.

For the fact that couple cannot make payment for the services deducted from the wedding package, problem kicks in, olajumoke was short of funds, the wedding financing became an issue and rest of the services in wedding package was flop.

After the wedding the couple refused to pay olajumoke her balance, the couple claim the service olajumoke render was flop, on olajumoke side she claim she was short of funds and that the couple was responsible for that and that result for the poor service she render.

before any payment was made the wedding planner actually  insisted on 95% of the total package before the wedding day and that the couple can make install payment.

Olajumoke the wedding planner was paid 70% of the total package before the wedding, but in the process of the couple changing their mind and not communicating with olajumoke, the couple have approximate the 70% to be 85% of the total package and hoping to balance 15% after the wedding, meanwhile the wedding planner have make advance payment to all the vendors immediately she was paid and that about 1month to the wedding.so due to the poor services the couple refused to balance the wedding planner.   

With the message in the passage I will like to ask some questions.

1.  What do you think olajumoke the wedding planner should do

2.  who do think you is at fault?

3.  What is the way out, should the couple balance the wedding planner or not.

WEDDING PLANNERS REVEAL THE 5 WORST THINGS BRIDES AND GROOMS HAVE EVER DONE

WEDDING PLANNERS REVEAL THE 5 WORST THINGS BRIDES and grooms HAVE EVER DONE

No. 5 is just unbelievable.

Lastly on my blogspot I asked my audience what was the craziest things someone have ever did at a wedding you once attend, truly a lot comments dropped in and that was actually height of my last post on my weddings pages.

Let's be real, do weddings rarely happen without any mishaps or surprises?

In this segment of your wedding experience we will be talking about worst things that ever happens during a wedding planning journey or a on wedding day.

The combination of excitement and stress, plus tonnes of friends and family, just lead to some pretty crazy attitude.

Recently on my blogspot, I asked my audience to reveal the worst thing a bride or groom ever did and their stories will make your wedding seem like heaven on earth.

In this article I won’t give the name of whoever post the comments because most of the comments have something to do with various weddings planners and I don’t want to tarnish my colleagues image.

1.   The uninvited - Once, an ex-fiancée came to a reception uninvited, grabbed the wedding cake, and threw it at the newlyweds. Oh, and she also grabbed the wine bottles from the table and threw them to the ground. Not the best start to a party.

2.    The Mother of the Bride - I know bridezillla is something well-known but is there such a thing as a mumzilla?  The groom's mum called to change the date of the wedding, but when wedding planner called to confirm it with the couple, the couple said they knew nothing about it and to just ignore the mother.

3.   The latecomers and the drunkard - A groom was 30 minutes late to the ceremony and the bride was also two hours late. Then, the couple got drunk at the beginning of the reception and ended up falling asleep. They were so late to the reception that half the guests left before they even arrived.

4.   The rewrite - A bride interrupted her own ceremony because she wasn't happy with her future husband's vows and she asked him to leave and come up with better ones.

5.   The inappropriate call - Thompson  says his friend, who's a wedding planner, got a call from one bride a few days before her wedding. Was the call about decoration or the venue? Nope. The bride called to say she was in love with the planner!

THE MOST AWFUL THINGS WEDDING GUESTS HAVE EVER DONE

THE MOST AWFUL THINGS WEDDING GUESTS HAVE EVER DONE
In this segment of your wedding experience, I adebisi ajibade of moment weddings and events have come up with most awful things guests have ever done at weddings
Rightly last week I posted on my BlogSpot, what your wedding experience and what are the most awful things guests have ever done at weddings. In a short times comment started dropping in, it was so funny and crazy what some guests have done at weddings.
Surely no woman is naive enough to think her special day will go off without a hitch! There's always something, right? And oftentimes, it's clueless guests who don't have even a light grip on what the word "etiquette" means.
In an unintentional way of making you feel good about your life choices, through social medias moment weddings and events have gathered to share some of the most awful and awkward things guests have down at weddings. Heads up: You probably won't want to invite these categories of friends and family your event anymore.
(Answers have been edited for punctuation and spelling.)

1. A guest ruined the bride's dress.
This one's a double offender for gift snatching and messing up the bride's dress. At reception during the couple grand entrance My cousin snatched a bottle of red wine from waiter,in the process the fall from her hand and break and the wine spill on my dress and finally stain my wedding gown,just at the start of the reception. (Posted in by Ameenat)

2. A guest invited a group of friends.
Talking about wedding crashers in the most literal sense. My roommate in invited about 40 unknown guests to my wedding and she didn’t makes plan to entertain them on her bills that is so Rude ... abnormal.(Posted in by Linda)

3. He totally flouted the dress code.
Some people don't realise that weddings are formal affairs, so they wear ... whatever! "One of my bridesmaids' boyfriends came to my wedding in short demin jeans and a short-sleeve button-up that wasn't even buttoned (Posted in by Toyin)

4. The bridesmaids flaked. Here's pretty much what you have to do if you're a bridesmaid, Show up and be good. It turns out two bridesmaids weren't even capable of fulfilling that (priceless!!) job. My wife had 1 chief bridesmaid and 4 bridesmaid, 2 out of 4 bridesmaid left my wife's after the ceremony to an unknown destination for two hours. (Posted in by lanre)

5. This time one of the groomsmen get drunk. My wedding almost crash when wale got drunk in the mid of the reception while sitting with other groomsmen on the first table,wale started vomiting and stains those sitting close to him,that is a wedding with someone who doesn't know his limits. (Posted in by Smith)

6. A guest get me upset at the reception.
a distance friend of mine saw my wedding dress and told me, olabisi wedding will have glamorous but what a pity your wedding dress is a flop, you should have get this because it was too plain and I’m sure your husband won’t like,that was so disappointing. (Posted in by joy)

7. My mother in law attitude.
What's a wedding without some sass from in-laws? "We had a small wedding, officiated by a friend of ours. My mother-in-law sat there and rolled her eyes the entire time," Guess what, she left the wedding so early cause she wanted us to have a large, lavish, and expensive wedding?
(Posted in by oluronke)

5 most common bridesmaid dilemmas and solutions

5 most common bridesmaid dilemmas and solutions Being asked to be involved in a friend or family member’s wedding day is a special honour, and even more so if you are offered a position in the bridal party. If you have been asked to be a bridesmaid, it is important to be sure you can fulfill the required duties before accepting. After all, there are certain issues you may have to encounter throughout the process. Here are a number of potential bridesmaid dilemmas you may encounter if you are asked to be a bridesmaid (and here are even more). And, although many of these don’t always occur, it is important to be prepared for any potential hiccup or issue along the way so you know how to handle the situation when it arises. 1.) You may be required to buy your own dress Bridesmaid dilemma Not all brides request this of their bridesmaids, but some do. If the bride is on a particularly tight budget, she may ask that you pay for your own bridesmaid dress and, sometimes, even your shoes and jewellery, too. While this is hardly uncommon, it can become an issue when bridesmaids are expected to purchase dresses and accessories that they simply can’t afford, don’t like or will never wear again. Bridesmaid solution It is important that you are honest with the bride and explain to her that, though you’d love to be in her bridal party, the outfit she has chosen does not fit within your budget. Most brides will understand and you can always offer to go shopping with her and help select a similar outfit that will be less expensive. 2.) You may be required to pay for additional costs Bridesmaid dilemma There can be many costs associated with being a bridesmaid. Things like putting in money for the bridal shower, purchasing gifts for the engagement party, bridal shower, and wedding can become quite fiscally overwhelming. Not to mention any extras like flowers, any bridal party activities, lunches and events, or even booking flights and accommodation if the bride chooses to have her wedding in another city. You’ve been asked to be her bridesmaid, so you, no doubt, know the bride quite well, which will may help you to predict what her expectations, plans and tastes may be and, therefore, you should have a rough idea of what you are getting yourself into. Bridesmaid solution Have a discussion with the other bridesmaids and Maid of Honour and explain to them that you feel the planned events and activities won’t fit within your budget. As a team, you may be able to brainstorm some budget-friendly options and alternatives that will make both the bride and your bank account happy. However, if you feel like you can’t talk to the other bridesmaids, it is best to go to the bride herself. Be honest and explain to her that you will help find alternatives and options that aren’t as expensive. 3.) You may not be as involved in the wedding planning as you’d like Bridesmaid dilemma For some bridesmaids, the greatest problems are being too involved in the wedding planning but for others, it’s about not being involved enough. If you are excluded from the wedding planning process, it may not be intentional; it may simply be a matter of the Maid of Honor doing what the bride asked of her. Perhaps the Maid of Honour has plans in her mind and wants to stick to those to stay on schedule. If you feel too excluded, contact the Maid of Honour and let her know you are there to help she need only ask. She may not even realise you’re ready and willing! Bridesmaid solution You can also be specific and let her know that you can help her with a certain task or tasks. If she still prevents you from helping accept it and, if she makes plans you cannot afford, you have the right to say no, since she did not allow you to provide any input. 4.) You may recieve excessive texts and phone calls or too much updates on a whatsappp group chat from the MOH Bridesmaid dilemma When you are constantly getting texts and/or whatsapp group chat from the Maid of Honour or, maybe, even the bride herself, regarding every detail of the wedding planning, it can become overwhelming and, perhaps, even annoying. Bridesmaid solution As easy as it may be to get upset, keep yourself calm and suggest, ever so diplomatically, to the Maid of Honour that, perhaps, she send out a single texts or whatsapp group chat once a week that details all of the plans that are being made. This will allow you, and the rest of the bridesmaids, to answer everything at once. Further, encourage the idea by letting her know that by using this approach you and the rest of the bridesmaids are less likely to miss an important updates. An alternative is to suggest having an in-person meeting to discuss everything once a week or every fortnight. 5.) The bride may have a few bridezilla moments Bridesmaid dilemma Ah, beware the bridezilla, a bride who is overly demanding and/or so self-absorbed, she can’t see what’s going on around her and, very often, takes it out on her nearest and dearest, which can include you, her friend and bridesmaid. If your friend gets to that point with her wedding planning, you may need to sit her down and give her a bit of a wake-up call. Bridesmaid solution In the friendliest way possible, with a smile on your face, let your friend know that you understand how her mind is focused on the wedding but you miss sharing what is going on in your life with her. Let her know that you would like to share some time talking about things other than just the wedding, because in all reality, there is a lot more going on in your life than just that event.

30 thoughtful things most brides do have on their wedding day

thoughtful things most brides do have on their wedding day No matter what sort of bride you are – or how prepared you think you may be – there are some thoughts every bride will, inevitably, think on their wedding day.i adebisi ajibade a wedding planner I have spoke with a dozen brides in a range of age groups and these were the most common (silly) things most of them thought at some stage during their big day (though some were a little embarrassed to admit it)! 1.) OMG. I’m getting married today! wow 2.) OMG. I’m getting married today!, shame to my EX 3.) I’m sure I’ve forgotten something… 4.) Where are my bridesmaids? They were supposed to be here at 6am – and it’s 6:01am! 5.) I really should have gone to bed earlier last night! 6.) How did today arrive so fast? Didn’t I just get engaged yesterday? 7.) Huh. I cnt imagine reading the vows. So so happy now … 8.) Where am I going to keep my phone? 9.) I can’t wait to see him 10.) Hmmm… if I send him a selfie, does that count as seeing the bride on the wedding day? 11.) Hang on, are vendors getting ready? 12.) God, I hope my dress still fits! 13.) This dress is itchy/scratchy/uncomfortable - but damn, I look hot! 14.) How do I look in my bridal makeup 15.) Oh, to hell with it, I cnt just hide the joy. 16.) I really hope I don’t say the wrong name! 17.) Gosh, I love you sooooo much! 18.) I’m soooooooo happy. Hugs, hugs for everyone! 19.) Damn, that ring looks good on my finger… 20.) I wonder if anyone’s posted pics yet? I better just check my hashtag… 21.) I’m so nervous, I couldn’t eat a thing… 22.) I’m so hungry. I need food! Now! 23.) When are these speeches going to end? 24.) My feet hurt so bad, but these shoes look so good, it’s worth it! 25.) I really need to pee. How the hell do I pee in this dress? 26.) BEST. DAY. EVER! 27.) Holy holy wow I’m a wife now 28.) Thank GOD I have a husband now 29.) Oh, oh! Now what am I supposed to do. The wedding is over! 30.) My wedding was awesome!

wedding planning question you probably never thought of asking

Wedding planning questions you probably never thought of – but you need to ask Whether you’re the bride or the groom, you probably have squillions of questions about your upcoming wedding but, believe it or not, there are even more that you probably don’t even know about! Here are just a few of the questions many brides only think about on the big day, by which time, it’s too late to ask them: How do we kiss when we kiss? The big moment has finally arrived! You’re wed and your priest or celebrant has uttered those infamous words: you may now kiss the bride. But how? The best way is the most natural, something between the two extremes: don’t try kicking off the honeymoon in front of your families and friends – but, equally, don’t go all shy and think a peck on the cheek will suffice. Just do it and avoid making it lascivious or prudish. When do we cut the cake? Many couples have the cake-cutting early in the reception. If you have elderly guests who don’t want to hang around all night, hold the cutting of the cake early in the reception. That way, those leaving early can receive their cake and leave with their treasured memento. There is a standard, although not rigid, procedure in the cake cutting. 1. Someone announces it will take place. 2. The couple cut the lowest tier together, the groom’s hands over the bride’s hands. 3. The groom cuts a piece of cake and feeds a small piece to his bride. 4. The bride cuts a piece of cake and feeds a small piece to her groom. How’s everyone getting to the reception? Obviously, the bridal couple will travel in style. You’ll have arranged a vehicle to bring the bride to the ceremony and usually the bride’s father will accompany her. After the ceremony, Dad can find his own wheels and the new groom takes his place in the back seat. But what about your attendants? Some couples opt for the casual approach in which everyone finds their own way there but for something more classy, how about hiring a fleet of stretch limos? When do I remove my veil? When you remove your veil is completely up to you. Some brides like to remove it after the ceremony. This means it won’t be in the way for photographers and particularly if you’re outdoors and there’s a breeze about. Some brides keep wearing their veil until the reception begins. Many have their first dance and then remove their veil. But when the moment arrives, having a trusted and talented bridesmaid to help is vital. Doing it yourself, or by someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing, could mean your gorgeous hairstyle takes a hit! After your veil is removed, have a safe and secure place in which to store it. Who lifts the bride’s veil? As traditions change over the years, some things that were once taken for granted are no longer. Wearing a veil is a good example. Some brides simply dispense with it altogether. But many choose to wear one and so the question arises as to who lifts it? It can be the father of the bride just as he ‘gives away’ his daughter. The more common and traditional option involves the groom who lifts the veil just before that famous kiss. How does a bride use the bathroom? There are several answers to this question with the most obvious being, carefully. The point, however, is that if you have a large and voluminous wedding dress, you may require an extra pair of hands – most definitely from the female side of the bridal party. Do I wear my engagement ring at the wedding? Given the significance of the wedding band during your all-important wedding ceremony, many brides prefer to keep their ring fingers “clear” for the big moment. Brides tend to either leave their engagement rings at home on the day or, more commonly, wear it on their right-hand ring finger until after the rings are exchanged during the ceremony. Some slip it back on while signing the register or before they meet and greet guests or head off for photographs. Either way, the choice is yours. What happens to the engagement ring? Different cultures have different traditions. Some traditions and cuitures requires exchange wedding rings keeping an old tradition. But many brides wear their engagement ring during the service but on their right hand. Some give their engagement ring to their mum for safekeeping. The time to again wear the engagement ring with your wedding ring is en route to the reception. Many brides follow the tradition of wearing the wedding ring closest to their heart with their engagement ring closer to the end of their finger. Do I have a receiving line or not? You’ve probably been to a wedding where the bridal party has gathered at the entrance to greet each guest as they entered the reception venue. This is called a receiving line. While this is a nice way of making each guest feel welcome, it’s often left out of proceedings. Why? Well, with a large guest list it can take forever, and you can’t really spend time with the guests. So, what’s the alternative? Well, once the reception has started, simply wander around the room visiting each table and spend some quality time with your guests. Remember you’re there to eat too so don’t spend all day chatting. You are in a sense the host and hostess of the party. Do I have to wear my heels – all day/night? You’re dressed to the nines with a stunning pair of heels – well-worn in before the big day, of course. But do you keep wearing them once the band kicks in and the dancing begins? That depends. If you’re a dancer and dancing pumps grow out of your feet, then no problem. But having a pair of ‘sensible’ shoes ready for the jitterbugging may be a good idea. At that time of the reception, the guests are fed and watered and having a knees-up is not the time to check out the footwear worn by the bride. Control your own destiny. Where do we stand for the ceremony? Again different cultures have different traditions. When facing the altar or front of the wedding venue, the bride normally stands on the left and the groom on the right. It’s the opposite in traditional ceremonies. Again, tradition suggests the bride’s family and friends sit on the left, i.e. in front of the bride, with the groom’s family and friends on the right. If you want a better viewing position and there are fewer guests on one side, you might like to sneak across for a better seat! Should I tell my guests what to wear? That depends. By all means be specific if you require a certain dress code; like selling aso ebi to your invited guests. some People can be embarrassed arriving in the incorrect attire. How do I ensure everyone is photographed at my wedding? The secret is to make a list and ask your wedding photographer to check it off. Of course, you’ve hired your wedding photographer to get the best picture for you, and the best use of their time isn’t chasing people down, so, perhaps, you can ask a guest who can tag along with the photographer at a certain time and tick off the shot once it’s been taken. It can be a real shame if a friend from far away isn’t captured in your album, so it’s worth asking! Will I fit? You will, no doubt, rehearse the big day using your dress and shoes. But have you thought about the spaces you’ll venture into on the day. There’s the car, the aisle, the bathroom and other places and spaces. If your wedding dress is large and billowy, make sure you’ll be safe to go where no bride has ever gone before! Who will walk me down the aisle? Traditionally, the father of the bride will walk the bride down the aisle, but sometimes this isn’t possible (or advisable). So, who takes his place? It actually doesn’t have to be anybody at all as some brides choose to walk alone. Alternatively, it can be a relative, a friend, it can even be more than one person. Like all planning decisions for your wedding, it’s your wedding so you can do it the way you want.

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hire a wedding planner

Wedding planners are creative.

Wedding planners are creative.

This days couples want much more from their wedding planners than just being an event co-ordination, they want their wedding planner to deliver their dream wedding – exactly as they envision it.

For adebisi ajibade  founder of moment weddings and events, serious wedding planning process can begin with a little simple fun: a word game.

I have planned various types of weddings and I always aims to bring each couple’s dream wedding to life.

I always starts with a relaxed questions in which I would asks couples to respond to various questions like “colour scheme,numbers of guests, venue, until I can picture  how they want their wedding to look like.

I’m addicted to creativity, I have planned weddings ranging from extravagant affairs with more than 1000 guests.

From the early stages of planning to packing up after the event my team are there for the couple every step of the way.

hiring a wedding planner will reduce your wedding planning stress.

You don’t have to worry about going to appointments and meetings every weekend. You’ve got someone doing all the legwork for you and that is your wedding planner.

preparing a wedding can take hundreds of hours of planning and organizing.
And couples expect access to a wide range of services.

Exercising creativity is one of the best aspects of the job, And I believes wedding planners should relish a challenge too.

I insists that a good weddings planner can deliver greater savings and value than what he/she charge in fees.

Strong relationships between experienced wedding planners and high-quality vendors can help deliver major savings for clients.

Most people thought that wedding planners are expensive, but is 5 per cent of your total wedding cost a lot for the peace of mind your planner will bring to your wedding planning?

However, skilled wedding planners should deliver good value,  most weddings I have planned cost between thousands to millions.

Not only do we take away most of the stress, we’re there on the day doing the running around.

Convenience for clients throughout the planning process is my central priority.

I believes the wedding planning process should be fun and enjoyable.