Nigerian celebrity weddings 2013

It is obvious that we might be experiencing more celebrity weddings this year with all the celebrities flaunting their partners and one could ask if its some kind of showy display or some competition. Whatever it is, my own is that, they must get it right and give us a beautiful wedding. Marriage no be moin moin........lol

This week, it was J Martins 'low key' wedding and before that, there was 2shots and many many more. I really look forward to Tiwa savage's wedding..........*wink. I love her ad i know she will be a beautiful bride and the wedding will be glamorous and classy, hmmmmm, they have been engaged for how long sef? Anyways all the best

Back on track

Ok i know its been a while i posted something here. I have been very busy with some new project coming on TV very soon. I promise to keep you posted when its time. So somebody tell me, whats been going on that i should know about, apart from celebrity weddings that is trending right now............lol

Nigeria wedding venues: Things you need to know

It is really easy to love a reception venue after attending a friend's party there but i tell you its all just beauty at first sight.Wherever you are planning your wedding from, it is important to question all your wedding vendors especially reception managers about room capacities and house rules. Take note so you can compare different places to make your decision. Here are the key points to cover in your meetings with wedding venue managers.

• Does the venue have a changing room where the couple can relax and change there dresses
• Does the venue have accommodation in case of guests coming in from outside town. Example of such venue is Martinos at Jobi Fele way, Ikeja
• Is the enough parking space for guests to park their cars and if its attract a fee
• Does the rental fee include hairs, table, and table linens
• Is there a space for caterers to use inside or outside the hall
• What are the cancellation and refund policies
• Do i have to pay for security

After knowing all this points you can then decide on a contract with them. Read the contract carefully before signing it. The contract should include all appropriate points from the answers to your questions. If the contract contains anything you don't understand or did not expect and you are not happy with, ask the venue manager to alter it before you sign it and pay the deposit

Wedding day disappointments

I spent my weekend far away in south western part of Nigeria and it was for a wedding. Remember i told you about Red and Teal wedding, it was indeed a fabulous wedding. The decoration was gorgeous and the couple looked really cool. I always tell couple that is planning a wedding to always prepare for one thing that will go wrong. No matter how professional and good your planner is, something will sha go wrong. At this saturday wedding, one thing that went wrong was that the air conditioners became faulty and the whole 800 capacity hall was hot(on fire), guests started stepping out for fresh air and then came the stand fans to save the day. Everyone felt better but one thing that was really affected was the decoration, because the windows had to be opened and all the lights effects was jeopardized. When you are planning your wedding, it is important to make sure everything is on point but when disappointment comes on the wedding day, just put it on your mind that "my marriage life is the most important step" every other thing is secondary. Plan well, Have fun, dont be dissapointed

Nigerian wedding: Teal and Red

I am a big fan of teal and its also one of my favourite colors. I have been invited as a guest to a wedding this saturday and the wedding colors are teal red and gold. The aso ebi is teal lace and teal velvet, oh i love the combination and the headgear is tomato red. I just look forward to the decoration of the reception venue with the mix of the two colors. All other juicy gist, trends and offcourse the bride and groom, will be coming your way after the party.

Custom Magazine Wedding Program

One of the trends im so loving is the custom magazine wedding program and save the date. I got this from lolaandwale.com and i love the way the couple were able to use the new media idea ad nice graphical expression

Gaterie frozen yoghurt

The Wed expo 2013 was indeed a big one no doubt about it and had so many new and big wedding vendors. I was already leaving the exhibition hall when i saw a stand for Gaterie Yoghurt with a smile coming from the owner i guess, and she said to me 'do you want to try' trust me immediately i told her i was on diet and she said to me 'this is healthy' and i just gave in. WoW it was really really good and i looked at the name again and yes! i said to her, i have been looking for you cos i was served with their dessert at a wedding not too long ago and i totally forgot to get the vendor for her contact. I totally love the frozen yoghurt, not too sweet and its healthy, cos i was able to ask her about the nutritional value of it and its totally healthy for anyone.

Here is there website  www.mygaterie.com

         "While working in the buzzing city of London, it was hard for me not to notice the many frozen yoghurt shops popping up all over the city. As a Nigerian brought up in London, I often travelled home to Lagos. But after attending countless weddings and birthday parties in and around the city, I realized that frozen yoghurt would be the perfect addition to any social event! And so, I decided to start a catering service that offers soft-serve frozen yoghurt as well as tasty desserts to all functions and events.

Since we opened back in August 2011, Gâterie has catered for weddings, children's parties, baby showers, and corporate events. Our desserts really are yummy, and word of mouth has meant that our name has spread fast. Our creativity, enthusiasm, and above all our delicious yoghurts and desserts mean that you never walk away from Gâterie disappointed!

We work hard to move forward and create frozen yoghurt in a way that hasn't been done before. But we don't stop there: we also make to-die-for brownies, fluffy waffles and crispy crêpes. We even plan to expand our menu in the near future – so watch out!                           -Tito Ogunruku

WedExpo 2013

There is no doubt that the WEDexpo 2013 was a big event and maybe the largest in Africa. I made a tour of the whole exhibition hall and i came and saw......lol. The hall was beautiful, cool and fun, cos there were lots of cake and food tasting.
I observed that most wedding vendor have one thing in common and thats WEDDING DECORATION. I love everything i saw and it was amazing. New trends in the big wedding industry. From beautiful center pieces to new crystal cake designs and a whole lot more. In the coming days, i will share my review of some vendors that invited me in for their try-outs. I look forward to the next edition and also The monthly WEDDING NETWORK EVENT

Choral vs Crystal for Ibibio bride

I heard from my sister today while we were out shopping for her wedding and then she mentioned to me that Akwa Ibom brides dont wear choral beads as part of their bridal costume because choral beads is not a part of their tradition. The question is now what will i do now? I then immediately remembered that Mrs Tuface Idibia didnt have one on too and she looked gorgeous with her simple crystal beads. If you are an Ibibio wife or bride, here are some tips or suggestions of beads that you can rock. I will still do my research on their wedding traditions and more.

Pre Wedding Diet

The pre wedding running around and planning might leave you with very little or no time for a routine exercise. So here’s the work around, choose a diet plan or maintain a tab on your food intake.  This will not only speed up your weight loss but will also tone your muscles and ensure higher blood circulation, which will drape you with a glowing skin.

Watch Your Eating Habits

You need to keep a watch not only on how much you are eating but what you are eating as well. For women the secret is to limit calorie intake to 1600 calories or lesser per day. Breakfast is the meal which keeps you running throughout the day. You can choose to breakfast like a queen, accommodate lunch like a princess and dinner like a beggar. Keep your hands off from those tempting sweets. Healthy snacks like vegetables, fruits and nuts will not only help contain hunger pangs but will keep your energy level high and avoid the big serving you plan to pamper yourself during your meals too. They will also supply you with all the vitamins and nutrition needed for your busy future days.

Drinking large amount of water will not only keep your stomach full but also acts as de-toxin. Eight glasses of water is highly recommended for an individual. Try to avoid the diet sodas and instead fill in a filtered water pitcher for better-tasting water. You can also add a few lemons to your water bottle to give you a tangy flavor.

Exercise Works Wonders
Just doing any form of exercise daily for twenty minutes will do wonders to help lose your calories. Choose a particular time during the day when you are pumped with energy and do what ever you like – yoga, aerobics, walk, salsa etc. You can choose to burn the calories even at work by taking the stairs instead of the lift. Basically, you need to push your body out of the “comfort zone” and work out with great intensity even if you choose to do it only thrice a week. Also ensure that you stay away from severely restricted diets, which limit your nutritional intake. You should aim to get rid of the fat and sugar in your diet, not the nutrients which you need.

Apart from that, stay away from alcohol as even a celebratory drink will add 150 calories. In fact, cutting back on alcohol can save you hundreds of calories. The right diet and exercise can leave you with an envious figure and a bright skin to flaunt off on your big day

bridal hairpieces truly speak

Making a beautiful hair might seem to be the most essential but the hair accessory is equally important, so if you are a bride and you are sorting out your hair against the wedding, do well to pick some hair accessory that will accentuate the beauty of your hair and your general look. Know the right one by consulting with your hair stylist and friends too. There is the hair pin, hair band, roses, tiara and co. They all speak louder.....wink

Nse Ikpe Etim's wedding date

The Mr and Mrs movie star will becoming real Mrs...........this week. I cant wait to see her in a beautiful wedding dress. She is gorgeous already. We love you girl

Nse Ikpe Etim

Tiwa savage engaged

It is obvious that there would be so many celebrity wedding in 2013. From last year we witnessed celebrity engagement from 2face idibia and Annie Macauly to Nse Ikpe Etim and now to Tiwa savage and Tee Billz. Who knows who will be popping the next question or who will be asked. Lets keep our fingers crossed. Congrats to you all

   

Tiwa savage and Tee Billz

Nse Ikpe Etim

2face and Annie 

Classy chairs available in Nigeria

If you want to add a lil bit of class to your wedding reception decor, you can have your wedding planner to rent some white and silver chiavari chairs to give a touch of class, fab and glam. 

DIY Wedding Accessories