Wedding Bells : Adele Set To Marry

Wedding bells could soon be ringing for superstar singer Adele as she’s set to end the year by getting engaged to her long-term boyfriend Simon Konecki.
                           

Adele and beau, Simon Konecki have been dating for five years , and they have a four year old son , Angelo.
                   

They’ve decided it’s the right time to think about making that step and both are very excited about the prospect. Congrats Adele!

Lovely Pre Wedding Photo Shoot Of Nana Shagari & Saleh Lukat

Nana Shagari & Lukat Saleh

Beautiful Pre wedding photos of the grand daughter of former Nigerian  president , Shehu Shagari and her hubby to - be, Saleh Lukat who is former vice president Namadi Sambo's inlaw.

Ahead of their grand wedding at the Nation’s capital, the couple posed for some pre-wedding photos shot by George Okoro.

 It's indeed going to be a glamorous wedding the Northern part of Nigeria will witness. Congrats!!

Bridesmaid Gifts Your Bridesmaids Will Adore

Bridesmaid Gifts Your Girls Will Adore!

Bridesmaid gifts are the best way to show your girlfriends just how much you appreciate their commitment to helping you down the aisle. After all, these are the gals who’ll be there for you when you have that minor bridezilla meltdown (but let’s hope that you don’t) and listen to you obsess over every single wedding detail (because who doesn’t get overwhelmed by 100 wedding cake flavors and 10 million wedding flower options?). The bottom line, however, is to pick from fantastic bridesmaid gift ideas. Period. Here’s a little inspiration that will go a looooong way.

                       
                       

               

Practical bridesmaid gifts are the best! I doubt you’ll find one person who won’t happily accept a treasure that acts as both a keepsake and a functional tool for everyday life. These are the ideas that really make a difference. Trust us, a gift card just won't do it.
Hope you find these ideas helpful?.

Hotel Presidential Plays Host To Port Harcourt International Food Festival

        Hotel Presidential Plays Host To The First Port Harcourt International Food Festival.

The Port Harcourt International Food Festival is a platform designed to celebrate different culinary cultures with a focus on our indigenous cuisines.

The Just concluded Maiden Edition of Port Harcourt International Food Festival was held at Hotel Presidential on the 15th and 16th of October 2016.

It is designed to celebrate different culinary cultures. The International Bole Day/Food Fair is for Saturday and Sunday and is slated to be the Food show proper and grand finale in commemoration of the World Food Day.

The Food Festival  was  an interesting event which featured Recipes comprising of exotic Niger Deltan delicacies  and continental dishes from chefs over the terrain . Informative discussions on food, kitchen battles, drinking contests and eating contests were some of the side attractions for the two- day event.

The event was graced by dignitaries and Port-Harcourt’s finest from all walks of life.  It was an exciting experience . If you weren't there , you missed out on all the exciting moments.

The event was powered by Geohns Consulting;
Photo Credits : Daboski.com
Music by: DSA
Venue was the Hotel Presidential .

Bridal Shower Ideas

The bridal shower is one of those very special moment a bride gets excited about before her wedding day.
                         

 There's no better way to honor a bride-to-be than with a bridal shower, but where do you start? Here's your step-by-step guide to everything you need, from picking out the bridal shower invitations to making sure all of the guests have a blast. First, think themes! There  are lots of bridal shower ideas to inspire you. Check out the photos below!

                     

Who Should Be on Your Bridal Train

   Choosing your bridesmaids is a very important decision. They are after all going to be by your side through the planning and the big day itself, so you want to make sure they’ll have your back at the wedding day front line.You may have a host of family and friends expecting or assuming they’ll be asked, and maybe even a childhood bestie you promised the role when you were 9. let 

us help you decide.

                  

  While there is no number set by etiquette, most people agree that twelve is the limit. That’s more than a soccer team so fair enough. The actual number should be determined by how big your wedding is. Also, remember the implications of a bigger train – more potential for complications with dresses and the shower; and you’ll have to pay for more bouquets and accessories.
Go with blood , Your sisters and his
try to include them all. Your friends love you and have been through a lot with you but family is family. Even if you’re not close to your sister-in-law, you’re marrying her brother so she will always be a part of your life.

Also, even though an even number of groomsmen and bridesmaids is nice, it’s not a rule so just get creative with your procession.

Who should be MOH?

The role of Maid of Honour comes with a lot of responsibilities. She plans the bridal shower, helps with gown selection, manages meltdowns and stands in for the bride when she simply cannot deal with vendors and bad situations. This has to be someone supportive, available, decisive, efficient.

Break the mould

You can have two maids of honour if you want to. Why should you even have to choose? Just give them clear, different assignments. And who says you can only have women in your train? Your male BFF can be a brides man.He shouldn’t be left out just because he’s a guy. In the same vein, your groom’s female BFF can be a groom's woman/groom's maid.


Don’t assume

Don’t neglect to ask her just because you think she can’t afford that dress. Just create a situation where she feels free to decline if she wants to. Tell her you really want her to be your bridesmaid but you understand the financial implications, so if she cannot do it you’ll understand. Let her decide and gracefully accept her decision.

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All Veiled Up! The Origin and Types Of Veils.

Have you ever stopped to think why you have to wear a veil on your wedding day? Well, the wedding veil is an old tradition that has withstood the test of time and varying culture. There are many explanations and folk stories around the wedding veil. Ancient Rome and Greek believed that the veil served as a protection against evil spirit. In those times the veil was worn to frighten evil spirits or disguise the bride.
However over the years the symbol of the veil changed and people now believe that the veil symbolizes obedience, modesty and purity In the Christian setting the veil stands as a head covering.

It will interest you to know that there are various kinds of veil. Veils are usually distinguished by their length.

                      

Elbow Length Veil

 The Elbow length veil is quite hassle free and easy to handle, it usually ends around your elbow. Your chief bridesmaid will thank you for taking one duty off her!

Chapel Veil

The chapel veil is regal and relatively comfortable too. If you’re wearing a mermaid dress this will suit you perfectly. It usually stops just by the length of your dress.

Ballet Length Veil

 The Ballet length veil is the least popular, but this veil is elegant and beautiful all the same time. It is also known as the sweep veil.

Fly away Veil

                            

The fly away veil or shoulder length is a wispy multilayered veil that sweeps the shoulder. If you have details on your dress you would love to show off, then the fly away is your best bet.                                                 

Bird cage Veil

          

    The bird cage veil is the shortest length of veil and has recently become popular over the years. Want to be different? Then the bird cage is for you.                       

    

Finger Tip Veil

We love the fingertip veil for many other reasons but majorly because kate middleton wore it. This veil is a perfect fit for most brides and is very flattering. It usually stops at the end of your finger tip.

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                                                                                Breathtaking right? The cathedral veil will steal the show any day. This regal trail usually trails one to three yards behind the wedding gown. We won’t lie that this veil is comfortable but you sure would like the regal look in pictures.

So tell us, which of this veils would you go for!



               

Interracial Traditional Wedding Tips

Wedding Q & A : An igbo lady marrying an American guy , with a tight budget for both trad and white wedding.

Here are some tips to have your Nigerian traditional wedding ceremony on a tight budget:

- Have both the trad and white wedding on same day, and you’ll save plenty of money (you can treat your guests to only 1 party and avoid spending on feeding guests twice (for the trad and reception; now the trad and white will have only one reception.

                         

An Igbo Bride

- Make it a family affair. Traditionally it’s meant to be so. Scale down on the traditional wedding reception by having a very small guest attendance/guest list – most people involve only very close family of the bride and groom.

- Keep your eyes on low-cost but authentic Nigerian fabrics, and research/ask around for authentic suppliers or shops whose prices are moderate.

- Have only one or 2 outfit changes, so that you’ll save cost on the traditional wedding attire (they are usually expensive).-

-- Keep food choices minimal. Usually in intercultural weddings, couples tend to want to serve foods from both cultures– that’s okay but keep the choices to the smallest possible in order to save costs.

Happy Planning!.

Editor's Note

I am pleased to announce that our blog  http://metescreativasevents.blogspot.com has launched. Meteś Creativas is a Nigerian Wedding Planning Blog. If you are looking for real wedding pictures, Nigerian traditional wedding information, gorgeous wedding dresses in Nigeria, stunning wedding colour combinations, professional wedding photographers in Nigeria and much more then you should head over to the site. Check out some screenshots of what it looks like.