World's best bridesmaid

We normally get our friends, cousins or friends of friends to be our bridesmaids. There is no problem with that but do these girls know their roles, or is it just the ceremonial parts that look at.
From the western origin, bridesmaids are not just ceremonial, but rather part of the bridal crew. Here are few things that a bridesmaid should do during the wedding day.

A bridesmaid is to give moral support to the bride through the entire wedding process.

Play as an advisor where necessary, i.e. advice on the music, food, decoration and partly planning if possible

The bride’s family prepares farewell parties for their girl where in this matter there is the sendoff party and kitchen party. Help plan this party as a team and make your bride happy.

Move around with the bride when you have time to help with shopping and following up on important items for the wedding

Keep track of her to do list most of the time so as to avoid missing out some important tasks before the big day.

Help the bride and groom with ensuring the security of their gifts in case of gifts being brought to the reception. Otherwise you advise the guests and friends on location where the gifts are to be addressed.

This is from my own experience as once my brother told me if there were awards for being either a flower girl or bridesmaid, then I would qualify for that. As far as I remember I started being a flower girl at the age of 4 till when I was 9, and trust me there were countless weddings. At the age of 16 I started being a bridesmaid in countless wedding to date.
But it was until I was 21 when I realized all this was not just being ceremonial but it was about responsibilities.
This is to all the bridesmaids out there… Be the best you can and remain a good memory to the bride.

Maza Sinare's wedding

Trust me this is one of the most spectacular wedding that has ever happened in Tanzania.
The Bride is so angelic...

A peep of the bridal shower

The spectacular bride

And this was her cake...

The big day...

Getting all pretty for her big day

Everyone calls it the royal wedding... The one thing I loved about this wedding was, the bride gave her all to it and she did it all well. The makeup, hair and the dresses were just beautiful.

Maza always deal with brides but this time she had to entrust someone else to deal with her. And it was a job well done, though I feel there were points she had to intervene to get what she wanted.

All in all I love it
Images thanx to Wedding Bells and 8020fashions

Cut down Your Reception and Catering Budget

It has always been a nightmare planning for the wedding especially on the budget sector. Not to worry anymore, because we are seeing a solution to it…
For sure, no one has ever dreamt of a bad wedding, everyone dreams of a wedding that will stand above the rest. But the problem comes to the budget, no bride and groom has unlimited budget for that dream come true wedding. Let’s see how we can save and STILL have a spectacular event. This budget promises to minimize your financial constraints and maximize the enjoyment to its satisfaction and still have a unique style.

1. Transform seating plan

The trend here is to do away with formal seating and create a cocktail feel. Switch formal tables to high tops or even consider adding a lounge area. You can still reserve a small area with formal seating for older, VIP guests and those with small children if you like, but encourage the rest of your guests to mix and mingle, move around, and generally table hop to ensure lots of mingling and socializing.

2. Go with a Buffet Menu

Considering most people nowadays are on diets, have food allergies etc. a buffet could be ideal for the occasion as they will have a number of options that they can choose from rather than having a stuck with few options. In your buffet you can opt to have a number of bites with salads instead real meals i.e. mishikaki (fish, chicken, beef etc). Opt for 10-15 dishes and space them out throughout the evening so everyone has a chance to try something without filling up on one item.

3. Offer Cocktail Flight Samples during the First Hour

Worry about being stuck with one too many bottles of beer or wine? While you're getting your pictures snapped after the ceremony, have your serving staffs prepare "flights" or small samples from your cocktail menu to try. Whether it's five microbrews, a trio of cocktails, or even a few different wine varieties, this allows your guests to taste-test each one and then settles for a specific beverage that they like. This should cut down on your costs AND make that post-wedding hour fly by for your friends as they learn more about each drink on the menu.

4. Cut Down on Wedding Cake

We've said it before and we'll say it again: Not everyone likes wedding cake, so before you drop a bundle on a 6-tier confection, think about reducing the amount of cake you plan on ordering. A mini 2-tier cake is just as lovely, plus it frees up your budget to create a fun dessert bar or candy station. There are lots of options that exist when it comes to dessert, but also think about accompanying elements like a cool coffee station if you're serving traditional desserts. (If you feel like being creative AND a bit more interactive we think a mini "do-it-yourself" parfait station with granola and fresh fruit is great, as is a topping station for frozen yogurt.)

5. Be your Own DJ

We still think having a traditional DJ or band is important, but it may not be necessary for the entire duration of your reception. You can prepare a number of CDs with songs that you like, in this case you can include interests of family, friends and some few guests. From oldies but goodies to modern dance tunes, it'll keep everyone up on their feet and engaged as they wait for their special song to play.

happy planning

Colour ur wedding with shoes....

Shoe designs for weddings that can be worn by every invited lady

Who said wedding shoes have to be white always for the brides? Well, take this, nude and gold are the new white for bridal. So, sisters I don't know when my time comes which colour will be the new white but for now you go for it.

If you are daring enough you can go for your wedding colour; you just name it and get shoes of that colour. Just explore to enjoy your day

Happy Choosing Ya'll

Vera Wang vs Romona Keveza wedding gowns

By Vera Wang

vs

By Romona Keveza

The choice is all yours