The great Nigerian Wedding

In my entire wedding experience I found this huge wedding affair on Belle Naija and I could not get enough. I call it a magnificent wedding affair because it comprises of several parties to its completion.

these are some of the pictures

Above are a few images of the other traditional events before the reception day below:

... This is what most of the guests were wearing. I loved the idea of uniformity...it's all about gold for the ladies and black tuxedo &white shirts

The Cakes... are what we call celebrity cakes

...and finally, the decor

What’s Old is New: The All-White Wedding

Over the last few years, brides have waded knee-deep into C-O-L-O-R. And not just your mother's pastels, either — we're talking modern, kicky, in-your-face combos practically bordering on neon (orange or teal, hot pink or chartreuse, anyone?)
But now that we're here, something novel is happening. To wit, brides are reclaiming white. It's almost like this: now we know we can push the boundaries with impunity, it's suddenly attractive to pull back.
The phenomenon started with a big rise in all-white bridal bouquets, and a resurgence in what used to be sniffed at as "plain white wedding cake."
But now we're seeing more and more weddings flanked by white from start to finish, bringing to mind new beginnings, crisp flapping sails on a lake and fresh starched laundry in the breeze.

How do we love white? Let us count the ways! On a summer afternoon, against the deep greens of park grounds, and framed by a deep blue sky.
White also lets you pile on textures and layers. What might look fussy or overdone with too many hues looks elegant, even architectural, in whites and ivories. So go ahead, lay on the details: fabrics, piping, scrolls and overlays.
Best of all? When you pore over your wedding album years later, you'll never think, "yeah, that was 2008." You'll see a timeless-looking celebration, not a period style.

Indoor evening events call for their own special treatments, benefiting from a monochromatic rainbow of ivory, cream, latte and the palest hints of blue, pink or peach.

But blinding white reigns supreme on a bright summer day. Picture this: an outdoor setting that beckons with airy tents and grassy carpets. Bright white brings an elegant center to even to the most free flowing of outdoor events ... even a clambake!

What a wedding...

This is one of the Valentine's wedding 2011. It was my friend's wedding and I loved everything from the couple's outfits, the wedding colour, the wedding cake to the venue.

All was in place

Plan a Valentine themed wedding...

Planning to get married on Valentine's Day or have Valentine’s theme wedding? You must be a true romantic. Have your Valentine's Day Wedding reflect all the romance of your love story with special details. Even if you're not getting married on Valentine's Day, consider incorporating some of these touches for a truly inspiring day.

Attire: On Valentine's Day, an old-fashioned look is always romantic. You'll want to wear a classic style dress and tuxedo. Look to old movies, including Funny Face and legendary weddings including Grace Kelly's and Jackie Kennedy's. A second option is to go for a white dress with red accents. Wear your hair pulled back with red roses pinned into your chignon. Wrap a vibrant red shawl around your arms, and carry an overflowing bouquet of more red roses. Have your bridesmaids wear the same dress in varying shades of pink and red, and have groomsmen wear red ties with different red and pink boutonnières.

Setting: Make sure you book your location early, as Valentine's Day is a very popular day to tie the knot. Wed someplace that will allow you to light lots of candles to really set the mood for a late evening ceremony. Alternatively, look for a place warm enough in February to be in a secluded garden or a Victorian greenhouse filled with lush flowers. Decorate as you would for a romantic dinner- soft lighting, gauzy fabrics, flowers, candles, and plenty of atmospheres.

Ceremony: Ask married couples to stand during your wedding and reaffirm their love for each other.

Music: A string quartet or Italian opera singer will help set the mood. If you want to have a DJ, create a song list full of love songs.

Flowers: Flowers are by definition romantic, so use almost any flowers in abundance. While roses are the classic, roses in February are extremely expensive. So look to other pink and red flowers, including tulips, hydrangea, and freesia.

Menu: Why not fan the sparks between your guests by including some aphrodisiacs in the menu, including an oyster bar, asparagus, almonds, chicken with mole sauce (a Mexican chocolate sauce), and chocolate covered strawberries and bananas.

Invitations: Set the tone with your invitations by writing something like "Come celebrate love and romance on Valentine's Day at the wedding of Anna Jones and George Nicolas"


Favors: Give your guests tiny heart-shaped boxes of candy with a note attached saying "Thank you for being our Valentines. Love, Anna and George."

Special Touches: Instead of table numbers, name your tables after famous romantic couples. These can be real: Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, fictional: Fred and Wilma Flintstone, contemporary: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, or ancient: Antony and Cleopatra.

Look what I found

When I saw these pics I fell in love with three things;

the cake

the gift idea (hand woven words on handkerchiefs)

Finally, the colour combination I just love it

Oh my, Oh my!!!

the first time I saw baby pink and silver wedding I felt that was the best color match but trust me, with a good decor company baby pink and white is still the best of them all.
Just a glimpse...

Latest designs

A friend of mine actually asked me if I could post some latest designs for wedding dresses and as I was working on the idea I realized there are plenty of them and I therefore went for a few as a starting point. Then I will be updating you more and more.

For the Bride
An elegant flattery look on your special is the latest style

I love this top coat especially for the church weddings where they don't all strapless and backless gowns... You should try it and share with us

For the Bride's maids;
the long dresses are back with an elegant design you can either buy or get a designer to make the dresses

And for our loving mothers...
It is time to make them look sexy and yet not losing their maturity. No more suits, let her appreciate and celebrate motherhood with a nice and elegant outfit.

the closeup

Wedding Flowers
Finding the Right Florist to Design Your Wedding Flowers
Wedding flowers are one of the most important elements of your big day. Not only do they provide color and scent, but they symbolize life, growth, and rebirth. Good wedding flowers are also a conversation starter and after the food and dress, one of things guests will remember most. So how do you find the right florist to provide your wedding flowers, what questions should you ask them, and when should you sign a contract with a florist? Here are those answers and more.
Finding a florist for your wedding flowers
If you don't already have a favorite floral designer, talk to your friends and family about who they've used in the past. You can also go to bridal shows, or simply look in the phone book. Make appointments to visit at least three different florists. When you visit the shop, take a look around.

Do you like the arrangements that are in the store's windows?



Are the flowers in the cooler fresh and luscious?

Is the shop clean and organized?
Ask to see photographs of previous work
Ideally, your wedding florist will have vast previous experience as a wedding florist, and will have many photographs of previous wedding flower arrangements and bridal bouquets. Make sure that the pictures are recent, and comprehensive – not just one bouquet, but that they show all the bridal bouquets and centerpieces from a particular wedding.
Talk to them about your ideas for wedding flowers
Bring swatches of bridesmaid dresses, pages from magazines with bouquets and floral arrangements that you like, the type of container you'd like to use, and any ideas you may have. Make sure that the florist is receptive to your ideas, and that they are willing to listen to your vision. You'll want to feel comfortable with this person – make sure that they are the one who will be personally responsible for your arrangements. You'll also want to make sure that they think your budget is realistic for your ideas.
When to book your florist
This depends on how long you have to plan your wedding, but a general guideline is to start talking to your florist about 6 to 8 months before your wedding, and sign a contract with them about 4 to 6 months before the big day.
What you'll need to know before you can book a florist for your wedding flowers
• You'll need to have booked your ceremony site, and know how many arrangements you'll need to decorate it.
• You'll need to have booked your reception site, and know the prominent colors of the venue (so the flowers don't clash)
• If you are doing floral centerpieces, you'll need to know approximately how many wedding guests you are having, and thus how many centerpieces you'll need. (Most round catering tables seat 8, 10 or 12 guests; rectangular tables generally seat 8 people)
• How many bridesmaids you are having, and the color of their dresses
• The number of corsages (for mothers, grandmothers, and sometimes readers or other special guests) and boutonnieres (for the groom, groomsmen, ushers, and sometimes readers or other special guests).
• If you'll need separate arrangements for the rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch, entryways, bathrooms, gift or cake tables, or buffet tables

Questions to ask the florist




• What is your design philosophy? Do you prefer modern arrangements or more traditional ones?
• Can I see examples of past work by the same person who will arrange my wedding flowers?
• How many other weddings and events will you do the same weekend as my event? (this gives you an idea of how much time and attention they'll spend on your wedding flowers)
• What flowers will be in season and less expensive for my wedding? How can I maximize my budget?
• What ideas do you have for my wedding? What are the most successful ideas you've had for past weddings?
• Is it possible to see a sample of my centerpiece and/or bouquet?
• Will you deliver and/or set up my flowers? How long do you generally spend at a site setting up? Is there an extra delivery or set up charge?
• Is it possible to reuse the ceremony flowers as reception decorations? Will you transport them, or will we need to? Is there a transport fee?
• Are there any other additional or hidden costs I should know about?
• Do you have rental supplies (such as vases, urns, candelabras and potted plants) or do I need to use a separate rental company?
• If I need to add, subtract, or change arrangements or bridal bouquets, how long to I have to do so?
• Will you write up an itemized quote of what we've discussed?
• How soon do I need to put down a deposit to reserve your services? What is the minimum deposit?

Also, if you are having an outdoor wedding, you'll want to ask what flowers will best stand up under the weather conditions. A bride who is sensitive to scents or allergic to flowers may want to talk to the florist about scented or allergenic flowers so she won't be sneezing down the aisle.

Kitchen Party

Design bomba...


Katika hii shughuli nimependa sana design ya nguo zao, usipokuwa makini unaweza kufikiria wamevaa sare lakini kuna some little details ambazo zipo kwenye ngua ya Bi Harusi mtarajiwa zinamiss kwenye nguo ya matron wake.
Watu wengi wamekuwa na wasiwasi sana wa kuvaa nguo za kufanana hasa kwenye shughuli zao kama vile Kitchen Party, sendoff na Harusi... but take it from me Bibi harusi siku zote ana nafasi yake kwenye shughuli yake so hata mkiamua kuvaa sare but bibi Harusi atakuwa mmoja tu...


Kitu kingine muhimu ni maombi...
Ni shughuli chache sana utakuta wanamuweka bi harusi kati na kuanza kumuombea kama muonavyo pichani...
Si kila mtu anakuja kwa nia njema kwenye sherehe kama hizi, na hukawii kusikia Bi Harusi baada ya kutoka ukumbini kaumwa nusu ya kufa halafu ugonjwa hauonekani. Kumbe kama maombi au dua ingefanyika ingeweza kuepusha mengi.
Kwa imani yangu wanandoa au maharusi wengi wanashauriwa hata kuombea zawadi zao kabla ya kuzifungua, ili kuvunja laana, maagano au chochote kilichonenewa juu ya zawadi hizo kisiwadhuru.

Kwa sasa ni hayo tu... mengi zaidi yanakuja
Asante Shamim wa 8020 kwa picha

Whenever I see red I feel like it's too much for any thing, but when I saw this style I was like wow! it's so beautiful that I wish to incorporate it in someone's special day. The red has blend well with black you should try it...