Planning

Here’s Why You Need A Gift Registry In Your Life

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Buying gifts can be very tricky, especially for a newly wedded couple. You can be low on cash or stuck with what to buy. Aargh! Nobody wants this.

Thankfully, Iludio is here to ease your burden. The gift registry is open to both the couple and guests. This means you and your friends can create gift registries where preferred items are selected and funds shared with no stress. Yeah, you are welcome.

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This is what you should know about Iludio gift registry.

1. Selection

The gift registry has a variety of items and you can choose those that easily match your budget too.

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2. Gifting

As a couple (bride) you can set an item as a group gift and get guests to contribute to buy the item.

3. Cash Contribution

Funds can be added to your registry and you can get guests to contribute cash.

4. Unlimited Access

Your guests in Nigeria and any part of the world can buy gifts and contribute to funds.

Furthermore, there’s a column where you get to select the particular brand you would love to purchase items from. Of course, this totally saves you the hassle of going to the market, stalls or malls. If you are a bride-to-be or friends with a bride-to-be then why don’t you or her have a gift registry?

Proposals

7 Out Of The Ordinary Pre-Wedding Photos That Left Us Speechless

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A pre-wedding/engagement shoot is usually to get professional photographs for your engagement announcement to post on your wedding web page (if any), inform family, friends and the public or to decorate your wedding reception.

Albeit not compulsory, these days pre-wedding shoots are ranked as high as the wedding preparations. Couples typically express their love through various expressions during the shoot.

We have put together a couple of pre-wedding photos that are far from the usual that have left us speechless. Enjoy!

1. Toilet Themed Or Nah?

This got us holding our sides. Surely sh*t happens.

2. Military Drill Themed Shoot

All is fair in love and war, right?

3. Mugshot Themed Shoot (I Am A Prisoner Of Your Love)

”I am a prisoner of your love”.

4. Automated Teller Machine Themed Shoot

Whoop! She has got her very own money making machine!

5. KEKE Themed Shoot

Driving her to eternity, no?

5. Under Water Shoot

This totally reminds us of a line from John Legend’s All Of Me-”My head’s under water but I am breathing fine”.

6. Float/Suspension Themed Shoot

Indeed Nollywood has messed up our minds but she is certainly ‘floating’ in his love for her.

7. Farmer/Trader Themed Shoot

He is totally besotted with the love of his life!

Although these shoots are a far cry from what we normally see or are use to. They just depict how far couples are willing to go to express their love for each other.

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Proposals

7 Essential Questions You Must Ask Your Groom Before Walking Down The Aisle

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Your groom should be your closest ally before and after your wedding of course. A bride/wife-to-be should know her prospective husband through and through even before they begin plans to tie the knots.

Arranged marriages are rare these days, hence it is perceived that the bride may have known the groom for sometime before accepting to marry him. Nonetheless, having a thorough question and answer section with the groom is important so as to clarify and affirm certain issues that may have come up during the course of the relationship/courtship.

Here are 7 vital questions you should ask:

1. What is your networth?

This is major so as to avoid incurring debts while making plans for your wedding and other future plans. You both should know how much the other person earns annually.

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2. Do you have a terminal illness/health condition?

Health is wealth as the popular saying goes. Knowing your partner’s state of health is important.

3. How many children would you love to have?

This is another very sensitive issue that must be discussed before hand.

4. What’s your take on living with extended family members?

In Africa, Nigeria in particular this has caused a lot of conflict among married couples. Ask your spouse if he is comfortable having extended family members in your home or not.

5. Are you a religious or spiritual person?

You should actually know this about your spouse from the get-go.

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6. How big are you about your personal space?

Most people are quite particular about their individuality – married or not. You should know your partner’s take on this.

7. Do you like to share house chores?

As trifling as this may seem, it’s a deal breaker for many people so knowing where he stands regarding splitting house chores is necessary.

These 7 questions should be a guide on what questions you should ask your groom to-be to avoid a precarious situation.

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Planning

Here’s What To Look Out For In A Prospective Chief Bridesmaid

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Most times people use the words ‘chief bridesmaid’ and ‘maid of honor’ interchangeably but research has proven that the former is a generic term for two different phrases.

The Chief Bridesmaid is traditionally known as the Maid of Honour (if the girl is unmarried) or Matron of Honour (if the girl is married).

Basically, the chief bridesmaid is the bride’s right hand on her wedding day.

Regardless of what you may call it, choosing a chief bridesmaid is equally as important as any of your wedding plans. If you are wondering whom to pick between your sisters and your friends. Maybe even that chummy cousin, these tips would help you.

1. Capability

Your friend may have your best interest at heart and yet may not be organized enough to carry out a chief bridesmaid duty. On the other hand, you may have a not-so-crowd-friendly pal who would not want to take that spot on your big day. Either way, you should know your girls and be certain who can do what.

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2. Interest

As mentioned above, be sure your friend really wants to do it (like totally excited) before you assign her the task of being your chief bridesmaid and she feels roped in. No bride wants a surly chief bridesmaid.

3.  Clarity

You should let your chief bridesmaid know what you require of her on the D-day. No assumptions whatsoever.

4. Reliability

She must be someone you can easily rely on. She should not only be an assistant but also a willing confidant – just in case you feel overwhelmed. It’s always good to know there is someone that you can count on.

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5. Intuition

Half the time your intuition is more accurate than you can ever imagine. So, if you are pondering who to make your chief bridesmaid between your sisters, friends and colleagues who have ticked all the right boxes then follow your intuition. You may not be disappointed.

A chief bridesmaid is highly important on your wedding day. Ensure you make the right choice.

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Planning

Wedding In 2018? Every Bride Should Have These At Her Finger Tips Before The D-day

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Getting married is no child’s play just as much as getting all set for your big day can be tricky. Half the time, most brides get edgy on their wedding day because things did not go as planned and hence, ruin a perfectly good day with a foul mood…and who cares for a wedding if the bride is not even elated about it.

To avoid being grumpy on your wedding day, here are 5 things to note before the D-day.

1. Beauty Sleep

Although, this may seem quite unlikely for one who is running around trying to put things in place but getting your beauty sleep is equally important.

Preferably have your bachelorette party a week before your wedding, if you can help it. If you don’t want under-eye bags on your big day then you need that sleep.

2. Eat Regularly

Nobody wants to look worn out, pale or even pass out while saying their vows. To avoid this, you must take your meals regularly. Especially breakfast and lunch. They are just as important as those plans!

3. Do Not Rush

You are anxious and everyone understands this but you need to take your time so you don’t mess things and get all tensed up. Starting out/planning early really helps. Give yourself enough time between your hair/makeup appointments, photos.

Ensure everybody knows where they have to be and when. Most importantly you need time alone before your big day so as to breathe easy.

4. Assign Tasks

No way! You can’t do everything- you certainly will break down as much as you’d love to see to the smooth running of things, entrust tasks to family members and close friends that you are certain will deliver in good time.

5. Take A Break

Relax! Don’t let your wedding plans take a toll on you. Have fun with friends, spend time with people you love, laugh a lot, dance, avoid anxiety as frequently as you can. Have the time of your life at your bachelorette.

Most brides are always too stretched as their wedding date draws near. It’s advisable that you leave no stone unturned but easy does it every time. Relax, breathe and have fun. After all, it’s your wedding day.