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5 Nigerian Female Celebrities Whose Bridal Showers We Can Hardly Forget

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A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding, according to Wikipedia.

In recent times, brides-to-be have found various ways to make their bridal shower memorable with the help of their friends of course. Memories are created and sometimes captured through the lens of a camera.

Below are Nigerian who had beautiful bridal showers.

1. Lilian Esoro

Lilian Esoro is a Nigerian actress, an event planner, and also the GCOO of Goldie Locks hair salon situated in Niger State, Nigeria.

She got married to Ubi Franklin on November 1, 2015 and her bridal shower was lovely.

2. Monalisa Chinda

The Rivers state born actress shared pictures of her burlesque themed bridal shower photos a few weeks before her wedding to Tonye Coker.

3. Dolapo Oni

Media personality, Dolapo Oni had a bridal shower organized by her friends in London.

They had an amazing dinner together.

4. Osas Ighodaro

The pretty actress had her bridal shower in London in a Toju Foyeh dress.

She got married to her co-actor, Gbenro Ajibade.

5. Adesua Etomi

The actress who got married to Banky W shortly after their unforgettable engagement had a floral themed bridal shower which was organized by a few of her colleagues and friends.

As a matter of fact, every bride deserves a never-to-be-forgotten bridal shower.

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All The Times Uriel Oputa Gave Nigerian Brides A Run For Their Money

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BB Naija Uriel Oputa, who has a thing for cooking is also an amazing plus sized model and she has been spotted in amazing outfits that can give any bride goosebumps.

Uriel Oputa was born and raised in the United Kingdom by her late father and mother. She is the only girl in a family of 5 children (four boys and one girl). She is a graduate of Creative writing from Bedfordshire University. She had a stint with a media house, SugarMedia in London, as a researcher before quitting to pursue a career in music.

She was one of the contenders for the N25M prize in BB Naija 2017 edition.

Here are all the times she turned heads in bridal inspired outfit.

1. Uriel owned this look in a sheer beige dress with glitters

2. In this pepper red sleelveless dress  with fringes

3. In this Kente detailed dress

4. Uriel killed it in this blue with gold embroidery outfit

5. She rocked this maroon coloured iro and buba with coral beads gracefully

6. Uriel looked beautiful in this peach coloured off shoulder dress with glitters

7. Uriel shone in this stunning black dress

Furthermore, Uriel has a mighty crush on heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and who knows where it might lead? Uriel would definitely make for a pretty bride.

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All You Probably Missed From Lagos Bridal Fashion Week 2018

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Better late than never right? We bring you in grand style all you may have probably missed from The Lagos Bridal Fashion Week 2018.

This past weekend Call Her Classic presented LBFW,  a three-day showcase of all things bridal in Nigeria. From excellent masterclasses with top bridal designers such as Hudayya, Yemi Kosibah, Mai Atafo and more, to bridal consultations, LBFW was just the place to be. There were also bridal consultation rooms, where brides-to-be could speak to the designers. How cool!

The crowning stroke was obviously the runway showcase, which encased some of the best wedding designs we’ve ever seen from all over Africa.

Lagos Bridal Fashion Week succeeded in exhibiting the astounding talent in Nigeria.

Here are a couple of designs that left us breathless:

Toju Foyeh

Toju Foyeh displayed this collection, giving us a dose of her diversity and range as a designer. Without straying away from her signature designs, she added an entirely different feel to this collection — mixing aso oke with different fabrics to make jaw-dropping bridal outfits.

Kosibah

Even after 24 years in the bridal business, Yemi Kosibah still brings his A-game on.

Ese Azenabo

MunaLuchi Coterie member and elite fashion designer Ese Azenabor has been in the fashion industry for over five years. With a background in accounting this self-taught fashion-savvy entrepreneur brings an educated business sense to her intricate, culturally inspired designs.

Hudayya

Hudayya’s collection oozed undeniable flair. It’s apparent that the designer devotes a good amount of energy and creativity into making these unique pieces.

Brides By Nona

With Brides by Nona, everything is bespoke and custom-made. The collection featured a lot of beautiful designs with dynamic silhouettes that can fit brides of different shapes and sizes.

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With something for grooms, brides and even wedding guests, the collection enveloped wedding fashion in a whole.

Poosh Bespoke

Poosh displayed their sharp and perfectly tailored suits, which came in a wide range of colours that were impossible to ignore.

 

Taylor Gabriels

Taylor Gabriels’ collection was strictly for grooms and was surely made for guys who are downright fashion faithful. The tuxedos were indeed flamboyant.

Apart from the runway show, there were masterclasses and loads of side attractions. Enjoy!

 

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How To Kill Cold Feet On/Before Your Wedding Day

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You have been looking forward to your wedding for a while now but as the wedding date draws near, you begin to have second thoughts about it. Any conversation about the wedding no longer excites you instead it frightens you.

Thoughts of walking down the aisle with different pairs of eyes watching makes you want to puke. It’s okay. You do not hate your partner and you are not an alien. You are just nervous.

Here are a few tips that can help you:

1. Know Your Worries

Like the saying goes, there’s no smoke without fire. Figure out your major concerns or what you could possibly worry about.

2. Stay Positive

If you are feeling down, do not be around people who will add fuel to the already burning fire. Speak positively regardless of how you feel deep down and talk to positive minded people.

3. Be Vocal

Whatever fears you may have, talk about it with trustworthy and supportive people. It will go a long way.

4. Pay Attention To Your Breathing

Focus on your breath, and in particular, your diaphragm. And become calm – yoga is a brilliant way to learn body awareness, build stamina to stress and remain flexible, emotionally and physically.

5. Think Of Your Partner

Recall why you made this decision in the first place. Remind yourself of all the things that make your partner awesome.

6. Rehearse Mentally

Walk through what will happen on the day, from beginning to end in your mind. Let your primary focus be on your role.

7. Have Fun

Take nothing personal and have as much fun as you can before and on your big day.

It’s not awkward that you feel tensed or anxious after-all. You are moving into an entirely different phase of your life. Regardless, live, love, laugh and bask in the euphoria of being a newly wed.

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Here’s How To Effortlessly Plan The Perfect Outdoor Wedding

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An outdoor wedding as the prefix already implies is one that’s held in an open space void of the confines of a wall or barricade.

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Although some brides are skeptical about this, others appreciate the uniqueness and serenity of an outdoor wedding.

Most people prefer a garden, a backyard (big), park space, inn or hotel with a beautiful outdoor area. Some are daring enough to wed on a beach. How romantic!

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Here’s how to plan an almost hassle-free outdoor wedding.

1.  Weather

Even the Bible says there is a time for everything. You obviously cannot have an ideal outdoor wedding during the rainy season and you would not want the sun to turn your guests into mince pie.

Keep it at the back of your mind that the hottest time of the day is between 1 and 3 pm. Endeavor to work within an appropriate time frame.

2. Decor Arrangement

Plan in advance the kind of decor you want to grace the scenery and how you intend to move and put them in place.

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3. Permits

If you intend to have your outdoor wedding in a public spot/space, ensure you go all out to get the proper permits before you go ahead with your wedding.

4. Information

Kindly let your guests know prior to the day that they would be attending an outdoor wedding. This could help them carefully pick out proper clothes among others.

5. Renting

Renting a few items for your outdoor wedding is almost inevitable. A portable restroom will have to do if your open space has no public restroom.

You can also rent a tent to save your guests from the sun (if the weather gets too hot).

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6. Wedding Cake

If you intend to display your wedding cake under the sun then your best bet is  to order/make a fondant cake because it will hold up much better than a butter cream cake.

7. Insects

Your food depot should be carefully protected against insects like mosquitoes and the like.

Placing citronella candles all through the space can help control insects. Furthermore, it is advised to fumigate the space a few days before the wedding if it is prone to insect infestation.

8. Lighting

Ensure your lighting is adequately taken care of. Most outdoor weddings run through the evening and no one wants a black out in the middle of the celebration.

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As charming as an outdoor wedding is the process of planning can be quite laborious. Whatever the case maybe try not to get overwhelmed and have the best time of your life while at it.

 

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How To Conveniently Choose The Perfect Wedding Dress

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Yay! You are getting married. He proposed you said yes. You are excited, plans are in place and you are about to marry the love of your life but there’s a bit of a  problem – finding the right wedding dress is laborious. You are alarmed because you had not envisaged it to be that tasking.

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This article consists of  a few steps that can make your quest for an ideal wedding dress trouble-free.

Basically the dress of your dreams just like the man of your dreams should make you happy, comfortable and at ease.

Here are a few steps that can help you.

1. Start Early

Do not go hell for leather in a quest for a wedding dress. You may crash land. Start in good time. No rush. Set aside adequate time for trying on dresses, adjustments, fittings and selection of accessories to go with your dress.

It is wise to take your preferred accessories with you while shopping for your wedding dress. This would help you to know what jewelry goes with what dress to avoid surprises or disappointment on the D-day.

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2.  Be Deliberate

If you are uncertain about what you really want you’d find it pretty hard settling for something in the end.

Screenshot/save styles that catch your fancy on Instagram (especially). Also, create a Pinterest board to save designs. This would make it easier for you when you go shopping. Best to have something in mind before visiting the stores.

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3. Comfort

Like it was stated on the first paragraph, you should feel at ease in your wedding dress just the way your Mr. right makes you feel at ease.

Hence, pick a dress that makes you look like a queen and still lets you breathe. A dress that speaks of your personality.

Find a pattern that flatters your figure. If tall, choose a dress that will magnify your curves. If short,  dresses with too many layers will swallow you up and make you look smaller. Stay away.

For curvy ladies, tight fitting dresses are just right to accentuate your curves.

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4. Don’t Ride Solo

Too many cooks definitely spoil the broth still no man is an island. As much as it is not advised to go wedding dress shopping with so many people you should go with at least one person ( a bosom friend or trusted family member) to help make  a decision.

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5. Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

Do not be too excited after sighting a dress on its hanger until you have tried it on. Assumptions are a no-no when choosing an ideal dress. Most designs  may look exquisite until you have tried them on.

6. Budget

Go with what suits your budget. Do not go above it. You do not want to go bankrupt after your wedding.

It may be the dress of your dreams et al but do not forget to consider your budget. This is very important.

After making that ideal choice, you can now heave a sigh of relief. Grace your wedding like a queen and slay in that dress!

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