Planning

5 Tips To Help You Dish Out Your Best Friend’s Wedding Toast Like A Pro

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Aside from being a groomsman or a chief bridesmaid, one of the typical roles of a best friend at a wedding is to give a toast. The significance of a wedding toast is to wish the couple the best of health and good luck for many years to come.

Although these days, it has been tweaked to talking about how the couples met, what they like and dislike et al while still wishing them a beautiful married life of course.

1. Introduction

This is a no-brainer because whatever speech you are giving you have to introduce yourself. Make it brief so as not to bore any of the guests. Also, include where and how you met the couple.

2. Cue Cards

These are preferred to a long sheet of paper especially if you are certain you may forget a line or two. To avoid/reduce babbling, use cue cards.

3.  Take  Your Time

As much as you shouldn’t spend the entire day giving a toast, it is advisable that you take your time. Try not to rush. It might not only affect your speech but your composure as well.

4. Practise Makes Perfect

We know, it’s not a term paper but you would not want to mess it up right? Practise as frequently as you can before the D-day.

5. Avoid Prejudice

Ensure you shower praises on both parties and not just your best friend or your best friend’s spouse.

6. No Dirty Linen Allowed

Kindly avoid mentioning your friend’s exes and escapades. That’s the last anybody wants to hear on their big day. Don’t be a party pooper.

You don’t need to develop cold feet if asked to give a toast at a  friend’s wedding. Follow these tips and you will be just fine!

Photo Credit: Champagne Shotz

Celebrity

Kemi Lala Akindoju And Chef Fregz Were The Literal Representation Of True Love At Their White Wedding

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Kemi Lala Akindoju and beau, Gbubemi Fregene popularly known as Chef Fregz finally sealed their union in church a few days ago in the presence of friends and family.

The couple rocked Mai Atafo designs gracefully. Anyone could feel the excitement of the duo even from a distance.

The thespian and the cook got married in a beautiful traditional ceremony on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

The couple and guests were later treated to an exclusive surprise dinner hosted by Adebola Williams at Tarragon in Ikoyi.

Check out photos:

Photo Credit: LumiMorgan

Celebrity

7 Times Ini Dima Okojie Would Have Made Any Bride Green With Envy

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Former investment banker and Nigerian actress, Ini Dima Okojie is one hot, beautiful and daring lady.

She gave up her career in finance to pursue her acting dream. Okojie can easily be named as one of the best-dressed actresses in Nollywood and her fashion ilk sure does screams daring, bold and ultimately sexy.

She leaves a trail of smoke every time she steps out. Ini is an undeniable fashionista.

Here are 7 times she has turned heads as a wedding guest.

1. In this Ox blood dress with bold peplum hands

2. In this lace detailed black dress

3. She killed it in the beige off-shoulder dress

4. This mustard dress was definitely a win!

5. She ‘queened’ in this royal blue look

6. In this black dress with an orange fascinator

7. Her glow was unarguable in this red outfit

If there’s ever a thing as wedding guest goals. Ini dima is most definitely it!

Photo credit: Ini Dima Okojie

Planning

7 Ways You Can Pop At Any Wedding In An Ankara Prints Skirt

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Ankara fabrics are obviously for the cool kids. They are not only trendy but multifaceted. Moreover, they make you feel closer to your roots just rocking any piece.

African Wax Prints also known as Ankara and Dutch wax prints are omnipresent and common materials for clothing in Africa, especially West Africa. They are industrially produced, colourful cotton cloths with batik-inspired printing.

One feature of these materials is the lack of difference in the colour intensity of the front and back side. The wax fabric can be sorted into categories of quality due to the processes of manufacturing.

Here are 7 Ankara skirts that will make you steal the show at any wedding;

1. Maxi Skirt

A maxi skirt is a skirt that drapes to ankle length. Maxi skirts can be flowy or curve-hugging. It’s easy to wear. Maxi skirts are classic.

2. Midi Skirt

This is a skirt with hem halfway between ankle and knee, below the widest part of the calf. Introduced by designers in 1967 as a reaction to very short mini skirts.

3. Asymmetrical Skirt

Asymmetrical skirts are the entire package. They make you look totally sexy and yet classy. There’s also the vintage feel to it. You’d look just right with a proper top.

4. Pleated Skirt

A pleated skirt is one with a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place.

5. Butterfly Skirt

A butterfly skirt has flaps on both sides. Hence, the name. The flaps could also be fringes. It has the sexy stint to it. It can be worn to any event.

6. Peplum Skirt

Peplum, is a type of elongated hem resembling a short skirt, worn to lie over another garment, either another skirt such as a petticoat or underskirt, or breeches. It is also known as an overskirt.

7. Maxi Skirt With High Slit

Maxi skirts with a high slit scream sexy and we love it! It gives you the sassy and conservative look in one beautiful mix. You can stunt in this at a wedding or any event.

Run out of ideas on what to wear to the next wedding ceremony? Oh well, try out any of these Ankara skirt styles on a nice looking top preferably chiffon. Thank us later!

Photo Credit: Followmego, Dashikidresses, Yangamarket

Planning

A Guide To Dealing With Toddlers On Your Wedding Train

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Having toddlers on your bridal train can be tasking. Albeit, it can be avoided. Most bridal trains are never truly complete without a little bride, little groom, ring bearer or flower girls.

Here’s a short guide on how to deal with little children on your wedding train.

1. Everybody Loves A Buddy

Yeah, everybody loves to have someone that they are comfortable with around and this mostly applies to children. 

If you can, the kids on your bridal train should be quite familiar with each other, you or even the other adults around. This helps calm them down. It gives them a sense of ‘security’.

2. An Idle Mind…

Keeping the kids busy saves you the stress of having to control them every time.

Hence, a game or a book with lots of photos will help them sit quietly if they have to, especially during the exchange of vows.

3. No Sweets Allowed!

Although scientists say, it is a myth that sweets make children hyper. We still advise that for those few hours, they should be kept off sweets. Better safe than sorry, right?

4. Beginner’s Luck?

Beginner’s luck doesn’t always fly so if the child (children) you intend to have on your bridal train have never been on any prior to yours. A little pep talk or practice before the D-day might be quite useful.

5. Chaperones Never Hurt 

Having a train guide will help you keep the children in check and nobody has to run helter-skelter trying to keep them in one place.

Children are amazing as they are a handful, proper guidance is needed when dealing with them. Although, it is advised not to overdo it, if you ask us, the most beautiful bridal trains are those with children.

Photo Credit: Debola style, Mobgidi

Celebrity

Rolling On The Red Side Of Life! Check Out Photos From Singer Becca’s Tea Party Themed Bridal Shower

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Renowned Ghanaian singer and actress, Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong popularly known as Becca, who was a contestant on the second season of TV3’s annual singing competition, Mentor got traditionally hitched to her beau, Nigerian Business executive, Tobi Sanni Daniel.

Her friends threw her a surprise tea party themed bridal shower prior to her church/white wedding. The ladies looked regal in bright red dinner gowns while Becca stunned in V-neck white dinner gown with thin straps.

See the photos below;

Photo Credit:  @chocolate_momentsgh

Celebrity

Davido Was Way Too Spicy As A First Time Groomsman

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Top Nigerian artiste, Davido thrilled his fans as he shared new photos of himself in a dapper native attire.

The father of two is hardly ever spotted in one so he drew a lot of attention.

He shared the photos earlier a few days back on Instagram and revealed that he had just become a groomsman for the first time ever.

The ‘Nwa Baby’ crooner hopes to be a groomsman soon.

He wrote, “First time as a Groomsman!! …

“Hopefully I become a groom too lol”

Celebrity

Vimbai Mutinhiri & Beau Served Major Couple Goals At #NuKi2018 In Switzerland

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Vimbai Mutinhiri, Zimbabwean actress and model attended the intimate wedding ceremony of Suki Ekpenyong and Nela Duke, daughter of the former Governor of Cross River State Donald Duke with her boyfriend, Dru Ekpenyong.

The beautiful thespian was decked in a blue hand-painted A-line dress from contemporary Nigerian fashion brand Fruché. She accessorized with a blue fascinator from Itam Designs and a pair of shoes from Gedebe.

The wedding was held in Switzerland with close friends and family members in attendance.

Vimbai and boo also attended the wedding dinner with Vimbai spotting a lovely print dress and a pair of Jimmy Choo heels.

Photo Credit: Instagram.com/the_vimbai

Marriage

Here’s Why This Canadian Based Nigerian Bride Is Making Rounds On The Internet

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The fight for gender equality has no end as every day women are sticking their guns to what they believe in regardless of what society thinks.

A newly wedded bride, Eniola broke the internet not too long when she announced on Twitter that she did not kneel for her groom and it was a unanimous decision by the pair.

She wrote: “Speaking of submission, during my Yoruba engagement, my husband and I told the Alagas to not use that word or ask me to kneel for him. Everyone told me it wouldn’t be possible because, culture. But guess whose knees didn’t touch the ground?

“My sister’s wedding was earlier this week and she also warned against using the term “ile oko” (husband’s house). Everyone is setting their house rules and removing the bs one act at a time. Looking forward to subversive “no wedding” family members lol.” She added.

This sparked controversy on Twitter of course.

Here are some of the reactions in the link below;

https://twitter.com/i/moments/1034150940616609792

Who are we to question what a bride and her groom prefers?

Photo Credit: @EniolaHu

Celebrity

The Ikejis Are Over The Moon As Another Of Their Sister Gets Engaged

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Sandra Ikeji director of Blackdove models and sister to popular Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji is engaged.

A few hours ago Laura Ikeji confirmed she said “Yes” to her partner on Instagram by sharing photos from the engagement.

Linda Ikeji could barely conceal her excitement as she posted a few videos on Instagram from the engagement.

A big congratulations to Sandra!

Photo Credit: Laura Ikeji