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Here’s How To Keep The Sweat Away On Your Big Day

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Everyone wants to live their best lives on their wedding day. It doesn’t matter how simple the wedding ceremony is. Your big day can still be gruelling. No one wants to move around dancing and saying hi to guests while sweating profusely.

Here’s how you can keep sweat off on that day:

  • Water

Taking in a lot of water on or before your big day helps to regulate your sweat pores. To be able to stand the weather you need to be hydrated.

  •  Deodorant

Apply deodorant the night before and the morning of your big day. This can also help quell the anger of your sweat glands from all that activity.

  • Portable Fans & Handkerchiefs

Well, those portable fans aren’t for fancy, they could do a lot in helping to control your body temperature and prevent the sweat outrage. Also, have a family member or someone in your train have them handy.

Staying in a properly ventilated building and a well-shaded space can help you keep sweat off on your big day. You deserve all the ease and beauty on your special day

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7 Major Questions To Ask Your Photographer Ahead Of Your Wedding

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Like it or not, photographers are key people on your wedding day because their chief duty is to capture your best and favourite moments in the most fascinating way.

After making your choice of wedding photographer(s), it is vital that you ask a few necessary questions before fully engaging their services.

Below are questions you should not miss:

1. Will You Be Available On The Wedding Date?

You have to be sure whoever you are booking to shoot on your big day is available on that day or members of his/her team are, in that case it is important to have this conversation with the entire team.

2. Do You Have Any Other Wedding On This Date?

This is also important because you would not want a photographer and  his team bolting away 45 minutes into your wedding because they have another appointment.

3. How Long Have You Been Shooting Weddings?

The above question is in no way trying to undermine the skills of the photographer but it pays to know how much experience the person you are working with has.

4. Can You Show Me A Gallery Of Weddings You Have Shot?

Having a glimpse of what kind of shots the photographer you are about to hire takes should even be your topmost priority.

5. How Much Do You Charge For Various Packages?

Knowing the prices for each of the photographer’s packages will help you know which to settle for as regards to your budget. It is also wise to ask if they take installment payments and the percentages per installment.

6. What Will You And Your Team Wear?

Having the photographer and his/her team blend into your colour schemes for the day is not a bad idea.

7. Will My Wedding Photos Be Published On Any Blog?

If you are one for privacy, expressly state it to the photographer at this point to avoid any hassles later.

Being at ease with your wedding photographer is also a thing. Make sure you are comfortable with whoever you finally choose to work with.

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5 Most Likely Benefits Of Renting A Wedding Gown

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Getting a choice wedding dress is one of the most tricky decisions a bride can make because she is the cynosure of all eyes on her big day and the gown is obviously the most conspicuous item on her. Hence, picking the right wedding gown is extremely important.

Typically, a lot of brides prefer to make wedding dresses of their choice or buy their preferred dresses but how about renting/hiring one?

Below are 5 advantages of renting a wedding dress:

1. Saves Lots Of Money

This helps you save a good amount of money and except, you have way too much at your disposal, everyone is looking to save as much as they can during wedding preparations.

2. Reduces Stress

You do not have to go through the stress of explaining and trying to fit and adjust wedding dresses. Spotting a gown of your choice easily is a perk.

3. High Priced Dresses

Renting  a wedding dress gives you the privilege of rocking a luxury wedding gown from a designer you probably could not afford – you get to look classy and chic and still save money, smart right?

4. Storage

Most wedding dresses are mountainous after the wedding the problem of where to keep them may surface. If you rent/hire one, all you need to do is return it back to the store.

5. Handy Accessories

When renting, you can also rent accessories, veil and even shoes along with the wedding dress. This slashes your wedding attire trouble by 80%.

Renting a wedding dress also has a few disadvantages, we obviously can’t deny that but the perks attached to hiring one are way too comforting.

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5 Reasons Your Bridal Shower Should Be As Memorable As Your Wedding

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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. The custom originated in the 1890s and is today most common in the United States and Canada.

It’s the bride’s last day as a single girl and her friends (married or unmarried) ensure she has the best time of her life. Most brides do the craziest things on their  bridal shower to make it exceptional and unforgettable.

The first wedding shower can be traced back to a Dutch story of a young girl who fell in love with a poor miller. Her father was not pleased with his daughter’s choice and refused to bestow a dowry (a sum of money and/or goods) necessary for the couple to set up a household.

The miller was a generous man who had shared his possessions and helped several villagers who had fallen on hard times. When the villagers found out the bride’s father refused to bestow a dowry on the newlyweds, they came together and ‘showered’ the couple with gifts so they could establish a home together.

Hen’s night, bachelorette party are sometimes referred to as bridal shower.

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Here are 5 reasons you should have an exceptional bridal shower.

1. Closure

Your bachelorette will let you make peace with the fact that you are closing an old chapter of your life and starting an entirely different one.

2. Bonding

No matter how chummy you are with your girls, ‘hanging with the girls’ is never the same when you become Mrs Somebody. It’s only fair that you enjoy these last moments as a single woman with them.

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3. Confirmation

As much as nobody prays this happens, your bachelorette helps you reflect if you made the right choice or not. 😉

4. Intimacy

Most brides usually have cold feet before their wedding. Being with your girls on this night can be somewhat therapeutic as you can share your fears and anxieties with them.

5. Fun

Unwinding is everything! Something to take your mind off the wedding tension et al. Dancing, getting crazy and laughing out loud with your girls is the best antidote.

It’s your wedding eve and your last official party as a single lady. Have all the fun you can. You deserve it!

 

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The Main Reason Behind A Bridal Train You Probably Didn’t Know About

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A bridal train is usually made up of the chief bridesmaid, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen, little groom, little bride, page boy and balloon girls.

Some even go as far as having more than one chief bridesmaid or best man. However, the big question is do we know the significance of having these people tag along you and your spouse on your wedding day?

If you just followed the band wagon and had or intend to have a bridal train… It sure does have its significance in history like almost every other thing.

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According to the Roman ritual “confarreatio”, 10 witnesses were required to be present at a wedding while the couple recited sacred verses. Though these witnesses were all men, female attendants did escort the bride to the groom’s home for the ceremony.

Furthermore, the bridesmaids were required to dress just like the bride in order to confuse vengeful spirit presences who might try to harm or sabotage the newlyweds.

Another comes from the Bible, in the time of Jacob’s marriage to Leah and Rachel, each wife brought a female servant to the ceremony. They were literally the bridesmaids.

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Groomsmen, however, have a much darker back story. Much of their history revolves around marriages by capture, when a bride was literally captured and abducted from her family.

In some traditions, groomsmen were called Bride’s Knights because they helped carry the bride to the wedding. More like they were taking her from her disapproving relatives to be joined with the man she loved, protecting her from would-be kidnappers.

Time has changed and so has the role of each group on the bridal train.

 

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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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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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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.