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How Guests At Anna Wintour’s Daughter Wedding Were Banned From Social Media

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Anna Wintour’s daughter, Bee Shaffer just married Italian film director Francesco Carrozzini, son of the late Franca Sozzani who served as Vogue Italia‘s editor-in-chief, on Saturday in an intimate celebration at Wintour’s home in Mastic, New York.

Wintour is a British-American journalist and editor. She has been editor-in-chief of Vogue since 1988.

According to PageSix; all phones were confiscated from guests and there was a social media ban at the couple’s nuptials.

Members of the fashion elite were forced to switch off and check out on Saturday to attend the New York wedding of Anna Wintour’s daughter Bee Shaffer.

In photos shared by some brave guests, it was revealed there was a social media ban for those invited to the wedding.

Nathalie Love, the daughter of Vogue West Coast editor Lisa Love, posted a series of photos on her Instagram story with the caption: ‘Bye. #nosocialmedia’.

The social media ban could have been the work of the mother-of-the-bride who previously enforced the same rule for celebrities at the Met Gala for several years.

The couple first revealed their engagement in March last year.

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Xerona Duke And Derin Phillip’s White Wedding Was Indeed Heavenly | Check Out Official Photos

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Xerona Duke, daughter of presidential candidate, Donald Duke got hitched to Derin Phillips popularly known as DJ Caise on April 21st 2018. The couple were wedded traditionally in Calabar.

Their white wedding ceremony which was at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olive Tree Parish, Banana Island was attended by dignitaries like the Vice President of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo, the First Lady of Lagos Bolanle Ambode, Governor Udom Emmanuel, Femi Otedola, Aliko Dangote,  Chief Ernest Shonekan, Sam Egwu, Tony Elemelu and more.

The reception was at the Balmoral Convention Centre were Xerona had an amazing dance with her dad alongside a lot unforgettable moments. Xerona and Derin were styled by Andrea Iyamah and Kimono Collection respectively.

Official photos of the white wedding were released recently. Enjoy!

Photo Credit: Atilary Weddings

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These Wedding Suit Rules Will Bring Out The ‘Prince Charming’ In Your Groom

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A suit is a set of garments made from the same cloth, usually consisting of at least a jacket and trousers. Lounge suits, which originated in Britain as country wear, are the most common style of Western suit, according to Wikipedia.

A wedding suit is tailor made for men on their big day. Like the wedding dresses, it comes in different styles and colours too.

Here are a few rules you can follow if you want to look like the perfect prince charming on your wedding.

1. Fitting

No matter how expensive a suit is, it won’t look good if it’s hanging off your shoulders. Ensure you get a good fit. Short sleeves and high leg trousers are not allowed.

2. Let Your Suit Speak Passion And Life

Confidence is a thing but refrain from looking boring as much as you can. Make a statemen with your suit. Glen plaid pattern is not a bad idea.

3. The Waistcoat Is Your Friend

The waistcoat is spot on for the stylish groom. Cut close to the body and hemmed to the belt line – just perfect!

4. Sit With Care

It is important to unfasten your jackets when you sit.

5. Double Breasted Jacket

Do not fasten the bottom button of a double-breasted jacket except it has only a single row of buttons.

6. Be Careful With Accessories

Floral buttonhole, pocket square handkerchief and cufflinks is just it. Leave your big, bulky watch and rings at home.

7. Fabric is King

The fabric you choose should be dictated by the time of year and expected temperatures.

8. Don’t Miss Out On The Fit Test

Your jacket should be able to fit a fist between the cloth and your chest. Of course, you want to breathe easy on your big day.

9. Lining Depicts Quality

A good suit jacket will feature a fully-lined interior, and this is an easy way to add a flash of colour or reveal a little of your personality. Statement stripes, vibrant hues and on-trend patterns are also in line.

10. Detail is Key

A flower loop, hand stitched sleeve lining, hand finished interior pocket, vented pleat and a hidden pocket – the perfect storing place for those wedding bands.

These details are equally important on your suit. If you obey most of these ‘Wedding Suit Rules’ you are sure to look eccentric on your wedding.

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All The Amazing Moments From Kit Harrington ‘Jon Snow’s ‘ Scottish Wedding

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Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, aka Jon Snow and Ygritte, got married this weekend. The couple got married at the adorable Rayne Church, Kirkton of Rayne, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

And all of their GoT co-stars were there to celebrate too, including Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Queen D herself aka Emilia Clarke.

Rose and Kit announced their engagement in September 2017 via the forthcoming marriages section of The Times newspaper.

Turns out, Kit had totally fumbled the proposal. He told Jonathan Ross, “I did have some plans to do it, I was going to string up some lights in some trees and do all the romantic stuff…” But, a day before he’d planned to do it, “we were in the country and we were under this beautiful night sky and had a log fire burning and red wine, and I blew my load early” . We wish the couple an amazing married life.

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8 Engagement Ring Cuts That Will Make Her Say ‘Yes’ Even Before You Ask

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Have you met the one? Are you planning to ask the big question anytime soon and find it hard to pick a suitable engagement ring that have her drooling on sight?

Don’t stress it! We are here for you as always.

According to Wikipedia, an engagement ring is a ring indicating that the person wearing it is engaged to be married, especially in Western cultures. Obviously, this has extended to other parts of the world too.

Here are 8 engagement ring cuts that will make your Queen elated.

1. Heart Cut

A heart-shaped diamond resembles its name, so the diamond is in the shape of a literal heart. This particular cut speaks volumes as it is an impeccable symbol of love.

2. Emerald Cut

An emerald cut (originally developed for the gem of the same name) is rectangular with cropped corners and long, stair-step-like facets. It exudes elegance and refinement.

3. Marquise Cut

The marquise is an oval with pointed ends. This also depicts elegance.

4. Asscher Cut

An asscher is similar to an emerald cut, but square, so it looks octagonal (the radiant is a popular variation of these but with facets that give it even greater sparkle). If your girl has a thing for antiques then the asscher cut is just for her.

5. Round Cut

One of the most popular cuts for an engagement ring, the round cut is also a classic diamond shape. A round stone with 58 facets, it has the most sparkle.

6. Oval Cut

The oval shape, which first began appearing in the Sixties, visually elongates the fingers and is completely unique.

7. Pear Cut

A pear-cut diamond also resembles its name. An added bonus to the pear shape is that if you wear it with the point facing away from your body, it makes your finger look long and slender.

8. Cushion Cut

The cushion cut is a cross between a rectangle and an oval; it has a pillow shape, and it is also called an “antique cut.

Any of these rings are sure to give your significant other instant goose bumps!

Photo Credit: Vogue, MarthaStewartWeddings, Cosmopolitan

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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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This Is The Reason Why Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Honeymoon Location Is Inconsistent

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A little over a week ago, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got hitched in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The couple probably planned to have a very private honeymoon.

 

It was first reported that the couple would be traveling to Namibia, but the plans kept changing.

“The honeymoon destination has changed a few times since they started planning,” royal commentator Omid Scobie told Elle.com last week.

“If a location leaks prior to travel, it compromises their safety on the trip, and they’ll be advised by their protection team to change plans. William and Kate’s protection officers ended up doing recon on two destinations before they settled on the Seychelles for their 2011 honeymoon. I heard that just over a month before the wedding, Harry and Meghan hadn’t even booked a destination, so these plans have come together rather quickly!”

Still, somewhere in Africa seems like a likely choice as it’s been a place of significance in their relationship. In 2017, Harry took Meghan to Botswana for her 36th birthday, a place that they had already vacationed earlier in their relationship.

“You know, it’s a very different world here,” said Roger Dugmore, a Botswana-based safari organizer, to Vanity Fair contributor Katie Nicholl for her book Harry: Life, Loss, and Love. “I think what he loved most was the fact that he was really treated like a normal person; he’s just one of the boys. I think he once said, ‘You know, if I could have it another way, I think I’d be a safari guide in Africa.’”

While Kensington Palace has typically kept the world up to date with Harry and Meghan’s agenda, from their engagement to the details of their wedding, the honeymoon date and location will be kept under wraps for the sake of the couple’s privacy and security.

“The honeymoon destination has changed a few times since they started planning,” said Scobie. “If a location leaks prior to travel, it compromises their safety on the trip, and they’ll be advised by their protection team to change plans.”

Source: Elle.com, Vanity fair

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Footballer, Emmanuel Emenike Weds Lover, Ihuoma In A Magnificent Ceremony

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Emmanuel Emenike, former Super Eagles striker and his sweetheart, Ihuoma tied the knot in a ceremony in Lekki, Lagos on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

The duo have been dating for two years and were engaged since September 2016.

Emenike started his football career with Delta Force. He revealed he walked on foot to training and back, even though it could take an hour and a half. He said he didn’t get paid as he played at the club when it was non-professional and were in a low division, the club were also refused funds from the Delta State government.

Ihuoma is Nigerian beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2014. She represented Akwa Ibom state and represented Nigeria in the Miss World 2014 contest but Unplaced.

The couple already have a daughter together, born in August 2017.

Bride’s Dress: aprilbykunbi
Groom’s Suit: kimonokollection
Makeup: porzelllan.beauty

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Read Why Meghan Markle’s Father Will Not Be At The Royal Wedding

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Meghan Markle confirmed Thursday that her father will not be present to walk her down the aisle when she marries Prince Harry, in a late announcement hinting at disarray behind Britain’s meticulously planned royal wedding.

“Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health,” she said in a statement issued through Kensington Palace, Harry’s official residence.

Thomas Markle, 73, underwent heart surgery on Wednesday following a paparazzi scandal and a series of U-turns over his intention to attend.

The pre-ceremony fiasco would be enough to derail most weddings, but on Thursday preparations in Windsor, west of London, ploughed ahead with a military dress rehearsal, fine-tuning arrangements ahead of the big day.

The practice session saw military marches and a dry-run of the carriage procession, which will whisk Harry and his bride around the town to greet the crowds after their wedding at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Some 250 members of the armed forces are due to take part in Saturday’s festivities, and diehard royalists are already camping out to secure the best viewing spots along the carriage route.

Until now, Kensington Palace has tightly planned and closely controlled the drip-fed revelations about details of the wedding day.

Thomas Markle’s appearance at the wedding has been under a cloud of doubt throughout the week.

He was originally reported to have pulled out of the ceremony after a paparazzi scandal, where he allegedly posed for a set of staged photos sold for a reported £100,000 (114,000 euros, $135,000) — in a breach of royal etiquette.

Sources told US celebrity news website TMZ that he felt too embarrassed to attend the wedding.

He then signalled his intention to attend after being contacted by Markle via text, according TMZ, but questions remained as he was due to undergo heart surgery with just days to go before the wedding.

Meghan Markle’s statement confirmed that her father will not attend the wedding for health reasons.

“I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support. Please know how much Harry and I look forward to sharing our special day with you on Saturday,” Meghan Markle added in the statement.

TMZ reported Thursday that Thomas Markle was alert and out of surgery after having stents implanted.

“I’m ok. It will take a long time to heal. Staying in the hospital a few more days,” he told the site.

He has suggested that his ex-wife Doria Ragland, the bride’s mother, would be the best person to stand in and walk her down the aisle.

Culled from Punch & TMZ

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7 Meals You Can’t Miss At A Typical Nigerian Wedding

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The average Nigerian loves food and we cannot even argue this. For every wedding ceremony that takes place in Nigeria 70% of the guests are there for the food as much as they want to celebrate with you.

Nigerian meals are quite interesting and toothsome.

Here are meals you would surely see at most Nigerian weddings.

1. Jollof Rice

This is the king of all Nigerian meals at any occassion. How can you not have Jollof at your wedding?.Based on its name, the origins of Jollof rice can be traced to the Senegambian region that was ruled by the Jolof Empire. Somehow, Nigerians have ‘owned’ this delicacy and presented it in different amazing ways.

2. Pounded Yam

It is a delicacy prominent to the south-western part of Nigeria. Iyan , as it is called by natives, has its root among the people of Ekiti state in south western Nigeria. Pounded yam is a special food for special occasions in Nigeria such as in marriages, coronations, house warming, funeral to mention a few.

3. Fried Rice

This tastes differently from jollof rice and sometimes served side by side with jollof rice.

4. Porridge

Yam porridge is made with yam, oil, vegetables and preferably tomatoes.

Pottage is cooked in many different ways in accordance with national food cultures,customs and traditions.

5. Ofada Sauce

Ofada sauce got its name from the local rice which it is usually served with (Ofada rice), the sauce is called Ayamase.

The pairing is just splendid.

6.  Moin Moin

Moin-Moin is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and peeled beans, onions and fresh ground peppers.

7. Small Chops

Nigerian small  chops are finger foods served at parties.

These include spring rolls, baby puff puff, samosas, peppered gizzards, chicken kebab, asun, stick meat, mini sausage rolls, Nigerian fish rolls and a lot more.

Small chops can be quite filling too. Nigerian meals add their own quota in making a wedding colourful and spicy.

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