Doesn't it feel great to be engaged? You must be looking forward to the wedding! When planning your wedding, though, there are some things you need to start with. If you have no idea how to begin, look at the list below. Make the announcement Tell everyone who matters that you are finally getting married! For some, that will be the best news they have heard all year, … [Read more...]
10 Ideas on What to Do First When Planning Your Wedding
Doesn't it feel great to be engaged? You must be looking forward to the wedding! When planning your wedding, though, there are some things you need to start with. If you have no idea how to begin, look at the list below. Make the announcement Tell everyone who matters that you are finally getting married! For some, that will be the best news they have heard all … [Read more...]
Makeup for the African Bride
I cannot think of many awkward moments that compete with one with a horribly made-up bride. Such things happen, and many of you have been in such an experience. And while we cannot spoil her day and tell her the blunt truth, when we look at the bride, we can’t help but think to ourselves, “There is one look I will not use to my wedding!” And days or weeks after the wedding, the … [Read more...]
Bridal Attire for the African-inspired Wedding
Gowns are one of the main highlights of a wedding. When guests hear that the bride has arrived, one of the first things they do when they look her way is take her dress apart, piece-by-piece and examine every miniscule detail to the best of their abilities. Okay, that is not necessarily true. Taking apart the gown and examining it thoroughly is not as easy as brides-to-be … [Read more...]
Hairstyle Tips for the African Inspired Bride
“The hair is the richest ornament of women.” – Martin Luther After agreeing with that statement and nodding at the oh-so-wise words of Martin Luther, I hope you do not go into a panic because you suddenly realize how important a good hairstyle is for a bride. It isn’t as hard as you think. Here’s why: There is some good news about this part of wedding preparations: the … [Read more...]