Now that your wedding day is coming up, there are some important people that you cannot afford to leave out of the planning – your parents, who probably already have an idea of how they would like to be involved. The list below gives a hint of what to discuss with your parents. Finances In the past, parents of the bride and groom would contribute significantly … [Read more...]
9 Simple Rules for Planning a Wedding
Congratulations! You're getting married! Planning a wedding can, however, be stressful. Below are a few easy pointers to follow when planning the biggest day of your life. Stick to your vision Brainstorm with your partner and decide what kind of wedding you want to have. Do you both want a big or small wedding? What kind of venue do you want? Once you come up … [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 year, … [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...]
African Music and Dance at Your Wedding – Yes or No?
African music (song and dance) feature in quite the number of occasions. Whether it be at birth, at circumcision (which, in some cultures is viewed as proof of maturity) or at marriage, song and dance are quite popular in many cultures. Especially the traditional marriage dances and songs. African music and dance have quite a number of musical instruments. Here we have the … [Read more...]