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Introducing Featured Engagements and Weddings

By at August 7, 2011 | 9:32 pm | 0 Comment

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Would you like to have your engagement or wedding featured on our site? If yes, please contact us at info@allaboutnaijaweddings.com with subject "Featured weddings". Provide as much information as you are willing to disclose to the world. However, we need basics like 1) Name of couple 2) Date and location of the wedding 3) Pictures 4) Writeup on how you met your

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Wedding Etiquette: Who Pays For What?

By at June 22, 2011 | 10:01 pm | 0 Comment

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There’s no need hammering on how expensive a wedding can be. Hence, as expected, budgeting and division of costs amongst the families is a major piece during the planning stage. While I am yet to find the ultimate modern guide that specifies who pays for what in a wedding, I’ll be sharing a list of traditional cost splits. Let me start by saying this is not a

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My Big Fat Fantasy Naija Wedding

By at June 19, 2011 | 9:15 pm | 0 Comment

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SIKE..... Unlike most ladies who grew up thinking and having an idea of what their wedding day would look and be like, I didn't. I didn't grow up thinking about that one-in-town gorgeous wedding dress and the colors, flowers, and bridal train to complement it. I certainly didn't think about the ideal groom and what I wanted him to look like, sound like, or what his

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Bachelorette Party Drama: Who’s Right?

By at June 12, 2011 | 10:39 pm | 2 Comments

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**Here's a story about a demanding bride in my opinion. I have heard similar and in some cases, worse ones than this. All this makes me wonder about bachelorette party etiquette, costs of the festivities (should it be imposed or not) etc. Seems to me someone needs to have a real heart to heart talk with Dupe** Dupe and Chioma are best friends and Dupe is engaged to be

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Wedding Favors: Thanks But No Thanks

By at June 12, 2011 | 7:38 pm | 3 Comments

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Besides the numerous verbal “thank you” one gets from the bride, groom and their family, another common way of showing appreciation or gratitude is by giving out wedding favors typically during the wedding reception, though some give it out during the ceremony as well. I have no problem with wedding favors as a whole. Matter of fact, it’s a great idea and this

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RSVP for Naija Wedding Ke? LaiLai

By at June 9, 2011 | 1:22 pm | 4 Comments

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I have attended my share of weddings and hope to attend more and one thing that remains constant across these events is the rising cost associated with them. Except you are rich and swimming in money or have someone to pay for your wedding 100%, chances are that you'll have a budget and try to stick with it. However, the expenses associated with these events can

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