Igbo Kwenu! Yes, Igbo ladies are unarguably beautiful, but the beauty is not just skin deep, it is embedded in the rich cultures and traditions of the tribe. We will be talking about Igbo Traditional Marriage and everything about it. 1. ‘Iku aka’ or ‘Iju ese’ which is the marriage inquiry Here the groom has to visit the bride’s immediate family accompanied...
Every woman wants to look her best on her wedding day. This is the more reason why she puts in a lot of time and effort in planning her wedding. From the dress to the shoes and makeup, every detail is important yet it is easy to get carried away and not choose the right manicure. Many brides usually opt...
If you are looking for bridal henna design ideas for your Nikkai ceremony or Hausa traditional wedding, you’re definitely at the right place. Henna (Laali) is commonly used to beautify the Hausa or Fulani bride on her wedding day. It takes patience and very steady hands to apply henna tattoos correctly. Hands and feet henna tattoo is one thing that...
Planning a pre-wedding photo shoot might seem like a daunting task; however, these tips will serve as a guide. There are endless things to prepare, such as your outfit, location, props, hairstyle, lighting, weather, poses, and more. Pre-wedding photos are also the photos that friends and family would upload as they toast the couple on their big day....
Doing a court wedding has become a common phenomenon in Nigeria. Although they have been around for a long time, they are arguably still the least famous form of marriage in Nigeria. The average Nigerian wedding costs about N1-2 million, and that’s not including the dowry, miscellaneous expenses, and honeymoon bills into consideration. The term most people use is ‘go...
Follow these simple steps to change your name after marriage in Nigeria. So, you have done your traditional wedding, the white wedding, and gotten registered at the marriage registry, and now you have officially gone from Miss to Mrs., but it doesn’t end there. As a married woman, you are required to change your name on your documents legally and...
As innocent as a pair of shoes can seem, they can make all the difference to how much enjoyment you derive as a bride on your wedding day. We all know shoes are important but even more so for your special day because not only will you be standing a lot in them but you will be required to dance...
Everyone likes to have that one person they can confide in and have the most fun with. It’s true that you can find this in a life partner but you also need a friend or two to be there for you. It is very important to surround yourself with the right people because of the role they play in...
As a guest at a wedding, there are spoken and unspoken rules you are expected to follow so that the bride and groom can have a memorable day. Knowing these rules will ensure that you are the perfect wedding guest without unknowingly offending the bride, the groom, or other guests at the wedding. Knowing what is appropriate to wear to...
Victoria Beckham and hubby, David Beckham are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. This is something worth celebrating especially in a terrain where there is a lot of crashed marriages. The celebrity couple got married on the 4th of July 1999 at Luttrellstown Castle, near Dublin in Ireland. They met at a charity football match two years prior. Fast forward 20 years...