Igbo traditional weddings are a festive affair. From the outfits to the ceremonials, to the dancing, music and eventually the food. Food is such an important aspect of the Igba Nkwu (Igbo traditional wedding) so much so that the bride is expected to find her husband and feed him some palm-wine. Also, read Everything You Need To Know About Igbo...
There are always things you need to check off on your to-do list that would help in making your wedding a success. A wedding invitation is an important factor because it would help to increase interest and expectations for your wedding. Your wedding invitation is like a window to your wedding, it would get people talking. Imagine your invitees...
Which bride does not want to stand out on her big day? Your guess is as good as ours. No bride! Trends are coming up and designers and brides are stepping out of their comfort zones and seeking new ways to up their style. There are new styles that you should try out and let go of the ancient, less...
Is your outfit complete for that Owambe? Do you know the type of gele you want on? An Asoebi outfit is incomplete without the touch of a beautiful gele. Although, some people think it’s too stressful to have a gele on; if you want to turn up at that party like a fashionista, your gele game has to be lit. ALSO READ: 10 Unique...
Every bride always desires that her squad (bridesmaid) come out with the best style to compliment her look. Bridesmaids are a major factor in most Nigerian wedding and wedding guests also look forward to seeing what style they’ll pull off. The kind of colors you use also has a way of influence the outcome of the style. ALSO READ: These 12 Gold...
Every Saturday, you see many ladies turn out in their hundreds at weddings with different aso ebi styles, whereas sometimes you just want to be a non-traditional wedding guest. In Nigeria, most weddings have traditional themes, and these weddings usually come with their own aso-ebi (family uniform). As beautiful as these aso ebi styles and designs make you look, sometimes...
The concept of having a bridal shower before the wedding – a tradition adopted from western culture- has become a norm for every bride-to-be in Nigeria. Now there are regular friends and there are the bridal-shower-level friends and that’s why the latter friends join together to equip her with the right tools. Picking a gift can be a task for...
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...