13 Easy Steps To Planning A Succesful Nigerian Wedding

Planning a wedding can be a lot of stress for an impending bride and planning a Nigerian wedding can even be tougher. This is because there are so many ceremonies and so many people offering their own suggestions and contributions.

Yet many Nigerian women have successfully planned their weddings with ease. How did they do it?

Well here are a few steps you should take to have a successful Nigerian wedding

1.  Create a wedding folder

Start off by planning early, preferably six months before the wedding. A wedding folder would serve as a useful guide. Youcan write all that you plan to do each month and tick them off when you have achieved your goal

2. Make a list of people who can help or hire a wedding planner

When planning Nigerian wedding, it is typical that you involve family members especially your aunties and other relatives who have had some experience. Make a list of those people and contact them.

You can also hire a wedding planner if you can afford one. Never take up the whole wedding plan by yourself. It’s way too much stress for one person.

3. Create a budget

There is no event or ceremony that does not require a budget. So have a reasonable budget and work along with it. Don’t forget to involve your partner.

4. Select your bridal train

Your bridal train is another important part of your wedding. Select people who are reliable and who would be willing to go along with the plans you have in mind.

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5. Reserve your date and venue

Ensure that the venue you choose would be available on your chosen wedding date. Also, make the necessary reservations to avoid stories that touch.

6. Get your wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses

After choosing your bridal train, venue amongst other things. It’s time to go shopping for dresses. You can either rent, buy or get one custom made for you.

7. Choose your Asoebi

The Aso-ebi or family cloth is also another important part of planning a Nigerian wedding. Ensure the fabric you are choosing is affordable an also readily available for purchase.

8. Pick your vendors

What’s a wedding without good food, music, and pictures to relieve the event? Carry out research on your photographers, bands, videographer, caterers, and decorators. Ensure that you meet up with them beforehand so as to avoid any mishaps.

9. Choose a good makeup artist

Your makeup artist is also very very important. Nobody wants to be looking less than flawless on her wedding day. Find a makeup artist that is good and still within budget. Have a practice makeup session a few weeks before the wedding so you both can see what works best for you.

10. Send out Invitations

At this stage, your guest list and wedding invitations should be ready. Send out those invitations and let the countdown begin.

11. Decide on souvenirs and get them ready

This is usually something that our moms and aunties handle but if you are involved make sure you pick something tangible so that people will always remember your wedding when they see it.

12. Apply for your marriage license together.

Ensure that you make reservations at the registry beforehand so you can get your marriage registered just in time for the wedding proper.

13. Get married!

Now that everything is set. Go get married and have the time of your life.