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This Aso Ebi Thing Is Just So Overrated …Do You Agree?

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  The Helen Story.....  So my girlfriend is officially off the market. She has been taken. Her wedding is close by. Preparations and planning are already in top gear for her big day.Lucky her, the man in her picture was the ideal dream guy of every lady. He ticked all the boxes in the checklist.  grinned in envy when I got a chance to meet him, but thankfully it was short-lived. I was happy for girlfriend, even though it meant she would be changing levels from spinsterhood to Mrs. I had my fears that our friendship might not be that close anymore as she would operating and relating to me from a newer perspective.Anyway, we are told that when God is blessing your neighbour that means you are next in line! So, no fretting.   As some custom demands, while sending I.Vs, the price tags of asoebi are also attached. Now for those who do not understand what asoebi is: it is the cloth (uniform attire) worn during festivities to show belonging/affiliation/association. It

Wedding Debt: Things Couple Should Do To Avoid It.

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  Weddings can be a very financially draining exercise. We all know that couple who went into serious wedding debt and lived on indomie and garri for months after the wedding. If you don’t want that to be your story, here’s what you do: Plan on a Budget First things first, decide on an initial maximum amount you are willing to spend on your wedding. You would need to keep that in mind for when you start planning and researching.  This amount may change with extra donations coming in from friends and family or when you know how much everything will cost.Before you draw up a wedding budget, plan ahead. Decide on what kind of wedding you want to have. Decide on type of venue, flowers, decorations, wedding gown, catering, etc. Do something that will suit you and your budget best.Do research, get quotes. When you have decided where you want to hold your wedding you can start doing research on what is available in that area. The research that you’ll be doing is to make

Some Qualities You Need To Consider In Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Gown

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  For most brides, choosing the right wedding dress is the most important decision they make for the big day. The pressure is on to find a dream gown that fits with the venue and wedding theme while exemplifying your own personal style. After all, it should reflect who you are, right? But, really, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming — the key to the perfect pick lies exactly in that reflection.Look inward for guidance, and wear your personality down the aisle. By the time you're ready to start wedding dress shopping , you have probably amassed a pretty nice-sized wish list about your dream gown. Most bridal shops will only let you book an hour-long appointment. And, while one hour is plenty of time to try on dresses, if you can narrow down your options before stepping foot in the dressing room, you're in for a much more pleasant, laid-back shopping experience. Along with finding the right gown for your body type, there are a few other things that can help make yo

Business Ideas and Success Stories That Will Inspire You As An Enterpreneur!!!

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Africa is a land of amazing business opportunities . The success stories in this article prove there are many ways to make money in Africa.But Africa is classified as a poor continent. How can it be? Everywhere you look, there are opportunities to make money that don’t even exist or are easily overlooked in other parts of the world. However, it’s still surprising how many people are blind to the goldmine of opportunities in Africa, including Africans themselves. Fortunately, there is a growing number of entrepreneurs who are already exploiting the lucrative business opportunities on the continent. The key to their success is that they see things quite differently from the rest of us.Where there are problems, these entrepreneurs see potential and opportunities. While we complain about the challenges we face everyday, these entrepreneurs are creating solutions that make money. In this article, I’ll share with you a few success stor

Top Tips In Finding The Best Event Venue in Nigeria

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  The wedding season is about to begin and it’s that time of the year we remind ourselves what exactly to consider in choosing the best wedding venue for YOU. There are so many reception venues out there but not all fits into your purpose. Never choose a wedding reception venue just because it has space. You need to determine if this venue works well for you to achieve your goal of having not just a lovely event but also putting a smile on the faces of others who have come to share your joy. Here are just the basic guidelines in choosing your wedding reception venue. Now, I must say these are just the main guidelines especially when holding a wedding in Nigeria especially in Lagos. These might not apply if done in other areas of the world. Every country as we know it has it’s own unique challenges so let’s see how to go round the curve in finding a good venue for you in Nigeria. Things to consider.   1, Hall Capacity This looks like a no-brainer but I tell you