Of course there are so many things to do when planning a wedding (especially if you are having a typical Nigerian wedding) and a lot of it entails shopping.

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The word Bouquet originated from an old French term which means "clump of trees" and was introduced to English by Lady Mary Montague in 1761.

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The first year of marriage can be incredibly hard. Instead of focusing on what frustrates you about your partner, however, bear in mind  that the “quality of your marriage is in direct proportion to how willing you are to look inside yourself and grow emotionally.

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I’m sure I don’t have to tell you just how overwhelming wedding planning can be at times. While it can be way too easy to feel like things are spinning a bit out of control at some point throughout the wedding process, there are a few wedding tips, tricks, and hacks you can use to make the process that much easier and enjoyable. I’ve also listed them in order of when you might use them throughout the planning process.

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Aso-ebi is a thing – no, it’s a big deal – over here in Nigeria and nothing can send it away any time soon. Regardless of tribe or religion, the importance of Aso-ebi to the average Nigerian socialite can’t be overemphasized. When it comes to slaying, Aso Ebi colours can make or break even the nicest of outfits.

For most people, the joy of finding true love and deciding to go into matrimony with a spouse usually knows no bound. However, most people enter into this lifelong union without adequate knowledge of their partner’s health status and so become disappointed and frustrated with marriage because of medical conditions that could have been identified and tackled before this lifelong commitment. The knowledge of your intending partner’s health status by no means implies that marriage is not possible but it gives you an avenue to make informed consent and it enables you and your spouse seek proper medical care early to prevent unnecessary stress and burden during marriage.

You have much to enjoy and look forward to in the months and years ahead as a married couple, but the honeymoon marks the official intimate celebration for you and your beloved as there will be no parents, no more planning details.
Well, we can’t say the word honeymoon without sex being a big part of the vacation festivities, however If you'll be a virgin on your wedding night, you're probably feeling some apprehension about what will happen on your honeymoon, but there's truly no need to worry. Here are some really effective honeymoon sex tips for virgins. These tips will ensure that your first time is just as how you wished it to be.

Weddings at sea can be the ultimate in romance. Imagine tying the knot under a palm tree on a Caribbean island or being married by a uniformed captain in the middle of the ocean, on a cruise ship that’s taking you to a warm, exotic island for your honeymoon. In addition, a cruise wedding allows you and your guests to visit multiple destinations and easily stay close to one another, plus you can all enjoy the amenities a cruise ship has to offer.

Given the staggering divorce rates, one of the best things you can do to help save your marriage before it begins is premarital counseling. Couples that are involved in a specific church or those that want to be married within the walls of a church are often required by the minister or pastor to receive counseling before he or she agrees to officiate the ceremony. Studies suggest that couples that choose to receive counseling have lower divorce rates than those that do not. Premarital counseling is one of the greatest investments you can make in your future marriage. Whether or not you are concerned about conflict or family as you enter marriage, having counseling before the wedding can result in huge payoffs for the future of your relationship.

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Creating seating arrangements for your wedding can seem overwhelming at first, but once you get into the swing of it, it can actually be fun. At any kind of sit-down dinner, assigned seats tend to make things simpler. To begin with, it ensures each table will be filled to max capacity. Here is a quick guide on how to properly sit your wedding guests during the reception party.