Setting up a wedding ceremony can be an insanely hectic task. Everyone who has ever been involved in planning one can readily attest to this fact, and this is probably why wedding planners have become so popular, so highly sought-after. 

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As if you weren’t already bothered enough about making a good first impression, wearing the right outfit or choosing the right place to meet on a first date, worrying about what to say can be downright stressful. Not everyone is lucky enough to be a pro at socializing. Even if you are a master in the art of conversing, things can go awry real quick if you don’t avoid these topics.

Why do couples show up late at their own weddings

What's the point in keeping everyone waiting?

 First of all, before I delve into the meat of this post, let me state that there are no magic numbers when it comes to the question of how long a courtship should last; no length of time can guarantee a good marriage.

Planning a wedding in Nigeria is no child's play.  It can be stressful, tiring and just plain frustrating but with the right tips, it could be less tiring and become fun and exciting for you.  Who doesn't love cake, a good one at that?  So for a successful wedding, you need a cake that would not only look fabulous but taste exquisite.

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Decisions concerning the cuisine of your event are unarguably some of the most important choices you'll make in the planning process. Of course, you don't want to carry last in Naija, so you have to think and plan well. The cost of food can account for approximately 40% of the total expenses of the wedding, so it’s vital that you consider each option carefully.

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Let me take a moment to congratulate you on your marriage. All the anxiety that comes with planning a wedding, the nerve-wracking experience that you had as you took the long walk to the altar, the heightened moments of great excitement, and the depressing, frustrating period of worries have become feelings and emotions buried in the past.

The most special, most romantic part of any wedding is wrapped up in the few moments prospective couples take to exchange sacred words of promises - also known as wedding vows - by which they make lifelong commitments to one another. While it is true that some officiants insist that couples stick with the traditional vows, couples are generally allowed to scribble down their own vows in their own words.

A honeymoon is a period of time spent together by newly-married couples right after their wedding ceremony.  It provides the perfect opportunity to relieve all the mental and physical stress, and to enjoy some privacy. Most couples exploit this opportunity, going away for as long as a week or two.

I have heard a lot of people complain about not getting food at weddings. It isn't that one cannot  afford to feed oneself but there is something about looking at steaming plates of jollof rice and Amala that makes you hurt and angry if you do not get a plate.