Ask AANW: Is This Arrangement (Order of Wedding Events) Wrong?

Question: I will be getting married next month. I intend having the church wedding first in the morning, before proceeding for the engagement ceremony/ reception immediately after. But my challenge is that people are raising eyebrows to the arrangement. They feel it's usually the other way round. Though i know, but i chose this arrangement because i find engagement ceremony usually very interesting. Please what do you think about this arrangement? Thanks - Bose Hi Bose, Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!! Though going against the cultural norm, your arrangement isn't necessarily wrong. For me as well, the wedding ceremony is my favorite part of the entire Nigerian wedding process. It's a lot of fun. I like the arrangement though the cultural norm is to have the engagement ceremony before the church wedding. However, the [more]

Social Media and Weddings: Dos and Don'ts

As our lives continues to evolve around the internet and the need to stay connected, we find ourselves sharing and posting information be it personal or not across social media sites. Frankly, when it comes to weddings, it has made it fun! Numerous inspiration, from outfits to wedding decor and makeup can be seen in wedding pictures and videos shared online. Blame it on mobile devices and social media apps :) Sometimes, i don't even need to be at a wedding because i know there's probably someone out there on twitter, Facebook or Instagram sharing every single detail (with pictures and/or live streaming) about the wedding. From pre-wedding activities, to the bride and groom getting dressed, all up to the wedding program, meals, location....you get the story. People share everything. Sometimes, [more]

Ask AANW: Court Wedding, Traditional Marriage/Reception

Question: Is it possible to hold all on the same day? Do i need to add the names of my Committee of Friends to my programme? -Joy Hi, Thank you for contacting us and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! As regards your question, it is possible but be prepared to be stressed out, late to one or more of the ceremonies (for reasons such as traffic, tardiness while getting ready, waiting for guests before proceeding in one or more ceremonies etc) and frankly too exhausted to enjoy your day. I suggest you have these events over a span of two days so that you have ample time to rest [very important]. Believe it or not, when you aren't well rested, it shows and I don't think you want to look exhausted in your [more]

Ask AANW: I Need Help With My Wedding Color Combination

Question: I am preparing for my marriage ceremony in two months. I just can't place my hands on a beautiful colour combination,please I need your help. --Yvonne Hi, Congratulations for the upcoming nuptials!! I totally know how you feel: so many colors to choose from but which is the perfect color for my wedding. Don't worry, a lot of brides face this and struggle with this decision as well. I honestly can't choose a color or color combination for you but hopefully, I can guide you as you choose and settle on one. There's nothing like a bad color though some colors tend to be used according to the season of the year. However, there's something as a bad color combination or color utilization within a given space or at an event, so it's [more]

Ask AANW: Is It ok for the best man to be taller than the groom?

Question: I and my fiance will be getting married soon but the person he wants use as his best man is his best friend and he is taller than the groom, is it ok? --Chiamaka   Hi Chiamaka, Thanks for reaching out to us. There's definitely nothing wrong with having a best man towering over your groom. However, people might focus on him and his height on your day that anyone else on the party (especially if he's the tallest of everyone on the bridal party). That being said, nothing like having someone who truly knows you, cherishes your friend and respects you beside you on your day. Someone who has been there all this while , one that can calm you down when you start to panic and who knows how to deal [more]

Bachelorette Party Drama: Who's Right?

**Here's a story about a demanding bride in my opinion. I have heard similar and in some cases, worse ones than this. All this makes me wonder about bachelorette party etiquette, costs of the festivities (should it be imposed or not) etc. Seems to me someone needs to have a real heart to heart talk with Dupe** Dupe and Chioma are best friends and Dupe is engaged to be married in a few months. It falls on Chioma the maid of honor, to arrange the bridal shower/bachelorette party. Dupe is specific in her requirements of how and where she wants the party. She tells Chioma that she wants to to do a weekend away to Las Vegas for the party where they go clubbing, out to shows, etc.. After [more]