Life happens. Just before I started writing this article, a friend of mine, who has been interested in me for a while now but whom I clearly let know that I wasn’t interested in, just sent me his wedding invitation. When I received it, I was happy and glad for him, and I believe he will make a lovely husband to her, but on the other hand, I wondered how well I could contribute to his wedding ceremony because where I come from, little help is needed during weddings, like finding the right wedding dress for the bride by going shopping with her or finding the right bridal set, which includes cute necklaces and rings, is well appreciated. Sometimes we go as far as helping out with the cooking because we want the food to have a taste of home, and since weddings are supposed to happen once in a lifetime, a lot of things have to be put in place before the wedding.
Marriage generally can be scary and hectic, especially in the present time, but if you don’t try, how would you know? So go out with a positive attitude and be positive, while also being sure that you have found the right partner, and when it happens, be sure to enjoy the process and be thankful.
My friend asked me to suggest the best ring I thought would be perfect for his bride. I guess it's because of my fashion and lifestyle blog that I get to have these little opportunities to suggest outfits for my friends and family on special occasions; I appreciate it and do not take it for granted. I suggested a heart-shaped wedding ring.
Wedding planning is not just deciding on dresses, decors, and desserts, it also involves picking the best people to assist and celebrate it with you from start to finish aka your wedding entourage. This motley crew of personalities is usually your nearest and dearest, people closest to your heart. The challenge begins when it’s time to identify who will make it to the shortlist and walk down the aisle before you.
You can select your wedding entourage from the many branches of your social life. On top of the list is, of course, your family. If you have a sister or sisters, it’s assumed that one or all of them are included in your entourage. Having grown up together, you share the same values and they know you from the inside out. They have your back whatever happens. And aside from your sisters, you also have your cousins, nieces, and even aunts to consider.
Another set of people you can select your bridesmaids from is your friend group. They are the women who may not be bound to you by blood but have been with you through thick and thin. They have seen your best and worst and have stuck around. As the cliche goes, best friends are forever.
Lastly, there are the people outside your family and friend group, individuals you have a great connection with, like a work friend or a college buddy. They are reliable and are always ready to back you up.
When choosing your female entourage, there is no hard rule. You being the bride, ultimately have all the power to decide which ones and how many of them you’d like to share this special moment with you. There’s always the option to have a big wedding party or you can go for a small and intimate circle. Just make sure that when shortlisting your girls, choose people who will bring positive energy your way, just what you need for the most important day of your life.
If you’re still at a loss on how to select the right bridesmaids for your wedding, we have some simple tips which you can use as your guide. Read on.
Angel Smith is wearing a green Nigerian traditional bridal attire with a Gele and Aso oke.
Styling: @mz_florashawFabric @maxipearl_fabrics
Dress @pearls_bridals
Beads @beadbyz
Clutch @tavinbeads
Gele: @gelebyboj
Mua: @diivasonly_mua
Photo: @photokulture
Shoes: @lady_dehl_shoes
Mua @ibiyemiglamour_
Beads and handfan @leolishartistry
Purse and silver accessories @tavinbeads
Gele @thatgeleboy
Photography @boboiso
Toke Makinwa, dressed in a green Igbo attire, wishes Nigeria a Happy Independence Day.
TM X @oobiuku ❤️
Let's give her an Igbo name: Amaka
George - @george_by_ruverodesigns
Frontal - @goodhairltd
Hairstyle - @hairbyposhclass
Makeup - @tolufelix_mua
Gele - @adufegele
Jewelry - @beadsbyhayolar
Bag - @newbottega
Shoes - @renecaovilla
Photo - @photokulture
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