- 28 comments

Nigerian wedding brouhaha

Hello people! I'm back from the break! I know y'all missed me, well, I missed you too.
Today, i'm opening a new segment on wedding brouhaha. It was borne from most of the weddings I have attended in recent times most especially, my brother's wedding.

What is it with wedding and clothes? We take so much time in preparing for a wedding but most of the preparations, go to the clothes we are either selling out, (ashoebi) or wearing on that day. I have since noticed that, the men do not really care. I mean, they just wear whatever it is that looks good on them. Please, if you are getting married and your husband has little or no fashion sense, darling, take over! You don't want him looking like an akwoshe while you are the slay Queen. ( shout out to my sister in law - she took over her hubby's Outfit).

Women! 'Pheeeew' we focus so much on the colors, shoes, purses,wrappers, head gear,and....makeup! Oh makeup! Did I forget photography? All these, actually make a colorful wedding anyway.

Speaking from a personal perspective, most of the well known photographers are bloody expensive! So, we contacted one of the high ranking photographers mason.... Can't remember his full name, dude said N800,000. What! For pictures? I died. Since memories are kept with the pictures we take, we ended up using some human being, we later found out was totally unreliable,but his fee was lesser than the first vendor (300-400k). We soon found out he was born with bad manners, poor customer service and had an extremely irritable personality. We finally made back up plans which cost us another 250k. I know you'll whisper penny wise, pound foolish! Almost the initial fee of 800k right? But then, who plans these things?

I mentioned how wedding colors are of concern. Now here we go:
Most of us, dream of having the perfect wedding (women precisely) we have our colors planned out. I know a friend who knew what her decor and wedding colour, or theme would look Like she wasn't into any thing meaningful at the time. Imagine meeting a man, who insists his favorite color is red and yellow! As against the usual peach and teal or yellow and silver combo. Some of you would say, I'll chose my color and stick with it. Aunty, not if you are getting married, its a planned thing remember? You guys are planning on becoming one you might as well, learn to obey.
The bout for color sovereignty becomes a big deal. Will it be madam's perfect peach and teal, or oga's tetracycline color, yellow and red? Nah, we'll just do more colors: red, teal, yellow ( color fighting)
Luckily, the last wedding I was privileged to attend, the groom who's also my brother had good color taste. Bro chose silver and yellow "wawwu"

Should I go further into how most vendors change plans last minute? Arrrrghhhhh... Your tailors may fail you, forget big names, if he or she is a tailor, and amongst the list of those who won't make heaven, disappointments are bound to happen. There are a few awesome bridal tailors (Tubo, Jbliving, April by kunbi, etc) if you must know, the latter does not receive fabrics she prefers sourcing for fabrics herself. These people's Pieces will wake a dead man!

Ps: If you actually want to slay in an asoebi as a wedding guest, try @fortune couture if you follow me on Instagram, you'll see some of her awesome pieces I slay!

 Some other vendors, who turn out great, end up as family. I could list a few vendors I contacted and later turned out great @_m.a.s.h one awesome makeup artist who knows her onus wasn't just a vendor, but a sister. I'll be bias if I didn't mention Abdulazeez the hair slayer (@hairbysleame) the guy slayed my brides hair!. Oh my! The wedding dress guru @lacharisnigeria did a perfect Job on my bride....(pay me for more names). I forgot to mention the decorator! Gee works and decor did an enviable job in making the hall look splendid.... I took so many pictures my phone had to scream in Arabic!

We all go for weddings, and criticize a whole lot not knowing how much effort was put into it. These brides, groom, family members, friends, all put in good work to bring out the best. I know how many sleepless nights and days I had in ensuring the wedding we just had, went hitch free while I struggled to keep up with errands,(little errands though) I imagined what it'd be like for the bride!
My sister in law is such an amazing person, I can't begin to understand what it is she went through with most of these vendors. While she also had a lot of stress, her family was around and they bore most of the Nigerian errands. I really do not envy her younger sister! That girl worked her ass of mehn! But why am I even complaining? Isn't that why we are all one family?
Regardless of what it is we went through to make this happen, it was worth it!
So guys, next time you go for any wedding, criticize less unless you really have to.... As a critic, haven gone through this process of wedding planning, I know better.

This gist hasn't ended yet, I'll be doing more of constructive criticisms (*shines teeth*The aproko and writing spirit in me won't let it go!) we need to bare out some unwarranted expenditure, stress and unnecessary disappointments from vendors. For now, stay glued.
Thanks for your wishes and congratulatory messages.

28 comments:

  1. Hope the couple Prepared for the marriage and not just the wedding ceremony? I nor wan hear divorce o. Congratulations to your bro and his wife. I saw this gist coming. BTW, you'll have to do a more detailed post on these vendors. This was a nice read as usual

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Bad belle just wish them good luck and waka pass. Smh

      Delete
    2. Iamkate, the foundation was solidly built on Christ, the Lord will take control of their home. Thanks for your heart felt concern dearie

      Delete
  2. Running off to IG. But nor be fortune sew this your clothe now? Saw the beautiful dress... Well, I see fortune's pieces too girl's got a good game.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Becky do you suggest styles to your tailors? Your outfit always come out great. I am about sending a message to this fortune girl I hope she gives me what she gives you oh. Congratulations! Your btoehr wife fine shaaa

      Delete
    2. Rejoice, Yes I suggest my styles I actually scout for styles and refurbish them. Fortune will deliver I trust her on that so go ahead and contact her

      Delete
  3. Becks the bride is a gorgeous one. I was stuck on IG last night scrolling through the hashtag (I do that for most weddings) I couldn't help but marvel at her beauty. That beaded attire does it have to be a Benin bride only that can rock it? I love oooo. Cute babies alert, I didn't see so many pictures of your bro but you Becky are one fine gem... I am guessing the babies will be 'foinneeee' no doubt. Congratulations becks.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Spot on Gold,Edo regalia never looked this good mehn! I can't wait for my day. Your sister in law be inspiring us. Which photographer disappointed you guys? Please let us know so we can stay away when the time comes. Congrats once again

      Delete
    2. Tohamwen, I'll do a post on the photographer. She killed the outfit yea?.... This one you are sounding this way, invite me when the time comes oooo I need to slay to my BV's wedding too

      Delete
    3. Gold gold... I saw your mail thanks for the heads up i'm working on the security. My brother fine nor be small but the wife na Finest( dabbing for Her). Yes to cute babies my nephews and nieces gotta be models!

      Delete
  4. Weddings and the stress involved sha. I got married 2 years ago as an only girl, the bulk of the run around was done by my female cousins, aunties and my sweet mother of blessed memory. Stories like this remind me of my mum she took the entire asoebi job and it came out splendid. As for colors, my husband left everything to me so I didn't have a problem. RIP MUM

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Awwwwww rip to your mum

      Delete
    2. I'm really glad she stood as a mother... She's in a better place now watching over you and your family.

      Delete
  5. I guess you'll always remember her. A good mother indeed. Rip to her.
    Becks congratulations!wey our party rice?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I sent it through dhl... You nor see am?😂😂😂

      Delete
  6. Wedding plan saps energy biko if I were to do it all over again, I'll employ the services of a wedding planner

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I second you on that. But please ensure the one you are using has got a good game so you don't end up doing most things yourself.

      Delete
  7. You and your sister in law are a perfect match. Hian your blogging attitude shows you have a fun vibe, her pictures and videos shows she's fun also. Una family na comedians go full am Becky you are next! Can I get an Amen

    ReplyDelete
  8. A....M...E....N!!!!! Thanks love

    ReplyDelete
  9. The decor at this place is absolutely beautiful. In terms of decor, this is definitely a big step above a typical wedding venue. New York wedding venues are spacious, breathable, and absolutely glowing. They can bring in an open bar as well into this place.

    ReplyDelete