Entertainment Video Of The Week: Rita Dominic Weds Fidelis Anosike

It was indeed a celebration of love in Aboh Mbaise in Imo State as Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, tied the knot traditionally with her fiancé, Fidelis Anosike. Read more about Video of the week The traditional marriage which was held on April 18th and 19 that Rita Dominic’s late father’s compound, the home of the […]

Rita Dominic Shares Pre-Wedding Photos

Congratulations are in order for Nollywood’s veteran actress, Rita Dominic, who is set to walk down the aisle with her beau, Fidelis Anosike. The actress who has relatively preferred a private life, one that is not under the constant watchful eyes of Nigerian social media users, is reportedly getting married to her partner in Imo state […]

Tips On Making A Toast For Your Best Friends Wedding

  Friends are very important people in our lives. The years spent with them does something to bond us together. However, these friends need to leave us and start a family of their own and while this is what we desire for our best friends it also comes with a lot of emotional loss. Read […]

Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week

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Iconic Moment For Wizkid It was an emotional moment for Nigerian crooner, Wizkid, when Drake, one of the world’s arguably most popular performer brought him out on stage to perform with him at the 02 Arena London. It should be noted that the artists have both featured each other in their songs “Come Closer” and […]

For Better for Worse vs. For Better for Better

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A short video clip was trending recently where a beautiful bride, teary eyed, took matrimonial vows with her handsome groom. It was a lovely scene as expected, but something stood out as she recited the words of the vow in a manner not often heard of. “…For better for worse, for richer for richer…”, she […]

Choosing Locations For A Destination Wedding Within Nigeria

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Nigeria is full of great locations that would be great for a destination wedding. A destination wedding is simply a marriage ceremony organized in a location that requires a few hours (e.g. not less than 100 miles from the bride or groom’s family residence) or a few days’ worth of travel. Destination weddings are held […]

Banky W and Adesua Etomi: From ‘The Wedding Party’ To A Real Life Wedding Party

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Celebrities have been saying ‘I dos’ and tying the knot since the beginning of history, but we dare say that the wedding between singer Oluwabankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, and actress Adesua Etomi its nothing short of a fairytale wedding. Remarkably, the two lovebirds featured in the Nollywood blockbuster movie ‘The wedding party’. […]

About to Wed: 5 Affirmations for Brides and Grooms

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I’ve heard people say that the reception is their favourite part of a wedding, so I know I’m somewhat strange. Church is my favourite part. Where most people can skip the church part and go straight to the reception, I’d rather be at church and skip the reception if I had to choose. I find […]

Friday Funnies: The Story of Pre-Wedding Shoots in 12 Pictures

I am not sure how these started. But whether it was Bella-Naija and co. inspired, the fact is that  pre-wedding shoots have come to stay; at least, it’s the vogue now. Speaking on BN, those pictures are just so superb, it could be the best thing a man could do for his fiancee in today’s […]

Planning Like A Smart Bride

Yes!  You are finally getting married. The thought of it probably wants to make you explode with joy, and finding the perfect wedding gown would even make it more spectacular. Making a perfect choice is quite difficult, it is wise not to get too cut up in spending so much money on your wedding gown […]

The One Who Never Came

He must be handsome, charming, smart, financially stable, caring, loving, fun-loving (whatever that means), funny, intelligent and of course “God fearing”. She must be beautiful, homely (just what is that anyway), smart, intelligent, friendly, a great cook (believe me a ‘good’ cook will do these days), loving, appreciative, sexy and of course “God fearing”. Just how […]

How To Say No To Asoebi

  The wedding season is upon us again, and already I can hear people lamenting the high asoebi prices these days. Some are complaining about the number of asoebis they have to buy for weddings and how it’s financially uncomfortable for them. Asoebi culture is a lovely one. I like the uniformity, the display of […]

PSquare’s Paul Okoye Set for March 22 Traditional Wedding in Port Harcout

Paul Okoye of the pop duo PSquare, is set for the traditional wedding between him and his fiancée, Anita Isama, billed for Port Harcourt on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The wedding will hold at the Aztech Arcum by 12 noon and the invitation card, designed by T|W|S, is already been distributed and it reveals that the […]

3 Tips for Planning An Amazing Wedding

It is December; a month known for non-stop events in Nigeria. By now, every weekend is fully booked for events especially in major cities like Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja. If you’re planning on having a wedding soon, there are some things you need to know. Definitely, it’s a herculean task having a wedding this […]

Why Spend So Much on Weddings?

By Aize Ehimwenma I once watched an episode of popular sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” where a bride-to-be was all excited while trying to plan with the groom’s mother for their wedding. “Honey, the cake is going to be designed by XYZ. The bridal gown will come from ABC bespoke clothiers etc.” To which the groom replied, […]

Great Reads: Top 5 Books to Read Before You Marry

By Joy Ehonwa Engaged or thinking of getting married in the near or distant future? Here are 5 books you absolutely have to read to make sure you’re well equipped! 5. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman Even before marriage- in dating and courtship- it is a wise person who takes the insights this […]