Most couples prefer to pay for their weddings these days. There are however traditions surrounding payment of certain items in a wedding. Below are some interesting facts outlining who pays for what in a wedding. Wedding Ceremony Did you know that traditionally, the bride's family is supposed to pay for the entire ceremony? This obligation includes flowers, photos … [Read more...] about Who Pays for What in a Wedding – 10 Mind-Blowing Facts.
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8 Ways to Reduce Your Wedding Budget Drastically!
Your big day is coming up soon, and there is lots of planning to do. At first glance, the budget looks astronomical! Is it possible to reduce your wedding budget? Look at the tips below. Use your money wisely Take your wedding as a project that needs proper planning. Work out a rough budget and begin to save money early enough. Avoid getting into debt over … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Reduce Your Wedding Budget Drastically!
Wallet Friendly Budget Part 2
In the preceding article we considered some pointers to reduce the expenses for your African inspired wedding. We considered some things that you can do by yourself and ways to get affordable décor. We will continue from where we left off. More on décor: When picking flowers, remember to pick those whose seasons coincide with your wedding date. Getting those that are out … [Read more...] about Wallet Friendly Budget Part 2
Cutting Down the Costs of Your Wedding – Part 1
The fact that you are reading this article is proof enough that you are interested in an urban wedding that reveals your African heritage. Not a bad idea at all. But one of the problems with a themed wedding is finding a balance between one’s heritage and wallet size. After all, if the heritage outweighs the wallet size… well, you don’t need me to tell you how that will … [Read more...] about Cutting Down the Costs of Your Wedding – Part 1
Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding
Themed weddings (and afro-themed weddings, as a result) are not so different from the traditional weddings. In fact, if we want to be technical about it, all weddings are themed. If a person chooses to have a normal wedding, then it will be traditionally western. But all the same, there are some things we should keep in mind when planning your wedding. Let us go through … [Read more...] about Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding