5 Things That May Go Wrong During Wedding Planning

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Wedding planning can indeed take a toll on your life; it's equivalent to having a part-time job. For many brides, it's essential to get it right; getting the best vendors for affordable fees, and ensuring the wedding goes smoothly.

For this and more, you may need the help of friends and family. Indeed, unforeseen problems may eventually rear their heads even with the best planning possible.

To stay on top of your game, here are five things that may go wrong during your wedding planning and how to avoid them:

 

5 Things You Can DIY For Your Wedding

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Almost everything that comes with planning a wedding calls for an expense. From the wedding decor to the wedding food, it seems impossible to cut costs.
On the bright side, you can still manoeuvre your way if you find a particular wedding item too exorbitant.

Of course, you should ensure to DIY your items months before your wedding and keep them safe. Having to DIY a month or weeks into your wedding will stress you out.

For lovers of DIY, here are five things you can DIY for your wedding:

Ask Sugar: I Want A Baby But He Doesn't

Dear Sugar,
My boyfriend and I have been dating for three years, and he's been making hints at proposing. We have a lovely relationship going on, and I won't deny that we're in love. Since we started talking about our plans, I find out that he doesn't want a baby.

His reasons are on the fact that he doesn't want to feel trapped. He will like to go everywhere with me without having to affect a child's life negatively. Then, he mentioned that he doesn't just like kids.

Where To Visit In Abuja For Honeymoon

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After all of the stress that comes with planning a celebrating your wedding, it's only right to share the best intimate moments with your spouse. 

Although many Nigerian couples prefer to travel out of the country for a honeymoon, you can have the best experience within Nigeria. 

In Abuja, there are several honeymoon spots you and your partner can explore. Here's an everyday guide for places to visit while on a honeymoon: 

14 Best Arewa Styles For 2020

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It's no news that the Arewa community is known for their rich culture, sophistication and awe-inspiring wedding styles. Classy, sophisticated and trendy, these wedding styles are sure to sweep you off your feet.

If you're planning an Arewa wedding soon, here are some jaw-dropping inspiration for you:

 

 

 

Planning To Propose Publicly? Think Again . . .

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In this age where everyone jumps on trends without a second thought, it is no surprise that people have once again cemented a particular trend so deep in their minds that it probably lives in their subconscious.

No one is sure how it all started (no one ever does), but for some time now, the bandwagon of proposing publicly has been speeding through town and anyone with a plan to tie the knot with a significant other is trying to jump on it.

Ask Sugar: I Have Lost My Self-Esteem Since My Breakup

Dear Sugar,

I have been battling with trying to get myself back on track, and it's been almost impossible. I was in a mentally abusive relationship for two years, and my ex-boyfriend did everything to break me down.

I am an entrepreneur, and since COVID-19, I've had a serious downtime in my business. At some point, my ex was constantly helping me get clients to build me up.

The Best Times of the Year to Get Married

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Ever wondered why people choose certain times of the year to get married? It’s obvious. Seasons are a constant in the world and not every season is favourable for a marriage ceremony. This is why it is crucial to take this into account when choosing the date of your wedding. Certain times of the year just hold an appeal that will brighten up your day and stamp that element of happiness and fulfilment on the occasion. 

How To Build Your Communication As Newlyweds

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Effective communication is regarded by most marriage experts as the key to building and maintaining a healthy and lasting marriage. However, it can be quite difficult to communicate most times when we are a raging sea of conflicting emotions. Yet, we must understand that for a marriage to work, the two parties must recognise themselves as one unit, instead of two bodies. How can this be achieved? Through effective communication, of course.

Factors To Consider Before Getting Engaged

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Getting engaged to be married is the highlight of every budding relationship. It is that point where the future of the relationship becomes somewhat clear and both parties are ready to take the plunge together.

In a society like Nigeria, the woman is usually on the receiving end of the engagement and, for her, it is quite a dream come true. For many women, their relationship is like a mini garden that they have been nurturing for quite some time. Everyone loves a good blossoming, just like a harvest.

Why You Should Consider A Staycation Honeymoon

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A large portion of vacation enthusiasts around the world is formed by married couples, nuclear families, and close to the top of the list, newly-weds.

Of course, there is a fancy word for their type of vacation- the honeymoon. Beyond being a fancy word, it is an endearing ritual that many, if not all, newly-weds look forward to. 

Ask Sugar: My Husband Has Been Flirting On Social Media

Dear Sugar,
My husband and I have been married for two years now. Before this, we were dating for five years. And in those five years, I didn't have any reason to believe he was cheating. I could always access his mobile phone anytime.

But last week, when I was checking some funny pictures saved on his phone, I saw a message pop up from Twitter.

7 Things Happy Couples Regularly Do Together

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It's easy to get distracted with all the things you see on social media about happy couples. But if you'd like to have an endless stream of happy memories and good times, here's a list of beautiful things in-love couples do together. 

 

6 Sensual Ways To Spice Up Your Sex Life

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For married couples, having a regular sex life can be affected by many things. If you notice that your sexual activity is not as fun or as active, here's what you should do:

 

Take It Out Of The Bedroom

If you find your sexual routine boring, try other sexual positions outside of the bedroom. Who says it's only the bedroom that's great for sexual healing?

 

#EndSARS, #EndSWAT

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We have closely followed the #endsars protests with pride, and while there have been many key highlights, these are some of our favourite ‘lighter’ moments