Themes & Colour Palettes

Helpful Tips to Choosing Your Wedding Colors

 

After the announcement of your engagement, family and friends prepare for the big day and one question you should certainly expect from your loved ones is "What is your wedding colour(s)?
 
Choosing the theme for your wedding is very important and definitely one of the first wedding decision you are to make. As it determines some weddings items such as the hall decoration, bridal train colour choice, aso-ebi amongst others.

However, if you find it hard making a colour choice, here are few points that could contribute to making that decision easier for you.

5 Wedding Trends to Ditch in 2017

Formal Reception Meals


Three-course meal receptions require a lot of care, planning and money to deliver. They are nice for an intimate wedding but may appear a bit rowdy for a large wedding where you may not have a lot of waiters at the guests’ service.

 

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Although cliché moments at weddings are almost inevitable, they have managed to come in the form of trends inspired by the couple’s wedding theme.

7 Fun Bridesmaid Games and Activities

 

It’s time to find some new ways to have fun and surprise your friends that are due to walk down the aisle! These seven bridesmaid games and activities will show you that bridal showers do not always have to be about finger food and cocktails:

Burlesque Dancing
Plan a surprise with all the bridesmaids and take the bride -to-be to a sexy burlesque class. Get your dancing heels on and keep an open mind to get your acrobatic prowess on with some chairs, dancing heels and a clean floor to express your inner “Sasha Fierce” on!

10 Unique Event Invitations We Love

1.    The Key

Nothing says “Strictly by Invitation” louder than an actual golden key to your exclusive event. You don't get a key; you don't get in, that simple. Peep this engraved beauty for inspiration.

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The excitement for an event starts to build from the first taste your guests get, and that often happens with the invitations.

10 Must- Have Photos With Your Bridesmaids

1. Jumping

Get caught by the camera in mid-air with silly smiles and your hair in a frenzy.

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Weddings don’t happen every day, so it’s best to capture every precious moment of your special day with your closest friends.

Wedding Colour Inspiration: Red, Red, Red!

Wedding Wardrobe

If you feel a red wedding dress is too bold for you, then you can settle for red flowery accents or lace detail on your classic white dress. Also, a red wedding reception dress will wow your guests and give you that boldness to get your party started. You can opt for a structured jumpsuit if that’s more comfortable. Red gele could also be worn for traditional weddings

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Red is a very bold colour to incorporate into your wedding day; if used the right way, you would have an iconic wedding to remember with show-stopping detail.

Non-Floral Centrepieces to Add to Your Wedding Decor

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When it comes to wedding centrepieces, there is no reason on earth why you should limit yourself. Once you step out of the flower box, there are numerous options.

Coral & Pink Ombre Wedding Scheme

 

Coral and pink ombre instantly brings to mind the most beautiful sunset you’ll ever see. That soft, beautiful graduation of warm colours from soft to vibrant will make for a spectacular wedding.

The Greenery Bridal Bouquet- A Lush and Affordable Alternative To The Regular Wedding Bouquet

 

Regular bridal bouquets made from flowers can cost up to ₦100,000 depending on the types of flowers used while a greenery bridal bouquet costs less than half of that amount.

5 Top Wedding Colour Schemes For 2017

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Pastel, Lavender, Pink and Green

This colour combination gives off a warm connotation and it's perfect for an Easter ceremony. If you ever dreamed of having a wedding in wooden house, this colour scheme will compliment your chosen environment. 

 

 

Most people prefer their chosen colour scheme to transcend through every detail - their bouquet, bridal train, groomsmen outfits, wedding invitations and event décor.