I hope we are doing fine and dandy this beautiful day.
The topic of the day hmmmm. Planning a Traditional Wedding can be more stressful than the 'civil ceremony';at time, this can be due to the added extras that come with this ceremony.
The family antics, the Traditional items that need to be involved etc etc.
So when should you start planning? The earlier the better babe! If you are like me, i started planning my Trad even before i got the ring (not ashamed ooo) lol. I have always known the colours, the venue styling, the parents colours. Yes i know everyone is not like me but i would advise that you start drawing up your ideas at least 12 months prior
One year seems a long time but trust me time fly's; before you conclude on the date, before you go round to various venues and negotiate on the price, before you decide on the colours, change your mind and decide again,,, 365 days don pass....
Here are a few steps to guide you:
- I would always advise to get an 'ALLY' that personal person who will be the back bone, the adviser, the critic, the support that you need all the step of the way. (We are here ooo ) don't blame me for advertising 😏😊😊 sometimes you need a neutral person who can sit on the fence and be that silent listener when mum is getting on your nerves and you just want to rant!!!!
- 12 months (after all the yipee ya ya of the proposal) - Decide on the Date
- 12 months - BUDGET!!!!!!
- 11 months - 'normally' you should start to look at venues 9-12 months in advance, but bear in mind that most good venues maybe already booked. You should be flexible about your preferred day as Monday - Thursday may be cheaper than Friday - Sunday. Don't be afraid to choose a Tuesday 'Trad' as your loved ones will probably drop everything to witness your special day
- 10 months - Baby girl is time to choose your outfit (yahhhhhh) any excuse to go shopping. If you are deciding on Aso Oke, it is worth you starting this early especially if you are into all the 'bling bling - stoning' that is going viral these days. From experience i recently used a fully beaded and stoned aso oke (iro and buba) it took 6 months (with extreme pressure) so start early. If you are also doing 'aso ebi ........(another topic for another day)
- 8 months - It's time to start arranging the guest list and invitations. Your vendors should now be booked; The catering, the cake, the dj etc
- 6 months - If you feel that you need to loose a few pounds before the big day, this would be an idea time to start a fitness regime, or evening if its just to boost your energy or improve your skins appearance; now would be a excellent time to change your eating habits, drinks lots more water etc etc
- 3 months - Have a catch up with all your vendors, visit the venue again to ensure the seating plan and other little niggly bits
- 2 months - 1 month - This would be an ideal time to have a 'makeup' bridal trial with your chosen makeup artist, book a time that you are most relaxed. Feel free to show her (or him) any ideas you have for that special day.
The most important thing to remember is to enjoy you engagement. Make time to enjoy each other, go out for dinner, watch a movie, and Pray!. Start as you mean to go on, a family that Prays together - Stay together!
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