Just gotten engaged? Congratulations! Now the journey of preparing for your wedding day begins. Below is a list of 10 things to do just after your engagement, to get you started off on the right foot! 1. Celebrate First, take a moment to celebrate your love and each other! Engagement is a big milestone, so take a while to enjoy the feeling of being engaged before you get … [Read more...]
10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks Every Bride Should Know
10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks Every Bride Should Know Are you stressing out because of your upcoming wedding? Are you worried that people will compare your function with others they have attended before? Below are a few wedding planning tips to take the stress out of the wedding day. Focus on the big picture Remember what the goal of getting married is – … [Read more...]
Zimbabwe Wedding Traditions – 11 Practices that make Zimbabwean Weddings Unique
Though many young people in Zimbabwe have opted to have modern weddings, traditional weddings, or weddings with some cultural elements in them are still quite common. Below is a list of some exciting Zimbabwe wedding traditions. Zimbabwe Wedding Traditions Lobola (Roora) Lobola is the bride price that must be paid before the bride is released to the groom. The … [Read more...]
Who Pays for What in a Wedding – 10 Mind-Blowing Facts.
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...]
10 Crucial Things to Discuss With Your Parents before Your Wedding Day
Now that your wedding day is coming up, there are some important people that you cannot afford to leave out of the planning – your parents, who probably already have an idea of how they would like to be involved. The list below gives a hint of what to discuss with your parents. Finances In the past, parents of the bride and groom would contribute significantly … [Read more...]