Doesn't it feel great to be engaged? You must be looking forward to the wedding! When planning your wedding, though, there are some things you need to start with. If you have no idea how to begin, look at the list below. Make the announcement Tell everyone who matters that you are finally getting married! For some, that will be the best news they have heard all … [Read more...]
Wax Poetic with Your Vows – Use Proverbs
This might seem hard, but for some of you who feel using poems are too… pretentious? (Or maybe they just are not your kind of thing, I don’t know which) a few proverbs here and there in your vows could do the trick for you. And if, dear reader, you are not part of the bridal party but are giving a speech, then you could include a proverb or two. In other words, this article is … [Read more...]
Wax Poetic African Style at the Altar – Poems
Heh, as I’m writing this I have to admit I wish I were there to see how some of you dear readers would react to some of the poetry I am about to unleash, and see which you would prefer which ones would make your heart stop. I mean consider these words: “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” –Robert Frost Interesting way of phrasing … [Read more...]
Hairstyle Tips for the African Inspired Bride
“The hair is the richest ornament of women.” – Martin Luther After agreeing with that statement and nodding at the oh-so-wise words of Martin Luther, I hope you do not go into a panic because you suddenly realize how important a good hairstyle is for a bride. It isn’t as hard as you think. Here’s why: There is some good news about this part of wedding preparations: the … [Read more...]
Makeup for the African Bride
I cannot think of many awkward moments that compete with one with a horribly made-up bride. Such things happen, and many of you have been in such an experience. And while we cannot spoil her day and tell her the blunt truth, when we look at the bride, we can’t help but think to ourselves, “There is one look I will not use to my wedding!” And days or weeks after the wedding, the … [Read more...]