My Best Friend's Bridal Shower

The story. Part 1.

Nkechi Igwe is a single beautiful young upwardly mobile investment banker based in New York City and shares an office with her close associate and friend, Lucy Hayes, a young Caucasian feminist who is a real estate broker and is also single. 

They are making reservations for their summer vacation in the Bahamas when Lola Adejumo, Nkechi's best friend in Nigeria from nursery school to secondary school calls to inform her that she getting married and wants Nkechi to come to Lagos city to help her organize her bridal shower. Nkechi is happy to hear the good news and excited to organize the bridal shower. She tells Lucy that she has to postpone going to the Bahamas, because she is going to Nigeria for her best friend's bridal shower. Lucy says she will accompany her, because she cannot go to the Bahamas without Nkechi.

So, they postpone their reservations for the Bahamas and leave for Nigeria.

They arrive at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos and get an Uber taxi cab to take them to one of the best five star hotels in the city. Lucy days the hotel must be close to the beach. The Uber driver, a very handsome young man recommends Eko Hotel on Victoria Island. Lucy becomes friendly with the driver who says his name is Ubadike Chukwuemeka.

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How To Plan Your Wedding Without Headache

Bride and Maid of Honor Jumping on the Bed


Getting married doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the silly, childhood pleasures in life. Chief among them: Jumping on the bed with your best friend.
Photo Credit: Brad Ross Photography
 

Two of the most anxious periods in the life of every woman are her wedding day and the birth of her first baby.
The wedding day comes first for most women even if they wed after having their first child.
Wedding planning is now big business for thousands of wedding planners, but for those who cannot afford a wedding planner, they can still have a perfect wedding if they know how to plan it without hassles. The following step by step plan is from Bridal Guide and will help all you about to wed couples plan your wedding without headache. And you will certainly send me your thank you greetings later.
I wish you happy wedding day and happy married life.

Planning

• Engagement
• Planning Basics
• Budget
• Showers & Parties
• Invitations & Stationery
• Ceremony & Traditions
• Reception & Decor
• Build Your Wedding Website
• Wedding Planning Tools
• David Tutera Weddings
• Wedding Cakes
• Your Groom
• Are You a Bridesmaid?
• Married Life
• Tip of the Day
• Wedding Countdown Calendar
• Bridal Shows & Special Events
• Local Resources
• Resource Links
• Wedding Widgets

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4 Jul 2011 18:30 Africa/Lagos

Customize Series of Wedding Dresses for No Extra Charge

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SHENZHEN, China, July 4, 2011

SHENZHEN, China, July 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading, Co., a trading company that manufactures wedding dresses, is pleased to announce its new round of promotion. From July on customizing the wedding dress will be free of charge - no size, material or quantity limits.


Wuzhou Changlian mainly deals with wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, dresses of mother of bride, and prom and evening gowns are also available. Three largest styles can summarize all of wedding dresses. We offer natural simple style for newly-weds that want to show their unique personalities; for those romantic brides, we will suggest a model of romance series, decorated with laces, crinkles, multi-layer skirts or long veil, romantic and elegant, which will make the whole wedding like a grand fairy wedding center around the bride; last but not least, we specially introduced noble model dresses, with delicate detail and great amount of hand crafts, including embroidery. Meanwhile, the dresses will be ornamented by a proper diamond or belt.

Moreover, Wuzhou Changlian tries hard to describe brides' unique personalities through detail. They adopt stylish design in sleeve part, capped, side-draped, half or long size, which can make best use of their advantages and bypass the disadvantages; in the same time, a series of descriptive details were innovated, such as floor length v neck model, knee length off the shoulder scoop series. With more choices, customers can easily get their favorite models no matter where they plan to hold their weddings - church, garden, or along the beach.

To ensure customization and shipping processes, Wuzhou Changlian kindly reminds customers to check all sizes of customization, and check the time schedule before placing an order. Customers who need ornaments to collocate like veils or gloves should please inquire customer staff first.

To know more details about customization please go to www.bridalsweddingdress.com.

SOURCE Shenzhen Wuzhou Changlian International Trading Co., LTD

CONTACT: Jenny Zhong, 86-013265737060, service@bridalsweddingdress.com

Web Site: http://www.bridalsweddingdress.com


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Bride news from abroad and closer to home

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Bride news from abroad and closer to home

A Sydney bride wears Vera Wang and swaps a traditional veil for thoroughly modern millinery by Nerida Winter over on Sugar Love Weddings.

Lauren Sherman, editor of Fashionista, shares her love for vintage and her big-day eBay buys at The Inside Source.

Planning of a cool-weather wedding? These real-life nuptials at 100 Layer Cake provide plenty of inspiration.

A Melbourne bride keeps it simple and stylish in a beaded Gwendolynne gown and Jimmy Choo shoes at Polkadot Brides.

Order your perfect wedding pieces online with Anthropologie’s sister brand BHLDN’s five themed collections - lace, garden variety, feathered, graphic and in the fold.

Spring/Summer 2012 Bridal Shows

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Are wedding soon? If the answer is YES, then you need to check out the Vogue Spring/Summer 2012 Bridal Shows from Vera Wang to Oscar de la Renta . The video is Oscar de la Renta's 2011 bridal show.



You are seeing the exclusive preview first time on a Nigerian site. Enjoy the privilege. Just click on any of the following top designers to view the galleries of their exclusive bridal shows.

1. Alfred Angelo


2. Alvina Valenta


3. Amsale


4. Anna Maier-Ulla Maija


5. Anne Barge


6. Anne Bowen


7. Augusta Jones


8. Badgley Mischka


9. Birnbaum & Bullock


10. Carolina Herrera


11. Christos


12. Claire Pettibone


13. Douglas Hannant


14. Francesca Miranda


15. Ines di Santo


16. Jenny Lee


17. Jim Hjelm


18. Kenneth Pool


19. Lazaro


20. Lela Rose


21. Marchesa


22. Monique Lhuillier


23. Nicole Miller


24. Oscar de la Renta


25. Pronovias


26. Reem Acra


27. Tara Keely


28. Vera Wang

Olubunmi Weds Dairo

The Publisher/CEO of Supple magazine and I graced the beautiful wedding of Dairo Isaac Ajibola of the Nigeria LNG and his beautiful bride Dr. Florence Olubunmi in Lagos. Over 1, 000 people were at the reception in the spacious Regency Hall behind the Moshood Abiola Gardens in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos state. I used my Motorola camera phone to capture some of the most colourful scenes. I will show them on Wedding Bells later.

I wish Isaac and Florence a happy married life.

President George Bush Speaks On His Daughter's Wedding and Mother's Day

Yesterday, one of the First Daughters of America, Jenna Welch Bush had a simple wedding without much publicity. The hubby is Henry Chase Hager. He is a graduate student and son of a former Virginia lieutenant governor.

The White House confirmed that there were only 200 invited guests and close relatives. The Saturday evening wedding was at the family ranch in Crawford, Texas. There was a parade in honor of the couple and Saturday afternnon, the Hager family hosted a barbecue in the nearby town of Salado.

The wedding began at 7:30 p.m. There was a white limestone altar mounted near a man-made lake. Oscar de la Renta designed the wedding gown of beaded organza dress and Jenna's attendants wore cocktail dresses in the colours of wildflowers.

The following is the statement of President George W. Bush on his daughter's wedding and Mother's Day.

10 May 2008 11:00 Africa/Lagos


Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation

WASHINGTON, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of the radio address by President Bush to the nation:

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today is my daughter Jenna's wedding day. This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of her and her husband Henry. It's also a special time for Laura, who this Mother's Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle.

Mother's Day is a special time for mothers all across America. On this holiday, we pause to celebrate the love and compassion of the women who have raised us, and to thank them for the many years of patience and selflessness. Throughout our lives, mothers are there with an encouraging word, a sympathetic ear, and a tender heart. They set our direction in life, and from time to time they have been known to correct our course.

Like many of you, my life has been blessed by a mother who is a source of unconditional love. Those of us who have been so fortunate are forever in debt to these caring women. So on this holiday weekend, we celebrate all those mothers who help make our country a better place.
On this Mother's Day weekend, we think of the mothers who are celebrating this holiday for the very first time. Few blessings can compare to starting a new family. And few bonds are stronger than those between a mother and her newborn baby. This is also a special time for new adoptive mothers, who have welcomed their children into their homes with open arms and an open heart. We wish all these new parents many happy Mother's Days to come.

On this Mother's Day weekend, we think of the many mothers who raised the brave men and women serving our country in uniform. And to those mothers, I offer the thanks of a grateful Nation. Your sons and daughters are defending our freedom with dignity and honor. And America appreciates the sacrifices that your families make in the name of duty.

On this Mother's Day weekend, we remember the mothers grieving a son or daughter lost in the service to their country, as well as the children who have lost a mother in uniform. We share their pride in these wonderful Americans who have given everything to protect our people from harm. Nothing we say can ever make up for their loss. But on this special day, we hold them in our hearts and we lift them in our prayers.

I wish every mother listening this morning a blessed Mother's Day, including my own. And I have a message for every son and daughter listening this morning: Remember to tell mom the first thing tomorrow how much you love her.

Thank you for listening.

Source: White House Press Office

CONTACT: White House Press Office, +1-202-456-2580

Web Site: http://www.whitehouse.gov/

Eddie Murphy Tied the Knot With Tracey Edmonds

Eddie and Tracey.

Eddie Murphy, 46, celebrated New Year's Day by tying the knot with film producer Tracey Edmonds, 40. The pair exchanged vows Tuesday on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia.


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Love And The Law, Part I: Does An Engagement Ring Need To Be Returned?

Love And The Law, Part I: Does An Engagement Ring Need To Be Returned?
Nina Kotick, 12.13.2007

If the ring fits . . .does an engagement ring have to be returned?
(And given that Christmas is the most popular day for engagements, the answer may be particularly relevant right now ! ! !)

Click here to continue reading "Love And The Law, Part I: Does An Engagement Ring Need To Be Returned?"

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Alfred Angelo Knit Bridesmaids Collection - The Bridesmaids Dress You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

29 Nov 2007 11:07 Africa/Lagos


Alfred Angelo Knit Bridesmaids Collection - The Bridesmaids Dress You'll Want to Wear Again and Again

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Do you ever wonder why you still hold on to your bridesmaids dress?


(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071129/NYFNSG02 )


Is it because somewhere deep inside, you hope to have an occasion to wear that beautiful dress again and look as lovely as you did that day? Perhaps, but that day never comes. Because in the end, even with the best intentions, a bridesmaid dress outside of a wedding always looks like, well, a bridesmaid dress ... until now!


Alfred Angelo unveils its latest collection of bridesmaid's dresses, the Knit Collection. Short and sassy or long and lean, made of ultra flattering knit jersey fabrics, this IS the bridesmaid dress you'll wear well beyond the wedding.


The new knits feature six versatile bridesmaid dress silhouettes, answering an increasing desire for bridesmaids to find a dress that is wedding appropriate, yet fashionable and wearable long after the wedding "I Do's" are said. More importantly, the fabric moves with a woman's body, and the supple knit jersey is smooth to the touch, adding an extra level of comfort not seen before in a bridesmaid collection.


"The fabric drapes beautifully and really flatters every body type," says designer Michael Shettel. "The combination of a unique fabric and trendy styling means these dresses truly can be worn again and again. Whether to a summer cocktail party, fancy dinner out, or next year's Holiday parties, they're that exceptional."


The collection is also the perfect choice for destination weddings. The jersey fabric packs beautifully, with minimal wrinkling during long flights, and is light weight, making for easy traveling to far away locales.


The new knit collection is available in nine beautiful colors: azure, midnight sky, scarlet, olive, azalea, chocolate, deep apple, lilac, and black, in sizes 2-28W to fit everyone in the party. The collection will be available in over 1000 bridal boutiques nationwide, as well as 37 Alfred Angelo company- owned boutiques, beginning February 2008.


To view all of the 2008 Alfred Angelo collections, find a location nearest you, and view the latest happenings in your area, log on to http://www.alfredangeloatores.com/.


Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071129/NYFNSG02
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Alfred Angelo

CONTACT: Amanda Sheronas, Director of Public Relations of Alfred Angelo,
Office, +1-267-948-1160, Cell, +1-213-952-8746,
asheronas@alfredangelo.com


Web site: http://www.alfredangelo.com/
http://www.alfredangeloatores.com/

Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster Put Off Their Wedding

Usher Raymond and his pregnant fiance Tameka Foster canceled their wedding for reasons best known to them. The Daily Blabber has all the details of the rumours on the wedding fiasco.

Some rumour mongers pointed accusing fingers at his mother.Every mother in-law should mind their business and stop messing around the love affairs of their sons and daughters.

Why should anyone even call Usher's girlfriend Tameka Foster a bitch?
Do you know her?
Have you spent some quality time with her?
Hello!
It takes two to tango!

Others said Usher was bi-sexual?
Anybody just wants to come online and whine about celebs they have never even met!
Calling Usher bi-sexual?
Gosh!

Usher slept with Tameka Foster and she got pregnant. Period.
He has to take full responsibility for it.
He is comfortable enough to start his own family.
He cannot be Mommy's boy forever.
Usher should be man enough to marry the woman carrying his child if he truly loves her.

She has children from a previous marriage?
So what?
So single mothers should become nuns?
Usher should sleep with younger girls?
What is wrong with older women?
Older women are better.And I am speaking from experience.

Only time will tell if you truly love someone.
Because, you need time to prove your love.
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Steve Martin Weds Girlfriend Anne Stringfield at His Los Angeles Home

Famous Hollywood actor, "Father of the Bride' star, Steve Martin, 61, and his girlfriend of three years Anne Stringfield, 35, had a surprise wedding during a ceremony at his Los Angeles home, Saturday July 28, 2007.Tom Hanks and 74 other guests were only invited to Steve Martin's home for a private party, and never knew that it would turn out to be a wedding! I wish Steve and Anne a happy married life.

Details.