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BIG WEDDING,TINY BUDGET ...ROUTE TO A FABULOUS WEDDING

     Wedding budget is a necessity for many in
this difficult economy. Every couple wants their
special day to be a memorable one, but it
takes planning and budgeting to get a really
memorable wedding day. It makes sense to
save money for something more long-term,
like building a house, buying a land etc. The
average wedding is estimated to cost about
N2m. A bit Fab and not too cheap is what you
will get. Wedding Budgets are much more
sensible and they can still be wonderful. So
here are some amazing wedding budget ideas
that won’t leave you counting the cost for years.
1. SIMPLICITY: The best tip of all is to keep
things simple – Ask yourself if you really need
to have a luxury car, 200 guests, a reception at
a top-class hotel, and a designer dress. Or what
exactly do you want? The most important thing
is the commitment that you are making to
each other, not just one day. Having it simple
will be equally memorable, but for the right
reasons and you will save a fortune to use on
other important things like buying a house, car,
land etc.
2. VENUE BUDGET: One of the major expenses
of a wedding is the payment for the reception
venue. Choose a smart hotel or event center
and you will end up paying hundreds of
thousands. wedding Budgets can be achieved
with a careful choice of venue. If you have
access to a large garden, and you are having a
(spring or summer) wedding, that can make an
ideal (and cheap) location.
3. CUT THE GUEST LIST: putting together the
guest list can be one of the worst nightmares in

wedding planning. If you feel obliged to unite
every neighbor or distant relative, plus their
partners, invitees and children, your list will be
as long as your arm and the bill will be
enormous. So keep the guest list short and only
invite the people you really want there.
4. SHOP CLEVERLY: Wedding budgets  are still
possible if you shop cleverly. Hire or buy a
gown from a bridal shop, borrow a friend’s
classic car, find a photographer who is just
starting up etc. there are lots of ways of getting
what you want cheaply.
5. CATERING: Catering is one area that is often
tempting to cut in tight on wedding budgets.
Calculate the amount you can or willing to
spend on food. Plan the menu and consider
hiring some one to carry out the most difficult
aspect of the catering (serving).
6. WHAT MATTERS TO YOU: When trying to
keep the wedding budget, consider the aspect
of the day that really matters to you. Save on
things you are not so worried about and
prioritise the most important aspects.
7. USE SKILLS: One of the best ways to budget
for a wedding is to capitalize on the skill that
your friends and family have. If one of them is 
talented in baking, ask if he/she can make the
cake. Someone else could make the bridesmaid
dresses; you may even know some one who is
happy catering for large numbers.
     In conclusion, every body worries so much
when planning their wedding. In other for you not
to worry much on your wedding, you have to plan
your wedding budget to be as friendly as possible.

     How much did your wedding cost? If you
are still planning, how much is your budget? Do
you wish you’d spend more or less? Send
answers to 08061254682 or email us at
felixconcept95@gmail.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EVENT DECORATION

          Decoration started since the early days of man. As old as it is,it is still developing from one era to  another. Looking at the globe today,lots of people are keen on making their event relaxable and catchy.This is the role decoration plays in your event.
          Basically, event decoration is the application of dimensions,shapes andcolours in co-ordinated ways which inturn gives the environment of the event an aesthetic value.
     Further more,event decoration creats a tremendous impact in the trans- formation of the event and this is the dream of every event celebrant.
     Decoration is one of the most effective ways of getting the right looks and leaving a lasting memory of your event on the mind of your guest.
     There are steps to be considered before an event decoration. the following are few of them.
1.DEFINE YOUR TASTE: Defining your taste is completely arranging what you want to see and how you want it done. In defining your taste, the following must be looked at:
  A. The theme of your event: Every event has a theme,be it wedding ceremony,birthday party,launching,burial ceremony e.t.c.
  B. Colour To Be Considered:The theme of every event determines the colour or colours involved in the decoration. The season and the environment in which the event takes place is also important the colours in the decoration will beautify the environment and attract your guest.
   C. Chioce of venue: The environment that suitsthe theme and colour is also very important.There has to be a conectivity to prevent an abstract look.the venue has to be one that will contain the guest and also has to be convenient and comfortable. The venue should possess an environment that suit your event.
   D. Sitting arrangement: The seats needs to be orderly arranged.so that your guest will be comfortable.it should also be spacious.
   E. Keep your eyes on related events: This is a vital aspect of building your taste,the more the event you witness the more your taste for your events becomes clearer and realistic. It is advisable you attend events on the proposed occasion of your choice to help you avoid mistakes on your event decoration.

WHY YOU NEED A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER IN YOUR EVENT

First and foremost,who is a professional photographer?
   Categorically, a professional photographer is one who spends most of his time with his photographic tools so as to bring in new innovations.
   A professional photographer are bound with jobs that requires advanced knowledge and skills which will yield a very high standard result at the end.
   Also, a professional photographer is one who is creative. There must be an astonish-style which will at the end bring joy and brightness to the face of the customer.

                            THE NEED FOR A PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHER
   Ideologically,professional photographers are always needed in our daily events to give us a forefront and supply us qualitative range of photographs. So professional photographers are needed in every social event
both indoor,outdoor and beyond. It is crystal clear that when someone is about organising an event his focus should be on getting a photographer who has a great knowledge,skill and vast experience to provide
a first class service with high backup in terms of photography.
   To this end, approaching a professional photographer would eradicate that fear and tension out of your mind because with a professional photographer handling your events,efficiency is highly expected.

                  HOW TO IDENTIFY A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
1. A professional  photographer captures the lifestyle of the event.
2. A professional photographer has the foresights to prepare for each situation with a secondary plan.
3. A professional photographer is always ready to offer to his customers quality and astonishing photographs which sets the stage for some breathtaking moments.
4.  A professional photographer operates with knowledge and experience which is required
to anticipate angles and approaches to each scene. knowing where to stand and what angle to shoot from is something that only comes to the mind of a professional photographer.
5. A professional photographer captures every moment of any ongoing event because every moment is imperative.

                  THE INSIGHTS OF A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
1. To put in place a set of qualitative outlook that will suit and bring a glamorous memory.
2. To identify and promote relevant product
rom responsible and relevant scenarios wh-
ich will bring useful resources to your event.
3. To promote a professional approach to event photography.

                                 MY ADVICE TO YOU OUT THERE:
     It will be proper to build the mind set that you will always go and get the best and professional photographers when the need arises because “ WHILE YOU CAN ALWAYS ORDER FOR OTHER PRODUCT LATER, NOTE THAT YOU CAN NEVER RE-ORDER FOR A BETTER QUALITY AND MORE CREATIVE IMAGERY AFTER YOUR EVENT”.

     In conclusion, it is your event photos and albums that you will from time to time cherish. They are once in a life time moment and the images remain for years. Therefore, it is left for you the event planner to put in place a professional photographer that will give you a lasting and beautiful memory of your event.

JULIET AND ALEX TRADITIONAL MARRAIGE

WAYS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR WEDDING PLANS

 

WAYS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR WEDDING PLANS

 

  If you want a wedding with the wedding
clothes,bridesmaids,a reception and all of
that and you call it a simple wedding. Well,
you are wrong because there is no such
thing as a really simple wedding.
   A wedding can be simple,only if you
and your bride and a few friends go to the
church or court and get married and go to
dinner afterwards. Even with our wedding
plans a bit simplified,we are still feeling the
pressures of the wedding preparations. Al-
though things are definetely much easier
than they could have been.

   Well, here are some ways to overcome
stress of your wedding plans.

1. CONNECT TO ALMIGTHY GOD

 

 

 

   The bible say in psalm 127:1-2 “Except
the lord build the house, they labour in
vain that builds it; except the lord keep
the city,the watchman waketh but in vain
vs 2, it is vain for you to rise up early to
sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrow: for
so he giveth his beloved sleep”.
   It takes the help of God to scale through
the stress of planning or preparing for
your wedding. You need both the help and
direction of God to succeed in your wedd-
ing plans.

2. KEEP THE GUEST LIST SMALL

 

 

 

 

   In about 95% of our weddings, we don’t
see the reason to have a guest list. But if we
can pull this one step off, the cost for just
about everything else will go down and every-
thing will be fairly simple in comparison. I
must tell u this, “The more your guest list, the
more combasome your wedding becomes
while the lesser your guest list, the more sim-
pler your wedding becomes”.

3. KEEP THE MENU SIMPLE.

 

 

 

 

   In as much as you would like your guest to
enjoy the food, they are not coming there to
have fancy meal. Instead of having a menu
that will iclude every type of dish, why not
stick to a few main dishes and small chops.
 Two or three varieties of dishes will do for
the main meal and two or three different
foods can make up a plate of small chops.
Your guest are there to celebrate your
marriage and enjoy your company, if what
you have is not enough for them,thats its
not your problem.
4. HAVE IT CATERED

 

 

 

 

   When it comes to food, you can go two
ways... simple in terms of how much
trouble it’ll be,go with a caterer or simply
in terms of costs,have family prepare the
food.The choice is yours.
5. GET HELP AND DELEGATE

 

 

 

 

   Instead of trying to do all the prepara-
tions on your own, get the help of friends
and families,trust me,they love to help.
There are lots of little details that
needs to be taken care of and if you try to
do everything yourself, you’ll be running
around like crazy. Instead allow others to
help out, delegate certain task to them
 or better still get an event planner. It
makes things easier.
6. GO WITH THE EASIEST ATTIRE

 

 

 

 

 

   In this part of the world, people want to
show off. They want the most expensive
gown,suit,shoes,lace,bags,rings e.t.c. with-
out money and after the wedding,they run
into debts. There is a parable that says...

“life is in stages,while men are in sizes”. My
dear work according to your stage in life and
size. Choose the simplest but beautifull plans
in terms of how much work it’ll take. There
are local fashion designers that are good,
meet them to sew your gowns,suits, tradition-
al wears e.t.c. Instead of going to get foriegn
ones. go and shop in a place that is fairly in-
expensive with a pretty and classic look.We
have them all over the place.
7. FORGET FANCY INVITATION AND
     PROGRAMMES

 

 

 

 

   Wedding invitation and programmes have a
couple of different envelopes,tissue paper,so-
me other papers e.t.c. Go for the simpliest
and inexpensive ones. After all your guest are
not going to use them to eat,they are only go-
ing to throw them away after the wedding
8. DON’T TRY TO IMPRESS
    Infact,this is the key to simplifing your wed-
ding plans. If you try to impress people with
your fancy wedding,you’ll go through a lots of
trouble and expense or even fall into debts.
its really not worth it. Every one has been to
fancy weddings and while they are nice, they
last for one day and they put you deeply into
debts. So decide to rather stay out of debts,
minimize your stress levels and spend some
of the income on your honeymoon. It really
doesn’t matter to the guests whether you are
in debts or not,they are only there to celebrat-
e your marriage and don’t really care if you
are in debt or not. Its your choice.
9. FINALLY, HAVE A CO-ORDINATOR
This doesn’t have to be a fancy wedding co-
ordinator,but can simply be a famly member
or a friend who you can trust to run things ac-
cording to your plan. If you have someone els-
e taking care of all the details of the day.Then
you don’t have to worry about anything. You
can just relax and enjoy your day.