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1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 4:36pm On Jan 12, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 10:35am On Jan 13, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 5:00pm On Apr 07, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 3:43pm On Apr 13, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 12:44pm On May 15, 2017
WEDDING BUDGETS
Budgeting should be among the first smart things to do. If not the very first, should be somewhere between announcing to your folks, friends and picking a date. I've known a few who weren't solvent enough, that picked a date and then waited on a prayer, only to be disappointed in the end, and felt really embarrassed before their friends.

There are several options to creating a wedding budget that you can afford;
1. Folks can decide to contribute a specific amount, and then the couple decides on a wedding budget and makes up any difference themselves.

2. Folks can say that they want to pay for specific items such as the bride's attire, the catering or the wines. The couple then has to figure out how to pay for everything else.

3. The couple can set a budget and then ask to split it evenly. This way, the mothers and fathers of the bride and groom, can each contribute N500000, for a total of a N2,000,000 wedding budget. This is not a bad idea at all for fams, where the parents have split.

Then, depending on your area and taste/class (if you know what I mean), budgeting about N1,500 (for an average Naija wedding oo) per wedding guest will give you a good start. This allows for about N750 a head for catering, and the remaining N750 goes towards everything else – flowers, attire, etc. Of course, if you are only having 10 guests, you may have trouble paying for everything else with only N7500, but it is a good point to start. This starting point fits with the general rule of the more guests, the more formal and lavish the wedding.

So to figure out a basic wedding budget, you can start off by using a basic budget planning worksheet to figure out the basics. Don't get fuddled just yet. cheesy Here's what one should look like;

Your Total Budget ___________

Expenses;

Ceremony
Location fee, officiant fee, marriage licence, musician's fees, ring pillows____________
Reception
Reception Site, Food, Drinks, Rentals, Cake, Favors____________
Attire
Dress, Headpiece/veil, undergarments and hosiery, shoes, accessories, jewelry, hair and makeup, Groom's Tuxedo or Suit, shoes, bow tie, cuff links, studs, suspenders____________
Rings
Yours and Groom's rings, engraving____________
Flowers
Ceremony, bride's bouquet, maid-of-honor and bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, centerpieces, flower-girl basket e.t.c.____________
Music
Ceremony Musicians, Band and/or DJ, cocktail hour musicians, sound system rental____________
Photography
Photographer and Videographer's fees, albums, additional prints, disposable cameras for candids____________
Transportation
Transportation for wedding party, guest shuttle and/or parking attendants____________
Stationery
Invitations, response cards, thank you notes, postage, calligraphy, guest book____________
Gifts
Bridesmaid and groomsmen, parents, welcome baskets for out-of-town guests.

Put the amounts you consider fit or that you already know (e.g cost of the hall rental), against these first (individually and then sum them up), even though their total sum might spill over your intended round figure. And then you make adjustments, so they can fit your plan. For instance, 150 chairs can be reduced to prolly 140, cos exactly 150 people might not attend, or you can trust children and even some adults, to not wanna be held down on a spot, by no force in this world. Lol. As well, you can ask other brides around you, what they spent on vendors to figure out if these numbers you fix are realistic, or need to be adjusted.

Again, adjustment of your budget numbers should only reflect your priorities. While it is likely that you may die to have a photographer from mars, you could be a hundred percent certain that you would die and kill to have that J-lo's kind of wedding dress.

Lastly, you still have to try saving on your wedding budget. You're going to have to do more than just reducing those things you need, by actually crossing off the excesses. I mean, while it may sound wonderful to serve Rice and Soup, it isn't exactly brilliant to serve Jollof, White Rice, Coconut Rice, Fried Rice, Rice Pudding, Puffed Rice and any other miraculous Rice alongside only Egusi soup with eba. You could even trim your wedding guest list, save money on the church decorations, ask recently married friends how much they used and paid for stuff, ask friends in the wedding industry to help you out; giving discounts where possible and even change the day of the week to maybe having the observance on a week night! cheesy


If these numbers still do not work out, ask or remind yourself of what's really important to you. Perhaps it's better to have a small wedding now, and then renew your wedding vows in two, five or ten years when you can or might have been able to save for the big party.

Once you've set a budget, stick to it. It's easier to say than do, I know. But an important thing it is, to do in

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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 9:14am On May 16, 2017
You’ve narrowed down your wedding venues, but how do you make the final call? Go SEE them (and if you can’t, set up a video call to view them! Heck, Data is Cheap now ). A site visit is a sure way for you to determine if you can envision your wedding there, and you’ll be able to see first hand the room configurations.

HERE ARE THE TEN QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING ON THE DOTTED LINE:

1. Capacity
How many people can fit and are allowed to fit in the venue – does it fit with your invite list and budget?

2. Bathrooms
How many? If there are only 2 and you are planning a large wedding you either need to move to the next venue or if your heart is set there, think of alternative options like luxury mobile restrooms or you can get the cheaper ones (DMT mobile toilet) if you are on a budget. These aren’t as bad as they sound.

3. Catering
Do they require the use of their catering (most hotels will do this) or do you have the flexibility to pick your own caterer and/or your own menu? Hotels are notorious “menu set” in that you only can pick from their options, which limits you on bringing your personality to the table.

4. Furniture
Does the venue provide furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, linens, glassware)? If not, this will fall on the caterer and could cost more.

5. Staff
What support staff do they provide, if any? If a hotel, expect that they will. If it is a raw venue they’ll probably just provide one representative onsite and maybe security – the rest is up to you. If you don’t have a dedicated planner, consider hiring an outside day-of planner to help everything run smoothly.

6. Staff attire
What does the staff wear? If you have a theme for the event, you may want to ask to add something to that attire.

7. Parking
Where will your guest's park? And can you comp or host the valet that evening for your guests if there is only paid parking (read: cities).

8. Ceremony
If you want the ceremony held at the venue, can the venue accommodate the request? Is this something they have done previously?

9. Sunlight
If your ceremony or reception is during daylight hours, where does the sunlight hit the room? Try to visit the venue during a similar time – we’ve been to weddings where this wasn’t considered and you couldn’t even see the bride and groom during the wedding

10. Referrals
Always ask for a couple referrals and talk to them, they’ll help you understand any challenges that they might have had and any pitfalls worth considering now

Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 3:41pm On May 28, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 3:25pm On May 29, 2017
5 SITTING ETIQUETTES IN WEDDING RECEPTION.

one of the most common concerns Brides and Grooms face is the reception seating plan. For the couple having a sit-down dinner or formal buffet reception, it is customary for the couple to determine the seating arrangements and provide seating or escort cards for their guests.
While the seating plan can be viewed as an annoyance or even a nightmare, a well thought out seating plan assures that guests are seated with other guests with common interests. Advance thought and planning can make your guests feel special and avoid the hurt feelings that often result with a hap-hazard seating plan or open seating plan. If your reception is less formal, then an open seating plan may work, but you should consider reserving a few tables for elderly guests and immediate family. When you begin the seating plan, you will have to address several issues including where you and the bridal party will sit, as well as where your parents will be seated.
Here are our Top 5 Seating Etiquettes in wedding which we hope will provide some guidance.

1. Seating for Bride and Groom? When it comes to seating for the Bride and Groom, the only sure rule for wedding seating etiquette is that the bride and the groom sit side by side with the bride seated on the groom’s left. The couple can elect to sit by themselves at a Sweetheart Dais and have their wedding party seated with their husbands, wives, fiancés and significant others at the two tables adjacent or closest to the dais table or the wedding party can be seated with other guests throughout the room. The second option is to have a large dais table where the bride and groom are seated with the entire wedding party. Most couples are moving away from the larger dais because it separates the bridal party from their dates.

2.Who sits where? Traditionally the Bride and Groom arrange seating around the bridal table. Typically the bride’s and groom’s parents “host” their own table consisting of their family members and close friends. Family and the bridal party are generally seated closest to the Bride and Groom followed by friends, co-workers, neighbors etc. Remember to be considerate of older guests who may not enjoy sitting close to the band or DJ.

3. Who sits with whom? As a general rule, try seating groups either by their relationship to you or their age group. While it’s a great idea to mix it up, remember that people are most comfortable when sitting with people they know. If there are guests invited who do not know anyone else, consider their interests and age group and seat them accordingly.

4. How to seat divorced parents? In the case of divorced parents, have each parent host his or her own table to diffuse any awkwardness or discomfort. Assign your mother one table, with her close family and friends, and your father another. Just be sure not to seat one parent at the bridal table, but not the other. Also, in considering where the tables are physically located in the ballroom, determine whether you can have the tables close to each other or if it will be better for everyone if the tables are on different sides of the room.

5. Where to seat children? If you plan on having children at your reception, seating the children can sometimes be tricky. Oftentimes, it is preferable to seat young children with their parents; older children can be seated with their parents or on a table together. A children’s table can be great for parents, but can be potentially disruptive to other guests if the children are without supervision. If you go with a children’s table make sure the parents of the children are seated nearby, or that there is someone assigned to supervise the children at their table.

Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 8:59pm On Jun 03, 2017
Tell us ur budget and we will work with it, no hidden charges.
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 7:36pm On Jun 06, 2017
WISE COUPLE EVER.

There's no doubt about the fact that weddings can be most times expensive. But the truth here is, can average couples afford marriage expenses when they are just newly getting married. If you are rich enough, you can make a big and expensive wedding but if otherwise, you need to learn how you can manage the available resources at hand. It is not all about getting married and getting to the altar, the married life comes to play after all the ceremonial activities and all that. Now if after spending all your resources to fund a wedding, what then becomes of you both when you get back home? Couples do need to plan and work on the plans critically so as not to get stranded after the marriage.

Some couples would say, ‘but we are going to have donations and gifts from friends, so lets spend it to the last’. Yes donations and gifts are expected to come, but what happens if the ones that came aren’t enough to carry you? Am sure you wouldn’t go out to start begging your neighbors and friends. It would be foolish on both couples if they aren’t also thinking about the future.

Marriage I know is a one time remarkable event in everyone’s life, but we also need to know that been in the marriage is very important than the ceremonial stuffs. Your friends and families and well-wishers would all come to your wedding, but after that, do they still come to know how you are fairing? The answer is No.
I will be showing to you how you can successfully plan a cheap wedding ceremony and save more for future expenses. Note! Planning a cheap wedding ceremony doesn’t imply that your wedding won’t be filled with fun and bliss or that you are just too poor. No, it means that the future of your marriage really matters much than the ceremonial activity of the present. You know why, you can’t feed the whole nation and then come back home looking for what to eat. Planning cheap wedding shows that you are as wise as the ant that stores food for the future.
So, if your budget cannot really cater for the most expensive custom-made gown, elegant invitation cards, or the top photographers, that doesn't mean that your wedding won’t be unique or special.

Here are a few tips I would like to share to you on how you can attain the height of a blissful wedding without having to spend all your fortunes.

Wedding Gowns
It’s good to wear the best and expensive wedding gown in town, but do you know you can save more taking another alternative? Why not go for a second-hand wedding gown in other to slice out the expenses of a new one. The second-hand made could not be as what others use but because you are wise and future-thinking, you need to improvise that. All you just have to do, is buy some make-up for the gown and save more for the future.

The Reception Hall

This aspect is always quiet expensive. Most of the owners of these reception halls don’t care if you are new couples or not, they are just after the money they can get from you. But to minimize spending much on this aspect, take keen note of the number of visitors that would be coming to the wedding. Try as much as you can to limit the number of your invitees. If the number of visitors coming would be much, that would demand a large reception hall which will cost extra money going into it. But if they are few visitors, the expense on hall won’t that be heavy on you. You don’t need to invite the whole world to the wedding, just plan right and invite few important guests.

Photography
Most photographers do charge much for their services. You can shop around to get a suitable rate. If there isn’t anyone that goes down well with you, then you need to improvise another means. You can implore the service of a family member to help take pictures at the reception while a photographer takes that in the church service or vice-versa.

Invitation Cards
You may think this isn’t important until you meet a graphic designer who would charge you much just to design a wedding card or calendar for you only and not even the printing aspect. But this is what you can probably do on your own and take it to the printing press who prints them out. You can make use of some software like Corel-Draw, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop to get a well suitable design of your choice without having to consult a graphic designer to do the work for you. Just grab your laptop and little by little, you’d make our some meaning designs which you and your spouse can select.
If you don’t know how to make use of those soft wares to design, you can learn them before the wedding plans, as this will help reduce much expense.

Drinks and Food
Yes, we all know that this is one of the main reason why some guests attend wedding reception, some don't even go to church to witness the marriage vow, they go to the reception hall strait from their home so they could sit close to the serving point and eat varieties.
You can't really satisfy every guests that attend your wedding even though you make 100 varieties of food, its adviceable you get a cook while you pay them off for the cooking,it saves more cost than getting a whole catering services and charge high.

Summary

Your wedding can be expensive if you want it to and it can also be less expensive if you also want it to. What is your choice now? To spend the end all on a day wedding event and then come back home with nothing to move on or to be wise to reserve some for future occurrence.

#perfectbudgetevents
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 12:54pm On Jun 08, 2017
Event planning at its peak
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 11:06am On Jun 09, 2017
WHO TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR WHITE WEDDING DATE.

1. Your spouse: After you have thought of a date in mind, your spouse will also need to confirm that the said date is suitable for him or her.

2. Your parents: You will need to relay the said date to your parents to confirm that it is workable for them as well. Truth is the most important people that need to be there are your families and depending on your parent’s work schedule, where they are etc. you have to be considerate in getting approval from them.
The importance of your spouse's input cannot be overemphasized and in another post i discussed 3 things you need to discuss with your spouse before planning your wedding

3. Your parents-in-law: Due to the same reason in 2 above, you will need to inform your parents-in-law of your proposed date so they can also begin to plan towards it and so they can inform you if they have a serious engagement e.g. doctor’s appointment that day.

4. Your church: This is the most important as that is where you will be wedded. If the priest, deacon or pastor would not be available, you will hence need to fix a date that is possible for them as well, otherwise you will see yourself looking for a church at dying minute.

5. Your work: Finally, you will need to get approval from your office, I put this last because truthfully 1-4 are the most important. What you can do is save your leave for the year such that your wedding date can be on one of the days of your leave.
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by MrRhymes101(m): 5:50am On Jun 14, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 9:10pm On Jul 02, 2017
PERFECT BUDGET VENDORS
Your wedding vendors are responsible for turning your vision into reality (no pressure, right?). So it’s essential that you take the time to choose pros who you’re actually excited to work with—and who are within budget, too. Yes, the process can feel a bit daunting at first, but we’re here to help ease the stress.

Step One: Figure out the basics.
Before you start researching wedding vendors, you’ll need to have a few pieces of information set: your wedding date, your budget, and your venue. You’ll need to know if vendors are available on your date (if they’re not, it’s pretty much a deal-breaker), can travel to your wedding location, and their pricing is within your budget’s range. These important details should be firmly set before you start reaching out to wedding pros.

Step Two: Start the search
Once you feel comfortable with your date, budget, and venue, you can start researching vendors in your area. There are a few ways to find vendors. Websites like Spacebook allow you to search for vendors quickly and easily based on your location. You can also attend wedding shows where you can meet a lot of vendors in person. There’s also word of mouth, talking to recently-married friends and family members to get their recommendations. You might also want to check out vendors on social media to get a better sense of their personalities.

Step Three: Read reviews
No matter how you initially research wedding vendors, it’s a good idea to cross-reference with online reviews written by real couples. Reviews often provide insight that you might not get from looking at a vendor’s website or meeting them at a wedding expo. Take note not only of the good reviews but how a vendor responds to not-so-great ones. A vendor doesn’t have to have completely perfect reviews to be a good fit for your wedding.

Step Four: Narrow it down.
You could probably come up with a list of dozens of wedding vendors who sound amazing, but for your own sanity, don’t reach out to too many. We recommend narrowing your list to three or four vendors in each category (photographers, makeup artists, etc.) to make that initial contact with. You can always reach out to more if none of your initial picks work out.

Step Five: Reach out.
Making that first contact with a wedding vendor can be a little tricky. There are three important pieces of information you’ll want to find out: If the vendor is available on your date, can travel to your location, and their package pricing is within your budget. Use this template for your initial message.

Hi [vendor name],

My name is [your name] and I found you on [mention where you found the photographer, whether on a website, at a wedding expo, etc.]. I am curious to more about your wedding services. I am getting married on [your wedding date] at [your wedding venue] and wanted to check your availability and receive any information on your packages and pricing.

Thank you!
[Your name and contact information]

The vendor should get back to you in a timely fashion—within a business day or so—or provide a reason why he or she isn’t available (vacation, travel, etc.). If you hear back and like what you see (the vendor is available on your date, the pricing is within range), set up an in-person meeting.

Step Six: Ask questions.
The in-person meeting with a vendor is crucial. Not only do you want your vendors to be creative and talented, you’ll also want to find people you actually like and trust. And it’s easiest to discover that at an in-person meeting, rather than over the phone or via email. If you can’t meet with a vendor in person, video chat is a decent alternative.

Come prepared with a list of questions, and don’t be afraid to bring up any concerns. You’re spending a lot of money here, and it’s essential that you’re comfortable with your decision-making. If you’re concerned about the vendor’s pricing, now is the time to be up front about your own budget and (politely) see if any adjustments can be made to a vendor’s package. They may very well say no, but it’s better to ask up front rather than after a contract has been drawn up.

Step Seven: Read the contract (and ask more questions!).
Once you’ve selected the wedding vendor you’d like to hire, it’s time to get a contract. Make sure you read the contract carefully before signing and have others read it as well. If you’re confused or concerned about any detail in the contract (especially the payment plan or any additional fees), don’t be afraid to ask. You should be 100 percent happy with the contract before signing and moving forward with a particular wedding

Step Eight: Book—and get next steps.
Signing a vendor contract marks the start of your official working relationship with a wedding pro. Even if your wedding is months (or years!) away, make sure you’re aware of what the next steps are. When should you meet with this particular vendor again, whether it’s for a tasting, planning session, engagement shoot, etc.? Also, what is the best way to communicate with this particular vendor—is email, phone or text best?

Step Nine: Stay in touch.
If you’ve been communicating with a wedding vendor and decide against hiring them, do not (we repeat, do not) “ghost” them. They may be holding a date for you and potentially turning down other clients to keep it reserved. Let them know (politely and promptly) that you’ve decided to go in a different direction.

Step Ten: Get recommendations.[/b]
Your wedding will run even more smoothly if your vendors work well together. Don’t be shy about asking your vendors for recommendations in different categories. If you like a particular vendor’s style, it’s likely that he or she frequently works with others who have similar personalities. For example, perhaps your photographer can recommend a videographer they work with often. Or a florist can recommend a lighting designer whose work they admire. Of course, planners are the ultimate pros at connecting couples with wedding pros. Just don’t forget to check those vendor reviews.
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 7:07pm On Jul 09, 2017
Never complain about the lapses at your event, it was all your FAULT! Coz u never used a planner or you got a wrong planner......#amaplanner.
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 1:10pm On Jul 16, 2017
The package is still active
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 3:03pm On Aug 24, 2017
We are really getting to the main season Of events, why not take advantage of this 1.8M package and make your event a memorable
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 1:47pm On Sep 22, 2017
Busy with different events but no time to post. Dorcas will be getting married to Ese tomoro.
watch out for the set up of the venue and d ready made of the venue down to full activity of the whole event.

Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 6:42am On Nov 04, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 10:16am On Nov 06, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 6:15pm On Nov 10, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 6:52am On Nov 13, 2017
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Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 8:07am On Jan 05, 2018
Bridal shower by Perfect Budget Events.


A bridal shower is one of those parties that are fun and practical at the same time. The obvious reason for a shower is to give things to the future married couple that will help them establish a home together. But the underlying reason for a bridal shower is that it's a nice occasion for the close family and friends of the bride to spend relaxed time with her before the big wedding day.

It's a time for sharing funny stories, for relatives to give advice to the bride, and for friends to show their support.

The bride is the princess of the day, so be sure that in your planning you don't do anything that will make her feel uncomfortable.

A bridal shower is commonly hosted by the maid-of-honor and bridesmaids. Although it was once considered poor etiquette for family members of the bride to host the shower, it is now acceptable. Here are some other considerations when getting set for the event:

1. The event is usually held within two months of the wedding, up to two weeks before the big day.

2. Don't invite guests to the shower who have not been invited to the wedding.

3. You will need to decide whether this will be a traditional 'girls only' event or a couples party, often referred to as a "Jack and Jill" shower.

4. Any time of day is acceptable, but most often showers are afternoon events.

5. Make your guests feel comfortable and have fun with bridal shower games. Planning a few of these games is a particularly good idea if a large number of the guests don't already know one another.

6. Encourage the bride to register for gifts. With so many couples living on their own before getting married, it's difficult for guests to guess which things they still need.

7. Decide whether the party will be held at a home, a hotel or in a restaurant. These days many shower planners now choose activities instead of the traditional finger food/gift opening shower. For example, many bridal parties take the bride out for a day at the spa instead of a shower. Or for an active Jack and Jill shower, the party could be a beach barbecue complete with volleyball, Frisbee, music, and dancing.

8. Don't forget to give party favors to all guests. These can be traditional favors such as small boxes of candy. Or they can be something that relates to the theme of the shower, e.g. drawer sachets at a lingerie shower.

9. Never toy with a good bridal shower decoration, d decoration brings out d beauty of the bridal shower during photo sessions.

Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 8:19am On Jan 16, 2018
Never neglect d power of an event planner for your next event.... #eventplanner

Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 8:02am On May 14, 2018
Every successful event requires a perfect planner
Re: 1.7M Naira Reception Budget by Midekin(m): 6:39am On May 15, 2018
TYPICAL EXPENSES IN NIGERIA WEDDING:

How do you make a wedding budget list to use in estimating the cost of your upcoming Nigerian wedding? One of the best ways to make up a wedding budget list is to ask newlyweds or a wedding planner for the typical things couples spend on during their Nigerian weddings. But what if you don’t have anyone around to ask, and you don’t want to forget a single thing last minute! In this post, I will show you an example budget list – typical things Nigerians budget for in their weddings. Feel free to copy, modify and use the list to arrive at your own wedding budget. So, read on to see the list.

What Should You Budget For in a Nigerian Wedding?

One of the first things to do when planning a white wedding is to set a budget, based on how much you (the couple) can afford to spend. But that’s just a figure, right? You don’t just take your entire wedding money to the market to start shopping (that’s dumb). You have to first sit down to make a wedding shopping list of things to buy, services to hire and how much to spend on each. A wedding budget list is simply a shopping list of every possible expense you are likely to spend for your wedding.

Nigerian Wedding Budget List for Shopping: Example of Typical Expenses

Below is an example of a wedding budget list – this is the list of expenses that will make up your wedding cost. So, you can also call this a wedding expense list, some people call it the wedding shopping list. Below is just an example, as some couples include more items in their wedding shopping list, while others choose to keep it basic – it all depends on whether you plan to have a low-key wedding or big wedding.

The Wedding Rings

Wedding rings (bride + groom) ___________
Wedding ring box or pillow ___________

Bride’s Attire

Borrow/ rent a used or pre-owned wedding gown ___________
Bride’s shoes ___________
Bridal Accessories: bouquet, veil, headpiece; earrings, necklace etc ___________
Bridal beauty: Hair/ Nails/ Makeup ___________

Groom’s Attire

Groom’s Shoes ___________
Groom’s wedding suit ___________
Groom’s Accessories (e.g cuff links, belt etc) ___________
Flower boutonniere/ pocket handkerchief) ___________
Groom’s Grooming (e.g haircut, beard shaving) ___________

Stationery & Souvenirs

(Printing of) Invitation cards & program ___________
Souvenirs/ Favors to gift guests ___________

Venue & Decoration (for Reception)

Venue hire (incl. necessary rentals such as canopy tents, chairs) ___________
Decoration: venue, bride n Groom’s cars, venue décor ___________

Reception Food & Drinks

Wedding Cake (assuming N150/ guest count) ___________
Food ___________
Drinks/ Juice/ Water ___________

Reception Entertainment & Visuals

Photography & Video Coverage ___________
Master of Ceremony (MC) ___________
DJ only (No Music Band) ___________

Transportation

Car and bus hire to transport bride, groom and wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents), close relatives and VIP guests to/ from wedding venues ___________

Other Vendors (optional)

Wedding planner services ___________
Ushers ___________
Food servers ___________

Miscellaneous (reserved fund, in case of emergency) ___________

So, YOUR TOTAL WEDDING BUDGET is: __________________ (this is where to write the total of amounts you budgeted in the above items).

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