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  Wedding Planner vs Wedding Coordinator: Which Do You Need as a Bride Abroad? Dear Bride,  if you’re planning a Nigerian wedding from overseas, you might be wondering...do I really need a wedding planner, or will a coordinator suffice? In today's blog i will tell you how you can decide what/who you need without feeling overwhelmed with you planning process. Let’s break it down so you can plan with confidence. *Take a deep breath* imagine a bride to be on her couch creating wedding inspiration pins on Pinterest and browsing on instagram to find vendors that suit her wedding style. calling her friend who got married last summer for vendor suggestions , making long calls with mum to agree on catering, decor and this always ends in idea disagreements. Feels overwhelming right? You need help but how do you determine the one you need? that is why you are reading this blog post today.  The main difference between a wedding planner and a wedding coordinator comes down to sco...

  Top Wedding Venues for Intimate Weddings in Nigeria By Vivienne | The Event Girl NG Dear Bride Abroad, if you’re reading this from London, Toronto, or Atlanta and dreaming about a small, elegant wedding back home in Nigeria, this post is for you. Pour yourself a cup of tea, breathe, and let’s imagine your special day together. Planning a wedding in Nigeria while living overseas can feel like a mix of excitement and overwhelm.The time zones, vendor calls, and the desire to make every detail perfect can be mood dampening, you want the good news? Intimate weddings are the new luxury. its thoughtful, highly curated, and deeply memorable and they give you the feel of still being abroad whilst having your dream wedding in Nigeria at the same time. Sure, for this my first advise would be to select the best venue that fit your style and wedding theme..... confused about what to pick? fret not, i am here for you.. *winks* Below are my top venue pi...

How to Plan a Nigerian Wedding from the UK (Without Stress or Surprises) | The Event Girl NG How to Plan a Nigerian Wedding from the UK (Without Stress or Surprises) If you’re a Nigerian bride living in the UK, planning a wedding back home can feel like a beautiful dream — and a logistical nightmare all at once. Between time zone differences, unreliable communication, and not being on ground to monitor things, the process can get overwhelming fast. But with the right systems, team, and guidance, your dream wedding in Nigeria can come together seamlessly. At The Event Girl NG , we’ve helped dozens of brides abroad turn that long-distance stress into a calm, luxury experience. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to plan your Nigerian wedding from the UK with confidence. 1. Start With a Clear Vision and Budget Before you dive into details, define what kind of celebration you truly want. Are you planning a traditional engagement , a white wedding , or both? Will you...

How To Plan Events Without Breaking The Bank Planning an unforgettable event brings “Big Dreams” to mind and then comes the fear of spending a fortune which will sometimes cause you to postpone or even give up on your event dreams. In my years experience as an event planner, I know that big events doesn’t necessarily have to mean spending a fortune. With my budget friendly ideas, you can create an experience that leaves a lasting impression on your guests without breaking the bank. Tip No 1 - PRIORITIZE  One of the most effective ways to keep costs down is to focus on what will make the most impact. Prioritize aspects that are very important to you like venue atmosphere, food, and entertainment, while you can be flexible on other things that are non essentials . For example getting an all in one venue can save you money on decorations, sound and setup costs, while still allowing you to achieve your vision. Tip No 2 - GET CREATIVE  Another key tip is to get creative with elemen...

Hey guys, yes I know it’s been a while and I apologize for putting work before you but I’m here now and trust I come baring goodies.... according to our new Nigerian Slogan “Plenty Stew”  So today’s post is to tell you about my serious jealousy for  “Ember”brides. Yes I said it! I’m so jealous of them *rolls eyes*.  Before you get all righteous and judgy about it I promise after you read all my reasons I may be able to bring you over to my side of the table.  The Ember season is Sale Season Imagine you spent about 2000 dollars on a wedding dress only for a bride to buy that same wedding dress for 500 dollars because it’s on sale. Yes that’s one reason why I’m jealous. Everything is on sale in the ember so these are always the best times to shop for things you need for your wedding even if you plan on getting married next year you can always buy them and worry less later. Ember Season is new design Season  Vera Wang recently designed a new li...

Hiring  the right wedding vendor is very crucial to your event that’s why it’s one of the most difficult task  for any bride. We must suggest you hire a wedding planner for your event because they are not biased and will totally get the best vendors in a heart beat but for the sake of this blog i will assume i'm advising a DIY bride. Most vendors get hired based on the uniqueness of their service and how it’s rendered while some are hired based on some other reasons but I’m here to talk to you about the vendors who you shouldn’t hire. 1.The Vendors that don't know what they are doing This first point is self explanatory. don’t hire them if they don’t know anything about the job. You know those people that say “how hard is it to fry small chops” yes those ones. Don’t hire them ! . I believe small chops has been a life saver for events since 1900 and anyone who thinks it’s easy is not your friend. Lol ( you can tell I’m a born again small chops lover) 2.The “ ...