All You Need to Know About RSVP Etiquette

April 28, 2022

As a couple planning your wedding in Canada or any other part of the world, sending out an invitation is one thing you’ll eventually have to do. But understandably, not many couples know much about the dos and don'ts of wedding invitations and RSVP etiquette because they haven’t planned weddings before. It can even be more confusing especially now that…

Assigned Seating at Nigerian/Indian/African/Cultural Weddings

Getting the seating at your event right is very important. It'll affect the atmosphere and how much fun your guests have. You can't have a memorable wedding in Canada without getting your seating chart right. There are two kinds of seating to handle when it comes to weddings. There is seating at the wedding ceremony and seating at the reception.…

Should I Ask My Officiant To Wear A Particular Outfit?

October 16, 2021

Asking the officiant about their outfit often doesn't occur to many couples. But it's a good question to ask. As an Ontario wedding officiant, I always talk about what I'll wear near the wedding date when all the florals, color palettes, and decorations are already confirmed. So you can expect we will have a little convo about it around 2-3…

Aviation Themed Style Shoot

January 19, 2021

Weddings are for a day but the memories they leave last forever! This is why every single moment at a wedding is so important! As part of our BellaNaija Weddings Freshers Week, we’ve got this breathtaking wedding styled shoot by Canadian based wedding officiant, Tied By Temi.  We’re absolutely in love with the concept of this shoot. The photos take us on…

Being Black in the Wedding Industry- An Interview With WPIC Alumni

October 13, 2020

“With all of the injustice going on in the world right now, we at WPIC Inc. wanted to show our support and take a stand. It is not okay, and will never be okay to judge someone because of the color of one’s skin. We as a company pledge to learn more, do more, and better ourselves to be more inclusive…

Weducation -Wedding Planning Institute of Canada (WPIC) Webinar Learning Series

July 2, 2020

On the 2nd of July 2020, I shared my expertise on planning a Nigerian wedding during the WPIC’s webinar learning series. The topics I covered were: The myth of African Weddings The evolution of Nigerian Weddings The quintessential Nigerian couple How to plan a Nigerian Wedding Live Q & A The myth of African Weddings I demystified the term “African…

H & B’s Traditional Nigerian Wedding

October 14, 2020

Thank you to Temi Apara, WPICC of Teantona Event Connoisseurs for this wonderful submission. Most Nigerian weddings take place over 2 days (typically on Friday and Saturday). The format of a Nigerian traditional wedding ceremony varies from one of Nigeria’s 371 tribes to another however most usually includes  large number of guests and it’s colourful and fun event. Helen and…