Gugu and Awa’s Story
U SWe’re back!! So excited for this takeover, we can’t wait to share on all the awesome pre-wedding events, the planning process, plug you guys to dope BYO vendors and of course take you through the big day????#zimweddings #bestfriends G E T T I N G R E A D YSo there’s a rundown of the…
Shadreck and Tino’s Story
My name is Tino.I am not a good storyteller lol so here is the summary:This was 22 December 2019Roora and mini wedding ceremony on the same day at home. Roora startedaround 10am and wedding ceremony at 2. I was a DIY bride, did my ownhair (with some help from a friend), did my decor and…
Maid of Honour Duties “Before and On the Day Roles”
A maid of honor may also be addressed as the, ‘best girl’ or in short ‘MOH.’ It doesn’t matter which term you prefer to use but the million dollar question is ‘Do people know the duties of a maid of honor/best girl?’ Over the years some might have the understanding that being a maid of…
Wedding Venue : Factors to consider when picking one
Getting a wedding venue can be a tricky issue for most couples because they lack adequate information about the venues. When it comes to picking a venue, they are certain factors that couples need to up into consideration before they put their signature on the contract agreement form: Location – A very important factor that…
What to consider when picking a caterer?
by Zimweddings Planning a wedding is tricky for most couples. They have a lot of things that need their outer most attention and most importantly they have family, relatives and friends to please. However, as they say “Ukama igasva hunozadziswa nekudya”, so a wedding without good food is not something worth remembering. Picking a caterer…
Lobola ins and out
THE traditional custom of lobola, also known as “roora”, may sometimes be misunderstood by western eyes but in African culture, it is a ritual that helps to bring two families closer together, writes Octayvia Nance. Lobola negotiation is an age-old tradition where a man pays the family of his fiance for her hand in marriage….
Wedding Themes
Wedding Themes Rustic- Usually has natural landscapes. This theme makes use of wood in multiple ways, incorporating pieces that could exist in your home or garden. Classic Romance- This theme is timeless. Bride wears dramatic dress, and a hint of crystal detailing with lots of flowers, mostly white, ceremonial arch also with lots of flowers,…
10 steps to finding a great photographer
Photo by DIGITAL GENIUS PRO Article by Zimweddings | Editor Kuda Chirinda Follow these guidelines to locate the perfect shutterbug to document your day. Unlike the work of your other wedding vendors(music, flower arrangements, cake), photographs aren’t things you can hear, smell, taste or even see at first, you don’t really know what you’re getting until after…
How to pick the perfect dress
Begin shopping six to nine months before your wedding. It takes about four months for a manufacturer to make a dress and another two months to complete the alterations. Don’t schedule late in the day, the early bird gets the worm. You will have more dress options. One easy way to limit your options is…
How to pick bridesmaids dresses and colours
Getting married and it feels exciting! This also means making all these choices to create this fairytale dream wedding you always wanted. You have picked your girls and now you want to choose the dresses they will wear. It can be a nightmare dealing with more than three drama queens. To minimise the drama its…