THE WEDDING ISSUE Hi guys, welcome once again. It’s the last quarter of the year again and hmmm…wait! I smell weddings! Romance, fashion, colour, food and wine is always a good accessory for these last few months and we are of course, here to show you how to rock that special day in the city of Lagos! Before I got married, one important piece of advice I got was to make an Excel document. Yes, an excel document like you’re at work!. Write down the things you think you’ll need, how critical they are, the person responsible and any other factors. Agree on your budget, priorities (like if you’d rather save more money and use it for the honeymoon), family issues, number of guests, etc with your spouse
Next, get a planner- many weddings have gone well without a planner but a planner’s professional touch cannot be overemphasized. Also, the planner understands how best to work with your budget and get a unique experience. Planners have also tried various vendors and are more likely to identify those who are best at what they do. See some below:
Zapphaire events 371, Borno way, off Herbert Macaulay
Road, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos 01-8188218, 08035024636, 08024127725 zapphaire@yahoo.com, info@zapphaire.com
The Events Warehouse, plot CDE industrial crescent, off town planning way, Ilupeju, www.theeventswarehouse.com , enquiry@theeventswarehouse.com, 08033045430 08154210122
Elizabeth R, 40b, Awori Lane, Dolphin estate, Lagos. 08059055555, info@elizabethrlagos, www.elizabethrlagos.com
Frannicoles,10, Elsie Femi Pearse Street, off Adeola Odeku, VI. 234-01790 3546
First Kilmanjaro, 9 , Adekunle Fajuyi Way,GRA,Ikeja, 01 497 0097, 497 0095
The Wedding Company, 3B, Ahmed Tijani Ottun street, off Admiralty way, Lekki, 017300837, www.theweddingcompanyng.com
Invitations/delivery: who will do your invitations? How much are you willing to spend? Who will deliver them? Here is a list of some invitation vendors in Lagos Nneyah cards:info@nneyahcards.com, 8022023211
sales@nneyahcards.com,
www.nneyahcards.com,
Eventions Nigeria 08122878630,http://eventions.webs.com, eventionsnigeria@yahoo.com Koza, 7 Ademola Ojomo close, off Bode Thomas street, surulere, 0709 000 3896, 0803 355 7190 Plot 34 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. +234 (0) 803 355 7190. kozanigeria@gmail.com Soiree Stationery, 08026888826, 08033196901, 5, Sanusi Fafunwa St, VI
Venue: outdoor or indoor? A list of venues in Lagos Darlington hall, plot CDE indutrial crescent, off town planning way, ilupeju, www.darlingtonhall.com, 0815088877, 01 9500008 Bespoke centre, Lekki Expressway, after 3rd roundabout 0807500 5947,08054090760, 08075005881 www.libertyhall.com info@libertyhall.com Etal hotel and halls, 30b, Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos Magnolia Hall, 8/9, Lagos City Mall, Opp. MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos 01 2714343, 08033042760 The Knot Centre, Yaba, 017359756 www.theknotcentre.com 10 Degrees Events Centre, Plot A2, Billingsway Road, Oregun Industrial Estate, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. +234 (0) 703 819 6177. www.10degreesevents.com Blue pearl hall, 50/ 52 Toyin Street Opposite Waterparks, 017749273 Civic centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Opposite 1004, Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria, 01 4548408-10, info@theciviccentre.com
Havilah events centre: Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria 1. Ijaoye street, opp. First bank, Jibowu Yaba, Lagos, 08055283181 Chief Yesufu Abiodun Street, By City of David- Off Ligali Ayorinde, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos Telephone: +234-803-338-6707, +234-705-736-4484 - Email: tolu.moyan@havilahcentre.com Landmark events centre, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island Annex, Lagos seats 1000 people, 0805 333 3333, 07030001114 www.the-landmark-village.com The Balmoral event centre, 98, Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos.08075000537 Regency Hall, Otunba Jobi-Fele Avenue, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos. Phone: +234 1 496 0210, 814 8491, 7736525. The Manor Hall, Opposite Treasure gardens estate, 2nd roundabout, Lekki 08035252211, 08120007474,07041969855 enquiries@themanorhall.com,www.themanorhall.com KFA Event Place KM 15, Lekki Epe Expressway,Opposite Nicon Estates, Lekki, Lagos. 234 1 7909252, 08062795680, 08084031258, 07028022661. kfarentals@gmail.com
Get the dress,veil and the suit: of course! Decide if you want couture or just going off-the –rack. Here are a list of designers and shops to go to: for your dresses & accessories Enthyst events and bridals, 08033016027, 0805611 9632, 01 850 2755, info@enthystevents.com, 200a Isale Eko street, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi www.enthystevents.com MaberlyGreen, 08035729729, info@maberlygreen.com.40, Budland street, grammer school bus stop, Ojodu Berger Benkol bridals 59, Adeniran Ogunsanya road, Surulere, 01 8541564, 08033119331, customercare@benkolgroup.com, www.benkolgroup.com Elizabeth Phillip Bridal consultancy, 46, Allen Avenue,Ikeja,01 761 6984 Havilah brides 42, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos 08023112091 Rose Blossom bridals, 19, Ajao road, off Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja,08023039908, blossombridal@aol.com, www.roseblossombridal.com The Wedding store 24/26 Aromire avenue, Ikeja, 803 301 4387 Imani Swank, 23a, Emma Abimbola street, Lekki Phase 1, 08170038986 Je temi Bridals 19, Kosoko Street, Ojodu Berger, 08055379427 Akpos Okudu 08076256599 Kosibah couture +440 2074248832 Valerie Bridals,27A, Toyin Street Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 1 791 7017
For your suit: Bobo’s clothing,39, Opebi road, Ikeja, 08033799660 David Wej info@davidwej.com, 08072882097, 07055773670 07055773671,08023030742, www.davidwej.com Benkol group 59, Adeniran Ogunsanya road, Surulere, 01 8541564, 08033119331, customercare@benkolgroup.com, www.benkolgroup.com Brides & Belle 5B Alakija Street, Jibowu, 08033071814 Suit Affairs, 45, Opebi road, Opp Adebola House, Ikeja, 08091813412, 08054515584, 08023016226, 08023051716, info@suitaffairsng.com, www.suitaffairsng.com
Relive that day over and over again with unique memories: find some photographers here Ade Plumptre, 3B, Ajiboye Street, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 317 5992 Akara Ogheneworo Photography +234 (0) 802 501 9121 +234 (0) 818 355 7625 E. Etomi Photography +234 (0) 706 052 9757 +44 (0) 782 744 5339 Libran Eye +234 (0) 703 300 5951 +234 (0) 705 250 8651 Isi
08034100214
Tunde 08055573796 Eniola 08029595719
Catering- What’s a wedding without good food? Here are some tried and tested caterers Culinary Works 08033007182 Alalo 9, Adekunle Fajuyi, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria +234 1 736 1255 Cream Fingers 5 Sam Shonibare Street, off Ogunlana Drive, Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 811 5992 Goldielux Catering Anthony village, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 802 341 5021 +234 (0) 1 853 9854 Kafi Catering Service Alagomeji, Yaba Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 335 3627 Laredo International Shop 10, Sangrouse Market, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 815 9209 Sweetcity Delicacies, 53, Western Avenue, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 562 5038 Wott To Eat, Alpha & Omega Arcade, Plot 1296A Akin Adesola street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 802 458 1351 +234 (0) 1 891 4069 TDP Catering Block 11, Flat 6, Femi Okunmi Estate, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 18 718 288 +234 (0) 812 772 4096 Delizie Desserts, delizie12@yahoo.com, 08023100756, 08034744445 Vic-De-Perry 2 Laboye Laleye Close, off Tafawa Balewa Crescent, Surulere Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 805 966 5555 +234 (0) 802 041 8515
Work your day with a beautiful piece of edible art. See cake vendors here Chocolatiers Wonders +234 (0) 708 967 3839 +234 (0) 807 888 3839 Fifi's Oven 3 Ope Ifa Crescent, Anthony Village, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 407 8227 +234 (0) 805 656 8993 +234 (0) 705 753 9660 Fruitopia Club by Tropical Fruit Tree & Baskets Ltd +234 (0) 806 946 7022 +234 (0) 806 634 8373 +234 (0) 705 804 7588 Maison Du Chocolat 25 Adelabu Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
+234 (0) 806 805 2148 OOH LA LA 13 Adelabu street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 301 6488 Sweetkiwi Frozen Yogurt 19a Olosa Street, Victoria Island Lagos The Cake Fairy 7 Gbala Street, Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 468 4542 +234 (0) 1 874 1288 The Oven CakeCraft Suites D166/167, Ikota shopping complex, VGC, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 1 461 3365 +234 (0) 1 463 1669 +234 (0) 802 318 6454 Butter Cups - Cake By Tayo Plot 11, Joseph Adu Street, Oniru Estate, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 334 1358 Exclusive chocolate fountain 6 Abiodun Jagun street, N.O.B Oluwa street Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 802 305 9476 Cake Central 37 Yaya Abatan Street, Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 302 0900 Upper Crust 16 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos. +234 (0) 1 878 7557 Cakes and Cream 87, Opebi road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Plot 71, Molade Okoya Thomas Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street (Behind Zenith Bank HQ), Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria 12B Ogunlana Drive, Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 302 0863 +234 (0) 812 703 2241 +234 (0) 812 703 2242
Traditional Attire- the uniqueness of a Nigerian wedding- get your aso-oke, laces, etc from: Bellissimo aso-oke and beads Collection R +234 (0) 1 213 8161 De Roots Of Aso Oke 33, Bamisile Street, Off Allen Avenue (Behind Best Western Ikeja Hotel), Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 252 5259 +234 (0) 806 616 4312 +234 (0) 806 915 2928 MyQ, 234 (0) 806 068 5077 Oyeog Fabrics 16 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos +234 (0) 1 774 7686 Tunmise Aso Oke 17, Adebola Ojomu Street, Beside Christ Embassy Church, Aiyetoro Junction, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 913 8342 Natives Aso Oke 63b Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos +234 (0) 802 301 3774 Mozel's House of Lace, Suite 5, Kingsway Building, 51/52 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 802 314 0356
Shoes- polish off your princess and prince look with stylish shoes. Check these places for shoes Pierre And Pearl 14, Susan Orji Crescent, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 820 2438 +234 (0) 805 587 1980 TAIBAL 60 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 308 0362
Mona Matthews elizade-toyota plaza,323a, ikorodu road, anthony lagos Anthony Village, Lagos, Nigeria. +243 (0) 894 9177, 08023055212, 09062767728 monamatthews@yahoo.com, www.monamatthews.com
Jewelry/rings- Exchange your vows in style. List of jewelers Gems of Nubia 8 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos +234 (0) 802 307 2064 Babington King Jewellers 13 Unity road, off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 894 8723 Deinte 2nd Floor, Silverbird Galleriea Mall, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 807 499 8553 Gold Treasure Exchange Limited, 08082980579, 016282508, f14, City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, www.goltrex.com
Bridal partyPeridot and Ruby, 13B Awori Road Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi Lagos, Nigeria Brides N More 45 Allen Avenue (Opp. Mr biggs) Ikeja, Lagos +234 (0) 803 614 6000 Qbox Costumes
+234 (0) 805 330 3400
Music-see list of bands, DJs here Shuga Band+234 (0) 802 316 0738 God Bless and the Ebony Band Plot 897, Balarabe Musa Cresent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 307 7641 Dj Humility Suite E93/94 Ikota Shopping Complex, VGC, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 350 7661 Dj Jimmy Jatt +234 (0) 803 308 3669
Favours and Souvenirs- Appreciate your guests with unique favours and gifts Elise Charles+234 (0) 803 386 1549 +234 (0) 802 303 3830 +234 (0) 1 763 3420 Souvenirs By Tosyne Shop F146 Ikota shopping complex, off road 3, VGC, Lekki Lagos. +234 (0) 816 445 9077 +234 (0) 704 522 5908 Gift Shack+234 (0) 803 462 4444 +234 (0) 810 176 9659
Hair & make-up- Complete your look: stylists in Lagos BM Pro By Banke Meshida 13B Awori Lane, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 301 0703 Blush Boutique and Salon 1388 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island Lagos. +234 1 820 1407
Ewar Suite BD5, Maryland Shopping Complex, Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 386 8565 Bobby's Signature Salon 34, Bode Thomas, Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria and Ogundana Drive, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 223 8042 Facetalk 3 Allen Avenue (1st Floor), Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 346 5653 Lise Beauty Range And Makeup Studio
52 Awolowo Rd, South-West Ikoyi, Lagos +243 (0) 802 640 1985 Mud Make-Up 12B Fatai Idowu Arobieke Street, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 820 1394 +234 (0) 1 820 1057
Drinks-; the art of a few. Treat your guests with special drink servings from: Tails, Shakes & More, 30 Modupe Johnson Crescent, Off Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 805 632 6364 +234 (0) 818 972 0878 Water 2 Wine +234 (0) 803 230 8033 Maldesa Limited 43a Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 702 770 1650 Foss Mara 56 Ademola Adetokunbo street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria +234 (0) 813 713 9782 +234 (0) 816 785 6022
Honeymoon There are many discounted packages and they favour better when you plan early. Try any of these services. There are some ongoing promos on www.wakanow.com
Rentals-drapes, canopies, tables, tents, chairs, etc the planner usually takes care of these but it is important to indicate what you would like.
Rental companies: Silver Solution Styling Concept Suru-Lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 401 9563 All Inclusive Rentals & Events Ltd 75 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 477 - RENT (7386) The Tent Event Limited 4, Anifowoshe Close (Off Adebola Street), Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 271 0377 +234 (0) 1 774 1595 +234 (0) 1 896 7401 DMT Mobile Toilet KM 7, Lagos - Ibadan Expressway, before world oil filling station, Isheri-Olofin, kara, Ogun State, (after Berger Bus Stop) Nigeria +234 (0) 1 774 4511 +234 (0) 1 879 2695, +234 (0) 802 312 6404 F.Jays 20 Calabar Street, Suru-lere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 703 413 8420 +234 (0) 702 855 6335 Luxe Loos all Seasons Plaza, 24 Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos +234 (0) 819 174 4431 Chiavari Banquet Chairs Rentals +234 (0) 807 600 1802 Babol Rentals & Events Place Block 6, Plot 35A, Landbridge Avenue, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island Extension. (Along British Internal School/Palms Shopping Mall) +234 (0) 1 775 5973 Maysons Global 5, Agoro Street, Omole Phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 708 189 3436
Lingerie-of course! Denaki’s lingerie www.denakilingerie.com follow @DenakiLingerie 0806 018 0583 Pees Galleria, 2A Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos Seams And Carriage Shop C3, Abeni Shopping Plaza II, 52B Ligagli Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. +234 (0) 708 207 9997
Brief Essentials @briefessentials www.briefessentials.com info@briefessentials.com order@briefessentials.com 08071991753, 08191652056
Style rebirth www.stylerebirth.com sales@stylerebirth.com 0706 6234909
Etc Lingerie & Accessories 58a Isaac John Street GRA Ikeja and Shop 9 Ikoyi mall,I McGregor road, Ikoyi, Lagos. +234 (0) 1- 815 3252
Limo/rentals
Bouquet/florist
Island Limos
Jasmine Rose Flowers 11 Glover Road Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 809 690 2363 +234 (0) 809 564 2712
16, Okoya Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 703 000 0108
Flower Plus
Swift Rental Cars
Suite E3, Falomo Shopping Center Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
20, Maitama Sule Street, S/W Ikoyi, Lagos
Nigeria. +234 (0) 803 302 8420
+234 (0) 1 270 1085
Hulda 11, Odunlami Street, Anthony Village, Lagos, Nigeria
+234 (0) 1 270 1086
+234 (0) 802 329 0613
SkyLimoNigeria
Flowers Blossom
16A Dapo Solanke Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 706 583 3306 0803 321 1222
2 Olosa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos +234 (0) 803 302 8781
Ashersmith Horse Drawn Carriages Funland, 30 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 802 369 8262
Fascinators and accessories Graces Hats, 8023135397, graceshats@yahoo.com, 7b, toyin street, ikeja www.graceshats.com By ‘Mide www.bymide.com Hatz And Soul Rasheed Alaba Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria | 2 Salako Street, Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos +234 (0) 806 491 4531
Decor
MCs
Beautiful Ideas
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi 08027377386, (0) 816 254 9078
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 807 711 4595 Green Hands 15B Oduduwa Way, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 330 4063 Linensville Ojota, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 702 828 2079 Victoria Roberts 13A Omorinre Johnson Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 802 305 9858 +234 (0) 1 765 8781 Wonder Works Shop G3 City Mall, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria. +234 (0) 702 770 6001 Decor World 33 Toyin Street, Beside Waterparks, Ikeja, Lagos / 3rd Avenue,
Tee-A 12, Ogunmodede Street (off Allen Avenue), Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 803 300 7858 Naija Smooth Talker 12, Idita Street, Surulere, Lagos. +234 (0) 802 319 9239 Basketmouth +234 (0) 805 555 5121 +234 (0) 803 083 0308 +234 (0) 1 892 1234 Larrie Peniel 21, Adebola Ojomu Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria +234 (0) 1 883 0592 +234 (0) 802 294 7579 Speakerboxx 16 Fadeyi street, Lekki, Lagos +234 (0) 802 737 7386 +234 (0) 816 254 9078
Opposite 'O' Close, Festac Town, Lagos / 158 Broad Street (opposite Bank PHB), Lagos Island, Lagos +234 (0) 802 800 6691
Court wedding-Don’t forget to get the government recognition at Ikoyi Registry Don’t forget your bridal shower! These are some nice places to shop for them and in addition some fabulous venues to host them: Qbox www.qboxshop.com 017379479 De Marquee Lounge ,Bar And Restaurant, Mega Plaza, Lagos Olivia’s café 33 Fola Osibo Street, Lekki Phase 1. Lagos, Nigeria. 0819-179-1061
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