When it comes to planning your wedding, a huge number of couples prefer to trust a wedding vendor or supplier to do a lot of the heavy lifting. However, for some brides, a little DIY never hurt. We’ve pulled together a list of 10 Nigerian DIY brides who’ll inspire you if you’re considering becoming a DIY bride.
Anita, the founder of fashion label – Ms Makor designed her wedding gown, her bridesmaids outfit for the traditional and white wedding (#Alfreds2017)
Anita (Ms Makor) | Photo: JOP Studios
Folashade of SAO Accessories sorted out her own earrings and accessories for her wedding to Tolulope. Catch up on #St0817 if you missed their wedding feature.
Olamide of Sweet Indulgence: Olamide is the founder of Sweet Indulgence, a bakery based in Lagos. She got married to Udeme Williams in August 2016 (#IndulgeTheWilliams2016). Olamide and her team made her cake for her traditional and white wedding.
The couple with the traditional wedding cake by the bride, Sweet Indulgence
Labisi Folawiyo of Faces by Labisi: The popular Lagos based makeup artist got married this year to Aderemi Sijuwade. She did her own makeup for the traditional and white wedding.
Taiwo from #TAKE2019: Taiwo designed her dress for her introduction.
Alma of StyleCheapStake: Alma made her bouquet herself and even launched her wedding business – The Wedding Cheapstake after her wedding following the press coverage the event gathered online.
SenaBrush Makeover did her makeup on her big day herself for #MADEForever19
Bimbo of Oshewa Beauty: The founder of one of Nigeria’s fastest growing bridal makeup brands, Oshewa beauty got married to Ife (#Ifewa17) in January 2017. She did her makeup for the traditional and white wedding herself.
Chioma of Swish Ideas: Chioma got married to Wale Ayorinde (#HotChile2016) on Independence day last year (October 1st, 2016). As expected, she had some of the coolest wedding souvenirs we’ve seen at a Nigerian wedding.
Becky of Bekclasique made her traditional aso-oke, beads and bridal jewellery for her wedding.
Wura from #rababa2020 designed all her outfits for her civil wedding ceremony herself 🤩
Picture credits: Â Posh Click, Klala Photography, Femi Michael Photography, Instagram, Laphy Photography, Jide Kola Photography
Editors Note: This post has been updated to include recent DIY brides and keep this article relevant.
