BIG SISTER BRIDAL-LOVE EDITION

Welcome to the February 2013 edition of BIG Sister Magazine.

Year 2012 was a very busy year for us at BIG Sister Magazine. It all started with some of our curvy sisters deciding to rebrand the looks of the curvy and plus size sisters with a clothing line to give them a classy look. It all started with Nollywood actress Adaora Ukoh launch Adaora Couture in Lekki, Lagos, then came the launch of JPKingdom by Temi-Aboderin Owoyemi at Terra Kulture, Ouma Tema, our South African sister marked the first anniversary of her clothing line Plus Fab  with the launch of  the Winter collections. Plus size pageantry was not left out as a new pageant Plus Size On the Runway Africa was held in Asaba, Delta State. Dr. Olubunmi Wilson had the 6^th edition of Miss Big World Nigeria their 6^th in Abuja.  Winnie Voke took a bold step with auditioning for her modeling agency for the plus size, Big Bold Models aka BBM and shortly after, was Cassy Jones-Mcbryde hosting her annual Fuller Woman Expo-Detroit. The most anticipated event finally came, the pre-launch and official launch of BIG SISTER Magazine, Africa’s premiere printed lifestyle magazine. JPKingdom had their in house sales party and the year ended on a merry note with the Unveiling of BBM and FBI models. All these events, we will bring you exclusive pictures in our next printed editions.

The month of February is kicking off year 2013 on a good note, two great events in the plus size industry in Nigeria, the search for the Face of Plus Size Diva on the 1^st of February in Abuja and the official launching of Ibog plus size models, in Ikeja, Lagos. We hope you will be our guest as Big Sister Magazine hopes to see you there. Many thanks to Harry Boma of PSM and, Ibukun of Ibog Models for making BSM their media partner.

Save the date! June 9^th , 2013 for JPK annual Masquerade Ball and July 7^th ,2013 for  Fuller Woman Expo Africa/ Big Sister Magazine’s second anniversary. We will keep you posted via twitter @bigsister_mag and www.facebook.com/bigsistermagazine. 

Since February is known to be the month of love, Big Sister Magazine in the spirit of valentine presents our first Bridal edition, which we tag ‘Everything Bride and Beautiful’. In this edition, we are celebrating plus size brides, the gowns, accessories, the planning and bridal ideas. The idea is to make our numerous fans and readers fall in love and for those who are already in love, we beseech them to stay in love, for love is the greatest gift of all.
Happy Valentine's Day!  

Elsie-coco Utong

 FOUNDER/EIC

and the BIG SISTER Magazine Team
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WEDDING CHECK LIST

6 Months Before the wedding 

Planning a wedding is simply getting organized. Here is BSM’s  six months wedding plan checklist which will help turn your dream into a reality.

6  Months  before the wedding

1.      Discuss plans with future husband, in-laws and parents to determine the style and theme whether this be (formal, semi-formal, informal)

2.      Make list of what is important to you for a wedding, this will help determine your budget

3.      Workout budget, discuss the wedding budget and who will pay for what

4.      Check legal requirements

5.      Find the wedding officiate (the person who will marry you) and apply for the necessary license’s

6.      Decide on a wedding date and star searching wedding venues

7.      Book reception venue

8.      Contact Photographer and cameraman

 

 4 Months before the wedding

1.      Choose from wardrobe, sew, purchase, or rent wedding gown

2.      Shoes and accessories

3.      Wedding lingerie

4.      Venue decoration and florist

5.      Contact Hair /beauty stylist and makeup artist

6.      Contact Caterer(if needed)

7.      Book Wedding transport

 

2  Months before the wedding

1.      Choose from the kind of music for the reception

2.      Send out your invitations

3.      Purchase rings

4.      Order or the wedding cake

 

 1  Month before the wedding

1.      Try on wedding outfits

2.      Confirm orders and deliveries

  

2 Weeks before the wedding 

     Start taking personal belongings to new home

1  Week before the wedding

1.      Make sure all ushers and helpers know what is expected of them.

2.      Arrange the return of any hired or borrowed items.

3.      Delegate everything possible.

A DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING
Attend rehearsal(if you are having one)
Have a manicure/pedicure.
Confirm wedding transportation.
Reconfirm hair and make appointment for the wedding day.
Confirm all duties required with the wedding party.
Try to get an early night and relax.

YOUR WEDDING DAY
Try to eat breakfast, even if you think you are not hungry.
Have your hair and makeup done.
Begin dressing hours before ceremony is scheduled to begin.
Take a deep breath, relax and most important enjoy your big day!

 Live Life, Love Life and Life will be worth living.