After marrying Eddie Ndichu, Janet Mbugua wrote a blog post titled "10 Things I learned from my wedding" to help ladies preparing for their own weddings.
In the post, Janet discusses various aspects of organizing a successful ceremony, including planning while pregnant.
Her tips include:
- Budget: Stick to your budget and consider the costs beyond the wedding day.
- Wedding Planner: Choose a planner wisely to coordinate all aspects of the wedding.
- Pregnant and Planning a Wedding: Have a great team around you to help with planning if you're expecting.
- Committee? Yes? No? Maybe?: Decide early on if you want a committee to help with the wedding.
- Bridal Wear: Consider local designers for your wedding gown and bridal party wear.
- Destination or Not: Choose early on whether to have a destination wedding or one in your hometown.
- Handling Family Drama: Learn what each side of the family is willing to contribute and manage expectations.
- Grooming and Vendors: Be specific with vendors and agree on rates and payment terms.
- Pray: Hold hands and pray with your partner the day before the wedding to reassure each other.
- No matter what, smile: Be happy and don't let minor issues affect your day.
Janet reflects on her experience, saying, "So here I am now as Mrs. Ndichu! It is amazing because I have only ever been called Ms. Mbugua for decades, but I like how my new title feels. It is like a clean slate, a new identity but I am still very much Janet."
The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi Wire.
