African Pearl Bridal

Unique Invitation Ideas

2014-09-09T09:10:00.004+03:00

This is one of those things that make my heart skip and I just love getting out of the ordinary (if you know what I mean). Some weeks back we received this beautiful monogram from Simply Bridal on invitations and I was startled by the idea.

NB: For a better view of the monogram and infogram images in our blog click on the image itself. Apologies for inconveniences. For more invitation ideas click here

We are Back

2014-09-09T08:57:00.002+03:00

Hello my Brides and Grooms,

It has been a while since we posted something in here, it is all because of hectic issues that have been happening. But now we are back and thanks for the support that you have always shown by visiting this page. Special thanks to our partners Simply Bridal for the support and understanding when we could not make any updates.

Looking forward to receiving feedback too for our upcoming posts

Cheers

Pearl Bridal

DIY bouquet

2014-04-28T14:01:00.000+03:00

Have you ever thought of doing your own wedding bouquet? I have several times and thanks to Simply Bridal for sharing with us tips on how that can be done....

Please do share with us the outcome, we'd be glad to post some of the DIY bouquets that you will share as

Bridal Bouquet Styles

2014-04-04T14:04:00.000+03:00

2014 Resolutions for Bride to Be

2014-01-27T14:46:00.000+03:00

Proposal season is such an exciting time of the year, and if you are one of the lucky ladies who have just gotten engaged then you’re most likely on cloud 9 right now! And then the real fun begins… planning your big day!

This is much easier said than done, though. Many new bride-to-be’s have trouble figuring out what needs to be done and when! There are so many big and small tasks that need to be accomplished it can be extremely overwhelming, especially if you don’t have the luxury of a wedding planner to get it all don’t for you. Well, have no fear! SimplyBridal’s infographic ‘Bride-to-be 2014 Resolutions’ provides a helpful checklist to make sure you stay on track as well as money-saving tips that will ensure you make the whole wedding planning process manageable and fun!

NOTE: for a better view of the infographic click here

Eve Bridal Collection 2014

2014-01-25T12:25:00.000+03:00

Be inspired!!!

For more click here

Ways to Wear a Tiara and Veil at the Same Time

2014-01-18T16:47:00.000+03:00

After watching Princess Kate wear a stunning tiara and veil combo when she married Prince William in 2011, women all over the world went crazy for this ultra-romantic look. Be warned though, wearing both a tiara and a veil at the same time can be a tricky trend to nail if you don’t know what you’re doing. You need to make sure the veil/tiara combination doesn’t overwhelm the rest of your look. After all, you’ve spent so much time and money selecting your gorgeous wedding dress, you need to let it shine in its own right! You also need to be very careful not to get your fragile veil caught and torn on the tiara… that would be a dreadful wedding day disaster! Here are the ways you can wear a tiara and a veil at the same time on your big day.

Choose The Right Look

Try the tiara and veil on together before you buy them to see how they look. A cut-edge or pencil-edge veil will nicely complement a glittery tiara without making you look over-the-top. Remember: You want to look tasteful not tacky! A plain veil (without rhinestones or lace) will let allow your tiara to shine,and double-tiered finger length veil looks great with a tiara. For the ultimate regal look, pair a cathedral-length single-tiered veil with a simple yet sophisticated tiara.

Choose The Right Material

It is especially important to choose the right material if you want to have a veil over your face as you walk down the aisle and then have it lifted up to say your vows. The right material, such as bridal illusion, which is a tulle material typically made of 100% nylon, won’t snag as it glides over the tiara. Silk tulle may look beautiful, but it is extremely delicate and may tear more easily than other materials.Try and avoid veils made from chiffon and organza as they can be tougher to drape correctly.

Choose The Right Comb

Make sure you fasten the veil at the back of your tiara for an elegant and pulled-together wedding look. A wider comb will meet with the edges of the tiara so the veil can flow freely over the comb and down your back. To make sure both your veil and tiara stay put, secure them with bobby pins. Practice walking around to make sure your veil/tiara combo doesn’t come loose – you’ll most likely be wearing both for the whole day/evening, and the last thing you want is to keep having to fix them back into place.

Make sure you give yourself enough time to try on different types of veils and tiaras so that you’re able to decide which combination works best for you. If pulled off correctly, wearing both a tiara and veil on your big day will have you looking absolutely stunning when you walk down the aisle.

Images Courtesy: Bridal Piece Gallery, Joythigpen and Pink255

About SimplyBridal

SimplyBridal.com is an online retailer of quality wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns, and bridal accessories. Started in Los Angeles in 2011, SimplyBridal ships to all locations in North America and many countries in Europe and Asia. SimplyBridal’s dresses have been featured on well known wedding blogs Style Me Pretty, Rock ‘n Roll Bride, and Wedding Chicks.

Sneak Peak Kim Kardashian possible wedding gown

2014-01-14T18:38:00.001+03:00

One of these dresses might be picked by Kim Kardashian for her special day, I thought you might look out for some inspiration for your own special day...

All images courtesy: Brides.com

Be inspired

African fabric - Kitenge for Bridesmaids

2014-01-11T11:20:00.000+03:00

Think different and act different on your special day by dressing you maids in something extraordinary... Have you thought of #kitenge for their outfits... I loved these I thought you might want to give it a try too

Images courtesy: #mashughuliblog and #fabphotography

Happy New Year 2014

2014-01-01T14:10:00.002+03:00

Pearl Bridal is wishing you a very Happy New Year 2014... Looking forward to great new this to share with you throughout the year.

Be Blessed!!

Biggest Bridal Trends 2013

2013-12-30T14:48:00.000+03:00

2013 has been a year full of happenings with celebrities getting married which inspired most of us...
Below are 2013 biggest bridal trends by simplybridal, let's see if we'll keep them for 2014 or move on to the next level

Be inspired!!

2014 trending colors inspiration

2013-12-28T16:40:00.000+03:00

Here are a few inspirations on 2014 trending wedding colors...

Be inspired and choose your color now...

Best rings to put on it!!!

2013-12-28T10:30:00.000+03:00

To my Bridegrooms,

Have you found her? If yes, here little something for you... Not necessarily the exact ring but you might want to customize it and make her your wife to be...

Infographic courtesy: SimplyBridal

Romona Kevenza Bridal

2013-12-26T10:30:00.000+03:00

This is a random pick from Romona Kevenza's collections between 2013/2014 editions

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Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas

2013-12-25T10:30:00.000+03:00

From our family to yours...

Thank You for being with us!! We love you

2014 color inspiration

2013-12-23T13:42:00.000+03:00

Are you planning to get married this coming year 2014?

An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. With other spring colors Radiant Orchid gives the best out of beauty.

We all know when it's towards the end of the year all the brides to be get all excited to see what's new in store for the coming year... We at Pearl Bridal are as excited too, and today our excitement is on the color trends for 2014... Here's a Pantone color patterns for the coming year.

You can just pick one of these or any other to make the best of Radiant Orchid

Yay!! lets get our colors and start planning... Inspirations coming soon!!

Wedding Inspiration!!

2013-12-21T17:46:00.000+03:00

I just saw some photos of the famous series Revenge airing on abc and other channels... Just for the record I love this series...

Back to the subject; there are a couple of things that I liked from the wedding except for the part that Emily Thorne was shot...

Here are a few images for inspiration!!!

Be inspired!!!

Bridal Collection

2013-10-26T16:52:00.002+03:00

I'm just amazed by the work she does... and trust me it is worth every penny that you spend on her creative work.

Wherever you are get hold of her magical and magnificent dresses for your special day

Today I present to you Evelyn with Eve Collection

She also designed of Shamim of 8020fashions click the link to view her AQDI dress

And this was what Miss Tanzania wore on Miss World 2013

Every thing you see it's her magic hands working... take a bold step to look beautiful on your day

Be inspired!!

Wedding Inspiration... Mr and Mrs Ogunyemi

2013-08-10T17:04:00.000+03:00

I'm loving the lighting idea...

Be Inspired!!
Photos Coutersy: Wedding Digest Naija

Be inspired!!

2013-06-27T17:57:00.001+03:00

What do you think of men saying I do! in style...

Selecting the Groom’s Attire

2013-06-27T17:52:00.000+03:00

Have you ever been to a wedding and it seems as if the groom’s attire was an afterthought. He is wearing new clothes by they don’t seem to have been as well thought out as the brides wedding dress. Even though the bride is usually the centre of attraction at the wedding there is no reason to toss the groom to the back banner. He too should be front and center when it comes to the wedding. As such his clothes need to be well thought out so that he is looking sharp when he steps out on his big day.

The groom’s attire can come in a wide range of textures, prints, designs and fabrics and they must all complement what the bride is wearing. The selection of what is to be worn is often based on how formal or casual the wedding is. At a beach wedding for example the groom may seem over dressed if he is wearing tails. At such a wedding the groom will do well to wear light weight fabrics such as cotton and linen. The best colors for a more casual wedding include brown, beige, white, tan, light grey and taupe. Pair this with light colored loafers and leave the neck open or wear a tie if you choose.

If the wedding is a more formal affair, the groom’s attire should include a suit and tie. The colors should be dark such as navy, black or charcoal. The fabric should be heavier and the shirt should have some color or print in it. When the wedding is very traditional and formal a double breasted dinner suite may suffice. Tails, a vest and a cummerbund may be necessary to complete the look. Go for a more classic shirt, preferably white, with French cuffs that will allow for cufflinks. You can also opt for a cravat as opposed to a regular tie.

Article by Nungari Mugi
Images by wedding bells

Shamim and Abdul's wedding

2013-06-04T18:08:00.000+03:00

Last weekend was Tanzania's renown fashion blogger's D-Day she exchanged her vows to her best friend and love of her life Abdul Nsembo in Morogoro and there after held their wedding ceremony in Dar es salaam.

Dressed by Evelyne Regumalila of Eve Collections and Sheria Ngowi of Sheria na Mavazi
Make-up was done by Nafue of Glambox
Photography: Unique Expressions and PixelBase weddings

THE AQDI...

THE RECEPTION...

Favorite spot!!

All for love

2013-05-25T14:14:00.002+03:00

When they when you are in love you can do just about anything, I never thought it might get this far...
An engineer created a unique ring for his girl all in the name of love:

This is his story!!

Once upon a time, a boy met a girl. Then a short amount of time later, the boy decided to design and build a ring for the girl, because doing things in the most complicated way possible is just what he does to show the love. This is that story.

It starts off in Jan of 2013 where the idea for the ring was refined to what will ultimately be the final form. Several designs were considered and were rejected because of exotic material requirements, machining geometry limitations or violating the laws of physics. It was a fun exercise to explore potential and unique designs, but at the end of the day, I still needed to make her something that I could present and that didn't look like it was carved with a spoon.

The final idea was to embed a LED and copper coil assembly inside the titanium ring, illuminating it from under the stones when it was in close proximity to an induced alternating magnetic field (henceforth called 'the transmitter'). Autodesk Inventor helped me develop all of the dimensions and constraints for the design. Having some help, I was able to obtain her ring size and the rest of the measurements were based from there.

So, the original plan was to present this ring to the girl, then take her to a professional jeweler the next day to pick out something more permanent. Well, she insists that I change the design on this ring to make it more permanent and forgo a professionally made ring. There was a small hitch with the ring as shown above. Due to a small miscalculation, the internal diameter is now about 15.6mm, which is a really tight fit for her 15.72mm finger. I was able to cut a new ring and mount the remaining stones for a more comfortable fit. So in the near future, she will be wearing this ring while I work on a permanent design.

What would you do for the one you love? Please share!!!

the new wedding fabrics mix

2013-05-20T15:35:00.001+03:00

Velvet can be taken with various fabrics and make a beautiful outfit for the brides, bridesmaids or even the mothers. Depending on how good the designer is the fabrics to work around with can vary from sequin to lace. and all you have to do is play with the colors...

Just think of how you can incorporate this into your Big Day plan... :D

Photos courtesy: Bellanaijaweddings.com and nigerianwedding.org

Be Inspired!!

Food for thought...

2013-05-14T12:17:00.001+03:00

15 minutes before your wedding starts, you get a phone call in which you are awarded a 400million dollars contract. On one condition that you be at the office to sign the contract. You have 20 minutes to do so or else its too late.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?