All posts by : Naki Nhyira

Dearest Gentle Reader…. This writer is ecstatic to be back on here! SCRATCH THAT

Hey guuuyyysss!!!! *inserts happy dance*

It’s been like forever; I KNOW!!!!! I promise to be better onwards.. I missed being here and I know you missed too. I am here with an interesting topic today – WEDDING VENDORS/PROFESSIONALS.

One aspect of wedding planning that can be overwhelming for a lot of people is finding and booking the right vendors. Finding the right vendor lately seems like searching for a needle in a hay stack. This is because there are lots of amazing vendors to choose from and that can make decision making quite tough. Well, I am here to lessen that burden by teaching you a trick known as the KLT Factor for finding and booking vendors for events.

Vendors can be found through recommendations, google search, social media and many more. Here is how to find those that are right for you by using the Know-Like-Trust (KLT) Factor.

K – Know the vendor! When you find a vendor that peaks your interest, get to know them (about them). Find out more about their personality by following them closely on socials or asking their previous clients to share their experiences working with them.

L – Like the vendor! After getting to know the vendor, you should like them for who they are as well as like the work they do. It is always best to work with vendors that you resonate with. If the energy feels off or forced, it might not create a great environment to work in for either of you. Choose vendors that like and feel at peace with.

T – Trust the vendor! Trust that the vendor you have known and liked can do the work you need them to do for you. Trust in their expertise and experience and allow them room to give off their best.

Sift through the huge ocean of vendors your are stuck with using the KLT Factor and you are sure to get desired results. HAPPY PLANNING!!

Hello loves, been a minute!! Life has really been happening to me but I am back. *happy dance*

Wedding season is coming back and I know you are all excited about it. However, for those of us in Ghana the rainy season is creating some challenges and hindering us from having the wedding of our dreams. But you know what they say, “once there is a will there is a way”. Whether rain or shine, we are still going to have that wedding because there are contingencies we can implement to save the day. They are as follows:

1. Choose an indoor space – to avoid the rain ruining your event, choose the safer option of having an indoor wedding. It will keep you and your guests at ease and happily enjoy the day.

2. Opt for a waterproof tent – if you still want to have an outdoor wedding this rainy season, please go ahead. However make sure you hold the wedding under a waterproof tent to keep you and your guests safe from the rain.

3. Be transparent with your guests – make your guests aware that your wedding is being held during the rainy season and the possibility of a downpour is high. Hence they should come to the wedding dressed to suit the situation and also carry umbrellas or raincoats.

4. Give out umbrellas or raincoats as favors – so guests can use them incase it starts to rain during the wedding.

5. Create walkways – to make walking at the venue easier for you and your guests. This will help avoid the muddy grounds to soil outfits and shoes incase there is a downpour.

6. Have dry towels on standby – to help guests who come to the wedding drenched get dry and warm so they join in the fun.

Sis, do not allow the rains sit on your happiness on your wedding day. Find activities to do in the rain, especially if it is showers and make your wedding fun. Dance in the rain, take epic shots in the rain, do all you can to enjoy your wedding even with the rains around.

Found this post helpful? Like, comment, and share with a loved one. Remember to check us out on social media, especially on tiktok (yes, we joined tiktok – https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMN1MnXKq/) for more. Till our next post, it’s adios!!!! XO XO XO

Happy New Year, guys!!! Today, I am going to try and answer a question that almost every enquiry we receive contains – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PLANNER AND A COORDINATOR. I am sure some of you also wonder where the differences lie… Alright! Let’s dive in.

* * A wedding planner:

• A wedding planner begins work between six (6) to twelve (12) months before the wedding date.
• A wedding planner guides the couple through their entire wedding planning process.
• A wedding planner prepares all the pre-wedding plans such as creation of budgets, booking of vendors, putting together all logistical requirements for the wedding, managing vendor contracts etc.
• A wedding planner helps with the conceptualization of wedding design, creation of seating and floor plans.
• A wedding planner ensures that the planning process is smooth, enjoyable and stress-free for the couple.

** A wedding coordinator:

• A wedding coordinator begins work mostly a month before the wedding date.
• A wedding coordinator takes over all the plans, timings, contacts that the couple might have put together for their wedding.
• A wedding coordinator reviews all wedding plans drafted by the couple and serve as a liaison between the couple and their vendors.
• A wedding coordinator manages vendors and oversee the running of the wedding day itself.
• A wedding coordinator serves as the hypeman/woman for the couple on the wedding day. He or She sees to it that the couple feel at ease and enjoy every bit of the wedding…it is their BIG DAY after all.

If you have ever wondered what distinguishes a wedding planner from a coordinator, we hope you find this helpful. Like this post, drop a comment and share with your tribe.

Till we meet again in our next post, do well to check us out on instagram – http://www.instagram.com/nhyiraexperience XO XO

Hey loves, it’s been a minute!! I really promise to do better in the coming year *grins*

This post is dedicated to all of your planning your wedding for the coming year. Before we get into it, I know your wedding is very important to you and you want it to be as amazing as possible. However, note that you do not need to break your back and bank to make your dream wedding a reality. It is possible to have a beautiful budget-friendly wedding. Here’s how :-

• Know your priorities – prioritize on the aspects of the wedding that are of more importance to you. Splurge on those aspects while compromising on the others.

• Down size your guest number – have a small intimate wedding with about a hundred (100) people who genuinely care about you.

• Have your wedding during off-season – when the event season is not hectic and most vendors are likely and willing to give discounts.

• Ask for help – from artistic friends and or family who might be able to offer some creative service for free or at a lower rate.

• Have your wedding at home – to avoid paying huge sums to hire a venue. If you want to hire a venue, then go for an all inclusive one.

• DIY if you can – take advantage of your creativity and do some things on your own. If you are good with makeup or hairstyling and can do that yourself for the wedding, why not?

• Go in for simple or minimalistic décor options – over the top décor will increase the cost involved.

• Take advantage of discount sales run by wedding vendors.

Happy planning dears! We hope these bits come in handy…

And always remember that we are here for you should you need help. Feel free to hit us up via our site http://www.nhyiraexperience.com XO XO XO

Hello loves, trust you are doing well and keeping safe as well. The past few months have been quite overwhelming for us all, but we are still keeping hope alive. This too shall pass!!

As we gradually move past this pandemic and get back to hosting events, it is only fair that we look at why it is expedient to plan events ahead of time. It is always best to plan all tasks ahead of time and same applies to putting events together. For a successful event, you need time to plan ahead of time and put things together. It is advisable to start planning and event at least six months to the date you have set for the said event.

Planning ahead is necessary because:

• Planning helps to coordinate your thoughts – when you have enough time for planning, you are able to put your thoughts, ideas, inspirations together and come up with a solid draft or image of how you expect your event to be. It saves you from making any rushed decisions.
• You are able to book your preferred vendors – to avoid missing out on working with your preferred vendors for your event, it is best to plan ahead. This will enable you secure your date with them before the are snatched away by other clients….especially when your event date is during the event peak seasons such as Christmas or any other major holidays.
• It relieves you from stress and pressure – planning events can be overwhelming and stressful!! When you do not have ample time to put your ideas together, book your preferred vendors or do not work within your budget you are likely to be frustrated and stressed to the extent that you might not enjoy the planning process and sometimes the event itself. Planning ahead of time saves you from all this.
• It saves you a lot of money – most mistakes made during event planning are likely to cost you money hence you need to be careful and critical when taking event decisions. Not having enough planning time can result in rush decisions that may cost you financially. You are also able to negotiate best deals with vendors when you have enough time to plan.
• Better results are produced – because there is enough time to work on a draft, go over it and make the necessary corrections before plans are executed. This definitely yields best results, which in our case will be a beautiful and memorable event.

Do not wait till the set date for your event is near before you start working towards it. That is a recipe for disaster. And it is best to hire an event professional to guide you through the whole process. I am always available to lend a helping hand.

And oh, I would love to get to know you better. Reach out to me via the link posted below and let’s hit it off.

http://www.instagram.com/nhyiraexperience

Adios! XO XO XO

Oh how I miss you guys!!! I trust the new year is treating you very well?? Today, I am here to talk about how weddings for this year will go. READY??!

My 2021 brides let’s gather here!!! Okay so we all want to keep up with the ‘trends’ for our big day right? Especially with the new normal and all. Well, your favorite planner has got you with just the right scoop on how weddings will look like this year. Let’s dive in, shall we…

• COVID-19 protocols compliance at weddings – with COVID-19 still lingering, it will not be surprising to see guests adhering to the appropriate protocols at weddings. We want to have fun and stay safe at the same time.

• Bold and colorful weddings – Make way for bright color schemes this year. The colors yellow and grey were recently declared the wedding colors of the year. Be trendy my ladies, include some yellow and or grey in your color scheme.

• Attention to details focusing on floral and voluminous center pieces – it is projected that couples are going incorporate more flowers in the decor and styling of their weddings. Huge center pieces will also be a thing.

• Bistro-style entertainment with acoustic performances, dance tributes and a variety of musical options – entertainment at weddings will not be limited to music played by DJs. Performances by bands and artistes are sure to be included.

• Single tier and mini cakes – having smaller cakes are now a blossoming trend with a wow factor. They are sure to be continued this year.

• Weekday weddings will be a thing! – for a more intimate experience, couples are moving towards having their weddings on weekdays from Monday through Thursday. This believed to cut down the wedding budget and also help couples land most of their preferred vendors.

• Tents and Twinkly Lights – more outdoor weddings will be held this year due to the pandemic situation hence there will be a surge in interest in tents, pergolas and mood lights to bring a romantic and airy ambiance to weddings.

• Live streaming – as upsetting as it may be, the possibility that all loved ones may not make it to your wedding is high. Hence live streaming your wedding will be a great way to share your joy with everyone who will not be able to make it.

Sis, as you try to keep up with the times know that this is your day so make it your own. These tips are great inspiration for your wedding but be sure to make it suit your taste and preferences. Till the next post, loves. XO XO XO

Hello guys! ??

I know a lot has been going on with you especially with the COVID-19 pandemic but I trust you are all well and staying safe? So it has been an amazing journey with you and I appreciate all the love and support.

After the time we have spent together, I believe it is time to get you acquainted with our team. Yes, you finally get to see the faces behind The Nhyira Experience. ???

Meet Abena Konadu – such and easy going and fun loving young lady. She is passionate about photography and music. She captures most of our BTS (Behind The Scenes) shots from events. She is a great listener and exceptional at noting and remembering details. Anytime we do not want to forget something, we tell her. Abby, as we call her, is hardworking and strives to give off her best at all times. This makes her excel at her role as the Lead Coordinator. It has been a pleasure having her and we cannot wait for you guys to meet her in person.

Say hello to Serwaa! We call her “the ball of positive energy”. She is very optimistic and sees the good in every situation. She sure knows how to bring your spirit up when you are feeling low. She enjoys meeting new people as well as trying out new things. As a critical thinker, she is always looking for solutions to challenges. Her interpersonal and organisational skills are top notch, making her a great Coordinator. She is such an amazing dancer and working events with her is always fun. We are blessed to her as part of the team.

Finally there’s me – the one behind this page and all our social media handles. ?? I am what they call “the people’s person”. My warm personality makes it easy for people to relate with me. I always try to make everyone around feel comfortable and happy. I love weddings and anything party. Wherever there is food and music, trust to see me there. I enjoy dancing even though I am not so good at it. I am a very passionate person and my passion pushes me to do my best always. I have a keen eye for details. I believe in being the better version of myself and adding value to the life of other. My name is Naki and I am the Lead Planner at The Nhyira Experience.

My team and I are glad to have met your acquaintance today. We are cannot wait to meet you in person and help your produce your upcoming events.

Till then……Stay safe, Save Lives! XOXO