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PurpleSky   19

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I really need help with a few things for our traditional ceremony. I have a friend who was helping but it turns out since she's Igbo and not from Edo State her trad ceremony is a little different. FH is Bini but doesn't know much about trad wedding planning cuz he said all he's done is go and party. :lol: His mom passed away years ago and there really isn't anyone on his side that can help with specifics. I managed to find a blog from an Esan (neighboring tribe) woman who lives here in America. It has helped a little but I'm still fuzzy on a few things like how to make the Ivie blouse, crown and handbag. I can manage the earrings, necklaces and bracelets on my own. I also would like to know what's specifically said and done at the ceremony. Anyone from Edo State that can help or know of some resources?

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PurpleSky   19

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I am not from Edo state ( or Nigeria ) but I do know how to bead if I can help.

Oooh thanks I'll definitely keep that in mind because that beaded blouse sure looks like a time snatcher. Lol

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have you tried googling different blogs/sites that talk about trads? i'm sure bella naija has covered this topic in some form or fashion...

also, where is the trad going to be? in the states or in 9ja? i'm surprised the women on your fiance's side haven't pitched in to help. if they aren't available to, maybe you can find a seamstress in your area. do you live near a large 9ja community?

i didn't know edo state did trads completely differently from others. i thought they were all fairly similar, with some minor variations depending on what state/town you are from.

good luck! wedding planning is stressful all around.

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PurpleSky   19

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have you tried googling different blogs/sites that talk about trads? i'm sure bella naija has covered this topic in some form or fashion...

also, where is the trad going to be? in the states or in 9ja? i'm surprised the women on your fiance's side haven't pitched in to help. if they aren't available to, maybe you can find a seamstress in your area. do you live near a large 9ja community?

i didn't know edo state did trads completely differently from others. i thought they were all fairly similar, with some minor variations depending on what state/town you are from.

good luck! wedding planning is stressful all around.

FH doesn't have a lot of women in his family. And mom is deceased. :( I've contacted his younger sister to help but she said she doesn't know much. Said they don't concern themselves really until it's their turn. She sounded very sad that she can't be a big help. We have to do the trad here cuz it has to be the first ceremony. There's a nice sized Naija community here but when I tell them FH is Bini from Edo State they say oh it's different. The skeleton of the trad is pretty much the same but the "meat" is what's different from what I've been told. I can't even depend on my cousin who's married to FH's older brother cuz they didn't even do a trad. But I guess I'll just piece together what I can from the different resources I find online and go from there. :)

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01/31/11 I-129F Petition APPROVED!!!

02/03/11 Received hard copy of NOA2 (although the envelope is stamped Feb 2...so only one day to get to me :) )

02/07/11 Arrived at NVC

02/07/11 MADE APPOINTMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW. (Will post actual dates after they occur :) )

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02/17/11 Medical

03/01/11 Interview (FH is in AP)

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04/13/11 FH notified to come to the embassy with his passport!

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Hello Purple Sky,

My husband is from Edo State and he is Benin, he wanted me to tell you that if you need assistance or questions please contct us and we can try to assist you , we are in Pennsylvania. May God bless you and yours.

Yay!!! Praise God!! Love how He answers our prayers. I'm sending you a PM now. Thank both you and your husband for your help. :dance:

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07/28/10 Petition received at VSC then forwarded to Lewisville, TX (received there 7/29/10)

08/02/10 NOA1 Notice date

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08/07/10 Received NOA1 in mail

08/10/10 Touched

10/03/10 Touched

01/31/11 I-129F Petition APPROVED!!!

02/03/11 Received hard copy of NOA2 (although the envelope is stamped Feb 2...so only one day to get to me :) )

02/07/11 Arrived at NVC

02/07/11 MADE APPOINTMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW. (Will post actual dates after they occur :) )

02/08/11 Left NVC

02/17/11 Medical

03/01/11 Interview (FH is in AP)

04/12/11 AP COMPLETED!!

04/13/11 FH notified to come to the embassy with his passport!

04/26/11 FH received Visa

04/29/11 FH Arrived in the US!!! JFK POE

06/08/11 MARRIED!

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PurpleSky   19

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i am sure u must have had all your questions answered by now but if you need any help let me know both me and my husband are from Edo-state and are both Binis.....

Thanks!!! You have a PM too!! Whooohooo!!! :dance:

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07/27/10 Mailed Petition

07/28/10 Petition received at VSC then forwarded to Lewisville, TX (received there 7/29/10)

08/02/10 NOA1 Notice date

08/06/10 Touched

08/07/10 Received NOA1 in mail

08/10/10 Touched

10/03/10 Touched

01/31/11 I-129F Petition APPROVED!!!

02/03/11 Received hard copy of NOA2 (although the envelope is stamped Feb 2...so only one day to get to me :) )

02/07/11 Arrived at NVC

02/07/11 MADE APPOINTMENTS FOR MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW. (Will post actual dates after they occur :) )

02/08/11 Left NVC

02/17/11 Medical

03/01/11 Interview (FH is in AP)

04/12/11 AP COMPLETED!!

04/13/11 FH notified to come to the embassy with his passport!

04/26/11 FH received Visa

04/29/11 FH Arrived in the US!!! JFK POE

06/08/11 MARRIED!

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i am sure all is on track now for the wedding. I just saw this thread now. I am Bini also, a younger generation Bini. Let me know if you still need any input. We have Bini meeting here in NC and sometime last yr they did a presentation on our wedding ceremony and what the implications are, maybe i can pitch in ine or 2 things if they have not been covered yet.

i am sure all is on track now for the wedding. I just saw this thread now. I am Bini also, a younger generation Bini. Let me know if you still need any input. We have Bini meeting here in NC and sometime last yr they did a presentation on our wedding ceremony and what the implications are, maybe i can pitch in ine or 2 things if they have not been covered yet.

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