When Reena and John met on Match.com, it did not take long for them to realize they had a serious love connection. Reena shares, “After a few dates, we were exclusively together. Within six months or so – I knew John was the one for me.” Over four years of dating, they went through a […]
Stunning Nigerian Summer Wedding in Baltimore: Oge + Chinedu
Oge and Chinedu, both Physicians in Ohio had a gorgeous summer wedding in Baltimore filled with Nigerian traditions including but certainly not limited to kola nut, the family entrances, the traditional Nigerian attire. Before planning their luxurious and elegant event, Chinedu proposed to Oge on New Year’s Eve, his heart set on not ending the year without taking the […]
Multicultural Nigerian and Jewish Wedding in Oakland, CA
Cynthia and Nathan’ s love story started as a short lived teenage love affair. Nathan asked Cynthia to their Winter Formal, she agreed. Their courtship lasted about 8 weeks. It turned out that, as teenagers, neither was mature enough for a relationship, but they remained friends. About nine years after they first meet, Nathan returned […]
Vibrant Nigerian and Latino Multicultural Wedding in Bel Air, MD
We love when our couples incorporate their culture into their weddings, and Shayna and Emerson did just that. Shayna is both Nigerian and African American, and Emerson is Latino and African American. They decided to have a multicultural wedding celebrating Shayna’s Nigerian roots and their African American roots by having two ceremonies on the same […]
Nigerian and American Multicultural Wedding in Texas: Rasheedah + Damian
Rasheedah and Damian were introduced by a mutual friend. They went out for dinner shortly after that and the rest was history. Their wedding is full of bright smiles and cute details with a vintage and chic theme. Along with having her mother as her Matron of Honor and her daughter as her Mini Bride, […]
Real Nigerian {Traditional} Wedding: Ndidi + Vincent
Happy Friday! We just love this traditional Nigerian wedding photographed by Susan of Susan Shek Photography. There are tons of cultural aspects and lots to learn about the Igbo Nigerian culture as it pertains to weddings. The couple actually had two weddings, as is standard with many Nigerian weddings. The traditional ceremony, which we are highlighting […]
Spectacular Nigerian Wedding Kissed Micro-Weddings Goodbye
Maryam & Ridwan’s breathtaking Nigerian Wedding took place on three continents, had 10 events, 100 vendors, and welcomed 2,000 guests!
Real Nigerian Wedding in {Florida}: Oluwatitoyin + Shomari
Oluwatitoyin and Shomari had a real cultural fusion at their wedding. They combined elements of the bride’s Nigerian Yoruba culture with influences from the groom’s Caribbean roots. The combination created a beautiful masterpiece of joy, celebration and cultural fusion. Their special union was photographed by Bryan Glann of BG Pictures Photography. Bride: Oluwatitoyin Ogunsola Groom: Shomari Smith Occupations: Bride […]
An Elegant Multi-Cultural Wedding in North Carolina
For many people college is a time for discovering yourself, for exploring, and more often than not, for falling in love. For college sweethearts Elena Sloan and Chike Nwankwo, love found them on the campus of University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill where Chike was a junior and Elena a sophomore. They found each other […]
Nigerian and African-American Wedding by Paper Heart Weddings: Adebola + Thomas
Imagine a beautiful college-sweethearts love story – from best friends freshmen year to dating senior year to tying the knot after graduation. That is what this lovely couple have. Adebola and Thomas met at Duke University during their freshmen year and coincidently lived in the same dorm building. Due to all the fun memories they […]
Nigerian Engagement Ceremony: Dami + Niyi
Nigerian weddings are full of color and rich with tradition. It’s always a pleasure to bring you some culture on the blog. Here’s the nigerian (Yoruba) engagement ceremony of Dami and Niyi. (We shared their engagement session in an earlier post). Traditionally, the ceremonies take place at the bride’s family residence. When the groom and […]
Nigerian Wedding Weekend Ends with a Modern Gold and White Wedding in Livingston, New Jersey
2-day Nigerian wedding weekend experience for over 200 attendees culminated in a modern gold and white wedding in Livingston, New Jersey.
