Amid the loud music and hordes of people, John spotted Elizabeth at the Nigerian Day parade six years ago and she enchanted him with her smile. She admits that she wasn’t prepared when he came up and introduced himself, but his good looks and charming attitude one her over. In the eight years that have […]
Colorful Nigerian-Jamaican Destination Wedding in Antigua, Guatemala: Mariel + Gabe
Get ready for a proposal story that will absolutely blow you away. It involves a custom made deck of cards and the fourteen countries Mariel and Gabe traveled to together before he popped the big question. The happy Nigerian-Jamaican couple had a destination wedding in Antigua Guatemala, exactly a year after they got engaged in the […]
Nigerian Wedding with Pink, Orange, and Yellow Mustard from Skytouche Photos: Victoria + Cheta
Victoria and Cheta’s wedding planning process was fun and challenging at the same time. They wanted to incorporate their Nigerian heritage with their contemporary style and needed vendors they could relate to. After a lot of searching, they found their perfect venue and everything else seemed to fall into place. This elegant wedding is filled […]
Ken and Barbie’s Traditional Nigerian Wedding
Ok, so there are tons of styled shoots being done each day with gorgeous models, designer gowns, and picturesque backdrops. The “styled shoot” we’re sharing with you today is nothing like you’ve seen in the past. The models are beautiful…but they’re barbies. Yes, Barbie and Ken kind of barbies! And the traditional Nigerian outfits are […]
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 […]
Festive Nigerian Dallas Wedding: Jennifer + Vincent
Celebrations have a way of bringing people together. For this couple, physician, Jennifer, and IT consultant, Vincent Ukwu, their festive Nigerian Dallas wedding brought together all their friends and family for fabulous reunion! It was an incredibly exciting moment for Mr. and Mrs. Ukwu that they will never forget. How They Met It was […]
Traditional Nigerian Engagement Ceremony in Richmond, Virginia by Judah Avenue Photography
Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today we’re sharing a sweet Nigerian engagement ceremony with you photographed by Judah Avenue Photography. Bukky and Toks had an intimate traditional Yoruba ceremony in Richmond, Virginia. We are loving the bride’s colorful attire and especially that gorgeous jewelry! You can also view this wedding on our partner site, BellaNaija Weddings. Bride: […]
Red, Mint & Gold Nigerian Wedding in New Jersey: Lynda + Mark
Lynda and Mark’s love has spanned across nations. After having met at secondary school in Nigeria, Mark and Lynda reconnected years later in New Jersey. “The couple wanted the wedding to celebrate their culture yet show details that spoke to their personal taste,” said their event planner Pretty Posh Events. The couple chose the Imperia in Somerset, NJ […]
Luxuriously Pink Nigerian Wedding in Tampa
Ayodeji “Deji” Otufowora found Aderonke ‘Kiki’ Okusanya, the love of his life in a most unconventional way. He found her in a magazine! Kiki graced the pages of a magazine that featured her brother’s wedding, and luckily Deji just happened to pick it up. She recalls, “He could not take his eyes off the picture, […]
Real Texas {Nigerian} Wedding: Adetola + Jaison
Today we’re highlighting one of the stunning weddings we featured in the Spring/Summer 2011 Edition. The bride, Adetola, did all of the planning herself…and she really rocked it! From the purple and turquoise combinations to the adorable flower girl dresses and peacock highlights – everything about the planning was simply on-point. And as always, the […]
A Nigerian Wedding Full of Classic Romance in Atlanta
When it comes to love, timing is everything. Bankole Akinmola (Bank) admired Juliet Atsegbua from afar in their church for years. He recalls, “We’d known of each other for a few years and only spoke in passing. I’d always thought there was an exotic beauty about Juliet, and she caught my eye each Sunday at church; however, it was […]
Flowers Abound in Classic Multicultural Wedding in Washington, DC
Featured in MunaLuchi Bride, Issue 28, this gorgeous multicultural wedding in Washington DC celebrates Nigerian culture and African-American traditions.
