While at a university event, Winnie and Patrick met at a local takeout eatery and in front of Winnie’s friends, Patrick gathered the courage to walk over and say, “Hello.” After five years of dating, Patrick popped the question in a beautiful, tropical garden centre, Winnie at first not realizing what was happening was real. […]
Nigerian & Guyanese Wedding in Washington D.C.: Laureni + Gboyega
Laureni and Gboyega both worked at Target in 2007, Laureni in the pharmacy and Gboyega in the Starbucks. All it took was one Starbucks run for these two to connect. Sparks flying, heat rising, it didn’t take long for these two to begin courting. Eight years later, the love between their eyes is just like the very […]
Blue and Yellow Nigerian Wedding in Minneapolis: Seyi + Yinka
It was early July when Yinka boldly sent Seyi a Facebook message. “…I hope you don’t mind me contacting you sort of out of the blue. I asked your sister Busola to inquire if it was okay to contact you on FB. I don’t mean to be too forward, but is it okay if I call you […]
Nigerian and American Fusion Wedding in Alabama: Brittany + Timi
This lovely couple was literally a match made in heaven. Brittany and Timi met during Brittany’s “Match Day,” the day medical students find out where they will be doing their residency. Timi spotted Brittany crossing the street for two seconds and knew right away that God had created that moment for a reason. After one […]
Glamorous Nigerian Wedding in Texas by Foreverday Photos: Chinenye + Chike
Chinenye wanted a classy wedding with a royal feel. With the help of her planner, Chioma of Dure Events, she received just that. Chinenye recalls, “I usually like to control everything, but I had to quickly learn that the wedding was not just for the bride, but the family.” Her Houston wedding was glamorous, with […]
Traditional Nigerian Engagement in Abuja: Anu + Zebedee
Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today we’re announcing yet another amazing partnership. Starting today, we are partnering with the lovely team over at BellaNaija Weddings to showcase the best of African and multicultural weddings. BellaNaija is the #1 online destination for the latest African news, entertainment scoop, events, lifestyle tips and fashion, and their recently launched wedding […]
Wedding Day Head Wraps; Incorporating Culture
Let’s face it, seeing a bride walk down the aisle to her groom is a beautiful sight to see, whether it’s a traditional American wedding or an International multi-cultural one. No two weddings are ever alike, but one thing in common is the beautiful fashion; the stylish bridal gowns, the veils, and the head wraps […]
Multicultural Kenyan and Nigerian Wedding in California: Mima + Blessing
Love at first sight is no cliché for this couple. From meeting for the first time in the fall to being engaged in the spring, Mima and Blessing wasted no time in recognizing that they had found their better half. Their wedding incorporated shades of purple, gold and ivory for a colorful and elegant event. […]
A Traditional Nigerian Wedding in Houston, TX
It all began in 2009. Emeka was in Houston for a work-related training course. He called a local friend of theirs for restaurant recommendations. That friend offered to take him out to dinner and brought Chioma along because she thought Chioma and Emeka might “get along.” However, neither Chioma nor Emeka seemed particularly interested in […]
Sophisticated and Elegant Nigerian Wedding in Atlanta, GA
Some people feel that finding love is an elusive quest. However, many of our couples find love when they are not looking for it. When Elizabeth (Liz) and Tolulope Adeyemo (Tolu) met during a play at church, they just happened to be at the right place, at the right time. Liz recalls, “Tolu was visiting […]
Nigerian Celebrity Destination Wedding in {France}: Stephanie Okereke + Idahosa Linus
When you’re an award-winning actress, model, film producer/director, and brand ambassador in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, with intercontinental crossover appeal, you probably don’t need much introduction. However, if you’re new to Nigeria’s booming movie industry (reportedly the world’s 2nd largest film industry), you most likely have some catching up to do on celebrity actress, […]
Week Long Nigerian Irish Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico: Erin + Jubril
After having to postpone their wedding by a few months due to the arrival of a beautiful blessing, Erin, a Marketing Director for a commercial real estate firm and Jubril, owner of his own medical transportation business were overjoyed to start a new chapter of their lives in paradise. Puerto Rico to be precise. The […]
