Happy New Month! To celebrate all things fresh and new we have the amazing “Aspire” collection from designer and wedding coordinator Timi Ejiwunmi of Love, Tims. The bridal line is called “Love, Tims” because each dress is a well conceptualized labour of love. Basically a love letter to each bride – signed off with Love by […]
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BN Bridal: The “Aspire” Collection by Love, Tims from I Do Weddings
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BN Spectacular Weddings: Bisoye & Lanre
Happy Monday! Our BN Spectacular Weddings series is coming to a close soon, but not before we take you to one or two more splendid weddings! It’s been such an exciting way to celebrate our 7th anniversary. You’ve rode with us on a spectacular journey around Nigeria – from the North, South-East, and today we […]
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Once Upon A Destination & Genevieve Magazine present “The Savoy Shoot”– An Elegant Styled Wedding Shoot
Genevieve Magazine turns 10! And what better way to celebrate than with a styled wedding shoot? They teamed up with Once Upon A Destination – a luxe event planning outfit with tons of international experience, and a dream team of wedding vendors to bring their perfect wedding vision to life. Hear from the team about […]
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2007 Ways To Love You: Sonume Dan-Princewill & Obi Nnanna Wed – #SOBI2013
He was 21. She was 19. Obi Nnanna spotted Sonume Dan-Princewill at a mixer and he knew it was ‘Game Over’ at that very moment. He walked straight past her 5 girlfriends to her and asked for a dance. After a night of more talking than dancing, he was so nervous that he saved her number wrong […]
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Tiwa Savage & Tunji “Tee Billz” Balogun wed in Dubai | First Official Photos & Live Updates
Congratulations T-squared! Tiwa Savage & Tunji “TJ/Tee Billz” Balogun are about to tie the knot in Dubai. These are their first photos by Alakija Studios. Makeup is by Joyce Jacob Beauty. Hair by Debola Falana. Planned by Prive Events – Elohor Aisien. The bride is wearing Vera Wang and a cascading bouquet of white orchids. […]
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BN Bridal: Love, Tims 2015 Collection
Love Tims is the bridal line of Nigerian based wedding solutions company I Do Weddings. Hear from the creative director, Timi, about the new collection, “The 2015 collection shows us paying attention to the back of the wedding dress which can sometimes be overlooked. The collection is simply inspired by some beautiful women/starlets that we […]
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BellaNaija Weddings presents Benedette & Martin’s Regal Celebration
Benedette aka “Bee” and Martin met at church. Their regal wedding in Abuja and Yola was reflective of their beautiful culture, taste and the love they have for each other. Enjoy and be inspired by their beautiful wedding! BellaNaija Weddings wishes Bee and Martin a lifetime of love as One. *** Pre-Wedding Photos by Alakija Studios […]
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Learn from the Best! Alakija Studios Photography Workshop in London – March 7 2015
Alakija Studios, headed by esteemed photographer Jide Alakija, is holding a workshop on March 7th, 2015 in London. Email: workshops (at) alakija.com to register. ________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Content
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BellaNaija Weddings presents Tola Sunmonu & Dele Balogun’s Fairytale Wedding
7 years and 75,000 miles later, Tola Sunmonu & Dele Balogun started the next chapter in their love story with a spectacular engagement ceremony in Lagos & breathtaking wedding in London, where the bride wore two Vera Wang dresses for their dream day! The gorgeous and driven couple have a love story for the ages. […]
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Tolani & Ibikun made the Cutest Pre-Wedding Music Video for “Woju”!
We love creative couples! Tolani and Ibukun are gearing up for their August wedding and they shared this save-the-date video with their family, friends, and now you, the BN fam! They made their own music video to Woju and it’s funny and cute! Watch! Video by B3nkay Films Bride-to-be: Tolani Ayo-Vaughan Groom-to-be: Ibukun Eweje The […]
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An Enrapturing Tale of Love: Ruby & Dipo’s Wedding at Grosvenor House | Just As Planned
Hope you’re sitting comfortably wherever you are because Ruby and Dipo’s love story is a long but worthwhile read. The groom Dipo AKA Diamond, wooed daddy’s only girl, Ruby, who has five ‘brothers’. They met a little over 8 years ago, by chance, when he dropped by a cousin’s house to get food. On 8/8/15, they […]
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From All About the Books to All About the Boy! Dami Olowoyo & Ayo Romiluyi’s Lush Wedding & Sweet Story
Dami Olowoyo and Ayo Romiluyi are every parents’ dream – the doctor bride and petroleum engineer groom met when the bride was in medical school. Although Ayo immediately caught Dami’s eye, it took him years to capture her heart. Dami was all about her books, even when he wanted to go all out with grand gestures, […]
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BN Weddings: Say Yes to That Cake! Feast Your Eyes on these Stunning Wedding Cakes
An intriguing forget-me-not aspect of most weddings, after the bride’s dress, the couple’s first dance or kiss is definitely the wedding cake. In Nigerian culture, the act of cutting the cake solidifies the union between the couple, as a display of affection is executed when the groom feeds the bride and the bride feeds the groom. […]
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The Perfect Match! Eloho & Bradley’s Nigerian & American Wedding | Alakija Studios
Nigerian Eloho and American Bradley met thanks to the covert matchmaking skills of their mutual friend. The bride is an internal medicine physician while her Mister is a mechanical engineering PhD Candidate. Three years ago their love story began at a friend Dionne‘s house. Dionne invited Eloho to a game-watch party – the Eastern Conference finals – Heat […]
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BellaNaija Weddings presents Layal Holm & Seyi Tinubu’s Dreamy Lake Como Wedding
Layal Holm and Seyi Tinubu tied the knot in 19th-century Villa Erba, Lake Como, Italy on the 10th of August 2016. BellaNaija Weddings was the first to share the couple’s stylish yet understated pre-wedding shoot – click here to see. Today we’re elated to exclusively present the Tinubus’ wedding! #LaySey16 was a beautiful celebration with the […]
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#PromiseToLoveAkin – These Lovebirds Met in SAT Prep! Peep their Colourful Pre-Wedding Photos
Promise and Akin met all the way back in 2003! They just got married this January in Houston, USA. Take a journey with BN Weddings, back to 14 years ago when they met at SAT prep… ~ Photography: Alakija Studios Our Love Story by the bride, Promise I first met Akinola back in 2003 when […]
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Parents as Cupid but Love at First Sight! Read Adaora & Tochukwu’s Love Story & See their Glam Chicago Wedding
Meet Dr. Adaora and Tochukwu from Chicago. Their beautiful union was orchestrated by both their parents, who apparently knew what was best for their kids. Their parents set up a blind meet that worked in their favour, as their love bloomed at first sight! Cliche yeah? Well, we love this cliche kind-of-love. For the couple, the big reveal before […]
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#PromiseToLoveAkin Vol 2: Peep the Elegant Wedding & Watch their Traditional Wedding Video by Klala Films
In January, Promise got married in Houston to her best friend and greatest fan, Akin and it was a truly lovely ceremony as both of them met 14 years ago at SAT preparatory school. Their reconnection story is so beautiful, read it here! Congratulations and love from BellaNaija Weddings. ∼ White Wedding | Photography: Alakija […]
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A Fairytale Come True: Bella Adenuga & Jameel Disu Wed
Love is so beautiful! It is what dreams are made of. Every woman wishes to find her Prince Charming while every man prays to find his better half. When this happens, it’s simply magical. For Belinda Ajoke Adenuga and Jameel Adetokunboh Disu, their fairytale came true when they were joined in holy matrimony on the 24th of April 2010. Their wedding ceremony took place at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos, Nigeria. For Bella & Jameel, it was the solemnization of a love story that began years ago when they met and was taken to the next step when Jameel proposed during a trip to Monaco.
Before the main event on the 24th of April, the couple formally began their journey towards their formal union during an introduction of their families on the 5th of April 2010. On the 10th of April 2010, their traditional engagement took place at the British International School grounds in Lekki, Lagos. It was a beautifully festive day, the hall was lushly decorated with pink flowers and swaths. Bella & Jameel were both dressed in gold iro buba and agbada respectively. Bella’s traditional look was accentuated with gold and coral accessories. Culture was celebrated as the couple went through the formal Yoruba engagement rites. After the event, they along with their families and friends enjoyed a party with performances from musical legends King Sunny Ade & Sir Shina Peters.
Up next was the pre-wedding dinner, a soiree for the couple and their close friends. There were performances from all over the world including musical performances by Banky W, ChiDynma, 9ice, PSquare and then various unique acts from Las Vegas & India.
Bella & Jameel’s white wedding was gorgeous! The bride was breathtakingly beautiful in her exquisite wedding gown. With its jewel encrusted sweetheart neckline, lace inserts, rosette hip details, corseted bodice and full skirt, the dress was beautiful and even more breathtaking on the bride. Bella’s dress was perfectly accessorized by her upswept hair with a diamond & pearl hairpiece, earrings and bracelets. Finally, her crystal embellished cathedral length veil truly transformed her into a princess. The groom, Jameel was dressed in a modern blue suit paired with a white shirt, white tie and an elegant boutonniere. Yellow and gold were the colours of the day so the bridesmaids were in flowy yellow dresses with a single rosette strap while the maid of honour was in a pale gold dress. The groomsmen matched them with yellow ties and pocked squares while the best man wore a pale gold tie. The reception was held at the Landmark Centre, it was an exquisite vision with twinkling lights, gold swaths and luscious yellow & ivory flowers all around the venue.
The couple embraced their special day and thoroughly enjoyed it with their friends and family as they smiled and posed for photos stunningly captured by photographer, Jide Alakija. Musician Darey Art Alade and his band entertained as did the Shuga Band. There were also musical performances from the Mo Hits Crew including Dr Sid & D’Banj and a special musical rendition by the couple’s friend, musician – ChiDynma who dedicated her song “Obimmo” to the couple along with all the traditional wedding reception milestones such as the romantic ‘first dance’, bouquet toss which Bella acrobatically performed, the cutting of the cake and the groom’s eloquent speech. After the ceremony, it was not over as the couple and their friends proceeded to dance the night away at the wedding afterparty.
An absolutely showstopping wedding for a beautiful couple.
BellaNaija wishes Bella and Jameel a blessed, happy, fruitful and fulfilled marriage filled with love, laughter and joy.
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White Wedding
Pre-Wedding Dinner
Traditional Engagement
Family Introduction
Photography: Jide Alakija
Event Decor & Flowers: Newton & David
Event Managers: No Surprises Events/The Wedding Company
Makeup: Banke Meshida-Lawal
Additional Photography: Jeffrey Photography
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Photographs are copyrighted by the couple and photographers. We respectfully ask that you do not copy or republish.
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“Ife Wa Gbona” with Newlyweds Adeola & Wale | Episode 2 of “LoveStruck” by the Wedding Company Nigeria
Ok, everyone at BellaNaija Weddings has been awwing over this photoshoot all day and we just have to share it!
The Wedding Company Nigeria‘s innovative “LoveStruck” photo series started with the “Partners in Crime” shoot. For episode 2, the team has gone in a totally different creative direction!
Read all about it below.
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For Episode 2 of our Lovestruck photo series, we used gorgeous newlyweds Adeola and Wale (yes, a real couple, we heard you!). At the time of the shoot, they were just one-week away from their wedding, and as the photos clearly demonstrate, the chemistry and sense of fun between these two is absolutely palpable! This engagement shoot was inspired by Tiwa Savage’s ‘Ife Wa Gbona’ music video. We wanted a village feel and a sense of a couple meeting in a secluded area, savouring a few moments away from prying eyes, to revel in their love.
It was such a pleasure working with this couple. They could barely stop laughing and it’s that authenticity that really brought this engagement shoot to life.
Speaking on how he proposed, the ever jovial Wale tells us: “The proposal came at a time when she was on her way to resume for the N.Y.S.C. orientation in Nasarawa State. We were standing on the check-in queue at the MMA 2 and I pulled her out of the queue, knelt down and popped the question while magically conjuring the ring. I could hear people clapping, but it was so distant……of course she said YES”
This photoshoot took place at the Lekki Conservation Centre (complete with its ‘Beware of Crocodiles’ signs), where we were able to utilize the rural setting and rustic feel to anchor our vision for the couple. A huge thank you to the fantastically talented photographer – Jide Alakija and happy married life Wale and Deola!
Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for more themeD shoots from LoveStruck brought to you by The Wedding Company.
Vendors Credits
Director: The Wedding Company
url: theweddingcompanyng.com
twitter: TheweddingcomNG
Facebook: facebook.com/Theweddingcompanynigeria
Google +: +The Wedding Company
Location: Lekki Conservation Centre
url: http://www.ncfnigeria.org/
Photographer: Jide Alakija
url: http://www.alakija.com
Twitter: @Alakija
G+: Jide Alakija
Facebook: Alakija Studios
Stylist: The Fashion Portal
Dress: House of Marie – Available at The Fashion Portal showroom; 5 Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Website: www.myfashionportal.com
Make-up Artist: Bimpe Onakoya
url: www.bimpeonakoya.com
Twitter: @bimpeonas
Facebook: Bimpe Onakoya
Hair Stylist: Toyin Meriben
Facebook: EToyin 60
Twitter: @etoyin60
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