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“Marry your buddy” – you’ve most likely heard this saying time and time once more. At present, Lucia and Femi reside proof that that is greater than only a cliché; it’s a recipe for lasting love.
They met on the college over a decade in the past and maintained shut ties regardless of the lengthy distance they confronted through the years. Their friendship blossomed into one thing extra three years in the past when Femi expressed his true intentions to go away the buddy zone. Now, it’s love within the air because the sweethearts tie the knot in a dreamy backyard wedding ceremony. Lucia appeared completely breathtaking in her gown and Femi was dashing in his smooth go well with. Their chemistry was plain, and each second of their wedding ceremony exuded love and pure bliss!
Get pleasure from their wedding ceremony pictures beneath and see their pre-wedding shoot right here:
Their love story as shared by Lucia:
Femi and I met at Covenant College in 2008. He was learning Industrial Chemistry and I used to be learning Microbiology. I didn’t realize it on the time, however Femi had a crush on me (blush). He would at all times stylishly stroll previous our lab to see me and I didn’t know that it was intentional. He would additionally maintain tabs on my class schedules by means of his household buddy Tandy, who was additionally my coursemate…Lol! Femi and I have been good mates. We’d go to the division canteen collectively and snigger and speak, and eat ‘Chelsea bread’ 😂 (a well-liked CU snack). In Ultimate Yr, 2012, we have been made to attend a program designed for graduating college students. CU was a really strict faculty and so, attendance was obligatory. As a goodie-2-shoes, I by no means missed any scheduled program…LOL.
Time to be joined in holy matrimony
Femi would attend simply due to me and I save a seat for him and my mates. I got here to seek out out years later that his mates knew he would attend due to me and so, he can be the designated particular person to signal attendance for them in order that they didn’t want to point out up! LOL!!! Anyway, we graduated and we remained mates. Femi didn’t inform me how he actually felt. We remained in touch despite the fact that I moved to the U.S. in 2014 to pursue my Grasp’s diploma. In 2015, I returned to Nigeria for Christmas. Throughout that vacation, I invited him as my plus 1 to a buddy’s wedding ceremony and we took footage and had a good time. He requested me out then however I declined as a result of it wasn’t the suitable time for me. We ran into one another once more randomly in 2019. As candy as Femi is and as real as he’s, he remained my buddy, commenting on my IG posts and hyping me each time, and supporting my goals from afar. After I consider it, it makes me emotional. Hmm, Femi is one thing else. I’m so blessed.
Sealed with a candy kiss
In 2021, I posted an image on Instagram that sparked a dialog the place Femi revealed within the cheesiest approach ever that he ‘has at all times had a crush on a woman known as UJU’ LOL! (That’s my center identify!). The humorous factor is that I had thought of him someday previously as somebody I might like to date as a result of we’ve had an extended friendship and I preferred him as properly. God was positively listening as a result of Femi got here to me on the proper time. I visited Nigeria in 2021 for an prolonged period of time and Femi requested me to be his girlfriend. After a lot prayer, in search of God’s voice, I stated sure and it has been heaven since that day!
Formally Mr and Mrs!
In 2022, Femi didn’t waste any time! He expressed curiosity in visiting my dad and mom in Asaba. It was a healthful journey the place we obtained their approval and blessing of our relationship. He even met my beloved grandmother (God relaxation her soul). Once we got here again from that journey, Femi proposed! A Friendship of over 12 years was one thing much more stunning! Femi is the whole lot I dreamed of in a husband and life companion. My finest buddy (sorry Ngozi), my gist companion, my perpetually film date! We actually have stomach laughs each time we’re collectively! We’ve got the identical sense of humour and we’ve got attained a degree of emotional maturity to undergo life collectively as companions and mates. Oluwafewa, as a result of God actually loves us!
Enjoyable info: We have been each born on the twenty third and naturally, we picked a 23 date for our wedding ceremony! Additionally, our hashtag ‘anewLEAF23’ is from our initials. LE -Lucia Ejoh, AF- Alabede Femi.
It’s reception time and this decor is the whole lot!
Some love and a few magnificence!
Let’s get the social gathering began!
Lovebirds coming by means of in type!
Dancing to the tunes of affection 😍
Time for the bouquet toss
It’s after-party o’clock!
Right here’s to pleased ever after!
Credit
Bride @let.lucia
Groom @the.alfe
Planner @moamberevents
Bouquet @adelasflowers
Bridesmaids’ bouquet @all_bellaz
Make-up @nouveaa
Hairstylist @hairbykhaffy
Wedding ceremony gown @midebymide
Groom’s go well with @twif.official
Images @alfestudios @thelexash
Videography @tariebi.joel.visuals
Cake @honeyfrosting
Particular results @sydeninteractive
MC @mc_jessecfr
DJ @iamdeejaycypha
Decor @decormastaz
Catering @celebrazioni_catering
