When two individuals discover love in church, you simply must agree {that a} divine orchestration was at play. Annie and Kayode’s love story is a wonderful testomony to that.

All of it started after they have been paired as a workforce at their church’s youth program. It’s secure to say that what began as a easy collaboration rapidly grew into one thing a lot deeper. Amidst all of the planning conferences, shared obligations, and inside jokes, a robust friendship blossomed — one which finally transcended into an ideal fairytale.

Now, the Akwa-Ibom bride and Yoruba groom have tied the knot in a vibrant conventional marriage ceremony that fantastically repped their roots. From the wealthy cultural outfits to the opulent tradition, each second from their marriage ceremony was certainly a magnificence to behold. 😍

Get pleasure from their marriage ceremony pictures and love story beneath:

Their love story as share by Annie:

We met in probably the most divine of locations – our native church in Dubai. We have been each chosen by our then Youth President (Bro Chidi) to be audio system on a youth program, and whereas we shared a couple of workforce moments and smiles, as soon as this system ended…… Effectively, that was it. No contacts, no “Heys” for about 4 months, however he’d often pop up on WhatsApp, dropping a “wonderful woman” right here and a “simply checking in” there. Nothing too severe, however simply sufficient to linger. Then at some point, out of the blue, he referred to as. And that decision changed into a dialog and that dialog changed into man extra and similar to that, one thing quiet and regular started to develop.

Annie got here by with that bridal glow

What stood out from the beginning was his calm demeanor. He’s a kind of uncommon souls who doesn’t simply hear you; he listens. Mild, form, deeply considerate, and persistently caring in probably the most intentional methods. No drama, no noise-just quiet energy and deep heat. Virtually two years later. beneath the Parisian skies, Virtually two years later, beneath the Parisian skies, he requested me to marry him-just as I’d dreamt. Humorous factor? I solely talked about my dream proposal as soon as, throughout our very first stroll within the park… whereas having a really informal and pleasant dialog and by no means once more. However he remembered. Discuss a person who listens. Now, we’re writing the subsequent chapter of a narrative solely God might have authored.

Akwa-Ibom bride in all her magnificence

Their love story has shared by Kayode:

It began in church, as a result of actually, the place else do the perfect love tales start? Annie and I have been nominated for a youth program and, by what we now imagine was divine matchmaking, obtained paired collectively. At first, it was all well mannered smiles and “we’re simply right here for this system” power. However week by week, by some shared duties, a couple of inside jokes, and various awkward icebreakers later, one thing began to shift. I discovered myself
wanting ahead to seeing Annie greater than this system itself however I didn’t wish to be too ahead. (don’t inform the organizers)

Let’s take a look at the dapper groom!

She was sensible, calm, form, deeply God-fearing- and speaking to her felt… easy. For somebody like me who doesn’t discuss a lot, that’s saying quite a bit. Her presence introduced me peace, and our conversations made time really feel slower in the easiest way. I knew early on that I needed to be here-with her. So I stored saying it: “I wish to be right here. The sooner you perceive that, the higher for us.” We didn’t plan for this – however grace had its personal plan and we’re grateful it did. Now? We’re dwelling it out, one promise at a time.

A candy show of affection and tradition 😍

Kayode coming for his bride in type!

Right here she comes!

Let’s do that the Yoruba manner!

All the pieces lit and enjoyable!

The after-party look was a success!

Right here’s to blissful ever after!

Credit

Bride: @official_annie01
Planner: @eventsbyswanky
Bride’s stylist: @themelangestyling
Bride’s gown: @isaleekofromderin
Bride’s Ibibio outfit: @emaginebybukola
Bride’s Yoruba outfit: @lara.evelyn.designs
Bride’s afterparty outfit: @lara.evelyn.designs
Bride’s equipment: @pinkperfection_accessories | @swarovski
Bride’s beads: @tophertonyjewerly
Asooke material: @wovenmarketafrica
Workers & hair pins: @kemcytouch
Bride’s shoe: @christianlouboutin | @jimmychoo
Bride’s purse: @aquazzura | @brandonblackwoodnyc
Gele: @glogele__
Make-up: @glamour_beautyhome
Hair stylist: @style_conic
Groom’s stylist: @aniferaz
Videography: @maniiassim
Pictures: @the.wedding_temple
Content material creator: @themaureenjames
Decor: @magictouchevents_frank
Lighting and results: @Grandeffectsandmultimedia360
DJ: @iamdj_jemmy
MC: @mcgovernor01
Yoruba Liveband: @bee_entertainment
Ibibio cultural dancers: @bee_entertainment
Yoruba cultural dancers and singers: @bee_entertainment
Child’s cultural troupe: @invincesunday
Cake: @houseofmonada
Chef: @wizzilicious | @otwistevents
Small chops: @blaize_foods
Cocktail: @bsc_cocktails
Palmwine bar: @eventsbyswanky
Safety: @sure_del
Ushers: @eventsbyswanky
Drink handlers: @mondulce_ice_events
Grills: @brijjoskitchen
Afterparty grills: @brijjoskitchen
Afterparty: eventsbyswanky_jamboree