Wedded Bliss: Folawunmi Ayoola & Akin Eso of WED Magazine Tie the Knot in Style
Posted on Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 4:20 PMBy BellaNaija Weddings
What do you expect when the groom is the publisher of a leading bridal magazine? A stunning wedding, of course!
Folawunmi Ayoola and Akin Eso, publisher of WED Magazine celebrated their union in beautiful style on the 2nd and 4th of January 2013.
While we await the new issue of WED Magazine with exclusive details and photos on the planning process and the wedding day, you are cordially invited to view our BellaNaija Weddings feature on Fola and Akin’s special day!
Enjoy.
How Akin & Fola Met
by Akin
We met through Fola’s sister in May 2010 (We had a mutual friend). I was single…she was single and that’s how it all started. She stayed in New Jersey while I was in Maryland so we communicated by phone till I travelled to New Jersey for my graduation.
She attended the graduation and from then on, we’ve been on this blessed journey which has led us to marriage.
The Proposal
by Fola
Akin proposed in Buddha Restaurant in Washington DC with my sister and her husband in attendance. I didn’t have a clue about what was going on because I was reluctant to go for the dinner (little did I know!)
Just after we ordered food, the waiter brought a plate with “Will You Marry Me” on it. I actually felt it was the appetizer that I had ordered and then suddenly…Akin went on one knee to propose. I was totally shocked and then said YES. The whole restaurant joined in the celebration!
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It was a day of joy as Folawunmi Ayoola and Akin Eso were joined together in holy matrimony on the 4th of January 2013. The moment the bride stepped into the church in her lace wedding dress by Kosibah, all eyes were on her! With it’s modified fishtail silhouette, silk organza overlay with hand stitched corded lace appliques, corsetted bodice laced up behind with a matching 3/4 sleeved lace chemise and the flourish of hand affixed Swarovski crystals, Fola’s dress was classic. It was an emotional moment as guests got teary eyed as they watched Fola walk down the aisle to meet her husband-to-be, Akin.
The bride and groom exchanged their vows as they confirmed their commitment to one another in the presence of their family and friends. After the church blessing, it was time to experience the “crystal fabulosity” of Fola and Akin’s wedding reception.
With their bridesmaids and groomsmen setting the pace with energetic dance moves, the couple entered the reception venue amid cheers and lively music. The groom Akin stood out in his 6 button double-breasted white suit with black lapels paired with a polka dot ascot. He and his bride savoured the cheers as they danced their way in. There was so many lovely moments at Fola and Akin’s wedding from the cutting of their spectacular crystal and light cake to the groom’s speech, it was a great day!
BN wishes Akin and Fola a fruitful and divinely blessed life together as husband and wife.
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Photography ~ S67 Photography | MajikBrush Photography | TAP Studios
All photographs are copyright of WED Magazine
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White Wedding
White Wedding – Video
Traditional Engagement
Traditional Engagement – Video
Photography ~ S67 Photography - www.s67photoblog.com
Photography ~ MajikBrush Photography - www.majickbrushphotography.com
Photography ~ TAP Studios - www.tapstudiosng.com
All photographs are copyright of WED Magazine
Wedding Details
Wedding Dates
Traditional Engagement: 2nd January 2013
White Wedding: 4th January 2013
Wedding Venues
Traditional Engagement : Welcome Center Hotel
White Wedding: Havilah Events Center
Wedding Colours
Traditional Engagement : Leaf Green (Wife’s Family) | Purple (Groom’s Family)
White Wedding: Baby Pink & Baby Blue (Both Families)
White Wedding Theme: Crystal Fabulosity
Wedding Attire
White Wedding
Bride’s Wedding Dress: Custom-made by Kosibah
Groom’s Suit: Lameda Stitches Bespoke
Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Luxe Moda
Bridesmaids’ Fascinators: Brees Aura
Groomsmen’s Attire: Lameda Stitches
Groom and Groomsmen Native Attire: Lameda Stitches
Traditional Engagement
Aso Oke: Molbaks Alaso Oke
Beads: Bimbeads
Shoe & Bag Set: Mona Matthews
Agbada: Molbaks Alaso Oke
Groom’s Shoes: Mona Matthews
Vendor List
Wedding Planner: Torge Events - www.torge.com.ng | 08023658979 & 08055068887
Bride’s Makeup: Banke Meshida-Lawal for BM|Pro
Bride’s Hair: Banke Meshida-Lawal for BM|Pro
Wedding Decorator: Torge Events
Reception Lighting: Open Hands
Engagement Decor: 360 Eventee
MC: Koffi
Videography: Studio4 Pro | Cinematic Weddings
Security: Golden Events Solution
White Wedding Cake: Cakes by Tosan
Trad. Engagement Cake: Cakes by Andy Clarke
Drinks: Ice Box
Cocktails: Drinkspro
Dessert: Sweet Indulgence
DJ: DJ K-Scratch
Bridesmaids’ Hair: TJ Hair
Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Summer Hues
Bouquets: All a Bride Needs
Stage: Stagemakerz
Tags: Akin Eso, BN weddings, WED Magazine
Yayyyyy am the first. But this is amazing. See color at work in Nigeria
hope u wr the first to get ur gift?
hmmmm brides so prettyyyy..perfect dress for her size im going to use same for mine…..
Totally agree, the dress really suits her, gorgeous Bride and dress!
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This is just lovely. They look good together
http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fola-Ayoola-Akin-Eso-of-WED-Magazine-White-Wedding-January-2013-BellaNaija077-600×399.jpg
LOOL…wagbayi
loool o serious!
rotf
Congrats Fola n hubby….God bless ur union!
Geeezzzzz. My wedding must be like this o
They. All look like it was so much fun. All the best guys
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. WONDERFUL WEDDING, ENUF SWAGGER.
Although I was @ the wedding, but looking @ it all over again is giving it some type of colorful flavor.. Was mos def a pacesetter wedding of 2013… Congrats my bro and sis.. The Eso’
Beautiful pictures. Congrats to them.
Chei ife dim nma dikwa nma. May your marriage be as beautiful as your wedding IJN. Everyone @ the wedding is just too fine.
Big congrats Akin!!!
lovely Godbless ur union
Lovely couple and pictures. Happy Married Life!
Chai… see wedding. The bride is beautiful and has a killer shape and dat dress nko. The groom fine boy. nice wedding. May God bless your union. I want my wedding to be like this o. IJN.
Beautiful,the blessing of the Lord will be upon your household IJN Amen
Lovely wedding.from the look of things every1 had mad fun.congrats 2 d couple.God bless ur union
This is splendid love her gown
Lovely!..WOW evry evry so on-point!..may Ɣ☺ΰr marriage be as perfect as the wedding!..may our G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ lord bless Ɣ☺ΰ both with evrytin that comes with marriage äηð any man or woman wey try 2come btw una must kick bucket ijn
Soon and very soon, my wedding will be featured on BellaNaija. But until then… congratulations to the couple.
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I love everything about this wedding… God please I tap into this
Beautiful wedding! Bride is so beautiful. I’m so in love with her dress. Ran into the couple in Dubai and d bride is actually prettier in person. Congrats akin… Can’t wait for the Wed Magazine feature. Happy married life
Beautiful wedding. May God bless ur union!
Beautiful! Kosiba did an a spectacular job, her wedding gown is divine!!
dropping it! http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fola-Ayoola-Akin-Eso-of-WED-Magazine-White-Wedding-January-2013-BellaNaija077.jpg
I love love this picture
Beautiful! God bless their union.
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It was a Beautiful story to tell
. Happy married life Fola & Akin.
wow. beautiful bride. Beautiful wedding. Dear ex husband. I know you think i will never find another one like you. I hope i dont. you will see my wedding picture on bellanaija wedding soon sucker.
wish u happiness girl!
Beautiful. God bless your home
My office just went gaga when we saw this pictures. It really shows this. Guy is a publisher. Haba
THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fola-Ayoola-Akin-Eso-of-WED-Magazine-White-Wedding-January-2013-BellaNaija052.jpg
Lovely……..bride is so pretty
See cake ooooooooooooo
pretties bride i’ve seen on BN (my opinion)
lovely wedding, God bless you guys.
Wow!!! Congrats Fola & Akin!!! What a beautiful wedding to view. God bless ur union with divine blessings. Amen!
Cchai ! good soup na money make am oo!see eligible BACHELORS OOO! I PICK MA OWN HUBBY BY FATIH FROM THE PICKS!BUH I LOVED D FACT THAT THE WEDDING WAS FUN JARE
twerk.twerk. TWERK!!!!!!!
http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fola-Ayoola-Akin-Eso-of-WED-Magazine-White-Wedding-January-2013-BellaNaija077-600×399.jpg
Fola u r indeed pretttyyyyyyy….God will continually bless ur union…Amen
Wow, this is lovely… Wishing them HML
Wedding @ its best! Congarts
the bride is beautiful,decor on point.make up withou scrolling down i just knew it was bm pro.have a blessed marriage life
THAT CAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
Good morning. O I hadtto wake up to view this pics. Again. Dem. Trry
Lovely wedding! May God bless their union!
I always laugh at the many declarations of faith of husbands on BN weddings! Most especially when people now make declaration and say “my wedding will be like this!” LOL!!! I hope you realize the cost of these weddings, as one who spent what I assumed was a crazy amount on my wedding in Naija, I can say that the cheapest wedding on here is nothing less than N10m, and thats a conservative estimate!
Marriage is more than the wedding, always remember that. Let God pick your future spouse, and dont pick and then “try to force God to approve”.
Ur very right, am also married for over 7 yrs now. Marriage is like a gift, until u open it, den u’d see d content. Pple shld pray for God2 give dem who He approves. Dats all…
this is beautiful. am loving this…..congrats
Congrats
Lovely wedding. My wedding will be featured here and won’t cost 10m but it will still be wow! So help me God.
i love everything about this wedding and the bride ehn…..so pretty. God bless their marriage.
Happy to see that the love Akin and Fola have for one another radiates even thru the pictures of the wedding. The wedding was indeed spectacular. WE BROUGHT THE ROOF DOWN. lol Had fun with you guys and i pray that Lord Almighty will continue to add colour to your life as husband and wife. AND OF COURSE SHOUT OUT TO BELLANAIJA.
Congrats Akin! Everything looked exquisite – pray for Gods favor and blessings in your marriage!
Pls who sings the song to the wedding video? love it!!!! God bless the union of this beautiful couple.
Brymo, the title is good morning.
Very beautiful wedding. I’m very excited to be part of the wedding, i designed the bridesmaids fascinators (hats) and they wore them just perfect.
Akin, that’s a beautiful wife you’ve got. God bless and strengthen your union.
Finally, I’m so happy to be on Bella Naija. BN and WED magazine, many thanks.
Wow… im speechless. This wedding is on point. Watching the video was the best. It captured all the highlights. This is one of the best weddings on BN. Classy and exquisite. BN please continue to give us viewers more of this o…
this is splendid they look great together
Aha just watch the video. Money is good sha
Amazing!!!!!
The bride looks somewhat like Stella Damasus. Anybody agree?
I thought so too!
biutiful wedding, beautiful couple, all d ladies luk biutiful. goin tru bella naija stl gives me hope of true love. hmmmm. i tap into ds biutiful weddin ijn
Dear: Nigerian people
I live on this website, just sms’d a Nigerian Dj here in SA, to get this Brymo track.
I have reached a point where i cant listen to anything else!
#Singing … Goodmorning na na na na na na na na how you do na na na singing this for you! #Dancing at my work desk.
wow lovely wedding…it’s obvious the couple are so into each other. everybody seem like the wedding was fun. the bride picked d best gown for her figure. May God bless ur home.
BM Pro!!! never fails to deliver! Amazing wedding! Everybody looks so happy! God bless this union forever!
Mrs O January 26, 2013 at 7:53 AM …..u couldnt have said it better………….the marriage and not the wedding ladies…be focused.this is serious business you go into not for a shot on BN wedding. get real ladies…..
oh and yes…beautiful wedding and i pray the reality therefater is even more beautiful.
luvly wedding
it was a colourfull wedding
nice wedding
Native attire always looks good on a bride!
Can someone please get me Lameda Stitches contact? Very urgent ………….