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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 are in the South West – Yoruba land, for the beautiful and amazing wedding of Bisoye and Lanre. Lanre is the super talented photographer behind the lens at Libran Eye {Click}.
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~ Pre Wedding Photos – Dotun Ayodeji
How They Met … they set their wedding date on their 1st date!
We were introduced by Bisoye’s cousins (Bime & Cynthia), Cynthia was dating Lanre’s friend (Francis) at the time, they’ve been married for 5yrs+ now. So 3 of them basically introduced us. Bisoye was sleeping over at her cousin’s house and Lanre and Francis were hanging out. We had both just gotten out of relationships and these THREE people thought it best that we meet. We met up at News Cafe and spoke for hours after our introduction and on that day I told Bisoye I would marry her … we even fixed wedding dates 🙂
The Proposal
It was the evening after my mum’s 10th year remembrance. We had argued a lot all through the day and she had even abused me for the first time ever, calling me names. So it was not the ideal day for a proposal really. Even though we fought, Bisoye still decided to stick around while I was doing some work in my home office… As I walked up the stairs going to bed myself, I made up my mind to propose with the ring I had bought 3 months earlier.
So as she lay in bed sleeping and looking ever so beautiful, I held her close and searched for her finger and gently slipped on the ring. She came out of her deep sleep as she felt the ring on her finger and just started screaming YES YES YES while crying. I asked that we pray and so we prayed together, and of course, we were no longer arguing 🙂
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For their traditional engagement, Bisoye and Lanre looked resplendent in red. Bisoye in a stunning sequin gele and the groom in a patterned aso-oke agbada and fila.
Two days later, the couple was married at a beautiful Catholic mass. The bride wore a plunging v-neck a-line silk chiffon and lace gown with chantilly, embroidered with silver and white beads. The groom looked dapper in his despoke royal blue Mark Marengo Savile Row three piece suit.
There were so many touching moments at the wedding! For the groom it was seeing his beautiful bride in her gorgeous wedding dress as she walked towards him. At that moment, he says,
“I couldn’t hear a thing and I couldn’t see anyone else but her, I was about to be married to the most beautiful woman I know, I was about to be married to my best friend, I was about to be married to the girl of my dreams.”
For Bisoye, the father and daughter dance, although very funny as it wasn’t planned or rehearsed, it was a very emotional moment for the bride. {editor: it was so adorable!}
Since the couple planned their wedding, they have some advice to share!
“You will come up against a lot of opposition from family as everyone has an ‘idea’. Stick with what is important to you and ensure that when the day is done you’ve TOTALLY enjoyed your day and you won’t have wished for any other type of event. It’s also very important to keep all important parties in the know so nothing that happens is a surprise to them. Just make sure you have a day you ENJOY. We are quite certain all guests enjoyed themselves as much as we did :)”
BellaNaija Weddings wishes Bisoye & Lanre love, laughter and beautiful babies!
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~ White Wedding – Alakija Studios
~ Traditional Engagement – Alakija Studios | Additional Photography: Lumi Morgan
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~ Photography:
Dotun Ayodeji |www.dotunsblog.com
Alakija Studios | www.alakijablog.com
Lumi Morgan | lumimorgan.com
Wedding Details
Wedding Dates
Traditional Engagement: 11th April 2013
White Wedding: 13th April 2013
Wedding Attire
Bride’s Wedding Dress: Udabe by Pronovias
Groom’s Suit: Mark Marengo – Savile Row
Bride’s Make-up & Hair: BM|Pro
Bridesmaids Dresses: April by Kunbi
Groomsmen’s Suits: David Wej
Make up for Bridal Train: BM|Pro
Bride’s Bouquet: Newton & David
Couple’s Traditional Attire:
Aso Oke: Bisbod
Aso Ebi: Kwamuhle Fabrics
Couple’s 2nd Outfit Fabrics: Kwamuhle Fabrics
Groom’s Traditional Shoes: Lolu
Church: St. Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos
Venue – White Wedding Reception & Traditional Engagement: Grandeur Events Centre, Oregun
Wedding Concept & Planning: Bride & Groom
Traditional Engagement – Vendors
Coordination: 2706 Events | info “at” 2706events.com | 07068047170
Food: Malas | Pamela
Palm wine/Cocktails: Eventi Verdi
Small Chops: Keemchops
Drinks: Rahcool
Cake: Absolute Elegance
Decoration: Ball Events Concepts
Ushers: 2706 events
Band: Faith Band
Alaga for both Families: Mrs Sewoniku
Videography: Caleb Ventures
Security: Mr Adegboyega Ganiu
White Wedding – Vendors
Coordination: 2706 Events | info “at” 2706events.com | 07068047170
Chairs: Chiavari Chairs | Arcor Chairs
Invitation Cards: Universal Cards – India
Food: Kemabom | Malas | Onion Catering
Small chops: Keemchops
Desserts: Helado Delicia
Drinks: Spronks Creations Ltd
Cocktails: Elles Ice Box
Cake: Absolute Elegance
MC: Tee A
Decoration: Oaken Events
Ushers: 2706 Events
DJ: Dj Lami
Band: Demola Olota
Videography: Caleb Ventures
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