Amina ‘Mimi’ Suleiman (@mimi_suleiman) is one talented makeup artist! A Muslimah, she became popular for spotless makeovers matching her hijab of the day, so when it came to her own special day, of course she did her wedding makeup herself!
Nasir Abubakar met Mimi by chance one day, when he gave her and her friend a ride. A few years later, the couple celebrated their union with family and friends in Jos and Abuja.
Their stunning Hausa wedding was covered by the talented Mofe Bamuyiwa of BMB Photography.
The couple’s top wedding planning tip, as the bride planned it herself, is to pay for the honeymoon first!
Most of the time, planning wedding gets so stressful and expensive, so we get too caught up in all the wedding planning drama and forget the honeymoon. The wedding is for your family and friends, it’s the honeymoon that’s truly for you.
BellaNaija Weddings wishes Mimi and Nas a happy life as One.
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~ All Photography: BMB Photography
Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot
How We Met
by Mimi
We met on June 26, 2008. My friend and I were going to the bank but her car wouldn’t start so we stepped out of the house to get a taxi. Then a friend of hers who was driving by with his friend spotted her and they stopped to give us a lift.
I hesitated at first but got into the car when she insisted. As soon as I got into the car, I noticed the man driving wouldn’t stop staring at me through his rear mirror. It got so uncomfortable at a point, but he was looking so dapper in his white kaftan so I just scoped him right back. Lol. He tried to make friendly conversation but I barely said anything. So when we finally go to our destination, he asked for my number so he could “say hi sometimes” and for some strange reason, I just gave it to him. 
He asked me out on a date a couple of times over the next few months after that but I declined because I had just broken up with my ex and was in no mood to jump back into the dating pool. But he kept asking until I finally obliged. After that, everything just sort of happened, he made falling in love with him so ridiculously easy.
The Proposal
Nas already made his intentions clear to me about three months after we started dating. He wanted to make me his wife, no long story. But then I wasn’t ready to be anyone’s wife. When he met me, I was a freshman in the university, he officially asked me to marry him when I was a sophomore and I declined because I wanted to finish school before getting married. He asked again 3 months after my graduation from the university and I declined again because I wanted to get done with my NYSC and Masters degree before settling down. 
This time around he waited and observed carefully before asking. He had run me out of excuses not to say yes, so it was time to ask and this time he asked with the complete confidence of a man who expected a Yes! 
He took me out to dinner at my favourite restaurant that night. As usual I placed an order for my appetizer and my main dish. I noticed however that the lights were dimmed which wasn’t normal and the waiters were being extra friendly, but then I just dismissed the thought. The appetizer came and I was half way through it when he held my hand and began to reminisce about the years we’ve spent together and how blessed he felt having me in his life. I just thought he was being his normal romantic self. 
Then the waiter brought the main dish. I nearly fainted when I opened it and right there on that white plate was a box that contained the most beautiful ring I’d ever seen. It was perfect, just prefect for me. He got on his knee and gave the sweetest speech ever and amidst my sobs, I managed to say yes! He genuinely surprised me because he sucks at surprising me, I can always smell one a mile away, and I never expected a ring because it’s not compulsory for a man to propose with a ring in Islam. But he said he wanted me to have a permanent reminder on my finger of how much he loves me and of course to tell every other man I’m his. 🙂 
Wedding Dinner
“For me, Gold has always represented sophistication and class. And because it’s my husband’s favorite colour it was only befitting to wear it the first time we stood before the world as husband and wife.”
Fatiha
At the Fatiha ceremony, the groom formally asked for the bride’s hand in marriage and her bride price was paid. After the bride’s family accepted his proposal, they prayed for Allah’s blessings on the marriage.
“I wore pink iro and buba for the wedding fatiha. Pink is a feminine yet elegant color and I couldn’t think of a more befitting colour to wear as a transcended from a young lady to a woman.”
Kamu/Cultural Night
The Kamu is “the catching of the bride”. After an amount was agreed and exchanged, perfume was sprayed on the bride.
“I wore aqua and beige aso oke for my Kamu/Cultural Night. This was the first part of the ceremony and I wanted to look very cultural. Although this is a look typical to the Yoruba brides I chose it anyway because I’ve always loved how rich the fabrics looked.”
“I wore the aqua dress for the second part of my kamu. This was when the culturally entertaining part of the event began. I stuck to the colour because I wanted a monotone look for the whole event. And it’s one of my favorite colours.”
Conveyance of the Bride
“I chose to wear white as I was conveyed from my parents house to my husband’s house because it’s a colour that stands for purity. The colour represented how I felt.”
“Saying goodbye and praying with my mum the day after the wedding Fatiha when I was about to be conveyed to my husband’s house was the most emotional point of the wedding for me.”
Photography: BMB Photography | www.bmbhive.com.ng | instagram.com/mofebamuyiwa | email: bmbphotographs (at) gmail.com
Wedding Info – Events | Dates | Venues | Colours
Kamu/Cultural Night | 6 February, 2015 | Renny Ballons Hall and Garden, Jos, Plateau | Aquamarine and Purple
Wedding Fatiha | 7 February, 2015 | No 30, Niven Road, Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Jos, Plateau | Pink
Dinner | 8 February, 2015 | Sandralia Hotel, Jabi, Abuja | White and Gold
Wedding Attire
Pre-Wedding Shoot Suit: Kenneth Cole | www.kennethcole.com
Pre-Wedding Shoot Dresses: Threads and Buttons | instagram.com/threadsandbuttons
All Wedding Makeup: The bride jokes, “I booked myself in time for the pre-wedding and bridal makeup.” | Mimi’s Makeover | instagram.com/mimi_suleiman
Aso Oke for Kamu/Cultural Night: Vogue Aso Oke | instagram.com/vogueasooke
Gold Dress: Bouderie Apparel | instagram.com/bouderieapparel
Fabrics: Mimi’s Bridal Fabrics | instagram.com/mimis_bridalfabrics
Teal Dress: Style Temple | instagram.com/styletemple
Vendors
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Chalya | instagram.com/crust_and_cream
Kamu/ Cultural Night: Cultural Stage Decor by Bashir Concepts
Other Decor: Renny Balloons | facebook.com/renny.balloons
Dinner Decor: Shekkels Bridals and Events | instagram.com/shekkelsbridalsnevents
Catering: Sandralia Hotel Restaurant
OMG! I’m so happy for you baby girl…you look as beautiful as always,congrats.
Oh lawdddddddddddddddddddddddy lawd, what a pretty bride. Who is her tailor for God sake. Happy married life people… style and class all the way.
Oh my world!!!! Too stunning.. The bride and groom on FLEEK .. From the colors, to her dresses, make-up and the setting of the wedding is great. A patient man eats the fattest bone. Hod bless Nas for been patient after asking her couple of times. He definitely knows what he want. And oh, did I just read she did her own make up herself? Go on with your self bad self 🙂 Now I see why U are known for your spotless transformation. God bless your Union….
I totally agree!!!
I think Northern Nigeria had by farrrrrrr… the most beautiful wedding in Nigeria. Their class is on another level. Beautiful!!
…has by far…. Damn autocorrect!!
Ehhh… anyone can have a beautiful wedding if you have lots of money. Ummm try again Mama from the North.
@Ayo… Funny enough I’m Edo… The truth is the truth!
Beautiful wedding and colours.
Amazing. Her outfits were on point. The photographer captured the events well. God bless this union
This is beautiful. beautiful couple. May God bless their beautiful union, Amen.
OMG …the groom is more than fresh…lol…. beautiful wedding. stunning bride. nice wedding gown.
CHINEKE!!! Stunning does not begin to describe!!!
Dear BN, erm, what’s going on with the avatar? This isn’t my usual one :-S
Maybe you missed a letter in your email address…. it has happened to me before
Beeeee is right, any change in your email address changes the Avatar.
beautiful outfits, nice colours,…. may you have a fruitful and awesome life together. congrats guys
my fellow nigerians. i grew up inthe states and dont have many nigerian friends, but i want to know more about the culture. can somebody please PLEASE tell me what the cape is called she is wearing in the last outfit? the one with black and gold above the white dress? what is the traditional nigerian name for that
It’s called alkyabba,normally worn by members of the royal family.
Hi Bukky. It’s called “Alkabba”. it is a northern Nigerian traditional robe for the royal family. but it is also worn by brides when they are been conveyed to their new home. it symbolizes how special you are. Sort of a Fairytale princess, lol.
Faiza my sister is this you? Yea she is correct very lovely out fit.
Its called al-kebba. Usually for monarchs but sometimes worn for occasions like she did.
beautiful couple, she is the most “unhausa” looking bride I’ve seen in a bit though think it’s the make up. love her outfits wow! May God bless your union
May God bless your new home, Mimi. You two look super stunning! And the last picture, with your mum, really conveyed the emotions….Beautiful!
i would keep on saying it hausa pple can through parties for days nd dey re so on fleek..lol
First wedding feature that i’ll have tears in my eyes and i dont know why! lovely story. LOL @ after freshman, sophomore, then NYSC and Masters, the guy is very patient oo. Also LOL at the “he sucks at surprising me”… really beautiful pics and very stunning bride and fresh groom. May God bless their union. Btw, the Northerners DONT play oo….chai!!
My God. These Northerners aren’t here to play. This wedding was on fleek. The bride wore like a million outfits. I was like “Wawu”
It’s called alkyabba,its normally worn by members of d royal family.
Girl…………………….that gold dress! With the sea of gold behind!! Left me speechless. The designer can give Huddayya a run for her money. And thank you for wearing our iro and buba, you even made it look better on you than it looks on me, and i be Yoruba babe! Then all the “makes-ups” you did for yourself, na wa ohhhh. In short, congratulations. I just lurve Northern weddings! *sigh*
I can never get it: how do these Muslim brides always stay looking stunning yet covered up?
It makes all these brides who expose themselves look very trashy and stupid(apologies if i sound harsh)but just look at these beauties?why expose yourself?Even in the Church?dont you fear God?
This girl and many other muslim brides just make all the exposed looking brides look basic..
Too much beauty and class:WHAT!
What happens to all these extravagant gowns after the wedding? Curious…
She can modify them by removing the train at the back and the gowns will still be gorgeous.
Beautiful it is. May your marriage be as beautiful.
It’s mostly for the royal families as the final farewell, but most ladies use it now.
I Love the first Gown Beautiful
I mean the Golden gown 😀
That dinner dress is evrythang!
Choi..next plz ..I am so tired of seeing this fine fine hausa/fulani people… Abeg dem no get fugly one..lol….**Dont mind me.. na Jealousy dey worry me**
Thank God most of them only marry Muslim because market for tough for us well well…..
As always Hausa brides are stunning especially Mimi.. I love
cutie wiv a round face ageless
omgosh she looks so beautiful. WOW WOW WOW! Hausa babes are fine.
Stunning!!!
God bless this home amen
She is a very gorgeous bride, the groom is good looking too. Happy married life.
Her outfits are to die for, stunnnning.
Amazing!! Mimi is stunning and her outfits were just perfect. Gorgeous couple.
What a lovely couple!!!! Congratulations and blessings always.
A classy Bride I swear this is the most classy of all Northern weddings I have viewed on BN , Kammooonnnn take a good look at this bride, she is a woman who planned her wedding so well and it showed in all her attires, gladly too, she is lucky to have a man of class and style as her HB , they both ROCK abeg. I love all her attires, and her man so cool, handsome and ready to do the photo shot with his bride, …just look at them both, they exude loved up.
May almighty Allah show you both mercy , love and blessings with plenty plenty pickin, amin
Sigh….my people! We re such bombshells love it. Gorgeous pictures! Classy yet sensual. Best wishes and may God bless your marriage Inshallah! #Opulence #hausafulaniHabeeshapride
Beautiful Mimi…..May God bless u and Nas home forever. Ameen. Congratulations.
MyGod! This wedding is like. A fairy tale. Its just spectacular. For me mostly, her jeweries killed me. From her make up to her attires! She herself this justice to every thing. Happy married life to the. Couple.
Amazing!! Both are just looking gorgeous in this outfit. Loved the photos.
I love all her outfits… Amina is definitely one classy lady!!!
I like the bride, she is down to earth when she said her hubby was looking at her tru d rear mirror&she scoped him back sharp girl! She just came out of a relationship so wasn’t in the mood for another,but babe u kept the guy waitin for yrs after he proposed?i wonder what gave u liver? That another babe wont take him?groom must b very patient, traditional&loyal,Pple marry during service yr,I have 2 mcs degrees , but it was out of boredom,if I was engaged to a nice guy, I will rather face the guy&marry, cos one can always go back to school, about northern brides not wearing revealing clothes for weddings,they do it in moderation , most important rule is have a nice skin, I work to make my skin glow always,even safiya that everyone liked, her wedding! She dressed a bit sexy, Imagine ur self wearing a square neck gown!I just wear a plane square neck tee shirts same designs with safiya’s gown,was yesterday my boo said he trips a lot for me when I wear my tee shirts, they are simple&nice………it shows cleavage but not too much
I have two msc I read & type fast thats y I made the typographical error but I know peeps will understand
What a simple wedding! I really love the events, dressings n the decorations….I ll like my wedding to be hers in shaa Allah
Can you or someone please tell me where I can find the cape black and gold in NYC area please ?
What a beautiful wedding!?! Beautiful Couple. May the Almighty God bless the married couple. Amine.
i thought these clothes are not complying with code of Quran because her neck is not covered, her sleeves are transparent, and her bottom is very shaped. All in all, some clothes are not Muslim women even though in wedding ceremony. This is just for wedding show.
In the religion of Islam, there is no God but Allah. Don’t call Allah as God.
Beautiful how can one get this to buy?
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