#MAK16 Fun-Loving & Blessed! Margaret Eriom weds John Otu | Exquisite Events Abuja

Margaret Eriom and John Otu became soulmates from a simple “hello“, that unexplainable feeling you get when you met someone new and feel as though you’ve known them your whole life, and suddenly refuse to spend another minute without the person, because there is a sense of belonging that is deeply rooted by the love you have found for each other.
How We Met
from the bride, Margaret
We first met in my house. He came to visit with his Aunt and Uncle. I coincidentally opened the gate for them. My mum later introduced me to him as her first daughter and I was asked to serve them drinks. A week after the visit, he called. He said he got my number from his uncle. We basically just clicked from our first conversation. It was like we were old friends. No tension, no awkward moments. We just hit it off!

Proposal
from the bride, Margaret
John was in town with his friends, so he made plans to have drinks at Mayfair lounge in Calabar – just a normal night out I thought. So I invited my friends too, we all got there and before the night kicked off he popped the question right there and then. It was beautiful, I cried then he cried – but he won’t admit it lol. The ring was gorgeous and I was so happy to become his wife.

Advice for Couples

• A wedding planner is highly recommended, if you can invest in one you’d never regret.
• It is also important to work within your budget.
• Be prepared for misunderstandings, disagreements and try and be patient with your partner.

BellaNaija Weddings wishes the couple a blessed and happy married life.

~Photographers: Atunbi Photography & George Okoro
White Wedding

Engagement Dinner

Traditional Wedding | Red Orange Photography ***

Photographers: George Okoro | @georgeokoro | Atunbi Adesanmi | @atunbi | Red Orange Photography | @redorangephotography

Wedding Info – Venue, Dates & Colours
Traditional: Calabar sports Club, Cross River State | March 28th, 2016 | Green, silver and coral
White: Our lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church, Abuja | Reception: This Day Dome, Abuja | April 9th, 2016 | Plum and baby pink

Wedding Attire
Wedding Dress: 1st Outfit | Jay Becks | @jbecksbridals | 2nd outfit | Annie | @annieeys
Groom’s Suit: Kimono Kollections | @Kimonokollections
Bridesmaids: Annie | @annieeys
Bouquets: Petals flower shop | @petalsandmore
Traditional Wedding & White Wedding Makeup: Benny | @yangaprobeauty | Oshewa Beauty | @oshewabeauty
Traditional Attire: George |  @ceo_luzige, | Aso oke & Fan | @bimmms24 | Beads | @beadsbyluccie
Hair: Chioma Uzodike | @solangehairandbeautyshop
Bridesmaids Makeup: PoshBelle Makeup Studio | @poshbelle_makeupstudio

Vendors
Event Planner: Exquisite Events Abuja | @exquisite_events_abuja
Decor: Narnia events | @narniaevents
Photobooth: Photo Hubb Nigeria | @photohubbng
Sound, Lights and Special Effects: Let’s Talk Events Ltd | @letstalkevents01
DJ: Dj TTB | @djttb
Cake: Cakes by Neka | @cakesbyneka
Dessert: Jenny’s Sweet Eats | @jennyssweeteats
Sweets: Party Republic | @partyrepublicng | Andies Candies | @andiescandiesng
Hats: Laurenzo Designs | @Laurenzocollection
Food: Royal Bites | Eliphele limited | Taval Cusinetere, Mayjina Kitchen, Barokono Grill, Grill Party and Cafe Rouge Royale,
Cocktails: Cocktails In and Out | @cocktailsinandout
Mocktails: TBL

Wedding Dinner
Location/Decor: Event Designs by Lilly | @lillysconcept