Weddings
Bask In The Beauty Of Culture With Marie & Kayode’s Urhobo-Yoruba Trad
Nigeria is blessed with so many beautiful cultures. These cultures find expression in so many ways. Marie and Kayode gave us a captivating fusion of Urhobo and Yoruba culture with their vibrant traditional wedding.
Their love story began with being at the right place at the right time. As they take this sweet step to ‘Happy Ever After’, we are yet reminded that love and culture are one of the finest blends ever. The couple stepped out serving regal looks back to back, proving to us that they are a stylish duo. We can’t get over how they repped their roots in such a glamorous way. Their wedding was all shades of beautiful and their photos would absolutely make your week!
Enjoy their wedding photos and love story below:
How we met
By the bride, Marie:
In March 2014, I was in University and I took a long weekend break away from London to visit my friends in Nottingham where I met Kayode at a nightclub through mutual friends. He was determined to get to know me by all means necessary before the weekend was over haha! Two days later, he came to spend time with me at my friend’s hall of residence and we spent 6 hours in the common room alone talking about everything…
We definitely fell in love on the same night and that was it, two weeks later we were “official”! In December, with the help of my family and closest friends, Kayode popped the question in an intimate proposal at my home and I said “Babe… Omg, I’ve forgotten which hand the ring goes on!” It was the easiest yes.
Credits
Bride: @mariethereseukpo
Planner: @zapphaire_events |@vee_experiencecurator
Decor: @524events
Videography: @kolefilms
Photography: @emmanuellaphotosgallery | @bruce_iv | @ibidunnidamilola | @emmysamakoweddings
Maiden Look Stylist: @maisondesmariee | @mariethereseukpo
Maiden Outfit: @mazellebridal
Jigida, Porcupine Quills & Horsetail: @fibeads
Makeup: @facesbyoluchi
Hair: @hairbyaneesha
Nails: @gboy_nails
Bridal stylist (Urhobo Look): @mariethereseukpo | @maisondesmariee
Urhobo Outfit, Handfan & Parasol: @lakimmyfashion
Custom George Fabric: @george_by_ruverodesigns
Fabric Design Development: @mariethereseukpo
Gele: @kubisfabrics
Coral Jewellery: @mariethereseukpo
Shoes: @louboutinworld
Purse: @benedettabruzziches
Accessories selected and sourced by: @mariethereseukpo
Makeup: @facesbyoluchi
Gele: @ennygelecraft
Bridal stylist (Yoruba Look): @maisondesmariee | @mariethereseukpo
Yoruba bridal outfit: @couturebytabik
Fabric: @wovenmarketafrica
Shoes: @jimmychoo
Purse: @jeffreylevinson
Makeup: @facesbyoluchi
After-party outfit: @mryogiepratama
Shoes: @aquazzura | @louboutinworld
Hair: @raphealmaria
Groom’s stylist @thestyleinfidel
Groom’s Outfit (Cross river look): @dejiandkola
Groom’s Outfit (Yoruba look): @henry_couture
DJ: @deejayloyalty
MC: @gordonsberluconi
Band: @veentagebandofficial
Performing Artist: @officialchike
South-South Dancers: @wao_factor
After Party Hype-Men: @activeboyda | @thesaviour_oftheparty
Cake: @pomelocakes
