The
Perfect Love Match! Yagazie of Gazmadu Photography & Oziegbe Wed
Everything by Bella Naija .
The warmth and chemistry between these two is so evident – after meeting at the tennis court, they have been the perfect love match. In everything from Ozi singing to her at the reception to their radiant smiles, you can feel the love.
BellaNaija Weddings wishes Gaz & Ozi a beautiful and blessed married life.
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How Did You Meet?
by the groom
We met on the Tennis court. I came in to play that day but I sat for a while watching “this girl” play. That was the first time I saw Gaz. We met again another day, and this time we hit a few balls together. Before we left the court, someone was trying to get her number; saw that as the opportunity I was waiting for to get her number. From then, we became friends.
by the groom
We met on the Tennis court. I came in to play that day but I sat for a while watching “this girl” play. That was the first time I saw Gaz. We met again another day, and this time we hit a few balls together. Before we left the court, someone was trying to get her number; saw that as the opportunity I was waiting for to get her number. From then, we became friends.
Pre-Wedding Shoot by AkinTayoTimi
The Proposal
by the bride
We had a really quiet and romantic proposal. It was my birthday and we had planned to go out for dinner at a restaurant in Lagos to celebrate it later in the evening. While I was busy being excited and answering lots of phone calls I noticed Ozi was a bit uneasy lol. I kinda knew he was up to something…and I suspected it would be revealed during dinner, but I was wrong.
by the bride
We had a really quiet and romantic proposal. It was my birthday and we had planned to go out for dinner at a restaurant in Lagos to celebrate it later in the evening. While I was busy being excited and answering lots of phone calls I noticed Ozi was a bit uneasy lol. I kinda knew he was up to something…and I suspected it would be revealed during dinner, but I was wrong.
My birthday cake arrived just in time…and my usual self was moving around excited and taking pictures to put up on BBM…lol. Only to turn around, I saw Ozi kneeling behind me with the most beautiful ring! I said Yes with my night shirt and hair net while trying hard to fight the tears streaming down my eyes.
Advice for Other Couples
- Pray about EVERYTHING and for all vendors
- Try as much as possible to work with a budget you both agree on
- Never underestimate the importance of Pre-Marriage Counselling.
- Give yourself time to plan and start early.
- Don’t allow the challenges of wedding planning come between the two of you. Go through everything and make decisions together.
- Once you’ve done your best, leave the rest to God and on your wedding day focus on eachother and ensure you enjoy EVERY bit of your day….it goes by sooo fast
- Get a wedding planner or a Wedding Co-ordinator at least. ..you can’t imagine the amount of stress they take off you.
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Wedding Photographers: Aham Ibeleme | Emmanuel Oyeleke | Ademola Olaniran
White Wedding
“My wedding dress was by David Tutera. I made my final selection with the help of my sisters…after going through several online. I ordered it early enough, it came in 3 months before the wedding a perfect fit. No adjustments needed
“My wedding dress was by David Tutera. I made my final selection with the help of my sisters…after going through several online. I ordered it early enough, it came in 3 months before the wedding a perfect fit. No adjustments needed
My second outfit was by Zedd Couture.”
Traditional Wedding
“I trusted my sister Ezinne of Zedd Couture with my traditional wedding outfits l. I knew the colours I wanted so we shopped for the fabrics together 6 months before the wedding.
I had a fitting once…thankfully, after a wedding shoot in Abuja.
I saw all I was to wear the day before the wedding and I was amazed at how they fit perfectly!”
I had a fitting once…thankfully, after a wedding shoot in Abuja.
I saw all I was to wear the day before the wedding and I was amazed at how they fit perfectly!”
Everything by Bella Naija.
Amaka & Chinedu started as a long distance pair, talking over the phone before they met. When Chinedu flew over to her graduation ceremony, he immediately knew he had found the One.Enjoy their love story and beautiful wedding styled and planned by the amazingDure Events!
~ Photography: Collins Metu
How We Metby the groom, Chinedu
In the early stages of our relationship, our encounters were usually brief and over the phone because I lived in Houston and she lived in Charlotte. Through our phone conversations I could tell she was a God fearing, kind, caring and strong-willed woman. I found my days incomplete if I had not spoken to her in some form or fashion. When I finally went to Amaka’s graduation party and saw her I knew I had to make sure this woman was in my life forever. She didn’t know it at the time but, I knew she was the One for me and that I would eventually marry her. Even though we were technically far apart it wouldn’t seem that way because any chance I got I would go to Charlotte and spend it with her or she’d come to Houston and spend time with me. Through this time our love continued to grow and blossom each day.
by Amaka, the bride
Chinedu and I came to know of each other through both of our families. I met his family when I was 17 while doing a mutual family friend’s hair. During the later years of undergrad we became friends and maintained contact over the phone. I was quite naive to the fact that he had interest in me until my undergraduate graduation party. Our friendship slowly evolved into a relationship. Then once it got there, it took off to what it is today. I thank God for bringing him into my life. He is truly the love of my life & my best friend. I couldn’t ask for a better father for our daughter Sariah or for our future children.
Proposal
by the bride, Amaka
On November 1, 2013 my beloved popped the question! During this time I was extremely busy with exams and homework. Actually the day of the engagement, I took an exam earlier in the afternoon. Luckily for him I was occupied throughout the day with an exam, so he was able to go off to prepare for the proposal. I say luckily, because I’m not the easiest person to surprise. Later that evening, he said we were going out to eat and going to meet his boss because he was “in town.” I was just going to dress very casually but then I saw that he was dressing up. I believe we should match each other’s fly, so I quickly changed into something nicer.
by the bride, Amaka
On November 1, 2013 my beloved popped the question! During this time I was extremely busy with exams and homework. Actually the day of the engagement, I took an exam earlier in the afternoon. Luckily for him I was occupied throughout the day with an exam, so he was able to go off to prepare for the proposal. I say luckily, because I’m not the easiest person to surprise. Later that evening, he said we were going out to eat and going to meet his boss because he was “in town.” I was just going to dress very casually but then I saw that he was dressing up. I believe we should match each other’s fly, so I quickly changed into something nicer.
We got to the restaurant and a few minutes into dinner I began to ask him about his “boss.” I asked where was the boss and why wasn’t he having dinner with us. As he was thinking of answers for my questions, I decide to stop myself before I ruined a potential surprise in the making. I didn’t know that the potential surprise was an engagement but I figured there would be a surprise nonetheless and asking too many questions could ruin the moment.
After dinner, my beloved said we were going up to meet his “boss.” The restaurant was in a very nice hotel called Granduca located in the Galleria area of Houston. As we were going up to the hotel room, I thought to myself, “this is unprofessional; what kind of funny business is his boss into?” Then I calmed myself by figuring that maybe we’re meeting him at his executive/presidential suite (a setting that may have a living room to professionally converse over rather then conversing over a bed).
We approached the suite and my beloved opened the door. At this point I gave him the “alright drop the act” look. The door opened… I saw rose petals and candles all on the floor leading into the bedroom. I felt so special. He quickly said to me “this is just something I wanted to do for you since you had such a hectic month.” He had me speechless. All I could say was “I love you so much” in between the dozens of kisses and hugs as we were STILL standing beside the front door. Eventually we walked out to the balcony and he began discussing long-term relationship matters and telling me how much I mean to him and how much he loves and adores me. We went back into the living room and I sat down. Then he fell on one knee. My eyes popped out in shock. I kept saying, “oh, my God!” Tears filled my eyes as he popped the question. I was overwhelmed with joy that I nearly forgot to answer him. Finally he placed the beautiful princess cut diamond frame ring on my left hand, followed by a sensual kiss and a hug.
Highlights of the day!
-My father walking me down the aisle
-Our couple’s entrance into the reception
-All six of my sisters doing a cultural dance routine that they made up for my wedding and my mother jumping in the center doing her own moves
-Father/daughter dance
-Mother/son dance
-My first dance with my husband
-Our couples re-entrance in traditional attire
-Our couple’s entrance into the reception
-All six of my sisters doing a cultural dance routine that they made up for my wedding and my mother jumping in the center doing her own moves
-Father/daughter dance
-Mother/son dance
-My first dance with my husband
-Our couples re-entrance in traditional attire
Advice for Other Couples
Don’t underestimate the power of prayer. Through prayer we can overcome any obstacle and grow spiritually stronger together.
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Don’t underestimate the power of prayer. Through prayer we can overcome any obstacle and grow spiritually stronger together.
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Our Wedding Style
We wanted our wedding to feel and look very regal and divine. The white wedding ceremony was a traditional Catholic ceremony. The reception was very heavenly as our wedding guests would say. We kept certain cultural elements because we love our culture and wanted our non-Nigerian guests to get a taste of our traditions and customs. I think overall our wedding captured the essence of our relationship. We believe that we are a match made in heaven.
We wanted our wedding to feel and look very regal and divine. The white wedding ceremony was a traditional Catholic ceremony. The reception was very heavenly as our wedding guests would say. We kept certain cultural elements because we love our culture and wanted our non-Nigerian guests to get a taste of our traditions and customs. I think overall our wedding captured the essence of our relationship. We believe that we are a match made in heaven.
Chioma of Dure Events completely transformed the look and feel of the Community Center using white, crystals with touches of gold, and elegant blue lighting.
The bride Amaka’s six sisters, all danced in unison to celebrate the couple!
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Loving You… :Rotimi Leigh &
Dennis Iweze Wedding.
Love,
Patience, Kindness and Commitment; these are the virtues that Rotimi Leigh and
Dennis Iweze built their relationship on. Rotimi and Dennis met at a gym where
they both regularly visited to exercise after work. The couple’s relationship
developed from “hellos” at the gym and grew from there…With a shared love of
the law and our beloved country, Rotimi – a lawyer and Dennis – a Military
Professional fell in love and their love led them to commit to spend their
lives together.
In January
2011, Rotimi and Dennis said “I Do” in Lagos. It was a joyous day dedicated to
the celebration of true love as the couple solemnized their relationship.
Rotimi walked down the aisle proudly accompanied by her father. She was dressed
in a stunning embellished strapless wedding dress which she paired with a lace
shrug for the church ceremony. Her side-parted hair and diamond accessories
complemented her elegant bridal look. Her groom, Dennis wad dapper in his black
tuxedo paired with a sleek bow-tie. Everyone smiled and clapped with glee as
Rotimi and Dennis were announced as husband and wife.
It was a
continuation of the celebration which started at the Rotimi and Dennis’
traditional engagement which took place on the 27th of January 2011. At their
traditional engagement ceremony, the couple’s relationship was formalized in
the traditional way amidst the lush pink flowers and twinkling silver lights.
After their
church blessing, Rotimi and Dennis were dazzled as they stepped into the Zinnia
Hall of the Eko Hotel in Lagos, the space had been transformed into a stunning
yellow and white paradise. Smiles filled the hall as the couple’s friends and
family enjoyed this blessed day. Rotimi and Dennis’ love was apparent as they
shared tender moments on the dance floor spiced with kisses. It was a beautiful
day!
BN wishes
Rotimi and Dennis a happy and blessed union. May God bless and guide every step
and fill each day with true love and joy.
