Wondering what to expect? 

This is a family-centered wedding, rooted in the culture of the Edo State people in Nigeria, with an emphasis on receiving blessings from the bride and groom's parents and their pastor(s).

Wedding Seating Arrangement 

The couple's parents will sit on the main stage in a family home living room-style arrangement for the traditional rites, then proceed to their assigned table for dinner Guests will sit at reception-style round dinner tables for the entire duration of the traditional wedding.

What you should wear? 

Wear whatever makes you feel well-dressed and comfortable! If you have an African outfit you'd love to wear, feel free to do so—but it's absolutely not mandatory. We just want you to come looking your best and feeling comfortable!

Order of Program 

🔻 Worship 

🔻 Introduction of Bride's Family 

🔻 Introduction of Groom's Family and his Friends 

🔻 Groom's family speak on the purpose of their visit/what they have come to do - seek bride's hands in marriage 

🔻 Groom's family will present dowry and gifts that have come with to Bride's parents 

🔻 Something fun happens here, but we don't want to ruin the surprise 😂. You don't want to miss this part... 

🔻 Introduction of the Bride dressed like a Queen from the ancient lands of the Edo People. Her adornments are a sight to behold 👸 

🔻 Confirmation that both Bride and Groom recognize each other 

🔻 Bride decides if the ceremony should continue or not 😉 

🔻 Groom and his friends pay homage to Bride's parents- prostrating 

🔻 Bride's Father decides if he accepts Groom's homage 

🔻 Bride's parents pray over the couple 

🔻 Groom's parents pray over the couple 

🔻 Bride and Groom read their vows and exchange rings 

🔻 Couple's Pastor(s) pray over them 

🔻 Host/MC announces the newly traditionally wedded couple to guests 

🔻 Marriage License/Certificate Signing 

🔻 Dinner Time! 

🔻 Gifts and Dancing!