Justin & Olamide's Beautiful Traditional Nigerian Ceremony

This couple got to celebrate for a whole week end as they blended two wonderful cultures into one. Saturday evening was a traditional Nigerian ceremony, to which I had never attended before so I was incredibly excited! This gathering was for families to meet and give blessings to the new couple as they showed their commitment to their family, faith and love. Each part of the ceremony was intentional and provided visual aid for the guests in attendance to follow the story of these two families coming together. 

The life and energy these families brought into the space just made you so excited for Justin & Olamide's union. Each time a family, bride and her bridesmaids or groom and his groomsmen entered the room dancing ensued and smiles broke out on everyone's faces as they celebrated with them! Prayer and God fearing praise filled the space as hands were laid on the bride and groom. There was truly the moving of the spirit as these families lifted up their thankfulness for these two finding each other and for the future they will build together. 

I could not be more enamored with this ceremony and its representation of the union of marriage. Thank you Justin and Olamide for the opportunity to be there with you! Enjoy just a few of the photos from this lovely day :)