✦ Events ✦
Two celebrations
01
Traditional Engagement
10 October 2026Ogun, Nigeria + ZoomHybrid (In Person + Virtual)
12:00 PM WAT · 11:00 AM BST · 7:00 AM EST
Our traditional Nigerian engagement — a deeply meaningful ceremony where the groom's family formally presents gifts and asks for the bride's hand. Diaspora family and friends join via Zoom.
- ✦Traditional items presentation
- ✦Yoruba prayers and blessings
- ✦Zoom link sent to RSVPs
- ✦Dresscode: Full traditional attire
02
Wedding Nikah
10 October 2026DLK Event Centre, AbeokutaIn Person + Livestream
12:00 PM WAT
The main event. Our Nikah — a sacred Islamic marriage ceremony — followed by a Walimah reception filled with prayer, music, dancing, Nigerian cuisine, and love. We cannot wait to celebrate with you.
- ✦Nikah ceremony 12:00 PM
- ✦Walimah reception from 3:00 PM
- ✦Celebration from 9:00 PM
- ✦Aso-ebi in burgundy, ivory & gold
✦ Order of Events ✦
Ceremony programme
12:00 PM
Welcome & opening prayers
12:20 PM
Introduction of both families
12:45 PM
Presentation of traditional items
1:15 PM
Bride price negotiation (symbolic)
1:45 PM
Palm wine ceremony
2:00 PM
Kola nut blessing by elders
2:20 PM
Exchange of gifts and goodwill
2:45 PM
Closing prayers & celebration