Last Sunday, I attended my friends’ wedding in Chicago and I can confirm – Nigerians know how to throw a party! Between the spraying (guests shower the couple with money as a blessing), the food, the music (2 DJs) and the fashion – this wedding fulfilled all my Nigerian dreams.
From the day my friend told me she was engaged – ok, I won’t lie to y’all – from the day I became friends with my girl Oyin, I told her I would wear a gelé (head wrap) at her wedding. I sent her DMs of wedding images where women had their gelés in all shapes and sizes. I talked to her endlessly about how much I couldn’t wait to wear one at her wedding. Lastly, when she got engaged and was wedding planning, I constantly reminded her that we all needed to wear gelé … Y’all get the picture, I was determined to be in gelé at her wedding. And my girl Oyin did not disappoint! She had two ladies on standby ready to tie gelé in whichever way we wanted so I went to town!
I was so excited to have my gelé tied … what do y’all think? Did I nail it? If you want to see the process, head over to my Instagram highlight to catch videos!
Oyin picked out this purple lace for asoebi. Asoebi is fabric that is worn to represent the family of either the bride or groom during a wedding. This purple asoebi was such a genius choice! I took it to my tailor in Providence, RI – who worked her magic. I wanted to feel regal while still being able to dance. Listen, I said there were 2 DJs, I needed to have room to move and this dress gave me plenty! Don’t you just love it?!
Our gorgeous bride Oyin!
Have you ever been to a Nigerian wedding? What was your experience?
