Bridge Community Church Micro Wedding

Photography by Lauryn Young

If you're looking for some heart-warming content today, then look no further than Ebun-Oluwa and Jean-Pierre's micro wedding at the Bridge Community Church in Leeds. This multicultural wedding brought together their Nigerian, Cameroonian and British culture together in a beautiful ceremony full of love, faith and colour. Oh, and speaking of colour, if orange is your thing then you'd better not go anywhere because the fashion at this wedding is going to. Blow. Your. Mind! They opted for Recommended supplier The Wedding Shop for their gift list, and used a combination of their church community and Instagram to find their other suppliers for their old Hollywood glamour inspired vibe. So without further ado, let's get stuck in!

Multicultural wedding at Bridge Community Church in Leeds.

We are both Black British, but specifically kids from the Diaspora. We're very much equal parts of all our cultural backgrounds; Cameroonian, Nigerian and British. We thought our wedding was going to be this amazing smorgasbord of all this, but then Covid happened and we found ourselves really searching our hearts on how to stay true to this. We realised out ethnicities make us who we are and will be a part of union and marriage irrespective! But what really ties our love together is our faith, love and the people who love us. With this in mind, we were so relived to be able to use a place of worship at the Bridge Community Church to come together and get wed!
Ebun-Oluwa & Jean-Pierre

Silver and rose gold heeled sandals on a windowsill before wedding at Bridge Community Church

Bride in rollers and white bridal pyjamas gets her make up and hair done before Bridge Community Church Wedding

Bride gets her nails done over green blanket before Bridge Community Church wedding

Smiling bride in rollers and white bridal pyjamas

Pink roses threaded through wooden hanger holding white customised satin Bec + Bridge wedding dress

Groom in grey Moss Bros suit sits in blue chair next to white floral installation waiting for bride at Bridge Community Church

Guests in colourful outfits sit socially distanced waiting for the bride at Bridge Community Church wedding

Bride in customised white Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows, white and green wedding bouquet and curled wedding hair

Bride in customised white Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows, white and green wedding bouquet and curled wedding hair walks arm-in-arm with guest in traditional orange and white outfit

White frame wedding arch with draping, mixed white flowers and green foliage with bride and guest in traditional orange and white outfit in the background at Bridge Community Church Wedding

Smiling groom in grey Moss Bros suit with white shirt and satin bow tie stands at the altar with bride

Pastor in camel suit jacket, white shirt and black bow tie holds microphone as he conducts wedding ceremony at Bridge Community Church

Smiling groom in grey Moss Bros suit with black lapels holds hands together as he sees bride for the first time at Bridge Community Church wedding

Smiling bride in customised white Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows, white and green bouquet and curled wedding hair reaches the altar at Bridge Community Church wedding

Man in grey checked blazer and black top sits playing keyboard at Bridge Community Church wedding

Groom in grey Moss Bros suit jacket with black lapels and satin bow tie stands with eyes closed holding hands with bride in white satin wedding dress with shoulder bows at Bridge Community Church wedding

Guests in face masks sit socially distanced saluting the bride and groom at Bridge Community Church wedding

Smiling bride in white Bec + Bridge wedding dress sits next to smiling groom in grey suit jacket, black trousers and brown shoes at Bridge Community Church wedding

Smiling bride with curled wedding hair and white Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows stands at the altar with groom in grey suit jacket

Laughing bride in white Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows holds hands with groom in grey Moss Bros suit jacket at the altar during Bridge Community Church Wedding

Groom in grey Moss Bros suit sits with bride in white Bec + Bridge wedding dress signing the marriage registry whilst wedding guests act as witnesses

Smiling bride with curled hair in white satin dress and groom in grey suit jacket with satin bow tie sit together on bench outside after Bridge Community Church wedding

THE CEREMONY

Jean-Pierre and Ebun-Oluwa had envisaged slightly different ceremonies, so met in the middle with recommended verses which worked out perfectly. They had their pastors pray for them, and their closest family and friends socially-distanced for the ceremony. The vibe was old Hollywood glamour (Ebun-Oluwa's hair... just wow.) with a hint of classic modernity. To fit the theme, The Bridge Community Church was adorned with some beautiful floral arrangements from The Vintage House That Could, including a lovely arch for Ebun-Oluwa's elegant entrance.

STYLE

From Ebun-Oluwa's customised gown (shoulder bows. you heard it here first) to Jean-Pierre's sharp suit and satin bow tie, they really nailed the wedding look to a point. But we can't talk about style without mentioning the traditional outfits in incredible orange print worn by the wedding guests. Talk about showing up the happy couple... the vibrancy, texture and colour brought even more warmth and joy to the Bridge Community Church, and made this wedding one that will live forever in our wedding fashion archives.

Laughing groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels picking up smiling bride in white satin dress and grey checkered blazer on a street in Leeds

Smiling bride with curled hair in white Bec + Bridge satin wedding dress with shoulder bows smiles at groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels outside Bridge Community Church wedding

Groom in grey suit jacket, black trousers and brown shoes carries bride in white dress, grey checked blazer and silver heeled sandals down a street in Leeds

Bride in white satin wedding dress with shoulder bows stands in between wedding guests in orange and black printed dress, headscarf and face mask and groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels at Bridge Community Church wedding

Groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels and bow tie stands with his head touching bride with curled hair and grey checked jacket

Smiling wedding guest in long orange and black printed dress with wide sleeves, orange headscarf and silver jewellery

Laughing bride in grey checked jacket stands with smiling guests outside Bridge Community Church wedding

Smiling bride with short curled hair in white satin Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows stands holding arm of groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels outside after Bridge Community Church wedding

Smiling bride with short curled hair in white satin Bec + Bridge wedding dress with shoulder bows sits holding arm of groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels outside after Bridge Community Church wedding

Wedding guest in long orange mermaid style dress and orange headscarf stands in between two wedding guests in long mid-sleeve orange and black printed dresses with orange and black headscarves at Bride Community Church wedding

Groom with his hand on the back of bride's white satin Bec + Bridge wedding dress with tulle bow detail

Bride in white satin dress and light grey checked blazer holding white and green wedding bouquet stands back to back with groom in grey jacket and black trousers in a park after Bridge Community Church wedding

Bride in white Bec + Bride satin wedding dress and grey checked blazer stands with groom in grey suit jacket with black waistcoat and trousers and three wedding guests in traditional orange and white African outfits

Smiling bride with short curled hair in white satin dress with shoulder bows and white and green bouquet sits on a bench with smiling groom in grey suit jacket and bow ties

Smiling groom in grey Moss Bros suit jacket with white shirt, black waistcoat and gold satin bow tie

Smiling bride with short curled hair in white Bec + Bridge satin wedding dress with shoulder bow details holds hands with groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels and black trousers at Bridge Community Church wedding

Groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels and gold bow tie stands smiling with wedding guests in blue dress, blue lace brimmed hat and black blazer outside after Bridge Community Church wedding

Groom in grey suit jacket with black lapels smiles as young wedding guest in black jacket holds on to his front at Bridge Community Church wedding

Bride with short curled hair in white Bec + Bride satin dress and grey checked blazer holds white and green wedding bouquet standing next to wedding guest in orange dress, beaded necklace and headscarf outside Bridge Community Church wedding

Bride in white satin Bec + Bridge wedding dress and silver heeled sandals sits on bench holding white and green bouquet after Bridge Community Church wedding

Getting a ready-to-wear gown customised is a great way to create a unique and personal look on your wedding day!

Advice for couples planning their wedding? Chill. Get somebody else to do everything for you. Literally, I wish I did more feet up champagne sitting!
Ebun-Oluwa

Small but perfectly formed. That's the best way to describe this Bridge Community Church wedding. If a small church wedding is just what you've been dreaming of, we have plenty more to inspire you! We've also rounded up the best modern bible verses for you to peruse. Enjoy!