West African Wedding Celebration

Ruth & Daniel’s West African wedding is leaving us with a need to party! Complete with a traditional Church ceremony and a Nigerian and Sierra Leonian Wedding Reception, this vibrant day is filled with plenty of dancing, love and laughter. We are just obsessing over the incredible floral displays, filled with bright & bold colours (do not miss that arch… wow). We’d also like everyone to take a moment to appreciate the outrageously awesome wedding cake - is that five tiers we spy? Honestly, there’s isn’t an aspect of this day that hasn’t left us with our mouths open! Now, if you could do it all again and invite us, please…

West African wedding with vibrant colour scheme and bright floral displays

My fresh flowers made my day spectacular. Normally, for Nigerian weddings, fresh flowers are reserved just for the bouquet (if that). But for us, our reception was like an oasis thanks to Studio-Chi Weddings.
Ruth

Black bride & groom stand beneath brides veil outdoors as she wraps her arms around his shoulders

Bride & groom embrace outdoors within fields on their wedding day

Bride & groom sit within car as groom kisses bride on her cheek and she smiles lovingly

Bride & groom stand outdoors as groom wears white tuxedo and bride holds brightly coloured peach bouquet

Bride walks down the aisle whilst holding bouquet filled with large peonies

Bride receives Tiffany earrings as wedding gift on her wedding morning

Bride sits with her bridesmaids on her wedding day as they wear blue floral silk dressing gowns

Brightly coloured peonies for brides fresh floral bouquet with green foliage

Bride has her dress done up br bridesmaids on her wedding day

Bride links arms with her groom outdoors on their wedding day

Groom walks down the stairs wearing a white tuxedo

Bride & groom stand outdoors and brides veil blows around them in the countryside

Bride & groom stand outdoors whilst holding hands as bride holds brightly coloured floral bouquet

Bride leans her head against grooms chest as they post for post-wedding photos

Groom reaches for door handle of car on his wedding day

Bride wears veil over her face on her wedding day as she carries floral bouquet

Groom awaits bride as he stands with his ushers on wedding day

Bride wears her veil over her face on her wedding day

FAVOURITE MOMENTS

My brother and sister surprised me with Tiffany earrings in the morning. Although it rained on the day, every time we got outside, the rain ceased – it felt like God’s way of smiling at us through the clouds. When we took pictures by the pond, 2 swans randomly appeared in perfect timing to take pictures with us. I could go and on, but I will end with every time I kissed my husband I knew I had married the perfect person for me!

DECOR

The décor blew me away - and I am not particular about décor! But honestly, seeing Chioma’s craftsmanship just made me smile. Also my cake was absolutely epic! Charlotte of The Flour Jar outdid herself - she epitomised the phrase ‘let them eat cake!’ Our planner got to know us in our one-to-one calls, and we gave her free rein on styling. We didn't see a thing before the wedding, everything was a complete surprise. We loved what we walked into. Thank you Chioma.

Bride dances on her wedding day with wedding guest

Bride & groom play wedding games on the day of their wedding

Bride carries bright floral bouquet on her wedding day

Groom stands on staircase with ushers on his wedding day

Going bright & bold doesn’t have to be scary. We’re all about the colour - especially when it comes to flowers!

Bride & groom wear formal wear at the end of their wedding with accent blue colour

Wedding guests gather together during reception

Bride & groom sit beneath floral arch on their wedding day

Bride & groom cut five tier wedding cake with blue & gold frosting

Blue wedding cake with brightly coloured floral decor

Bride & groom wear blue formalwear for wedding reception

Bride & groom wear traditional West African wedding outfits

Get a good planner and a great day coordinator. Preferably from the same organisation to give you a seamless and hassle-free experience.
Ruth & Daniel

Are you looking for more West African wedding inspiration? Take a look at this incredible day; complete with a Peaky Blinders wedding suit, and a beautiful short bridal gown, to a swap of traditional West African outfits! If you’re looking for more colour, then check out this pop art wedding inspiration, with a wedding gown you don’t want to miss…