It’s amazing how many promises are made on the first date. One minute you’re just online friends with someone, and the next you’re going on your first date, which turns out to be an absolute blast!
Toyosi and Yemisi met in church and fell in love after their first date. Now, these two are celebrating their love in grand style by marrying in a stunning white wedding. Toyosi chose a chic wedding gown and looked stunning in it. Yemisi looked dapper in his white tux as well. After the white wedding ceremony, they had a reception party that was all shades of fun!
Enjoy their white wedding photos and love story below and see their traditional engagement here.
The love story as shared by Yemisi
I was introduced to Toyosi the first time I attended our church in 2018 and I was like, ” Oh damn, this girl is fine…so what did I do? I asked my friend if he could get me her Snapchat, which he did (thanks Charlie) and we got talking.
Toyosi is such a charming bride 😍
Not gonna lie, the chats weren’t chatting. I mean she was polite and all but I just couldn’t get her to go on a date with me and being a big boy I wanted to still have my shakara element intact too, so I didn’t push. Then the pandemic hit! I asked if she wanted to come with me to see some puppies; that was our first date.
Sweet moments with the best girls!
We met this pup that we completely fell in love with and just had the most organic first date ever! It was all vibes lol we rode bikes…(well I did because she kept falling off the bike lol) Getting to fall in love with Toyosi was so easy and I just knew she was the one I wanted to do forever with. She’s been the sweetest, most beautiful, most loving, most caring partner, friend, lover, gist partner, model (cos occasionally I’m her stylist), Mentor, Mentee literally EVERYTHING!!!! and I’m the luckiest guy in the world for real.
All set for the big day!
The love story as shared by Toyosi:
After some time, I finally allowed him to take me out on our first date lol and it was the best decision I made, the timing was perfect. It was during lockdown so he had to be creative with it. He took me to view some puppies (I hate animals btw) but we fell in love with this tiny pup that I named Timilehin and it was the most magical spontaneous date! After puppy shopping, we spoke for hours, we ate, we danced, we walked, we rode bikes lmao it was a viiiiiibe!
At this point, I still had no idea that this would blossom into something so special, but I just really enjoyed spending time with him… and that’s what we did, we kept spending more and more time together. After looking past the very flashy elements of my boyfriend lmao, I realised that underneath it all, I had the most loving, caring, intuitive, sensitive, sacrificial, generous, humble, diligent, open-minded, patient, committed, and ever-growing man on the planet. I knew it was time to hang up my baby girl boots! I had found somebody worth it, I knew I wanted this man in my life forever!
Let’s check out he dapper groom!
Sweethearts giving ll the butterflies of love!
Let’s begin with the groom’s entrance!
Here comes the gorgeous bride!
Time to be joined in holy matrimony
Sealed with a perfect kiss!
Now Mr and Mrs!
Yemisii and Toyosi came slaying hard for their reception!
Can certainly feel the love in the air!
Let the fun reception begin!
Whats a celebration without cake!
Mother and son taking the dancefloor
Daddy’s little princess
the lovebirds dancing into the night
Toyosi brought extra sparkle to the after-party!
Give way, lovebirds approaching!
It’s all fun from here!
Credits
Bride @whitttney_
Groom @yesidims
Planner @tessallureevents
Bridal Stylist @thewardrobemanager
Groom’s Stylist @groomstylingbytwm
Wedding dress and veil @roseblossombridal
Outfit (Blue) @couturebytabik
Outfit (Nude) @marveeofficial
Outfit (Brown) @mazellebridal
Makeup @zainabazeez
Hair Stylist @tea.styles
Gele @dbellezza_gele
Fabrics @glitz_allure_fabrics
Shoes @manoloblahnik | @renecaovilla | @jimmychoo
Asooke @wovenmarketafrica
Jewellery @nerobespoke
Photography @thedavidmartinss | @emmanuellaphotosgallery
Videography @ladimilanfilms
Wedding Suit @atafo.official
Groom’s asooke outfit @kinghakbal
Groom’s reception outfitv@magnumstiches
Groom’s after-party outfit @cutesaint.prive | @cutesaint.ng
Shoes @jimmychoo | @louboutinworld | @ysl | @zegnaofficial
Cap @jamesjohnsonng
Asooke fabric @wovenmarketafrica
Reception outfit fabric @glitz_allure_fabrics
Beads @kishlys