It’s heartwarming to see people from various cultures and backgrounds come together. Today, Khadijah and Lanre are enthralling us with their stunning Jamaican-Nigerian wedding.
When they first met years ago, they had an instant connection. Their shared interests brought them together, and now they’ve made a lifetime commitment to their dreamy wedding. Khadijah looked stunning in her gowns, and Lanre was a dashing groom! They infused Khadijah’s Jamaican heritage and Lanre’s unique Igbo and Yoruba culture in the most beautiful way, from their vibrant tradition to their lit white wedding.
Their wedding was a love celebration amidst a rich cultural display. We are overjoyed for the sweethearts as they ride happily into their happily ever after!
Here are their wedding photos and love story:
We started dating in the spring of 2019. In Atlanta, Georgia. Lanre is a doctor, and I worked as an ICU nurse. We hit it off right away after discovering our mutual interests in medicine, travel, and great food! Lanre proposed after two years of dating at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, followed by a birthday celebration for me. We married in Lagos in January 2023, and our friends and family came from all over the world to celebrate our union. It was a mingling of cultures that highlighted my Jamaican heritage as well as Lanre’s distinct Igbo and Yoruba culture.
This is how Khadijah and Lanre had their Jamaican-Nigerian traditional wedding
Credits:
White wedding
Bride: @khadijah.udu
Suit: @kinghakbal
Planner: @trendybeevents | @bisolatrendybee
Decor: @lavishbymichelleevents
Dress: @bridesbynona
Hairstylist: @ferdinandshair
Makeup: @makeupbynimzy
Photography: @abayomiakinaina
Lights and effects: @innovatemedial
Traditional wedding
Bride: @khadijah.udu
Planner: @etaleventsng
Makeup: @makeupbynimzy
Hairstylist: @fabuloushairdo
Green Dress: @marveeofficial
White dress: @tojufoyeh
Agbada: @kinghakbal
Photography: @kayode_ogungbade
