FAQs

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Are Kids Welcome?

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Unfortunately, this is an adult only affair. Due to limited space, we request for the little ones to please stay home. We look forward to seeing them at a future kid friendly event!

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What does a Traditional Wedding Ceremony entail? (Nigerian Wedding)

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The marriage ceremony is usually hosted by two older women given the title of Alagas or officiants/emcees. It’s their job to heckle the groom and his friends throughout the ceremony as entertainment, so you can expect some lively and humorous personalities. The Alagas are joined by a drummer who brings more energy and excitement to the occasion. The ceremony begins with a greeting custom called `Idobale`, during which the groomsmen prostrate, or lay on the ground with their faces downward. This is done as a show of respect to the bride’s family. Once in this position, the bride’s parents and family ask the groom a few questions before the groom can stand and be seated. The bride and her bridesmaids will then enter, and greet her parents and the groom's parents as they pray over her. After a prayer is done, she will then place a hat on the groom's head. He then proceeds to pick her up and carry her, place a ring on her finger, and they are pronounced married. This process is called Igbeyawo, which is Yoruba for "wedding".

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(Money) Spray

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This is the practice of money being thrown by guests at the bride or couple as they dance at their wedding reception. This money is intended to show good fortune to the couple and luck. Feel free to join in on this activity with other guests and spray money on the couple. If you need change, don't worry, we will have singles in exchange of your bigger bills.

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Can I bring a guest?

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Unfortunately we would love to have everyone with us on this special day but due to the limited space, it would be considered a fire hazard violation if unexpected guests were to attend and would be at risk of shutting the wedding down. Strictly invite only.

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Is there parking ?

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Yes, there will be valet parking available.

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What should I wear ?

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The aso-ebi is a traditional uniform outfit that is worn throughout Nigeria and other African cultures as a display of solidarity and cooperation during important ceremonies and festivities. In this case, it's traditional wedding attire. The name comes from two Yoruba words, with Aso meaning "cloth" and Ebi denoting "family", meaning Aso-Ebi can be described as a family outfit. Please feel free to wear Aso-ebi or Cocktail attire.

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Gele (Head tie)

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If you bring your fabric, we will have someone there to tie your Gele for a period of time. $20 charge.