Who isn’t always eager to hear a sweet love story? Well, we sure are and today, Oge and Badeji are giving us that perfect dose of sweetness! 😍
Their story goes well to show that indeed, if you want something, you’ve got to go for it head-on! Bedeji knew right from the first time he set eyes on Oge that she was going to be his wife. Hence, the initial setback he faced when he was trying to shoot his shot with her didn’t deter him. Soon, it was a first phone call, then a first date and now, happy ever after!
They tied the knot in a beautiful Igbo-Yoruba trad where they repped their roots to the fullest. They were surrounded by the warmth of family and friends and you can tell everyone had such a great time! Their wedding photos and love story have made our day and we are sure it will make yours too!
Enjoy their wedding photos and love story below:
Their love story as shared by Oge:
I was on vacation in Nigeria and my friends and I decided to meet up for drinks. As we were leaving, a waiter hurriedly walked up to me and said “Someone said I should give you this.” It was a piece of paper with a number on it. I declined to collect the number and politely asked that He tells “someone” to bring it himself. while I was walking away, I heard some call “Skuse me, skuse me” ( excuse me, excuse me) with a British accent. I was like what is this one saying?
Oge came through with pure radiance for her big day 😍
I looked back and saw a guy hoping on one foot. He was kinda cute and all. He asked for my number but I told him to give me his instead. I knew I was never going to call or so I thought at the moment. I was giving my sister the gist a few days later and she asked why I had not called. “Oge it seems You have forgotten You are in town on holiday, have fun, meet people You workaholic!” I looked at the number +444… hoping He would not be a UK / Nigerian baddie because I don’t have strength. But my gut said just text him. Lool.
Did someone say, dapper groom?
The moment I did he called back faster than you can say speed dial. Almost like he was waiting to hear from me. I have never regretted that decision. Badeji is such a gem. An all-round stand-up guy. He was absolutely different, a perfect gentleman I definitely fell for His personality. The rest of My holiday in Nigeria was so much fun with him. We were inseparable. I found in him first a friend and an absolute lover. I returned to the US and He to London but our dates got even more interesting and more frequent, and distance was not a barrier. A few months after He asked me to be his wife on the way back from a getaway trip.
Serving sweet love and beauty 😍
Their love story as shared by Badeji:
Zaza set the stage for magic. I was hanging out with my boys when I spotted this elegant gorgeous lady who gave off so much confidence. At first sight, she gave me butterflies. I watched her all night and at the end of the night, as she was leaving with her friends, I discreetly asked the waiter to pass her my number. She refused to collect the number and told the waiter to ask me to bring the number myself. I had a sprained ankle from playing football the day before but I was not about to let this opportunity pass me by. I hopped up to her with one leg. ( so she says…lol)
She refused to give me her number but told me she would call if and when she felt like ( little miss cheeky.) A week passed and just when I was wondering if I would ever get the call, a text message came through. She made me chase her, I jumped through hoops and mountains to get her. Minor, it’s nothing to a boss. I knew I wanted to marry her anyway from the moment I met her. The rest is what they say….“how I met your mother.”
This decor is all shades of beautiful!
Here’s how Badeji popped the question:
Badeji: Oge is quite an oxymoron, she is very discreet but also very fancy. However, to my surprise, she expressed that she wanted a very quiet proposal. Fast forward to a flight to Paris, where I propose in a quiet, intimate moment. Her “Yes” is the best decision I’ve ever made.
Oge: In our first month of meeting, he told me “All this shakara you are doing, I will still marry you.” Ah, the confidence. Marry who? Me? I will show you pepper. Fast forward, to after Queen O had fallen. I had told Him I did not want any dramatic proposal. I wanted intimate and quiet. So on our way back from Paris, I woke up to see him kneeling ( I was confused) in the cabin and noticed a ring on my finger. I made him kneel there for about five minutes because I was like “Ah, this is probably the last time you will ever kneel for me so just stay there small.” OMG, I got butterflies in My belly. It was such an amazing feeling. I was officially going to be Badeji’s wife. I said yes to Forever.
The groom is here for his bride 😍
Give way, gorgeous bride coming through! 😍
Time to be joined together as one!
Now Mr and Mrs!
Time to rep the Yoruba culture in style!
Talk about a magical entrance!
Who doesn’t love fun wedding games?
Absolutely in love with the back-to-back slay served by this duo 😍
The sweet mother-son dance 😍
Daddy’s little princess
Dancing to the tunes of love!
It’s about to be a lit after-party!
It’s all fun from here 💃🏻
Credits
Bride: @ogaynw
Planners @bisolatrendybee | @trendybeevents
Hairstylist @uchesbeautyzone
Makeup @tolufelix_mua
Photography @laphyphotography
Videography @ug_imagery
Decor @524events
Lighting @innovatemedia1
MC @dayoice
DJ @djtohbhad
Catering @beyondtasteecatering | @goldieluxcatering
Drinks @dchillerzng
Cocktails @mandiescocktail
Dessert @sweetcravingsdesserts
Dessert @thedessertstudio
Mini food bowl @kewaskitchen
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