Our Wedding Story: Ify Ochonogor & Omololu Oke | Libran Eye Photography

 

 

How I Met My Wife
By Lolu, the groom

It was a beautiful day I would never forget as I met the love of my life and my wife Ify. I was on my way to the rig (I’m an engineer) and was at the airport. After checking in when I saw this lovely looking lady. I was speechless and beyond words at how beautiful she looked. I watched her basically all through, checking in and walking all the way upstairs to the waiting area. I watched as different men walked up to her trying to talk to her and grab her attention while she ignored in the most unfriendly manner.

I summoned up the courage and walked up to her and just told her how beautiful I thought she was, to my greatest surprise, she gave me a beautiful smile and said ‘Thanks’. My flight was announced and while checking in, I was extremely upset I wasn’t able to exchange contacts with her. While on the plane, I was shocked when I saw her walking down the aisle, I was super excited but not as much when I saw her walk up to my side and asked me to move as her seat was right next to mine. We chatted and talked all the way and the rest like they say is history as we are here today as husband and wife.

How I Met My Husband
By Ify, the bride

I was on my way to Benin and had just checked in waiting for my flight to be announced for boarding. Yes, I know I am a pretty one so it wasn’t a surprise when this young handsome fly looking buddy named Lolu walked up to me to say hello. It was very funny because all he said was ‘Hi, I just wanted to tell you how gorgeous you are’ and walked away. I was stunned, didn’t know if to call it boldness or lack of courage. My flight got announced and I saw him heading towards the boarding gate. Fortunately, we were on the same flight. As God would have it, I was walking up to my seat on the plane and saw him seated on the one right next to mine (and you tell me this wasn’t ordained by God?), it turned out we weren’t only on the same flight but we were also seated right next to each other. We got talking as we were obviously in each other’s face, he turned out to be a very intelligent man and we exchanged contacts. He called me 3months later (he has serious nerves) and we got talking. From one dinner date to another and here we are today…

 How I Asked Her To Be My Wife
by Lolu
Ify is a very special person with a kind and beautiful heart. The decision to spend the rest of my life with her was made easy by the attributes (kindness, caring, thoughtful, respectful and well behaved) she always exhibits.
Proposing to her was a hard task to plan because surprising her before now had proved a hard/difficult task. I thought about proposing while having dinner, on a trip, at the movies or during her birthday. In the end, I opted for the easiest /old fashioned way. I invited her over to my house and while watching a Champions League match between AC Milan (my favorite team) vs Barcelona and she watching a movie, I knelt down in front of her, looked deep into her eyes, told her how much I loved her and uttered the words ‘Would you marry me?’ She looked stunned and surprised as she least expected it at that moment. Immediately she started crying. As for her answer? Well, we’re here today.

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The Proposal
by Ify
We’ve been together for some years and yes, I knew he was going to propose but never knew when. He loves to take his time in everything and to me, this was taking forever. :) I had a strong feeling he was going to propose on a day he was acting really funny and had a box in his pocket. I was already all smiley and happy until he brought out the box and it was a key holder given to him at the office. I was beyond furious and couldn’t understand why a key holder had to be in a box (the frustration). I’m certain he couldn’t understand why I was mean to him that day. I had totally fine tuned my mind away from him proposing and on a faithful evening, while sitting watching a very inspirational movie, I saw him walking up to me in a very weird manner, my attention was partially on him cause the movie got the better half. He stood in front of me and suddenly went down on his knees. It was a surprise because I expected the proposal to be in a room filled with people and it wasn’t. He wanted it to be just the both of us there, it was so romantic thus my emotions running wild. Out of nowhere, the words started coming out and I had no idea when the tears started flowing. I expected the proposal but the simplicity and genuineness of it was just so beautiful. He said so many adorable and mind blowing things and then ‘You would make me the happiest man alive if you agree to spending the rest of your life with me…’ and then came the most beautiful ring ever. Please tell me what a sister was supposed to do, lol. I kept crying and didn’t say yes until long after I had jumped around calling my mum and sisters (I’m typical like that)…

Just for You! Tips from the bride, who planned the wedding herself -

    Always involve the groom in the wedding planning
    Do not hesitate to do or have whatever you always wanted. It’s ‘your’ wedding day and it kinda doesn’t come twice.
    The day goes by so fast so enjoy every second of it.
    Do NOT forget to pray before starting what is not only going to be one of the most memorable days of your life but the beginning of a beautiful journey. Xx – Ify

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Ify & Omololu’s wedding was truly a day of joy and celebration that the bride planned to perfection. Her company also made the invitations and wedding magazines that shared their love story and pre-wedding photos by Libran Eye Photography.

On the day, the groom surprised his blushing bride with gifts the morning of the wedding – fragrant flowers and a charming necklace that she wore throughout the day {see the video for more!}. The bride was every bit a princess in her ball gown by Ade Bakare Couture while her bridesmaids wore peach and gold April by Kunbi dresses, to match the wedding colours. The personal touches like the heart pendant on her necklace made her look precious on her special day.

The groom Lolu was laughing all the way to the alter as he was going to meet the love of his life. The bride’s highlight of the day was hearing the groom speak the words – “my wife and I”. At the ceremony Olamide performed, leaving everyone jumping and excited not only for the day, but for the beautiful start to Ify and Lolu’s life together as one.

BellaNaija Weddings wishes the couple a life filled with love and joy.