Igba-Nkwu Nwannyi Ceremony; Barrister Nneka Chukwuma & Engineer Chukwudi Nwogu wed In Grand Style

Hi lovelies!

                Hope you had a wonderful Easter celebration. I can't believe I went off radar leaving y'all behind for more than a week to spend Easter in the east...Jeezzz!!! Feels like a month to me. I had lots of Easter meal recipes i intended sharing with you guys but I had to jet off to Uru Umudim Nnewi, Anambra state to cover my friend's Igba-nkwu ceremony Paparazzi Style...lol!.

The gorgeous Bride, Barrister Nneka Chukwuma,  and the handsome groom,  Engr. Chukwudi Nwogu had the first part  of their Nuptial Journey at the Chukwuma's Country home on 2nd April, 2013. Nneka Chukwuma is the daughter of the prominent business mogul, Former vice chairman of the Nigerian football Association, NFA and Proprietor of Gabros International FC of Nnewi, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma and Chukwudi is the Son of the highly Acclaimed Engr/Contractor Chief Nwogu.

The Bride's flawless Makeup was done by the talented Makeup Artist >> Nelvie << who also doubles as the bride's sister. The venue was packed with lots of Notable Personalities too numerous to mention.  

Igba-Nkwu Nwannyi "Wine carrying Ceremony" is the Traditional marriage ceremony and climax of Marriage in Igbo Culture. It's usually held in the home of the bride. On the Wedding day, the bride's father gives the bride a cup of wine to go look for her husband and feed him the wine while on her knees. This segment is called the "Wine Carrying". Thereafter, She is officially handed over to her husband after the final blessing has been given. The little dancers and Asoebi's (Unmarried Colleagues) accompany the bride almost throughout the occasion....Kinda like Bridesmaids.

The Brides Country Home/ Venue

The couple's tent

The little dancers

The little dancers: Camso, Obinna Nwankwo & Chioma Nwankwo

Security

The Preparation

Cross section of the bride's outfits

Make Up being done by the talented Makeup Artist Nelvie

1st Coming Out: The "Wine Carrying"

The Bride Coming out for the first time for the "wine carrying"

Being Fed the wine after feeding the groom

The Asoebi's, Family & friends

L-R: Nkiru Nwogu(grooms sister), Uche Nwakire, Njideka Chukwuma (Brides Sister), Chinenye Udagu, Chiamaka Egesi, Ella 

Chinelo Chukwuma (Brides sister/ Makeup Artist), Onyinye Chukwuma (Brides cousin), Ginika Okafor, Ganiyat "Ganzy"

Vicky with Ifeoma Agbo

Chinyere nwogu (grooms sis.), Ifeoma nwankwo(Brides cousin)

Ogechukwu chukwuma "Brides cousin"(middle), Sega (Far right)

Onyii (The grooms sis)

Chibuzor(grooms cousin), Ikenna Chukwuma with friend

Ifeanyi (Brides Brother)

Mum & Son (Ifeoma Nwankwo, Obinna), Chinyere Ekweme, Chioma Uba

Dobby (The Paparazzi) 

Fashion & Style Bloggers / Makeup Artists ; Nelvie &"ThatIgbochick" Chidinma Umeh

The Traditional Wedding cake

Appetizers

Dignitaries at the wedding

Chief Gabriel Chukwuma (Gabros) with Brother Mr Samuel Chukwuma

Brides Mother (Mrs Nonye Chukwuma)

Igwe of Enugu Ukwu

Ken Adili uba (White) with Igwe

Governor  of Anambra state  (Peter Obi ) with friends

First lady of Anambra state & Daughter  with the Wedding planner

Dr. Innocent Chukwuma (Innoson)

Mrs Ebere Chukwuma (Innosons wife)

CEO Az Oil & Gas Chief Chika Okafor (Chikason)

Chief Ibeto (CEO Ibeto group of companies)

Mrs Ibeto with Brides Aunt Mrs chinyere Onyekwelu

Ifeanyi Uba "Capital Oil & Gas" (Blue)  with Kenneth Azia 

Mr Ibu

Final Coming Out/ Blessing

Bride Collecting the Oji (Kola nut) from dad for the final blessing (Check out my Ose-Oji (Peanut butter dip) Recipe HERE

Grooms Dad Being handed the Kola for the final blessing

This song below by flavor titled Ada Ada was played almost throughout the day. Do enjoy ;)

                

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