On Saturday 9th , October 2021, Babatunde Bashorun and his bride, Fadekemi Adedeji got married in the most epic and classy ceremony.The wedding was held at Alausa, in Lagos.The venue was Classic event center,which became busy from 6am, as all vendors appointed by the Event planner ,B Signature Events, began to fall in. Ball Events Concepts which was the assigned venue decorator got busy with the Engagement aspect which was to be held out side the hall.
The second part of the decorators team got busy with beautifying the main hall. Food vendors ranging from Amala Toh Sure, Drinks Division, Palm Wine and Pepper Soup, Oriental dishes,and others, got busy at the back of the hall.
The engagement aspect was beautified with the trending #becomingthebashoruns and signatures of the hash tag, the “Eru Iyawo” was also beautifully arranged by the “Alaga Iduro” Ile Oko ya and her team. Guests began to arrive at 9 am, as the brides mother,Mrs Felicia Adeniji was first to come in. She was dressed in a shinning Gold lace, Gold gele with matching jewellery and a fluffy horse tail.
She danced in with Ile Oko ya dishing her songs in her dialect, while the drummers accompanied her with beautiful tunes.
The Groom’s parents came in next, dressed in matching attire, as the bride’s parents.
The groom came next dressed in the most elegant green aso oke “agbada” and “sokoto”.He had
on the beads of royals and he danced in with the “ake wi” singing praises of a true Oyo Prince which he is. Mr Babatunde Bashorun danced in gallantly to the chants,and he went towards his inlaws to receive their blessings before going to his parents for their own blessings before taking his wife. As this ended, with smiles and joy, the conjugal letters were exchanged as the “ake wi” prepared the bride by singing her songs of praise from Ilesha.
The bridal train formed a long line dressed in the indigenous “aso oke” sewn into “oleku” style, with matching “gele”.
After the train, two young energetic traditional dancers also took their turn, as people became more anxious to see the bride.
Finally, the bride stepped out in a green “aso oke” attire accompanied with matching gele and jewelries. She danced towards the waiting guests ,taking steps in remembrance of her beloved culture. She danced towards her parents to get blessings before going to her inlaws, veiled, to get their blessings.
After this, Fadekemi Adedeji was accompanied by Ile Oko ya to pick a favourite item from the gifts presented by her husband and his family.
After picking the Bible, she was accompanied to her seat by her husband. The exchange of rings came in next, after which the beautiful cake was cut,to make their new journey as Mr and Mrs Bashorun.
This marked the end of the Engagement party.All friends and guests went to change to green lace and gele for the women, and white or green Senator materials and cap for the men.
The cocktail hour had P4 String Quartet and his crew playing classical music with their violins, as guests walked in to freshly made cocktails and finger foods. Guests took their turn to talk about the bride and groom before going into the hall to await the new couple. Dr Smile took up the microphone to announce the arrival of the bride’s family, as Shuga band, sang different mix of music.
The Groom’s parents also danced in,accompanied with friends and family ,as they took their seats.
Finally, Mr Babatunde Bashorun and his wife, Fadekemi danced in,looking elegant. Mrs Fadekemi Bashorun had the most elegant fairy tale wedding dress, as Mr Bashorun had on a nice suit which sat well on him.
They danced to their seats on the stage, as guests struggled to have a look at the newly wed.
Dr Smile called on Professor Ahmed to assume his position has the Chairman of the day. Professor Ahmed said a few prayers and advised the new couple on their new journey as man and wife. The couple then took to the dance floor to share their first dance together. After the beautiful dance, Beriola came to the stage with her traditional drum “Gangan” with her dancers.
Dr Smile then called the new couple to the cake stand which was made available by Somethinga Sweet Nigeria, to organise the cake cutting section. Mr Babatunde took to the stage to give the Vote of thanks,as he spoke about how happy he is with all those who attended his wedding. After this, the couple went in to change into a beautiful ,off- white aso ebi material, dancing once again to enjoy the after -party, as the Hype man assumed the position of the MC. DJ Jay Next also started playing hip hop tunes, as the couple danced with their friends and family members.
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