His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Moruf Ojoola, the Ojon of Ejigboland, Lagos gave out his pretty daughter Opeyemi in marriage to her heartthrob Toluwani. The wedding ceremony started on Thursday, 28th July 2022 and ended on Saturday, 30th July 2022 with lots of friends and family members, who travelled far and near to witness and be part of the special occasion.
The wedding ceremony started on Thursday, 28th July 2022 when the couple tied the knot officially, with family and friends in attendance.
On Friday, 29th July 2022, Opeyemi Ojoola and Toluwani Solademi were both tied traditionally.
On Saturday, 30th July 2022, the two families proceeded to the Redeemed Christian Church of God “Overcomers” Assembly Egbeda for the solemnization of holy matrimony with Pastor J.A. Adeyokunnu, Pastor F. A. Adeyokunnu, Elder O. A. Bamigbola, Pastor Kunle Rotimi, DCN Olanrewaju Adenuga, DCN, Wole Ogundiji, DCN, Tinu Thompson Ajayi as officiating ministers.
After the church service, they proceeded to the prestigious Iceland Event Centre for the reception.
Royal fathers and society women stormed the event in large to number witness the ceremony. Aristos Band was at the bandstand while award-winning event planner, Lattetoh Event Planner took charge of the entire event.
It was a gold and green affair, as the hall was beautifully decorated. Two different Aso-Ebi were on display. The bride’s family was in gold, green and a touch of peach while the groom’s family also looked good in wine Aso-Ebi. The couple’s parents wore the same outfit to show unity and love between the families. There were lots of side attractions at the party, one is the suspended well-designed cake. The Elegushis gave a special speech for the couple. M.C. Ajele was the master compere there was so much to eat and drink.
Pastor Alaya started the event with an opening speech. It was indeed a royal wedding and City People’s BIODUN ALAO brings you gists from the very colourful wedding.
ROYAL WEDDING WITH A CLASS
The pretty bride, Princess Opeyemi is the daughter of his Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Moruf, the Ojon of Ejigboland and this explains why over 15 royal fathers stormed the event to witness the wedding.
Oba Adekunle Moruf, though might be a very strict Oba but maintains a very cordial relationship with his fellow Obas and his people.
The soft part of him as a father was really obvious althrough the ceremony, as he displayed his fatherly love to his daughter during the wedding. He was so happy that he couldn’t contain his joy throughout.
Everything about the wedding speaks of royalty and luxury.
STRICTLY BY INVITATION AFFAIR
Considering the calibre of guests invited to the event, it was a strictly by invitation affair. A table number was already assigned to every invitation to make it easy for guests to easily locate their tables.
Heavy security was also mounted at the entrance of the hall, so uninvited guests will be turned down. Invited guests were expected to tender their invites and access card at the entrance for screening before they are allowed into the hall.
LATEETOH EVENT TOOK CHARGE OF THE EVENT
The very hardworking Bolatito, CEO of Lateetoh Event and her team took charge of the event. Lately, this beautiful event planner has been able to prove her worth.
She is gradually becoming one of the very best, handling top events and parties back to back, and not slowing down at all.
MEET THE GROOM’S FAMILY
The very good-looking and young groom Toluwani Solademi is the son of Pastor and Pastor Mrs Solademi, one of the pastors in Redeemed Church of God. Besides being strong followers of Christ, they are also family oriented and are Christ-like. They have given all their children the right upbringing and they maintain a simple lifestyle.
THE CHURCH SERVICE
The bride and groom were joined in holy matrimony at the Redeemed Church of God “Overcomers” Assembly Region Egbeda Lagos with Pastor J. A. Adeyokunnu, F. A. Adeyokunnu as officiating ministers.
After the church service, they proceeded to Iceland Event Centre for the reception.
BRIDE’S SISTER’S DOUBLE ROLE AT THE WEDDING
The pretty bride has a younger sister called Doyin. She was the maid of honour, and as the sister to the bride, she took charge of the couple’s guests. She was on her feet althrough the wedding making sure everything was okay.
These two sisters share a very special and enviable bond.
THE BRIDE’S FAMILY
Aside from the fact that the bride’s father is a King, her mother Olori Bukola Ojoola is a highly respected queen, and she maintains a very cordial relationship with a good number of A-list celebrities.
Olori Bukola Ojoola is also very known for her stylish nature. When it comes to fashion, she knows how to cross the t’s and dot the i’s.
She also runs a foundation, which she has used to help lots of less privileged women in society, most especially in her community.
She shares a very special bond with her children and according to her, it is indeed a dream come through for her to see her first daughter settle down, after her master’s programme abroad.
ANIKE ANIMASHAUN’S LOVE FOR THE BRIDE
Anike Animashaun the CEO of House of TL, shares a special bond with the bride, who happens to be her goddaughter. She was indeed the assistant mother of the bride besides being in charge of her outfits for the wedding. She also organised a very beautiful bridal shower a few days before the wedding proper. She did her best to make sure everything went perfectly.
ARISTOS BAND AT THE BANDSTAND
They are very good at what they do. There was no single dull moment with them around, as they serenaded guests with nicely selected songs. They all equally looked good in green outfits.
DECORATION AT ITS BEST
The hall was well decorated in gold and green. Many couldn’t help but admire the well-decorated venue. The ushers were also not left out, they ushered guests with smiles on their faces, all dressed in gold glittering gowns.
ELEGUSHI’S SPECIAL SPEECH
The highly respected Oba Saheed Elegushi gave the opening remarks at the reception. He also advised the new couple. According to him, marriage is not a bed of roses.
So, the couple should learn to tolerate each other’s excesses. They should learn to communicate and be best friends. He used his 21 years of marriage as an example. He ended his speech with prayers that God will provide all they need to go on in life.
OPENING PRAYER BY PASTOR ALAYA
Pastor Alaya started the reception with an opening prayer. It is necessary to put God first in everything one does in life, so he declared the entire opened by community everything into God’s hands.
2 DIFFERENT ASO-EBI WERE ON DISPLAY
Two different Aso-Ebi were displayed at the event. The groom’s family were all looking good in a wine lace Aso-Ebi, while the bride’s family also looked good in gold, green and a touch of peach lace. Though the couple’s parents wore the same outfits for the wedding.
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