Osa & Ray’s Luxury Nigerian Wedding

Osa and Ray’s wedding was a unique blend of delicate elegance and the rich heritage of Benin, Africa. The event was adorned with stunning floral decor and vibrant cultural elements, leaving guests from around the world captivated.

Osa and Ray’s story began in Toronto, where they met and serendipitously discovered their shared Nigerian heritage. Their families, speaking the same language and hailing from the same region of Benin, contributed a touch of fate to their story. This led to a long-distance relationship culminating in this beautiful wedding.

Avante Banquets provided the ideal canvas for their vision. The venue staff embraced the couple’s cultural infusion into the event, ensuring a seamless blend of tradition and modernity.

Osa and Ray envisioned a celebration that would immerse their guests in the beauty of their roots. From the custom-designed attire sourced from Nigeria to the delectable cuisine served by local African restaurants, details of their heritage were on full display. The menu featured traditional dishes such as jollof rice, efo riro, and pounded yams, reminiscent of the meals their families grew up eating.

Music played a central role in the festivities, with a live band of 10 musicians and a DJ keeping the dance floor alive throughout the night. As per Nigerian tradition, family and friends showered the newlyweds in a money spray, adding some extra zest to the dance floor.

As they danced the night away on a custom monogrammed dance floor, they knew that their union was not just a joining of two individuals but a celebration of shared heritage and a promising future filled with adventure.

Vendors

PHOTOGRAPHER Anamaria Vieriu Photography
VIDEOGRAPHER Danny K Studios, Exclusive Visuals
VENUE Avante Banquets
PLANNER JoKay Events
FLORAL & DECOR Siblana Events
BOUQUETS Luna Flowers Chicago
BRIDE’S GOWN Atafo Bridal
GROOM’S FORMALWEAR Atafo
HAIR Becky Teal Hair
MAKEUP FMA Beauty
STATIONERY Vividesigns by Alero
CATERING Mama Osas African Restaurant
FOOD SERVICE TiAg Designs
CAKES Sweet Reserve Bakery & Cafe, Brown Sugar Bakery
RENTALS Platinum Affairs Rentals
ENTERTAINMENT DJ Major League
BAND & SAXOPHONE Seyi Alesh
VIOLIN & CELLO Yazz Events
EMCEE Seyi Brown
PHOTO BOOTH Big Hugs Photo Booth