FAQs

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What is the attire?

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The dress code for the traditional wedding is traditional Nigerian attire or cocktail attire. The dress code for the white (Amerian) wedding is formal. No jeans, tshirts, sweatpants, shorts, sneakers, sundresses, or other casual attire. While the title of the wedding has "white" in it, this is in reference to the bride's white dress, not your attire. Please do not wear white/ivory.. let's leave that up to the bride! :)

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What is the deadline to RSVP?

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March 1, 2023 *Please be sure to enter your name exactly as addressed to you on your invitation!

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If I do not RSVP, can I still attend?

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We do not want to see any sad faces on our happy day. Please remember that we will not be able to make any accommodations or exceptions for those who do not RSVP by the deadline.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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We have a strict guest list and our wedding is RSVP ONLY. While we would love to accommodate everyone, we will only be able to accommodate those listed on your invitation.

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Are children welcome?

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While we love and adore your little ones, we have decided that our ceremony and reception on both the traditional and white wedding days will be an ADULT ONLY event, with the exception of those children closest to the bride and groom that have already been discussed with them. Please plan ahead accordingly, so that you can enjoy your weekend to the fullest. :)

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Where should I park?

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Please use the attached parking garage located behind Intercontinental on the day of the white wedding. Fee to park in the parking garage will be $35 in and out privileges (all night) Valet will also be available, and the fee for this is $49 in and out privileges (all night)

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, yes, and yes! :) Please plan to drink responsibly.

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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We will start the traditional wedding promptly at 7:00pm, so please plan to arrive no later than 6:30pm. We will start the white wedding ceremony promptly at 6:30, so please plan to arrive no later than 6:15. Once the ceremony is about to start, doors will not open until after the ceremony is over.

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What is the meaning of the traditional wedding?

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Igbanukwu is done primarily for the bride to locate her husband and showcase him to her family. The bride along with her maidens goes to find her groom who is hidden in the crowd, as she searches for him with the wine in her hand; she is beckoned by other men and the groom’s friends seated in the crowd to give them her wine. After searching him out, she then offers him the drink in her hand, kneeling down. If he takes a sip, it signifies to the crowd that he is her husband, acceptance means they are officially man and wife. The groom and bride then dance to meet her parents who then pronounce blessings on them. The merriment begins and the couple is given gifts by friends and family. Idu Uno comes immediately after Igba Nkwu, at this stage; the bride visits the groom’s home for the first time and she goes along with a maiden or her sister who isn’t married to keep her company.

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Is the ceremony unplugged?

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Yes, our ceremony will be unplugged. We ask that you kindly put away all phones, cameras, and electronic devices during the wedding ceremony in order to be fully present in the moment and to allow the professional photographers and videographers to do what they do best!

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Can I take pictures/videos at the reception?

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Absolutely! Please make sure to tag the bride/groom so that they can enjoy them too, and share them with them afterwards! :)

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Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

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Both ceremonies and receptions will be INDOORS.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, the bridal party will be taking pictures for approximately one hour. Guests will be escorted to the main hall for cocktail hour, where you will be served finger foods and drinks from the bar.

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Will there be accommodating transportation to and from the traditional wedding in Stone Mountain on Friday, April 21?

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Yes, details will be updated here on the website closer to the date!