The Nikah: The couple will have a Nikah on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This is a traditional Islamic ceremony where the couple is formally united in marriage. During the ceremony, the couple offers their consent to the marriage, signs a religious contract, and is blessed with prayers for their life together. The Nikah will be followed by a Walima, a lunch celebration with Nigerian food. The Wedding: A wedding ceremony and reception will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026. This celebration will be a beautiful blend of American and Nigerian traditions. The evening will begin with the wedding ceremony at 4 p.m., followed by a cocktail hour, dinner, and a reception with dancing. The reception will end at 9 p.m.
All attendees are asked to dress modestly. For men this means pants and a shirt. For women, knees and shoulders should be covered. It is not a strict requirement, but it is respectful for women’s hair to be covered during the ceremony. All guests will be asked to remove their shoes prior to entering the ceremony space. After the ceremony, there will be a late lunch.
Yes, children are absolutely welcome to both ceremonies and we’d love to have them join in the celebration. If you’re bringing your little ones, please make sure to include them in your RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Due to limited venue capacity, we’re only able to accommodate those guests formally listed on the RSVP. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Street parking is available along Union St and Fountain St, as well as a small lot behind the Inn. Please visit https://www.vandiverinn.com/directions for maps and additional information.
We want you to feel comfortable and festive! Nigerian weddings often go all out, while our venue is more relaxed, so please aim for a happy medium - polished but not formal. Aso okes and asoebis are encouraged for our Nigerian guests, and American guests may wear their favorite elevated casual looks (no jeans please).
The ceremony and reception will take place on an enclosed patio, so we’ll be covered rain or shine. During cocktail hour you’re welcome to wander between the garden, patio, and indoor spaces of the bed and breakfast.
Yes! We plan to incorporate as many Nigerian traditions as we can. One tradition you can plan ahead for is “spraying money.” This is a joyful Nigerian custom where guests shower the couple with dollar bills on the dance floor as a way to celebrate, show love, and wish them prosperity. It’s all in good fun, so be sure to bring some dollar bills if you’d like to join in!