Zorba & Dido
Wedding Party
Victoria Bryan
Maid of Honor
Victoria and Zorba met during an employment in 2010. With the sister relationship they have now, it is hard to believe that when they met it was on negative vibes. Victoria is the Godmother of both of the Bride and Groom’s Children and the Bride’s right hand lady. Victoria works in Finance and is dedicated to health and fitness. The 25 year old has modelled previously and holds a 1st Class honours degree in Business Management.
Onoya Loseke
Man of Honor
Junior is the son of the grooms paternal Aunty, making them cousins. Junior and Dido have been very close since childhood and share many wonderful memories. Junior loves spending time with family, keeping fit, playing football and following his beloved football team Manchester Uinted. One of Junior’s best quote is "Never give up, stay positive and keep smiling”.
David Gittens
Best Man
David and Dido were childhood neighbours who grew up together and now work together. David is a sports fanatic and a fan of Spurs and San Antonio spurs.
Kobe Emelonye
Bridesmaid
Kobe, the younger sister of the Bride, is a Life Mentor and has set up a business in this field. The 25 year old is actively into Health & Fitness and is a qualified Personal Trainer and this interest began when she lost 8 stones during the course of a year. Kobe is into pageants and was awarded the title of Miss Kent 2017. She is strong believer of Christ and enjoys spending her time at her church.
Zara Stevens
Bridesmaid
Zara is the maternal cousin of the bride and the eldest of all children on that side of the family. Besides their cousin status, Zara has always been more of a big sister to the Bride as Zara’s presence was very strong in the Bride’s upbringing. Zara, a Financial Operations Associate regularly enjoys attending the gym and Pole Fitness. She is known to be the life of the party due to her natural humourous nature, however Zara can be serious when needed and is not shy to speak up for what she believes in.
Fifi Nsimba
Bridesmaid
Fifi, a proud mother of three, is the younger sister of the groom. Described by her friends as ‘the sexy one’, the self taught make up artist enjoys researching on the latest beauty trends, catching up with reality TV and socialising with those close to her. Fifi is a devoted wife and a loyal friend.
Shakira Offodile
Bridesmaid
Recently graduated in Sociology and Philosophy at The University of Wolverhampton, Shakira is the maternal cousin of the Bride. The mature 23 year old works as an Aviation Specialist, however in her spare time she enjoys taking part in Basketball, a sport she fell in love with when she joined the team at University. In addition to this, Shakira is a social bee and regularly enjoys letting her hair down, knitting, performing arts and Kamasutra.
Joyce Lutula
Bridesmaid
Joyce is the youngest sister of the groom and at 15 years old is the youngest bridesmaid. Joyce enjoys reading scripts and performing them. She has a talent for art and is always seen creating masterpieces when she is not Netflix binging! She’s also a confident dancer and ensures she knows all the latest moves.
Tamique Thomas
Bridesmaid
Tamique and Zorba have known of each other since 2002 having gone to the same school, but it was only from 2007 that they became very close when they attended the same university and lived together. Tamique graduated with a Fashion related degree and has been successful to gain employment in the same field. The 26 year old enjoys keeping fit and spending time with Family and loved ones. Tamique is confident and loyal and is known by her peers to be able to look great in any outfit.
Sherelle Lancaster
Bridesmaid
Zorba met Sherelle for the first time during a student night out at university in 2009. They quickly formed a bond and spent the first months of their relationship chilling after lectures and catching up on their favourite soaps. Sherelle and Zorba became closer when they began living together in 2009 and have been close since. The Brummie babe is incredibly honest, humorous and unapologetically herself and that is what she is known and respected for.
Wynonna Cole
Bridesmaid
Wynonna and Zorba were introduced through a mutual friend back in 2009 and the following summer began living together and quickly became a sisterhood with the other ladies they lived with. Wynonna is very charming and those around her find her a pleasure to be around. The majority of memorable events of university feature her due to her laugh out loud moments and her beautifully soft and harmless nature.
John Lutula
Groomsman
John, an aspiring actor, is the younger brother of the Groom. The 23 year old who is currently studying a BA (Hons) in Acting, regularly enjoys spending time with family, playing football and basketball. He is very social and enjoys spending time with friends.
Lewis Lutula
Groomsman
Lewis is the younger brother of the groom and the third born into the Lutula family. The proud father of one is 27 years old and currently self employed. He enjoys spending time in the gym and is popular with his friends and family.
Nathan Lutula
Groomsman
Nathan is the brother of the groom and the last born of the family. He attends Secondary School and at 14, is the youngest Groomsman. Nathan is a keen blogger and enjoys partaking in memes and blogs. He also enjoys football and wrestling and wants to be an actor when he is older.
Mandi Nsimba
Groomsman
Mandi, 32 is the brother-in-law of the Groom, and has been in the Grooms life since he began dating his sister over a decade ago. Mandi has been married for three years and is devoted to providing his best for his wife and three children. The family man teaches Construction at a College, he is a dedicated Arsenal fan and enjoys playing football and attending the cinema.
Ryan Lester
Groomsman
Ryan met Dido in late 2010 when they were in the same employment. They immediately hit it off as Ryan found Dido to be very entertaining and he could easily pass time during the shift. Ryan would describe the groom as having a ‘big heart’ and someone who would give you their last fiver. Due to a change in employment for the both of them, this has caused a slight drift in the friendship however they still have a brotherly relationship. Ryan, a Property Estate Agent, enjoys gym and playing football in his local league. He enjoying keeping active and staying fit.
Nigel Baiden
Groomsman
Nigel and Dido have known each other for more than 25 years. They attended both Primary and Secondary school together, and have remained in each other’s lives since. They have seen best and worst of each other but more importantly growth. Nigel is a Project Manager and is a dedicated family man.
Cole Lutula
Junior Groom
Cole, who is 2 years old, is the eldest child of the Bride and Groom. He enjoys playing with his brother, his friends at nursery and his family. He has a love and passion for books and enjoys being read to and looking at the pictures. He also loves to sing and play with toy cars.
Zach Lutula
Junior Groom
Zach, the baby of the bride and groom, enjoys football and hoovering! With a personality larger than life, the 1 year old looks up to his big brother and loves following him around and playing with his toys.
Nevaeh Lutula
Head Flower Girl
Nevaeh, the first niece to the bride and groom. Enjoys blogging on YouTube, playing with her baby cousins and guiding them the right way with her amazing maturity for her age as well as her kind, loving, helpful and humble personality.
Isaac Nsimba
Page Boy
King Isaac is a highly energetic young boy and the eldest of the Grandchildren on the grooms side. Isaac enjoys football, going to the cinema and playing with his friends. The cheeky chippy is a very lovable character and enjoys caring for his young siblings and cousins.
Mariah Nsimba
Flower Girl
Mariah- also known as Momo, is a confident and sassy young girl who enjoys doing her homework, dancing and playing. The cheeky 5 year old is the niece of the groom.
Kia Emelonye
Flower Girl
Kia is an active 3 year old who is into sports and fitness. She does swimming and gymnastics and loves socialising and being around all her family and friends.
Jessica Loseke
Flower Girl
Jessica, ‘Miss Bubbly’ is the princess of the Groom’s cousin. She can dance, dance and dance the night away with her crazy moves. She can melt your heart with her smile. Jessie also shares the same birthday with her cousin Cole.