Norah Mugita
Dennis Makau
Norah Mugita
Dennis Makau
December 23, 2023
I said YES!
Surprise Proposal Dinner at Norah's Favourite Spot- Matteo's in Karen! Can you believe, DB, convinced the entire restaurant to participate and I was none the wiser!!!
Schedule
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Kendeli & D.B
12:00 pm
Kenya
Semi-Formal: Tuxes and gowns are welcome, and so are suits and cocktail dresses.
We are excited to have you be part of our Love Story!
FAQs
Wedding Party
Amani Cecelia
Flower Girl
Our mini 'Wangari Maathai'! Environmentalist in the making and never stops talking! Cece, you challenge us daily to be better, think faster and invest in knowledge. We are so happy you get to be part of our journey as our middle baby.
Wema
Flower Girl
The one that is cheeky, cute and confident! Wemz, no-one can be around you for 5 minutes without you making them laugh! You never shy away from anything and speak your mind ALL THE TIME! We are so glad that you will be part of this journey as our 'acting' last born!
Thania
Junior Bridesmaid
Our Thania, Sugar, Spice and all things nice! Our first baby, the role model to your little siblings. You have little shadows in the name of your sisters who like exactly what you like! Our trendsetter! Fashionista! We love your courage and we are thrilled to have you walk beside us on this big!
Hadassah
Junior Bridesmaid
Hada, Our god-Daughter, We didn't birth you but we are so thrilled we get to assist mum and dad Raise you! We are not complete without you on our vacations, every Sunday and really every single day! We appreciate you in every single way and we had to have you walk with us on our big day and for life!
Eve (E.V.E)
Maid of Honor
The one who knows me the most! I've known you since the first day I was born! I literally have followed you since birth! You've taken care of me extremely well. You let me eat all the food mama had packed for us and you stayed hungry coz you knew you 'heavy-boned' small sister loved to eat! Did I mention, that you never spared anyone who called me 'Kanono'🤣 and told them off as fast as they tried to put me down! You are the first person who comes to my rescue and you always give me 110%. Now big sister, friend, am happy you get to see me start this journey with DB!
Judy (Memsy)
Maid of Honor
The one who tells me the truth even when I don't like it! Memsy, aka my confidant! The one who can tolerate my shenanigans!😂 But still sets me straight with a stern face. My prayer partner, my advocate, the one who will wake up at 4am to listen to me. How lucky am I that God pulled this friendship card on me. I'm honored that you are here to see Gods faithfulness as I walk down the aisle.
Norah (Rop)
Bridesmaid
Wife material! Bibi reloaded! bibi 2.0 Android! Definition of a proverbs 31 woman! Even at parties, must you remove the dishes from the table and wash them immediately?! 🤣🤣 Definition of the all rounded woman, so imagine how amazing of a friend you are! You are great at showing love through actions. Yawa, please as you stand with me, continue educating me on the bibi 2.0 android version!
Regina ( Reg)
Bridesmaid
Always late but always manage to be on time! The one who is a workaholic! (Please make Partner soon!) Reg, you always turn up for all your friends. You will come 5 hours late but you will SHOW up! Showing up is the greatest sign of effort. You are super consistent, super kind, super smart! So happy that you are standing with us.
Mercy (Archie)
Bridesmaid
The one whose got my back! Mercy, there is never a dull moment with you. everything is lively when you walk into a room. You are my 'lets go, questions later friend!' The one who would stand with me and ride the storm. The one who will confidently say 'wakiapisha (Tunaapisha)'😅 You are always there for all your friends. Am glad you get to stand with me
Gathoni ( Gath)
Bridesmaid
The intentional one! We hit it off 5 minutes after we met and have been friends ever since! You are intentional in everything you do, intentional at relationships, work, motherhood, every single thing. Friendship boils down to the magnitude of intentional love that is expressed. You taught me that! To be intentional in choosing to love. I promise to strive to live out this words with DB
Joanna (Jojo)
Bridesmaid
The Fashionista! As you can guess.. She is the one that insisted you should all wear black tie.. 🏃♀️🏃♀️😅. Joanna, you are fabulous in every single way. Fabulosity at work, parenting, friendship etc! You are also the most elegant and poised lady I know. The Jackie O of our time! So Honored to have you stand with me.
Evelyn (Gachuchu)
Bridesmaid
The Longest reigning friend! Eve, you are the silent but ever present pillar in my life! literally. You will walk into a room and disappear into the background, but you will decipher and discern everyone's character accurately. You've been there for my 'first everything', first day at campus, first day at work, first heart break, now you get to be there on the first day i am officially pronounced as a wife! Since you are a Netflix film writer, (but do i say!) please use DB and I as inspiration for a love story that stands the test of time
Jackie (Jay)
Bridesmaid
The Prayer warrior! Jay remember the man we used to pray about when we were growing up? The one who I said must be super tall, dark and outgoing? Well did you also hear that when Man plans God laughs!😊 God answered my prayers beyond my imagination, he gave me a super amazing dad, a man after his heart, a great friend who happens to be relatively tall, chocolate and calm and collected! And he is PERFECT! Lets pray again.. it seems we get better results when we do! So glad that you will be praying with us through this journey
Patriciah (Pattiey P)
'My Naomi'
The one who mothers me! Mama mdogo! Eh heh! Shikamoo.. Growing up, I was always your handbag and followed you everywhere you went. You literally mothered me and half the bridesmaids' through Kenya School of Law: with late night reading in our house, wanting to eat chicken necks as snacks and getting us taxis to Karen. When you moved to TZ I always wondered who would give me an allowance to go out with my friends! 🤣 But really its coz I knew I would miss all the love and care you gave me! So now, as you mentored me, I found my Boaz, and I know he found his Ruth. And you will forever be my 'Naomi' that held me until he came along!
Sylvia (Wamz)
'My Naomi'
My travel companion! Wamaitha! We have travelled to over 20 countries together and I can say, your the only one who can shop just as much as i do! Malls in this world, know our name! But you are also my friend and my mentor! So its not a surprise that the decision to date Dennis was made in Nigeria, in Lagos State, at breakfast when you gave me an hour lecture about realizing when God was opening a door! I was too busy waiting for the window to open.. and you pointed out that...if you just look, you'll see that open door. So now, as you mentored me, I found my Boaz, and I know he found his Ruth. And you will forever be my 'Naomi' that held me until he came along!
Pauline (Popo)
'My Naomi'
The one who walked me through the wilderness. Popo! sasa tuko Canaan! 😆. When we met, I was a shell of my former self! Maisha ilikuwa imeniramba! 😂 I wont go further than this.. but you were instrumental in walking with me to return to the former glory of my outgoing personality. The person Dennis met, is a shining star because you took your time to hold my hand. So now, as you mentored me, I found my Boaz, and I know he found his Ruth. And you will forever be my 'Naomi' that held me until he came along!
Elani
Ring Bearer
Elani, Ladies man.. Future President! You are well spoken, and never miss a beat to say you are Half Tanzanian, Half Kenyan! 'Karibu' from Dar es Salaam our lovely nephew to stand with us on our big day as part of DBs finest!
Arnold
Junior Groomsman
Swag redefined! Neatest, Cleanest, Tidiest, super organized! N.Ks baby brother, we are thrilled you will take time off from Oklahoma State University to come walk with us! Leta SWAG ya campus tukutambue!
Nelson (Ngese)
Best Man
Ngese, We met during your Kenya visit & the hearts clicked right away. A lot in common that we share in life. Just a cool & collected gentleman. I am honored to have you as a best man & a great friend for a long haul. #keepthefaith "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
Moz
Groomsman
The Designer in Chief. I love your creativity & energy. The charm is noticeable. Thank you & honored to have you in the line up. DB: "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
Herry John
Groomsman
Herry John, our bond grew stronger when you hosted our family in TZ for 2 weeks. You are big hearted and focused in what you do. I am grateful & honored to have you as part of my journey for the long haul. DB: "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
Nimrod
Groomsman
We met and clicked instantly. Your wife and N.K are inseparable and that means I have a constant friend for all the events they drag us to! 😁I believe we have a good journey ahead and I am honored & grateful for this so far. Be cool as always. DB: "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
Wambari
Groomsman
A good brother from another mother. You have walked my journey since we met and always grateful for what we share. You've been a rock in my hard days and now you get to also be there in a time of joy. I am humbled and thankful for being part of my journey. DB: "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
Charles Kirui (C.K)
Groomsman
CK , We met in Nairobi but funny thing is we both grew up in Machakos, my hometown at different times. We share fitness goals and I love your passion & commitment. Hiyo sub 2 ya Lewa.. Uliona?! 😂 I am humbled & honored to have you in my journey. DB: "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
James
Groomsman
My kid bro. You are my longest friend! I've seen you grow and you've been there for all my milestones. I am excited & honored to have you in my line up. We build this memories together DB: "So thankful to have you walk beside me.. You are simply DBs Finest Crew!"
Bridal party testimonials
Sylvia
I always knew the two of you were made for each other and you indeed proved me right. I still remember beginning of 2022 in the West African Country of Nigeria, when Norah continually was pondering the answer to a question DB has asked. ‘Will you be my girlfriend?’ Needless to say, it was one of our deliverables from that mission as Norah came back home with a solid yes!!! The heart rendering love story begun but that's all history now...... I was happy my dearest friend finally found her match and followed her heart towards DB. To DB " Proverbs 31:30 "Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. In her you have found a woman who trusts the Lord. I entrust you my friend. Take care of her and your three beautiful daughters Nathania, Cece and Wema. Sending love and best wishes to the best couple I know
Judy
Nora Kendeli, I can't pin point the exact moment that we met😬. Am only confident that the room was filled with copious amounts legalise and bravado. From that unmemorable event a lovely friendship has blossomed (cheesy)*. For as long as I can remember you have been a part of my life, the crazies, the sad and the joyous for this I appreciate you tremendously. I love that you are a warm, loving and altruistic person. NK+ DB Union is favoured before God and men. Your love story will be a blessing to your girls and those around you. I pray for a Godly marriage full of fun, lots of bed breaking, adventures and laughter.
Nimrod
Nora & DB, This is a bold step taken and I'm wishing you all the best as you set trail on this path. May the years ahead be filled with bliss, joy and laughter. I feel honored to be a part of the start of this phase of your lives. This is but a small part of the long season of fun up ahead. “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” – Proverbs 3:3
Wambari
Dennis and Norah, I pray that God's blessings are directed to your union and family. May He guide, be your head, fortress and dependable help for all your needs.
Mercy
Dear Norah, you have done countless things for me and are one of the most generous people I know. I appreciate you more than you could ever imagine. Your kindness is God’s gift to me. When everything was hard and meaningless, you believed in me. You never left my side. When it comes to true friendship I couldn’t have asked for a better friend than you. I love you from the deepest part of my heart. As you embark on this beautiful journey, I want you to know that being married is like going through the seasons. Every day is different, but you enjoy them all because they are filled with love. Welcome to the perilous world of marriage. It’s too late to change your mind! Have a fantastic journey! Dennis, Thank you for choosing our girl and for loving her for who she is. You have made her smile wider and her face brighter. I pray that in this new season both of you will experience prosperity, unconditional love, abundance, favor and all the beautiful things marriage has to offer.
C.K
Norah & D. B (aka Mukuuwa), My Good people, what a gratifying greater feeling in life there is for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life-to–strengthen each other in all aspects, to get full value of joy, to rest on each other in sorrow, and to minister to each other in all pain. I am honored and thrilled to be here and celebrating you and your beautiful bride, Norah. Be Blessed, may your union be a testimony unto others!!!! Cheers!!!
Norah Rop
Norah my dearest namesake you are that sister that God added to me🥰 . Thank you for being an amazing person. Your personality matches none. If being selfless was a person it would be you. Your spiritual life is something I admire may I grow to pray like you do . May I learn to love on my friends like you always love on us. You are very intentional about everything that you do. Being detailed and extra is your other name. To you and Dennis as you open this new chapter of your lives together may the Lord pour out the abundance of his blessings upon your lives, may your union be filled with resounding testimonies, unchanging grace, abundance and unlimited favour. May your love for each other be a seal upon your hearts and a crown upon your heads and as the years go by may it grow with no measure . It's my prayer that God watches over your marriage and everything that concerns it. May happiness be the only thing that fills your hearts. Happy union my peeps
Herry John
To my dear brother Dennis, Welcome to the Family brother! And Congratulations on your upcoming wedding with our youngest Sister Norah (Our very own East African Lawyer). I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt praise and admiration for you. As you embark on this beautiful journey of marriage. I am inspired by your commitment, love, and devotion to Nora, Thania, Cece and Wema, and I have no doubt that you will be an exceptional Father and Husband. Your kind heart, genuine support, and unwavering loyalty make you a remarkable individual. (Let’s not forget an exceptional marathoner). I pray that your marriage will be filled with boundless joy, deep love, and shared dreams come true. With Jesus at the centre of it all you’ll have the victory in everything. Once again Karibu to the family brother.
Moz
Remember to choose each other daily! As you wake up every morning, I pray that you continue choosing each other, to Love, to Laugh and to Live.
Reg
Beautiful Nosh, Where do I start, to the most amazing friend and I always thank God for the day we met at Kenya School of Law. We were under so much pressure preparing for our bar exams and I was also grieving a personal loss. God sent me an angel in Nosh, who held my hand and told me to keep going and to date has never let go. I am lucky and blessed to have you as a friend. Norah to this day I admire your faith and conviction and you are what the Bible tells us: walk the faith. Your faith Nosh has led you here and you have met DB at the appointed time. I pray for your union and may the Almighty keep walking with you as you have always been that light to your family and friends. DB, you have found in Nosh the most amazing soul; love her in this journey. Love Reg❤️
Gath
I met Norah and it was an instant friendship connection, her heart is full of warmth and love. When I first met her, I felt it, and knew instantly we would make best of friends. I have known kindness because of our friendship, I have seen what sisterhood is like, but also, our friendship has taught me how important boundaries are in friendship and sisterhood. It’s taught me how priceless loyalty and love are to a friendship. I remember the first time we spoke about DB, and I remember seeing how happy his conversations made you, I remember meeting him and seeing how smitten he was with you, and I there I knew that God had brought you your Boaz. I pray for your union DB and Norah, I pray that God sees and walks with your through this journey and keeps reminding you that He is the center of marriages. I love you both ♥️♥️♥️
Evelyn
Norah and I are friends because she willed it so. Let me explain. I believed in the law of proximity. We're friends because we live, school, church or work together. We fall into each other's orbit. Norah preferred a more active pursuit of friendship. So in high school, she did the impossible, she asked me to be her friend. I ran away in horror.😜 But two decades later I appreciate her bravery and admire the will she has to create the life she wants. Our friendship has grown from strength to strength. And I am a better person for it. To DB & Norah, it takes that same bravery I saw then to take this great step into a hopeful future creating a beautiful, blended family. I applaud you both for taking a chance in love again. I cherish you both for including me as a pillar of support as you both take this leap of faith and plunge into a life of wedded bliss. Thank you, DB, for loving Norah, my friend, who is the most deserving. I wish you both love, joy and peace unto eternity. 143
Jay
Nosh is my closest friend who happens to be my cousin and really my sister! We have known each other from birth and have gone through a lot together. As I stand beside her as she and DB pledge their lives to each other I pray for Love, Peace and Joy in their lives. May they remember to laugh, dream and hope together.
Jojo
Norah and I met just after clearing high school. We were young, naïve, and full of life. We thought we knew it all and did everything to the extreme. We laughed together and wiped each other’s tears. We have seen each other in all seasons and most importantly been there for each other’s milestones. If ‘Ride or Die’ was a person, it would be Norah. Dennis and Norah, I wish you Colossians 3:14 “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Love from Jojo.
Pauline
Norah, You are the best thing that happened to me, your outgoing personality, kind hearted nature, always willing to listen and give advice where necessary, always there when a friend is in need, you are a rare gem.......and I'm soo glad our paths crossed..😘 Dennis B, I am glad to have met someone who appreciates DJ Adrian and the Soul and Old school vibes! This means that Norah will have to now tag along for all the super soul events that I always invite her to.😁 Dennis and Norah, You make love look simple and beautiful. Work at this marriage, its worth the journey! All the best to the lovely couple.