FAQs

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What time should I arrive?

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Please arrive Friday, September 26th at 6:00 pm for the Nigerian Engagement. Please arrive Saturday September 27th at 4pm for the Wedding Ceremony. This means we no Naija time! And no CP time! Note: Please give yourself time to find parking and the event spaces. These events are taking place in downtown Indianapolis in hotels. If you park five minutes before the start, you will be VERY late.

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Can we bring our children?

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To allow all guests to relax and enjoy themselves, we kindly request no children. Although we love your little ones, they tend to not love weddings. Thank you for your understanding and making arrangements ahead of time!

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Is there a dress code?

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We are requesting semi-formal wedding attire for the date of the wedding. This includes tuxes and suits, gowns and cocktail dresses. For the Nigerian Engagement we encourage you to wear cocktail attire and the colors blue and white!

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Will any transportation be provided?

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Yes, We will have a shuttle running back and forth between the venues/hotels for each event. Please see the "Travel" tab for more info.

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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Parking at the JW Marriott is pricey and runs around $50/day for valet or self park. There is a parking garage across the street for more affordable pricing. There is also street parking several blocks away, and would require several extra minutes to find and walk down to the venue. Give yourself 15-20 minutes to get to the venue Ballroom location. Parking at the Hampton Inn (where the Nigerian Engagement will take place) will be complimentary. Enter the garage and you will provided with a voucher and be able to exit at no charge. This is approx a .5 mile or 11 minute walk from the JW Marriott and vice versa.

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What is a Nigerian Engagement?

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In Nigerian culture, the engagement ceremony is a joyful, traditional celebration where the families of the bride and groom formally meet and bless the couple’s union. It includes cultural customs like gift exchanges, prayers, and symbolic gestures—such as the groom’s family “proposing” with honor and the bride accepting in beautiful traditional attire. It’s vibrant, meaningful, and filled with music, dancing, and love—a true celebration of heritage and family.

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When should I RSVP by?

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We know that everyone can’t make it. But the best thing you can do for us is keep us informed on if you’ll be there. This helps us budget properly since each seat and plate aren’t free (or cheap). So please, let us know if you will or will not make it! RSVPs for all events should be completed by August 23rd!!

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I can't make it! How can I send you a gift?

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With our short engagement period, we understand if you're not able to celebrate with us in person. If you'd like to bless our union with a gift, we do have a registry. It is not required, but we are thankful for anything the Lord puts on your heart to bless us with.