Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

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We will be incorporating some of Wale's Nigerian (Yoruba) traditions into our celebration including traditional outfits, music, and “spraying”. 

As in most cultures, Nigerian weddings are a cause for celebration and gathering. In Nigeria, it is common for entire communities to show support to a bride and groom because it is the community accepting a new family coming together. 

“Spraying”: Considered one of the highlights of a Nigerian wedding reception, this tradition involves the bride and groom dancing while the guests “shower” or “spray” them with cash.  This symbolizes a showering of happiness, good fortune, and is a display of the guest's affection for the couple. If you'd like to participate in this tradition we suggest bringing cash. 


Attire: Many guests will wear ‘aso-ebi’, color coordinated traditional outfits of the bride/grooms wedding colors. Women will wear an ‘iro’ and ‘buba’ (beaded outfit) and a 'gele' (headwrap). Men will wear an agbada (a two-piece outfit).

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