In a true representation of the bride and groom's cultures, the couple will celebrate their love with both an American formal wedding ceremony and a traditional Nigerian wedding reception. The morning ceremony will comprise of a classic formal wedding — an exchange of vows surrounded by family and friends, followed by a brief reception and light refreshments. In the evening, the celebration will continue with a vibrant Nigerian reception, honoring the groom’s heritage through music, color, tradition, and joyful cultural expression.
We love the little humans in our lives, and we’re so grateful for the families who surround us. That said, as much as we adore them, this particular celebration is for adults only, especially as we’re keeping the guest list intentionally small. Thank you for understanding as we create a relaxed, adult‑focused evening.
Aso-ebi, which translates to "family cloth," is the tradition of family and friends dressing in the same fabric to show solidarity and support during a wedding or event. This Yoruba tribe practice is a tradition where guests attending the wedding buy fabric that is chosen by the couple and sew it into an outfit to wear on the day of the wedding. There are usually several "aso-ebi" groups at one wedding. The bride's family, the groom's family, and other groups (siblings of the bride/groom, close friends) will have their own fabric, distinct colors, and style. Although wearing aso-ebi is not mandatory, it serves as a way for family and friends to show support for the couple. Aso-ebi is more than just matching outfits—it's how we say, 'I'm with you,' without speaking a word.
Men wear a hat called a "fila" (literally the word for "hat" in Yoruba)--a traditional headwear that stylistically matches the entire fit. For a pro-tip, a fila should be tilted to the left to signify that a man is married, but tilted to the right if you're single and ready to mingle. For women, the beautiful "gele" is a headwrap that serves as the signature additional to her dress. Wrapped to perfection, the gele is meant to be held high like a crown. There will be professional gele wrappers at the wedding, so come ready to take part in the fun!
Spraying money is a traditional, celebratory custom, especially among the Yoruba tribe, where guests shower dancing newlyweds with cash to signify affection, prosperity, and joy. Rather than placing money in envelopes and gifting it to the couple discretely, guests usually opt for showing their appreciation publicly by literally showering or spraying money on the couple during key moments involving dancing. By showering the couple with money, guests are essentially wishing them a life filled with abundance and happiness. This act also serves as a tangible way of contributing to the couple’s new life together (as all the money sprayed and left on the ground belongs to the couple), which helps them start their journey on a financially stable footing.
In many Nigerian cultures, especially among the Yoruba, these gestures are beautiful expressions of respect and honor. Men traditionally lie prostrate or kneel to show deep respect to elders and to the bride’s family during wedding festivities. Women often kneel as a graceful way of greeting and showing respect in return. These gestures aren’t about hierarchy. They’re about gratitude, humility, and celebrating the joining of two families. It’s one of the most cherished parts of a Yoruba wedding because it reflects community, joy, and cultural pride
Yes! It is Formal/Black-Tie Optional.
Yes we do! Please visit our 'Travel' tab on the website, we have three options for hotels that are 15-30 minutes away from the venue.
Yes, there is plenty on-site parking for the wedding and reception.