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For many of you, this may be your first Nigerian wedding — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Aso Ebi (pronounced AH‑shoh ehh‑bee, meaning “family cloth” in the Yoruba language) is a tradition where guests wear matching fabrics made specially for a wedding. It’s a beautiful way to show unity, celebrate the couple, and add to the beauty and excitement of the day. It’s highly encouraged (because the photos look amazing), but absolutely not mandatory. For the evening wedding reception, guests will wear different colors depending on who you're coming to represent. If you're representing the bride, you'll be in peach. If you're here for the groom, your clothes will be olive green.
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We’re organizing the fabrics and outfits so you can come dressed to impress. Because the outfits are custom‑tailored, here are the relevant prices for each: Women’s outfits with gele (head wrap): $200 Men’s outfits with fila (hat), shirt, pants, and agbada (a wide‑sleeved traditional robe worn over the outfit): $200 Men’s outfits with fila (hat), shirt, and pants: $120 You may Zelle your payments to Mrs. Owoseni (the mother of the groom, who is managing fabrics) at 347-323-8443. In the Zelle description, please include: 1) your full name, 2) man or woman, 3) choice of with or without agbada if you're purchasing for a man, and 4) if you're representing the bride or groom. For example: [Jane Doe, woman, bride] [John William, man, w/ agbada, groom] [Femi Idowu, man, w/o agbada, bride] If participating, please send your payment by June 10th.
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To have your outfit made, you’ll need a few measurements. The easiest and most accurate method is to visit a Nigerian or African tailor in your city. We’ve listed tailor options by city below, along with the exact measurements you’ll need to request. Once you have your measurements, please submit them here by June 10th: https://forms.gle/dfibJZQxPgZqfwLKA Measurements For Men (in inches, unless otherwise specified): - Height (in ft and inches) - Weight (in pounds) - Head circumference - Lower neck circumference - Shoulder width - Shoulder to long sleeve length - Bicep circumference - Wrist circumference - Chest circumference - Stomach circumference - Shirt length (otherwise known as buba length, length from top of shoulder to where the shirt should land on the body, usually mid thigh) - Waist circumference - Hip circumference - Thigh circumference (or lap measurement, should be taken at an angle) - Knee circumference - Ankle circumference (or boot measurement) - Pant length (leg outseam hip to ankle) Measurements For Women (in inches, unless otherwise specified): - Height (in ft and inches) - Weight (in pounds) - Bust circumference - Round under bust circumference - Nipple to nipple length - Long sleeve (arm) length - Bicep circumference - Waist circumference - Shoulder to waist length - Hip circumference - Underneath hip circumference - Shoulder to floor measurement (from your shoulder bone down to the floor while standing completely straight)
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Here are a list of places by city where you can go to get your measurements below (more options in different cities coming soon!). While we highly recommend getting your measurements done professionally, if it's too much of a hassle, we've included some DIY (do it yourself) videos below as well. Chicago, IL - Ayo Fashion (7006 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626) Please call in advance at (773) 366-5652 to ensure someone is available to take your measurements. Mention the groom's name (Victor Owoseni) to get a small discount - Houseofracl (1020 W Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640) Please call in advance at (312) 539-2701 to make an appointment New York City, NY - JLA Fashion (90-44 160th St, Jamaica, NY 11432) Boston, MA - Elegance African Fashions (54 Mt Everett St, Dorchester, MA 02125) Please call in advance at (617)-953-4861 to make an appointment) Dallas, TX - Fatty Fashion Design (2307 Oak Lane, Suite 108 Grand Prairie, TX 75051) Please call at (214)-274-9953 to make an appointment - Phillipina (please call her at 817-323-8440 to make an appointment) Houston, TX - Elliebea Home of African Fabric and Wares (850 Cypress Creek Pkwy Site K 2, Houston, TX 77090) Memphis, TN - African Kingdom (3946 Rhodes Ave, Memphis, TN 38111) Men DIY Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dWKBINxB-c Women DIY Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03ovAw8gDMA
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If you're not participating in Aso Ebi, we kindly ask that you wear: - Olive green if coming to represent the groom (black suit with olive green tie or green dress) - Peach if coming to represent the bride (black suit with peach tie or peach dress)