A traditional Igbo wedding (called Igba Nkwu) is a colorful cultural celebration from Southeastern Nigeria. It’s full of symbolic rituals, drumming, dancing, and blessings from family and community. During the ceremony, the bride formally presents her groom to her family and community, and everyone celebrates with music, food, and joy.
Haiti is all about music, color, and community, and we’re so excited to bring that into our day! You’ll notice touches of Roseline’s Haitian heritage in the food, the music, and the atmosphere. Think lively rhythms, flavorful dishes, and a whole lot of joy.
Spraying is a West African tradition where guests “spray” money onto the couple while they dance. It’s a way to bless the couple with prosperity and to keep the dance floor full of energy! Don’t stress — small bills are perfect, and it’s all about fun and celebration.
• Ceremony: Our church ceremony is semi-formal (cocktail attire or Sunday best). • Reception: Go bold! Elegant gowns or suits are welcome. Some guests will wear traditional African attire (like Igbo gele headwraps or isiagu shirts) and others may wear colorful, island-inspired Haitian styles. If you’d like to join in, please do — the more vibrant, the better. Please avoid wearing the colours emerald green, gold and white. • Pro tip: bring dancing shoes. You’ll need them!
We’ll have a mix of Nigerian, Haitian, and North American favorites. Expect jollof rice, griot (Haitian fried pork), plantains, grilled meats, hearty stews, alongside classic dishes like pasta and salads. Come ready to eat!
Yes! Both Igbo and Haitian celebrations are famous for their dancing. Between the DJ, live drumming, and cultural performances, the dance floor will be full all night long. Don’t worry if you don’t know the steps — just jump in and have fun.
Yes! You’ll find our registry here: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/roseline-moroney-and-christopher-chukwuocha/r7387286 Your love, prayers, and presence are the greatest gifts, but if you’d like to bless us with something more, we’re grateful.
We’ve reserved a block of rooms at The Best Western Roseville Inn, Thunder Valley Casino Resort & Hyatt Place Sacramento/Roseville. Check out the “Travel & Accommodations” page for booking info and special rates.
The ceremony and the reception will be held at Rocklin Event Center. There is free parking, and directions are on our “Schedule” page.
We recommend arriving 20–30 minutes early for the ceremony to allow time for parking and finding a seat.
Yes! Our wedding is family-friendly. Children are welcome, and we’ll have a kid-friendly menu and space for little ones to dance too.