Our Wedding Playlist Entry 4

Come Sunday- Duke Ellington with Mahalia Jackson

If one where to ask me who my heroes where, Mahalia Jackson’s name would be mentioned somewhere in between Basquiat’s and Helmut Lang’s.
Her story is so inspiring. She is a great example of modern day faith and a testament that sticking to God’s plan is always the best plan. Through her early trials and tribulations the only person she clung to was Jesus.

– Niyi

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Busy Busy Busy!!!

I have been in Houston for about a week and a half now and I have been very busy and loving it.

I have pretty much visited most of my vendors to make sure that we are all on the same page. I have a couple of more vendors to check up on. It is amazing how time flies…the wedding is almost here!!!!!!!!!!

I was ready to head out to my first food tasting and first dress fitting

My wonderful sister Bukola helped me find my chef.  A french trained nigerian chef=perfect! Even though I confirmed him as my caterer (my sisters went to a tasting and loved everything), I tasted his food for the first time last week and I am happy about our decision!

Dont judge my scarf!!!

I have to wear a scarf for at least 15 minutes before I get to my destination because my hair is just a hot untamed mess at the moment. Braids here I come!

My "dead" flowers

The day before I visited my events company (Darryl & Co.) to finalize table arrangements, ceremony decor, etc. I took some of the flowers we worked with home and forgot it in the car. Look what the Houston heat did to it..shame!

I was so ready to eat!!!!

and I ate...

and ate some more

and ate....

and ate...OMG SOOOO MUCH FOOD 🙂

There are several things that I cannot compromise on for our wedding, and the food is one of them. I love food, and it will be very evident on that day :)(I even have a midnight surprise..  hmm hmm good).  I was so full even though I only took a bite from each plate. (ok I lie, I tore the pasta up!!!!!)

Bukola's plate (side eye)

After the wedding, I will create a post about all my vendors and actually rate them. Hopefully, it helps another Houston bride out there 🙂

Thanks Rals..off to my dress fitting 🙂

Look out for all the upcoming fun posts!!!!!

I also have to stress that guests have to RSVP by July 1st. After I give the  final headcount based on the RSVP on the 1st, I will be unable to add any more guests to the list; I will finalize my  table assignments  and get ready to par-tay!!!!!. Please note that word of mouth does not count.  Thank you all in advance!

Cheers

Dami

GUEST POST: RSVP by JULY 1ST !

I am excited because all invitations have been mailed out.  I hope you all like them; I designed and created them all! I am also happy to announce that it is the first major creation from my invitation company (Parchment by Dami). I hope you think of me if you ever have any stationery needs.

I would like to thank everyone that has already emailed their RSVP. Please be advised that RSVP is MANDATORY.  You have to RSVP via email (email address included on insert in invitation pocket) or by calling the phone number also on the insert included in your invitation. Please note that verbal confirmation, text messages, or facebook posts don’t count.

Since we will be verifying reservations on the wedding day, please please be sure to RSVP as soon as you get a chance.

Cheers

Dami

Happy Birthday future “Baby Daddy”

No, I am NOT pregnant! However, it is OK to speak positively into your future…right???

For the first time EVER, I am having a very hard time coming up with something for Niyi’s bday 😦

I am also kind of sad because I will be in Boston for a graduation all day today 😦

Nonetheless, while I am trying to figure out my gift for him, I  would like to share this:

Niyi is so awesome in every way, I have been under the weather this week and  everyday he gets something to help me feel better (card, gummy bears(my favvvvvv), food, etc).  And you better believe that my “illness” prevented me from doing a lot…Niyi please pass me a Q-tip, Niyi please scratch my leg, Niyi please …..

Niyi, I can never thank you enough for all that you do (not just this past week), and  how  well you care for me.

Happy Happy Birthday!

I love you!

Cheers!

Dami

Quest for the Perfect Groom Outfit : I Digress…

So over the weekend Dami and I headed over to Century 21 (New York’s version of TJ Maxx, with a consistent presence of Margiela paraphernalia) for some groom outfit hunting (And of course to add to Dami’s shoe collection. She says it’s for the wedding… I know it’s not… keep using that excuse sha). For the past few weeks I have been feeling real Kid A with my grooms men. They basically have been taken care of. I am the Boss after all
Let’s revisit that natty list

Suit

Shirt

Bowtie

Shoes

Socks

Pocket Square (Working on it :D)

I DIGRESS…

Anyways back to Century 21. Following a tiring session of judging bedazzled pumps, Dami finally chose her “Wedding” shoe (At this point we are probably at her 10th “wedding” shoe. I might be wrong… It might be more. I lost count after the third) I was ready to GO…

So we pass through the mens shoe section to get the exit. For some reason something told me to stop and look at the racks. I see a fleet of velvet slippers that looked really familiar. the initials read T.F.

I wipe my eyes to make sure I was seeing things right. Are… those… Tom Ford shoes… I… see?

at Centruy 21?
Yes, Yes they were.
Although I was impressed, I kinda was not moved; I was looking for wedding shoes. I was more excited at the fact that the store carried a brand that sells shoes for $10000. Besides… I already have a pair of velvet slippers saving itself for the wedding.

Moving on then… well, that’s what I thought.
I caught another fleet of shoes from the master.. and this time they weren’t velvet.. neither were they slippers.
Ladies and Gentlemen… you know what I did next. Screw buying wedding shoes… now is the time to digress.

Yes, i bought two. Who in their right mind will pass up a 85% discount on $1000 shoes? Not me my friends.. not me!!!

Ok so I am just gonna show one pair. I might slip on the other pair during the ceremony.

Mind boggling deals= only in New York…

Sneakers- Raekwon

-Niyi

MAY :)

It seems like everyone was  born in the month of  May.

Happy  BIG 25th Alethea!!!!!!!!

…all of my siblings were born in the month of May. Happy Birthday!!!!!!

Most importantly  my youngest sibling and only brother, SAMMY SAM will be turning the BIG 18 on the 26th as well (Its so weird that I have two siblings that are born on the same day)

Also Niyi’s Bday is on the 15th!

Happy happy birthday guys (and you too Chidinma :))

This month also marks our engagedaversay. We have been engaged for a whole year and we still have a little while to go.  I am not sure why we decided on such a long engagement, may be that is why the planning process has been so stress free (I give God all the glory).

So, right after we got engaged last May, I created a power point to announce our engagement to our friends and family.  To the future brides out there, this is a free medium to announce to your family and friends that you are engaged, you can then make phone calls to update those that don’t have internet access. Better yet, you can simply rely on facebook! 🙂

engaged (<=== Click to check out the announcement)

Happy May 🙂

Cheers

Dami