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A bride and groom broke from the norm over the weekend, in Lagos, when they opted for a wedding devoid of the usual fanfare, including the traditional reception.
The couple, whose names were simply given as Augustus and Vivian, got married at St. Dennis Catholic Church in Bariga on Saturday.
The priest who officiated their wedding, Ugwu Kevin, shared their unique wedding story on Facebook.
He said not only did the couple choose not to have a wedding reception, they also ensured that the entire ceremony was as brief as possible.
According to him, after exchanging their vows in the church, the couple cut their cake at the exit door of the church and thereafter distributed a package containing takeaway food packs and souvenir to everyone.
He added that there were also no bridesmaids or men in suit, while guests wore whatever they wanted.
He wrote, “Today’s wedding between Augustus and Vivian in St Denis Catholic Church Bariga was particularly different in a very cool and sweet way. The bride and groom were beautifully dressed. A friend of mine Edith Kush did the make up for the bride. The wedding was done with the bride and the groom exchanging their vows to each other lovingly. That was the highpoint of the whole thing.
“The food and souvenir were beautifully packaged together and were distributed to all that came just immediately after the mass. They had the cutting of the cake just at the exit door of the church. No reception. No hall. No Mc. No DJ. No event planner. No aseobi. No bridal train. Just the essential. Before 1pm everyone was already on their way home and to their other businesses, including the couple.
“On Sunday they will come for thanksgiving after having consummated the marriage without stress.”
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Very good lesson for all those that have turned Church wedding to a carnival of sorts. Little wonder many of them don’t last!