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Linda and Segun's nuptial celebrations continued with a destination wedding in Abu Dhabi, where the St. Regis, Saadiyat Island provided the perfect backdrop to the wedding reception.

In today’s world where some things are considered outdated, Segun got down on one knee in his room (a very private version of the traditional way) and asked Belinda to marry him.

The proposal came one year after they met and immediately started dating and though it took them a year and a half to conclude the walk down the aisle, they ended it with speed and aplomb sparing no more than six days between both weddings. They celebrated their traditional ceremony in Lagos while the white destination wedding, held in Abu Dhabi.

We got the best of both worlds with a traditional wedding in Nigeria followed by; an activity packed destination wedding in Mauritius with a 160 of our closest friends and family.

Vendor List

Hair and Make-up: Deva Petals

DJ: DJ Freshwave

Venue: Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa

Planners: Carte Abricot

Photography: Julien Venner (Pixel in the Box)

Their paths came close many times long before they met, their families were close friends and they both went to the same secondary school however, their destined meeting didn't happen till 2001 when Jennifer attended Ivan's fathers wake keeping in Staten Island.

“The next day I received a phone call from him and the calls just kept coming, as many as 100 a day! What can I say, he was persistent. It all paid off when he enlisted help from my sister Linda and her husband Nonso to get me interested on the first date and the rest is history. ” - Jennifer

Which one of these pretty damsels in yellow rocked it best?

Our pic of the day features creative colour blocking with the bridal party. Enjoy!

Photograph by Seyi Charles George