Luton Hoo was the charming location for a fairy-tale wedding. The beautiful bride was none other than Kike’s yummy mummy. Kike had the pleasure of being maid of honour and she did it in true style and elegance. If you are a stranger to Nigerian weddings then you are missing out on the best party of your life, filled with colour, food and electric dance moves, I suggest you find one to attend soon.
It was such a busy day but I (Kike) was able to get a few pictures of my mum before the ceremony began. My mum looked amazing in her bespoke Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi gown. Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi or LDA as I fondly call her, is an aunt of mine who I frequently refer to as the McQueen of Nigeria!
My dress was also an LDA creation but more of a mixture of LDA and Vera-Wang. The bottom half is Vera-Wang and the top half is by LDA, crazy right?
It really was an amazing day and we had a wonderful time!
The tear jerking ceremony
Kike’s dress BEFORE the transformation:
Pure Elegance
(Her dress after)
Mix match of silver and Gold
Our Beautiful friends: Laolu, Tosin & Reni (who is wearing another LDA creation).
The electric dancefloor
Kike getting down !
Kike – Lanre De Silva Dress & Tobi – Virgos Lounge Dress
We had a wonderful day and we wish the new couple everlasting happiness. We love you both.
Love,
Kike&Tobi,
The Queens
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July 4, 2010 at 2:07 pm
adorngirl
Pass the congratulations on to your mummy, and I wish her every success. I have had the pleasure of going to a Nigerian 50th wedding anniversary, and I had the best time, thanks for sharing the pics. xx
July 4, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Ree
Wow it looks amazing. Feeling jealous! I love a good wedding!
And everyone looked super stylish. Love it!
Ree
XXX
http://reallyree.blogspot.com
July 4, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Lillian
Stunning, stunning and beyond stunning! The scenery for the wedding was gorgeous and the architecture of the building where the ceremony was held. EMOTIONAL!! Fairytales do come true! hehe! Kike, your Mum and all of you looked lovely.
There’s no event like a Nigerian event. I can vouch for that.
Lillian
July 4, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Hannah
aww those pics look amazing, looks like you all had a great day
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xx
July 5, 2010 at 4:51 pm
S
Congratulations to your mum! She looks stunning. And so do the both of you, Kike’s dress has been transformed and now I want a bespoke LDA creation!
S
http://notjustmedical.wordpress.com
July 5, 2010 at 6:25 pm
polka dot
Oh how absolutely joyous!! Kike’s mum does indeed look yummy, and congratulations and a lifetime of happiness to the newly wed couple.
Tobi I just realised: it seems like ages ago that we were talking about a dress for a wedding, this must be the one!
I admit I’m a stranger to Nigerian weddings: is there a traditional kind of cake? What was the food like? Beautiful photos, beautiful post. Thank you for sharing it with us. xox
July 8, 2010 at 1:15 pm
stylebyqueens
Hey!
No traditional cake, thank Heavens!…Lol. But the attire is very different, made up lace and all sorts, with head-ties. There’s a picture above that shows you a bit…
The food is reaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllly spicy but very yummy!
We’re definitely inviting you to the next one! Lol
xxxx
July 5, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Style Souk
Oh, these are such beautiful pictures…
They exude utter joy.
Congratulations to your lovely mummy and here’s to a long, wonderfully happy marriage.
Sarah x
STYLE SOUK – Fashion Blog
July 7, 2010 at 7:06 am
Xiomara
Are you among the rich, Nigerian elite? You know, those who parents have benefitted from all the stealing and corruption?
This isn’t the standard of Nigerian events nor a good representative of them. Most Nigerians don’t have two white plastic seats to rub together, let alone throw lavish weddings in foreign mansions, outfitted with designer clothes.
July 7, 2010 at 12:24 pm
stylebyqueens
Hi there.
Thanks for visiting our website.
I hate to disappoint, but no my parents have not benefitted from the stealing and corruption because for one they are not in government. They both have legitimate jobs working in the banking industry and by God’s grace, are successful because they have worked very hard to get where they are.
I’m sorry to hear that you feel this is not the “standard” of Nigerian events, perhaps you have never been to a Nigerian event. What really is the “standard”? I’m also sorry you feel that this is not a good representative of them. Nigerians are looked down on enough in society and it’s very unfortunate due to the sort of government we have but if my parents have waited a long time to have the wedding of their dreams and they are able to do so, I see no reason why this should “offend” anyone. We’re very thankful for what we have and we realise not everyone is able to do such, but that is life.
Please let me correct you, the “rich Nigerian elite” is not only comprised of corrupt individuals. You might find it hard to believe, but NOT every Nigerian is involved in a scam.
I’ll also have you know, that the standard of living for the average Nigerian is wrongly represented in the media. Not everyone can be successful and wealthy, the important thing is that those that are more privileged fulfil their social responsibility by helping those that are not.
Thanks for visiting StyleByQueens.
July 8, 2010 at 5:06 am
Xiomara
Miss, every industry in Nigeria is pretty much corrupt. Ha I wish it were only the government that was corrupt. Fyi my father is Nigerian, I’ve been to plenty of events, but that’s neither here nor there.
The point is that this isn’t the standard for the average wedding in
general. This is obviously a bit on the higher end of things, and I get mildly annoyed when people who are (WAY) more fortunate than others that are Nigerian, try to make it seem that all of Nigerians live a certain luxurious lifestyle when that couldn’t be farther from the truth. (This is my perception)
Perhaps you haven’t traveled very much around Nigeria, whereas I have and the vast majority of it is destitute and rotting in poverty while the wealthier class keep getting wealthier, not because of their efforts, but because of who they know, if they’re the correct ethnic group or not, and who they’re stealing money from.
I want to say it’s next to impossible to have a real legitimate living in Nigeria, because no matter what, that money is being conned from somewhere. Work in the government or not, 98% of the wealthiest Nigerians are enjoying the fruits of other people’s labors or are being taken care of due to them knowing the right person.
July 9, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Temilade
Hess pls ur ignorant….thanks…..LOVE THE PICS KIKS
July 8, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Isioma
Xiomara,
I understand that you are entitled to your perception and the reality is that yes, not everyone is as fortunate as Kike and her family. What I do not agree with is your generalisation that anyone who is somewhat fortunate in Nigeria is corrupt. Corruption is rampant in EVERY society whether Nigeria or England. You do not know the back story to this wedding. How do you know her parents didn’t save for years? If you would like I can introduce you to the working class of Nigeria and expose you to another view. The view that shows you an honest working class that embraces their country. This is not the forum for such a discussion and views like yours either. Have a blessed day.
July 8, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Xiomara
It’s really not the forum, mate. You’re absolutely right about that. This initially began as a question (however caustic) and comment pertaining to the post and it went off into several diff tangents.
Agreed, all systems of government and societies are corrupt, but clearly there are some that take it to the maximum and that corruption begins to ruin the state (eg Naij). To deny this would be contributing to the problem.
*deep sigh* Viva Nigeria.
July 9, 2010 at 10:42 pm
fi
This individual seems a bit angry…calm down love…work hard and you will be able to have your own lavish wedding.
July 9, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Bukki L
@ Xiomara. Nobody is disputing that corruption does not in exist in Nigeria or in fact any country. But I believe there is a time and a place for this discussion and as agreed with Isioma this is not the forum for it.
This is a fashion blog. Nothing more, nothing less. One should respect the fact Kike enabled us to have a small insight into what took place at her parent’s wedding which was gorgeous by the way.
Furthermore, did this event take place in Nigeria? and even if it did this scrutiny is not called for. What is your business? If an English aristocrat had a lavish event here in England, would you be crying corruption. Is it because she is Nigerian? I beg Jare! Yes people get to places due to education, oppurtunities and who they know. But is that different to any other country?
Also, as you claim to be of Nigerian parentage, you should be aware it is in our culture to respect elders or people’s parents and for that issue alone, you should respect that and hold your reservations for the likes of Stella dimoko’s blog online.
@Kike do not let comments such as these deter you from showing wonderful pictures and again Congratulations to your parents once again. I love Style by Queens xx
July 9, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Concerned
I dont think that ur parents have to be in government before they steal. not all government officials are thieves so t will be stupid to say that your parents dont work for the government so cant be corrupt at the same time not all ppl in the private sector are honest. The recent banking shakedown in Nigeria is a proof. Xiomara your comment is obviously malicious and uncalled for.
Kike,congrats to ur mother but u too make informed comments when speaking about corruption and do not generalise and try not replying stupid comments. Silence has always been the best reply to fools!
July 10, 2010 at 10:18 am
adorngirl
it’s such a shame that people can be so bitter, she obviously had a bad experience, All culture there is poor, and rich, and does @ Xiomara not realise that you don’t have to be super elite in order to afford an extravagant wedding. my problem is her assumptions and she didn’t enquire whether your parents scrimped, and saved, she didn’t think about whether they had good jobs, she was either jealous, or just making sweeping statements not everyone is the same, just because you’re nigerian, and you live a certain way, or have experienced certain thngs doesn’t mean that that is the case for every other Nigerian.
there are plenty of people in this world who pay out £20,000+ for their weddings they can’t afford but they do it anyway. There just seems an ignorance to her comments.
July 10, 2010 at 10:49 am
SP
Actually I think Xiamora or whatever her name is, is right. Fashion and politics do go hand in hand. No, this is not the standard Nigerian wedding,
YET Kike should not be ashamed of her privilege. Should her mum have had a wedding in a school assembly hall in a primark dress in order to please Nigerian working class resentment?
People need to realise that being Nigerian is non a monolith culture. There are poor uneducated Nigerians, poor educated Nigerians, middle class Nigerians (upper and lower) as well as upper class Nigerians – and everything in between. There is no proscribed way that a Nigerian must act, and a Nigerian does not need to staisfy other people’s interpretations of their Nigerian-ness.
So, her mum had a grand wedding? So what? There is no need for class evoked jealousy.
In fact, I think the photographs show progress for Nigeria, we are the Nigerian-British generation, many of us first born British, and we are doin well.
July 11, 2010 at 10:14 pm
weph
Broadly, I am very confused about Xiomara’s comments.
1 – The original post about the wedding never tried to pass this off as the standard of Nigerian weddings. If at all any such standard was alluded to, it was that Nigerian weddings are “filled with colour, food and electric dance moves”, none of which have anything to do with wealth. So Xiomara, your attacks about this not being the standard of Nigerian weddings are very much misplaced.
2 – What does a post about a happy wedding have to do with corruption and Nigeria’s poverty?? Lady, there’s a time and place for everything. This is clearly not it.
3 – Most Nigerians are aware of the negative view that many have about the country. But make no mistake, poverty is everywhere, corruption is everywhere, inequality is everywhere. Don’t be so quick to forget the Enrons and WorldComs of the developed world as well. This is not to say that because they are everywhere, it makes it ok. I’m simply saying that you shouldn’t be so quick to judge everyone simply because they are Nigerian. Broad generalisations “mildly annoy” me too.
And 4 – I hope you have a look at the latest SBQ post about Kike’s background, what she and her mother have been through and what they are doing for people in similar situations. I hope you now realise the importance of the statement “don’t judge a book by its cover”, because at the heart of this “lavish wedding in foreign mansions, outfitted with designer clothes” is a woman that has struggled to give her daughter the best she can, and a daughter who has struggled to grow up without a father. Try and put yourself in the shoes of the receivers of your comments before you make them.
Kike, it looks like it was such a beautiful, successful wedding. I wish them and you every joy you could ever hope for! xxx
July 12, 2010 at 10:34 am
kelechi
Tobi I love your dress xx
July 12, 2010 at 4:56 pm
E
I just don’t understand the jealousy coming from Xiomara. It’s sad that people become so envious when they cross beautiful photo’s of Stylebyqueens mom’s wedding. I am a avid reader from the U.S., and this blog brings me such joy to see people all over the world living life to the fullest. I love life, but unfortunately some people don’t. This was a beautiful wedding and this is an excellent blog. Beautiful!!! Keep up the great work, stylebyqueens.
July 13, 2010 at 1:56 am
Xiomara
Are the people who keep going on about this not being the forum aware they’re repeating after me? Because clearly I’ve conceded to that.
The response to ONE comment, OND person’s opinion has been a bit extreme, don’t you think?
I dislike people who are receptive to only comments that are in correlation to what they believe or what they agree with. Mind you, this is a commenting section, there is a chance that not all comments will make you smile, sing your praises, or pay you lip service. Someone could have commented on this saying ‘Kike, this wedding looked horrible’ and if that’s their honest opinion, is it not as legitimate?
Of course that’s not how I feel, but the point is that the responses were a bit overblown to my one original comment just because it wasn’t in line with the rest of the sheep who were commenting.
It seems that some thinking impaired people have selective reading and categorize any negative comment as jealousy or hating. That’s a copout. Yes genius, you’re right, that is exactly what I typed. Nevermind all those extra words you never got a chance to process.
And then this new post of pretentious altruism is supposed to mean exactly what? You have time for all this dramaticism. Let it go.
Ridiculous.
July 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm
butterfly
MATE YOU’RE OBVIOUSLY BITTER ABOUT LIFE. IF YOU DON’T LIKE SUCH POSTS OF “PRETENTIOUS ALTRUISM”- GET OFF THE BLOG. TCHEWW. IRRIT. KIKE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK (AND TOBI- GREAT SITE)! X
July 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm
butterfly
ALSO APPLY SOME SENSE BEFORE YOU MAKE OVER GENERALISED STATEMENTS..THEN THERE WILL BE NO NEED FOR RESPONSES BEING “OVERBLOWN”.
JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE IS RELATIVELY COMFORTABLE IN LIFE DOES NOT MEAN THEY STEAL.- EVEN IF THIS WAS SUCH A CASE YOU CANNOT ASK SUCH QUESTIONS IN SUCH AN OPENLY RUDE MANNER. YOU SEEM LIKE A VERY MALICIOUS CHARACTER.
July 13, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Xiomara
Alright, I’ve heard you. I didn’t mean for my comment to bring about all this truthfully,
I Just became annoyed by all the comments replying me because I was actually ready to be finished with the whole thing after my reply to Isioma.
I apologize to Kike if I offended her and I am sorry about taking attention away from the actual blog post.
I enjoy this blog, let’s move on from all this.