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"By the grace of God and the blessing of our ancestors, we invite you to witness the sacred union of two royal families."
La Cérémonie
By the blessing of our ancestors and the grace of God, two royal bloodlines converge. The Okonkwo family of Nnewi and the Eze family of Onitsha have been neighbours across the Anambra River for three generations. Today, we become one.
The heritage that unites us
Nnewi, August 2023
She was introduced to him at the New Yam Festival in Nnewi. He had not eaten all day — but when she entered the compound, he forgot he was hungry. Their mothers looked at each other and nodded.
Couple in traditional wear
In Igbo tradition, a woman is not given away — she is escorted into her glory.
— — Elder Okonkwo, on the day of the proposal
August 2023
First meeting — Nnewi New Yam Festival
December 2023
Families formally introduced
April 2024
Traditional proposal accepted
December 2026
Traditional Wedding, Nnewi
Programme
0 Reception of Guests
Guests are welcomed with kola nut and palm wine
1 Entry of Families
Both royal families enter in procession
3 Wine Carrying Ceremony
The bride searches for her groom
0 Bride Price Payment
The sacred negotiation between families
8 Celebration & Feasting
Traditional Igbo cuisine and cultural performances
Réserver ma place
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