Stunning Arizona Wedding Celebrates Nigerian Heritage

For the wedding day, the bride and groom both opted for modern attire with simple lines. Enyo chose a stunning white dress with a pearl belt and veil; Etienne sported a handsome light blue suit with brown leather accents. The parents of the bride and groom had their outfits custom-made out of Nigerian fabrics in a variety of blue-toned patterns to coordinate with the décor. The wedding party wore coordinating blue dresses for the ladies and trendy gray slacks with leather suspenders for the gentlemen.

Traditions & Ceremonies

Tradition is at the heart of weddings and this celebration certainly embraced traditions old and new. Enyo and Etienne started off their wedding day with a romantic first look and private vow ceremony.

"Etienne revealed to me that during that time he was trying to hold back his tears. We had an inside joke, though—I had told him that he couldn't cry because then I would cry . . . We said things that we felt were meant to stay between us. It was a very special moment for both of us."- Enyo, The Glowing Bride, Martha Stewart

An essential piece of the couple's shared love is their faith, so it was only natural to embrace a religious ceremony. Etienne's father officiated the nuptials full of ritual, prayer, and family tradition.

Dinner & Dancing

After cocktail hour, the guests headed inside the bright modern ballroom while the couple snuck away for a sunset portrait session in the cactus garden. The room was adorned with cheerful blue and white floral arrangements of roses, alstroemeria, delphinium, and Queen Anne's lace. The entire evening was truly remarkable from start to finish. It was an absolute joy to help bring this celebration of love to life and we were so enamored with how the entire wedding brought our spectacular venue to life.

"The love between these two was screaming loud and clear for all to see. No matter how many weddings you plan, seeing two people so clearly in love never gets old. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of joy and adventure!"- Ayme, Wedding Coordinator, Palm Valley

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We want to extend a glowing THANK YOU to Enyo, Etienne, and all their vendors for creating this wonderful day.

• Venue, catering & Planning: Palm Valley by Wedgewood Weddings
• Florist: Victorian Gardens
• DJ: Mobile Magic Sounds
• Photographer: Jenny Shipley & Staci Ann Moore
• Videographer: Epicture Films