By Segun Oderinde.
Like a fairy tale come to life, Ebitimi Stephanie, the beautiful daughter of Chief Timi Alaibe, got married yesterday, Saturday to Ifeanyi Micheal Ajegbo, the tall and strikingly handsome son of Senator Mike Ajegbo, at the prestigious Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church , Victoria Island, Lagos.
The reception at the much-talked about Landmark in Oniru, was taken to a new level of extravagance with flower and light decorations covering up the entire space including the ceiling, walls, and pillars. The result was a perfect fairy-tale scene. In the midst of splendor rarely seen in this part of the world, the bells pealed, crowds cheered, the expensive flowers that ornamented the venue bloomed like it was in its habitat at winter, even the sun put in a timely appearance to felicitate with the couple.
Yes, the wedding had in excess the components of an elaborate Nigerian party. The crowd was select and classy. The ambience was celestial in its gold draperies. The drinks were vintage and in effusive supply. And the music was so good that even the bride’s father could not help but hit the dance floor. He was a study in sheer happiness. He had spared no expense to gift his daughter a befitting wedding.
The joy of the newlywed couple knew no bounds as they swooned with joy and excitement at the altar and on the dance floor. The pair waltzed across the reception hall like two royal scions at the threshold of their dreams. Every detail about their wedding was undeniably gorgeous.
The rich and enviable social contacts and affiliations of both families were fully displayed and amply felt by everyone present at the occasion as the hall was packed full with the crème of the pack of Nigeria’s business and political high societies. The couple was a study in bliss and beauty while their parents, brimming with colour and class, style and solid reputation were everywhere ensuring that their varied guests were comfortable and well attended to.
Even as the night wore on, the merriment did not lose its lustre neither did the ecstasy of the new couple wane. Their heartfelt dreams had finally come true; they were bound by swathes of bliss, two simple vows and a grand matchless love – which makes them one of the happiest couples right now.
A glance behind the glitter; a dreamy, colourful assemblage of family; two simple vows; a kiss; a dozen balloons, and a heartfelt smile. It was indeed a grand day for the couple. And it was indeed the beautiful couple’s dream. Both the bride and groom joyously beamed with smiles lending cadence to the belief that it had always been their dream to be in love, marry a soul mate and grow so happy for such a splendid moment.
