I’m
sure when you saw the heading, you flipped a bit – More like what’s Lamii up to
again o. Anyways, it was a busy weekend for me as I had to assume the role of a
chiefo (CBM – Chief Bride’s Maid) at my friend’s wedding.
Walahi,
it wasn’t an easy task o. Stick with me, lemme give you the gist:
Thursday,
I left the office, straight to the SALON, then off to MY SISTER’S who had come
in from IB, after that I went to block a friend for a small gift (don’t ask me
what o _ Rhema Imehrion thanks by the way). By this time I was kinda tired but
had to get going.
Up
next was my move to the bride’s place (Lekki) since Friday was the engagement.
Imagine the move from Yaba to Lekki… Sha, I got there and it was really amazing
seeing the make-up chic (a friend from teen years), that made me realize the
wedding was going to be sorta reunion.
Anyways,
I assumed duty that night checking my tab for a few details, then relaxed my
brain with my fave Deitrick Haddon Movie ‘’Blessed and Cursed” , at that time
the make-up chic was on the bride’s spine – chasing her to bed, seriously warning her not to touch
her BB since she needed the rest – we want no eyes bags…
Long
story short, Friday came, we moved to our hotel rooms, joined by the others-
bride’s maids, family etc, then, we proceeded to the venue of the engagement...
In a few hours, the event was over. Trust
me the job of a chiefo is not a very easy one so please think well before you
agree to take up that position.
Fast
forward to the wedding ceremony; there we were looking beautiful. As I stood
with the trio (bride, groom, and bestman), my left knee started to cringe under
the heel. In my mind, I wish the officiating minister could see and just say “sit
please’ but mehn e no happen o. Na so we stand dia dey happy, dey sing.
Finally, came the chair and boi, what a relief
it was… We sat for a few minutes as the good looking Voice of His Light (VOHL) choir
rendered a special number; a few times I adjusted the bride’s outfit (the tail),
dabbed her make-up, and held the bouquet (my dreeeeeeam bouquet).
Double
fast forward, the wedding ceremony ended, we all went out for pictures which
the best man and I took charge of, with the help of the programme booklet.
After that session, we moved to the reception venue ( Yetunde’s Apartment) and
fast forward again, I exchange my not-so-fine heels (yes I said it- sad I
bought it with my money - mscheeew) for slips and work began.
…time
to throw the bouquet: the bride had fun calling out spinsters and rolling the
bouquet, pretending to throw… I almost gave up mehn but then I thought since I prayed
and want it, then I should stay. STAY I did and BINGO as she threw it *finally*
I stretched my hands, kinda oblivious to the other gurls that were behind me, i
grabbed and there it was- IN MY HANDS (Thank God – answered prayer).
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!! I am the next bride… ok that’s what
they say. But believe me, I believe it o.
For
a moment, I had my few minutes of fame as photographers clicked away and the Mc,
Arthur Ngube of Rhythm fm gave a small congrats speech. Was I elated! You can
say that again…
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| Bride n Groom |
Moving
on, warning again, if you’d like to be a chief bride’s maid, pls think twice because
it’s a lotta work.
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| With Dj Sose |
Meanwhile,
congrats to Oluwasheun and Gozzim Daniels, love you guys like cray.
Below,
a few pix from the event -most were taken with my phone.
Additional Abumere
Photography _Thanks Tito) and Munee (makeup artiste)
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| With Mc Arthur Ngube |
CONTACT
Eniola
Abumere Photography: 08029595719
Muneerah (Makeup): 08099441587
Cheers >>> L.O
