On Saturday 22 February 2014 at 12h50, I officially became Mrs Warke.
‘Twas a chilly yet bright day. The perfect weather for the perfect pair.
Clinkin’ glasses, ale-sippin’, and libel pouring…Who am I kidding? There’s no I could finish a whole post in good ole English à la Chaucer.
What went down was this:
On Saturday the 22 February I walked down the aisle of the Birmingham Registry with the most amazing man.
It still feels surreal.
I couldn’t have made it through this day without all the FANTASTIC friends and family that supported Mathew & I on the day. Even those that couldn’t make it relived every moment with me via Watsapp 😉
I can’t thank God enough for sending me Mathew who through me has penchant for Fashion Blogging. Well, Photography at the very least. He’s had to photograph me for every SINGLE Outfit Of The Day post since I started this blog.He did try to whine himself out of chipping in on the blog a couple of times (especially on cold mornings, bless him) but I that’s what he gets for being with a Photo junkie. Hehehe.
This post has been a long time coming so I won’t drag this on even though I have tonnes of silly ‘Matty Anecdotes’ to share. Like that one time when he tried his hand at Camer Cuisine, behind my back mind you, and cooked Ndole and Cassava, oh dear. Which turned out surprisingly good albeit him using milk in the Ndole…but I digress.
Anyhoo, here are our official wedding snaps. The first couple we actually took after the wedding. And they were taken by the very talented Madara of Madara Kurtisa Photography.
I wanted to keep my look very simple and relaxed. I knew this dress was IT as soon as I saw it. It’s the season to be NUDE. So I paired the dress with Nude Louboutin Pigalle 100 heels and a blush pink clutch.
Pictures from the Wedding Reception:
Nathalie opened the reception with a powerful word of prayer.
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Scott Mitchell
April 5, 2014Congratulations!!!!!! That’s so awesome and the photos are amazing. Very cute couple you are indeed. Beautiful dress Lydia! God bless you both forever
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014The very kind Scott Mitchell, Thank you!
Agnes
April 5, 2014Congratulations my dear…happy married life!
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks Agnes
Tiki Louisa
April 5, 2014Awwww, sweet pics, you guys look lovely, may God bles you with the desires of your heart.
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014amen Tiki dear. wish u same:)
Nelo
April 5, 2014Welcome to the real world girl, am going to put you in pray. That you may find favour from God. Congrats dear
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks Nelo hun
Jacinto Moreno
April 5, 2014Felicitaciones Sra Waker, que Dios la acompañe y continúe bendiciéndola en esta nueva etapa de su vida.
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thank you:)
Becky Manga
April 5, 2014These are gorgeous.
Becky Manga
April 5, 2014These are gorgeous.Nice dress.Ah must small fr dt dress k.lol.Congrats again.
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014lol Becky! thanks dear
searsridly@yahoo.com
April 5, 2014classy n simple
Jovy Rayne
April 5, 2014Congratulations gal!!! your look was super HAWT!!!! the LWD n nude heels were so on point 🙂 beautiful pics u got here
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks the lovely Jovy Rayne
afroshichome
April 5, 2014we love ths girl
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks Reneta. you’re amazing
afroshichome
April 6, 2014ok
afroshichome
April 5, 2014Reblogged this on FAMMO MAG and commented:
HOW TIME FLIES.PRETTY BRIDE AND GROOM OF THE YEAR.oUR VERY OWN FASHION BLOGGER FINALLY TIES THE KNOT AND IS NOT MRS WARKE.ALL WE CAN SAY IS BEAUTFUL WEDDING DRESS,WE LOVE THE SHOES AND THE CLUTCH..
Pretty
April 5, 2014Yaaaay! Finally 😀 Congratualtions again, luv. You both look sobeautiful andso happy!
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks Pretty. you’re next:)))
Yef
April 5, 2014Wow wow.. I can’t get enough of these pics! Congratulations
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks Yef)
Miss Ayo Délé
April 5, 2014CONGRATULATIONS!
Youwere a lovely bride. Thank you for sharing it with us.
MsAidyl
April 5, 2014thanks Miss for the kind words.
tarahsaint
April 5, 2014Aw! Congrats, love! God bless you both.
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SMK
April 6, 2014You look beautiful and so happy! Congratulations on your big day. ay God bless you with many happy moments 🙂
cheri406
April 6, 2014You Look Amazing! So does he! Thrilled for you, the hubby and entire family!
May God Bless you, your Marriage and Family with Much Love, Heath, Happiness and with all that is Good Always! =D
Best Wishes! =D
Jane Pallister (formerly Warke)
April 6, 2014You and Matthew look so happy and I think you look beautiful. I am so pleased my nephew has found true happiness and hope that you both have a very long and wonderful life together. Jane Pallister
MsAidyl
April 7, 2014Thanks Jane. Mathew is an amazing guy:)
Ifeoma
April 6, 2014Awww you look gorgeous and both of you look soo happy, it looks like it was a blessed day. Congratulations! (your legsssss *lovestruck*) :p
MsAidyl
April 7, 2014Hahahahah girl u crack me up. thank u hun:)
olakunmi
April 6, 2014Congratulations
Happy Married Life!
MsAidyl
April 7, 2014thanks Ola:)
NaturalyKinky
April 7, 2014Ohh Congratulations on your wedding. You guys took some really beautiful pictures…
MsAidyl
April 7, 2014Thanks girl. Bless:)
Cheryl
April 7, 2014Congratulations Lydie…this is soo beautiful, that dress is a wow,then the shoe,clutch, hair, makeup is flawless…your Hubby got taste, how can i forget that cake,hmmmm, plus did you get a stylist for ur guest? Mehnnn they were sharp and put-together lol…May God bless your Union every step of the way dear.
MsAidyl
April 7, 2014Leave it to my friends to REPRESENT. LOL. thanks Cheryl hun:)
versicolorcloset
April 7, 2014OMG Aidyl I was sooooooo happy for you upon reading this and looking at your gorgeous pictures. I hope your special day was nothing short of memorable and I wish you both a lifetime together filled with joy and happiness and lots of gorgeous caramel babies with curly hair. Haha 🙂 CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Ruth Chung Buh
April 7, 2014Congratulations Lydie. Wish you both the very best in your union. Greetings and lots of love from your fellow Camer sister. Oh love your blog by the way 🙂
Tiki
April 8, 2014Idylle! Couldn’t this wait until summer so I could be up front and center? Congratulations Mr and Mrs Warke! I shall be bringing y’all some frozen palm wine and kolanuts come summer, so that our ancestors can be informed lol.
Loved the shoes, the hair, the dress, your flowers (!), etc etc. God bless you and Mathew with all the happiness, joy, peace and fruitfulness which a marriage ordained by God can enjoy!
MsAidyl
April 8, 2014Lol awww Tiki thanks oh. I ALWAYS miss u when u visit England. This time abeg am waiting for my palm wine oh LOL x
Adeline kamga
April 8, 2014Well done, you bagged yourself a fine hubby-lots of joy in the future and please go the African style, a boat load of kids.
Nadine M Tonguem
April 8, 2014congratulation dear
Brenda Skinny Bish (@YesBrendaCan)
April 9, 2014I HAVE DIED! Lmaoo
You know I saw thes epics as soon as you posted over the weekend but was on my phone. Just got a new laptop and viewing them on it! You know how eagerly I was waiting for this post! CONGRATULATIONS HUN! With all these people I know getting married, my own must come before my eggs dry Amen?? Lol
All the best!
Alvine Melone
April 9, 2014Congrats Lydia, Wish you guys the very best. Your nails were so beautiful and your dress and shoes and clutch lol. You were a beautiful bride
MsAidyl
April 9, 2014awwww Alvine girl, you’ve been mia. Thanks hun:)
Sushi
April 9, 2014Tearing up!! I love every one of the photos! My all time favourite couple!
MsAidyl
April 9, 2014Sushi, your first comment in years. lol. I needed this post to bring you back to ABY! Thanks my love you looked flawless on the day too…not more than me though! lol x
Dolly
April 14, 2014Votre mariage est tellement simple, féerique et chic! J’ai beaucoup aimé vos photos qui reflètent très bien votre complicité et l’amour qui vous entoure. Très longue vie à votre union!
Une Follower 🙂
Sunshine
April 17, 2014Congratulations fashionista! loving the pigalle combi nails and purse ensemble. Wishing you all the best.
Ca m’etonne! Je demande eh! some of your guest (2per) don’t know dress code?! Is it ” I must find hussy by fire by force?!”
Keep the fashion trends rolling.
Love your attention to detail reception dress.
jayajade
April 18, 2014congratulations love! Wish you both the most amazing years ahead
Tomilola Escada
May 6, 2014You looked absolutely beautiful and I am so so happy for you. God bless your marriage. I’m already thinking of the beautiful children y’all are gonna have. Congratulations love
MsAidyl
May 7, 2014Thanks Tomilola hun. Bless u
justmissedtherunway
June 3, 2014The way he looks at you makes my heart smile! I can tell from the pictures how pure you lots love is for each other. I lovvveddd this very intimate wedding!
Taurai D
October 10, 2014Guuuurrrrlll! (have no idea why I went all American there seeing as am African) but them legs thuuuurr definitely deserved a change of accent! You looked absolutely gorgeous and dead on trend! You both looked so happy! Be blessed always x
Dana Fashina
November 25, 2014Ahhh!
I’m in LOVE with these photos!!
You two look so incredible and you are absolutely STUNNING.
Love it and please accept my delayed congratulations!
Jennifer Oke
January 22, 2015Reblogged this on Fashion Review and commented:
… another beautiful wedding piece 🙂
Sheila
August 19, 2015You looking good