Nigerian couple in vibrant gele and aso-ebi attire celebrating outdoors

The Fairmont Palliser · Calgary, Alberta

Adaeze & Emeka

Two families, one unforgettable party

Venue
The Fairmont Palliser
Location
Calgary, Alberta
Season
Mid June
Guest count
320 guests

Their story

Adaeze and Emeka's day moved from a traditional engagement ceremony — the prostration, the prayers, the coral beads — to a reception that danced until two in the morning. Purple and gold aso-ebi filled the ballroom, and the Calgary skyline gave us a quiet blue hour to breathe.

“Our families still talk about how calm the whole day felt, and how beautiful everyone looks in every frame.”
— Adaeze

The gallery

The day, frame by frame.

Bride in gold gele and coral beads getting final touches from her mother
Morning · The gele
Groom and groomsmen prostrating before the bride's family
Tradition · The prostration
Couple in vibrant traditional attire celebrating with family
Tradition · Two families, one joy
Couple's grand entrance dancing into their reception
Evening · The grand entrance
Couple portrait at dusk with the Calgary skyline behind them
Blue hour · Downtown Calgary

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