Joy & Eric’s Wow-Worthy Celebrations
Joy and Eric met on a dating website and had instant chemistry. It wasn’t until roughly five years later, however, that they reconnected and started dating again.
Even after all those years, the magic of that first date was still there, and they both knew they’d found “the one.” When it came time to organize their wedding, Joy and Eric gave their event planner one goal: to wow them. The team at A Conceal Affair certainly delivered.
The couple had two spring ceremonies. They held a traditional Nigerian wedding to celebrate Joy’s heritage, followed by a modern American wedding at Fox Theatre, where the two love attending events.
The Nigerian wedding was blooming with colorful, elaborate clothing; joyful music; a stunning performance by the Nigerian Dance Troupe; and authentic Nigerian cuisine. The American wedding had the aesthetics of a fairytale wonderland with florals cascading from oversized vases and an emerald, gold, ivory and blush color palette. The menu included wow-factor bites, like BBQ lamb ribs, beef wellington, crab cakes and salmon. The myriad entertainment elements — including a performance by Orchestra Noir to honor Eric’s Louisiana culture — kept everyone dancing all night.
The couple said their most memorable moments were all about celebrating their love. Eric said he loved sharing their vows. For Joy, walking down the aisle toward Eric and the first dance as husband and wife were particularly special. “Our first dance was about being in the moment and basking in our love for each other.”
NUMBER OF WEDDING GUESTS: 250
VENDOR LIST
EVENT PLANNER: A Conceal Affair
PHOTOGRAPHER: Milanes Photography
VIDEOGRAPHER: Thomas Vision Films
RECEPTION VENUES: Grand Palais & Fox Theatre
ENGAGEMENT RING: Rare Carat
WEDDING RINGS: New York Jewelers
BRIDE’S GOWN: (Nigerian) Patience Moseri Attire & Conceal Couture; (American) Amalia Carrara & Conceal Couture GROOM’S FORMALWEAR: Conceal Couture & American Kimono Collection
GROOMSMEN FORMALWEAR: Kimono Collection
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Bridals by Lori
HAIR: Linda Styles
MAKEUP: Tomilola Biggles
INVITATIONS & STATIONERY: Conceal Papiere
FLORAL & DÉCOR: Lily Events
CATERING: (Nigerian) Rea Catering & Events (American) Affair to Remember
CAKE & SWEETS: Edith
ENTERTAINMENT: Deejaytunes, Orchestra Noir, (Nigerian MC) Nwajeasus, (American MC) MC Milarito
