The Federal Capital Territory Abuja stood still on the 1st of July 2017 as the bubbling city witnessed a first of its kind wedding ceremony of Igbo billionaire and member of the National Assembly Senator, Hope Uzodinma’s twin daughters who got married same day.
The Senator representing Imo West in the National Assembly spared no cost to celebrate his favourite daughters Sandra and Sophie in an elaborate way. As expected, the flamboyant ceremony had an intimidating roll call of the movers and shakers of the country.
It was the wedding celebration of Sandra Nkechi Uzodinma who got married to her heartthrob, Adeola Adewoye who hails from Osun State, and her twin sister Sophie Nkem Uzodinma who tied the nuptials with her handsome boo, David Onyekachukwu Onovo from Enugu State. The lovebirds who have been an item for a few years now got engaged some months back and held their traditional marriages several months ago.
One of the brides, Sandra, is a chef and dietician who runs one of the popular catering outfits in Abuja called Spices and Sprinkles while her twin sister, Sophie, runs a popular fashion boutique, Zizi Signature.
The wedding ceremony kicked off with the nuptial rites which took place at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama Abuja officiated by Arch Bishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan and a host of many other clergies, while reception followed immediately by 1pm, at the International Conferences Centre, Garki, Abuja.
The event planned by one of the biggest events outfit in Abuja, Blue Velvet Marquee, same event outfit that planned president Buhari’s daughter Zahra’s wedding, has remained the talk of town. From the fabulous décor, the lavish refreshment, classy entertainment and quality of high profile guests it paraded, it was indeed a fairy tale wedding.
The brides dazzled in stunning wedding dresses by celebrity designer OG of Style Temple and they arrived the elaborately decorated International Conference Centre, Abuja where the reception held, in a fleet of exotic rides. The bridesmaids looked splendid in cream colour outfits while the groom’s men complemented their looks in black tux .The reception venue was transformed into a floral haven with different colours of beautiful flowers. Two exquisite gazebos were erected for the two couples with two separate gigantic colourful 5 tier cakes placed closed to each other.
The brides who were visibly filled with excitement couldn’t contain their joy. It is very evident the twin sisters share a lot in common. Although one is a plus size while the other spots a very sleek physique, we gathered they were both plus sized but one finally ventured on a weight loss journey that earned her a new mind-blowing physique.
Sandra is a living testimony of her weight loss journey and she shares her weight loss procedures with many of her clients through her company, Spice & Sprinkles. The activities of the day were captured by the biggest photographer in Abuja, George Okoro alongside Vantage photography .For their reception dresses, Sandra dazzled in a white and gold ball gown while her twin sister Sophie settled for an all gold crystal studded gown .
The handsome grooms were not left out of the fashion statements, as they both looked dapper in cream and black suit. The couple and their train were all lodged at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja from where they proceeded to the event venues.
The gigantic cakes were made by popular confectionary outfit, Chipsys Oven, while celebrity makeup artist Jide of Stola took care of the brides’ make up. The chief host of the ceremony Sen. Hope Uzodinma was not left out of the fun, as the elated father happily chatted with his long list of friends and colleagues who honoured his invitation, the likes of Ooni of Ife, King Jaja Of Opobo, Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara, The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Governor Willie Obiano, Deputy Gov. Of Ebonyi State Kelechi Igwe, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, CAN President Rev. Supo Ayokunle, Ikedi Ohakim, former Governor of Imo State, His Royal Majesty Eze Cletus Ilomuanya (Obi 1 of Obinugwu), His Royal Majesty Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ooni of Ife) Rt. Hon Kelechi Nwagwu former Speaker Imo State House of Assembly, Chief Tony Chukwu (Onweheihekaririchineke), Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie (Imo State PDP Chairman) Chief Charles Ikoro (Osunmanu) and host of many others.
The parents ,family members and friends of the grooms were present. One of the grooms, Ade Salako Adewoye hails from Jagun, Imisa, Osun State, while the other groom, David Onovo of Amaigbo, hails from Enugu State. The aso ebi colour for the day was predominantly blue, peach, purple, and gold and many guests stepped out in mind blowing designs. The bridesmaids dresses were designed by Sue Manuell, a Lagos based designer. Another very visible figure at the wedding is none other than the pretty and young wife of the senator, Chioma whom he married few years ago.
The light skinned beauty who welcomed a baby boy few months back played the role of a mother to her step daughters’ as she also ensured attention was paid to every detail to make the wedding an exceptional occassion. She dazzled in a blue and nude beautiful attire that complemented her glowing fair skin.
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