The traditional wedding
The Calabar Garden House
Marian Road, Calabar
Saturday 27 November · 12:00 PM
Garden seating under canopies. Lunch and dancing follow.
With the blessing of both families
With the blessing of both families
Emem&Eyo
invite you to a Calabar afternoon of lace, coral, music and joy.
12:00 PM WAT · Calabar
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A fan, a song and a promise.
An Efik bride holds her fan like a secret and opens it when she is ready. Emem is ready. Our families have planned an afternoon of lace, coral and dancing, and it would not be complete without you.
With love, Emem & Eyo
The onyonyo
Lace from shoulder to hem, coral at the throat and a fan that does half the talking.
Save the date
The date appears when the pearls are strung.
The wedding day
Welcome to our day
Our families gather and greet one another.
The bride’s entrance
Emem arrives in her onyonyo, fan in hand, with her maidens.
A feast with family
Edikang ikong, afang and a table that never empties.
An evening of dance
Ekombi, highlife and one more song, every time.
Peach, teal and coral.
Celebration attire in soft peach, deep teal and coral. Lace, beads and a little shimmer are welcome.
- Peach lace
- Teal silk
- Coral
- Pearl
Lace, coral and our people.
Will you join us?
Kindly reply by 6 November 2027.
Good to know
What is an onyonyo?
The flowing gown an Efik bride wears for her traditional wedding, often in lace with coral beads. Emem will change outfits more than once, so keep your camera close.
What should I wear?
Celebration attire. Peach, teal and coral are lovely, and lace is always welcome.
Are these photographs of the real couple?
No. Everyone pictured is a fictional sample for this design, and the venue is imagined.