AKURE, ONDO STATE / 2027

#TheAfolabis27

Temitope& Damilare

With the blessing of their families, the Okunola and Afolabi families joyfully invite you to celebrate the marriage of Temitope and Damilare.

10 - 11 December 2027 · Akure, Ondo State

Overture

Somewhere between the sound desk and the choir stand, a love story started rolling.

Rooted in faith. Formed in service. Chosen for a lifetime.

Save the date

SceneThe wedding

TakeOne and only

Date__.__.____

Their story, in five reels.

Swipe or drag

The booth, fictional sample photograph

01

The booth

He ran the projector and the sound desk at a youth church in Akure. She sang second soprano and kept asking for "a little more of me in the monitor."

The distance, fictional sample photograph

02

The distance

She moved to Lagos for work. Daily calls became prayer calls, and prayer calls became the most honest conversations either of them had ever had.

The promise, fictional sample photograph

03

The promise

On a terrace full of black and gold balloons, he asked. She said yes before he finished the question.

The families, fictional sample photograph

04

The families

Two families, one very long introduction ceremony, and enough jollof to feed the whole choir.

The premiere, fictional sample photograph

05

The premiere

December 2027. Two days in Akure. You are in the opening credits.

Two days. One covenant.

10 - 11 December 2027 · Akure, Ondo State

  1. Day oneFriday 10 December

    1:00 PM

    Traditional engagement

    The Okunola family compound

    Oke-Ijebu, Akure, Ondo State

    Colour, drums, families and the asking of the bride.

  2. Day twoSaturday 11 December

    10:00 AM

    Church wedding

    Christ the Light Cathedral

    Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State

    Please be seated before the processional begins.

  3. Day twoSaturday 11 December

    Following the ceremony

    Reception

    Shared privately with confirmed guests

    Confirmed households receive the address through their private invitation link.

Counting down to Akure

--Days--Hrs--Min--Sec

White, champagne and chocolate brown.

Wear whichever combination feels celebratory. There is no dress code beyond joy.

  • White#F6F1E7
  • Champagne#C8A35A
  • Chocolate brown#4A2C1E

The ones who prayed, laughed, served and stayed.

The cast / 14

Bridesmaids

  • Kemi
  • Adaeze
  • Ifeoluwa
  • Zainab
  • Moyo
  • Precious

Groomsmen

  • Tobi
  • Femi
  • Chuka
  • Segun
  • Ayo
  • David

Moving pictures.

Nothing autoplays. Opening a film pauses the song, and it picks up where it left off.

Reel one, poster frame

Reel one

0:18

Film arrives with the final cut

Reel two, poster frame

Reel two

0:21

Film arrives with the final cut

The proposal, poster frame

The proposal

0:34

Film arrives with the final cut

The polished frames and the beautifully unplanned ones.

Moments / 9

Your presence is the gift.

For friends and family who would still like to bless the home we are building, our account details are below.

RSVP

Your seat in this story matters.

Let Temitope and Damilare know you are coming. Confirmed guests receive the reception address privately.

Reserved forThe Bankole householdUp to 2 seats

Which days?

This is a sample invitation. Nothing is sent.

Everything guests usually ask.

01What should I wear?

White, champagne and chocolate brown, in any combination. Traditional attire is warmly welcome on day one.

02When should I arrive?

Plan to arrive at least thirty minutes early on both days. The church doors close for the processional.

03Where is the reception?

The address is shared privately with confirmed households. Reply below and it will appear in your invitation.

04Is there accommodation nearby?

Yes. The celebration team can suggest hotels in Alagbaka and Ijapo and arrange airport pick-ups from Akure airport.