✨ A fun fact about yourself

I have a sharp eye for detail and a deep appreciation for order and precision.If something’s out of place… you bet I’m already fixing it in my head! 

💫 How you met the Bride/Groom

How I met the Bride

I usually handle shoe orders for a mutual friend, and one day, Seyi had requested through our mutual friend for me to purchase a pair of boots for her. Our mutual friend typically picks up the shoes, but on this particular day, Seyi came by herself, accompanied by another friend. She said she wanted to meet the person behind all these shoe orders. So, after picking up the boots from the delivery corner, she made her way to my apartment. Unfortunately, I was deep in my evening nap, I don’t joke around in grad school when it comes to my naps. I’m more of a midnight/early morning person.

I could hear voices as I slept, and suddenly, I heard her say, “Who is this girl with all these shoes?” Little did she know, she was talking about me! (An inside joke, I promise, she’s just like me, too. She loves shoes )

Fast forward a few days. My cousin posted a link to her wordpress post. Normally, I would just scroll past, but something made me click on it. And lo and behold, I saw her name. Now, mind you, I had never actually met her before, but her name was familiar because she had been sending me money via Cash App for her shoe orders. I thought, “Hmm, this name rings a bell.” So, I read the post, and I messaged my cousin and said, “I’m not sure, but I think this person is from my school.”

My cousin said, “Oh, it’s possible, because she relocated to the US, I will tell her my sis is in the same school, tell her about you, you both should connect… blah blah blah.”

And that’s how it all started. We met, and it turns out we had more mutual acquaintances than we realized. The rest, as they say, is history.

How I met the Groom

I first met Dr. Dimeji virtually in 2022 ,  you know, the classic “hi” and “hello” exchanges over the phone. Fast forward a year later, and we finally met in person! He came around for Seyi’s graduation and was a real MVP from helping us with putting things together, to sifting through what felt like a thousand of Seyi’s graduation pictures (that girl can pose for days!) and we celebrated like a family.

🎉 A favorite memory or experience we’ve shared together

It’s tough to pick just one favorite memory because there have been so many, but I’ll give it my best shot. If I had to choose, I’d say it was the time we both got offers from the same company. She landed a full-time position, while I got an internship. But the real gem came when her dad, with his ever-enthusiastic spirit, said, and I quote, “What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.” (I just like him) He was just as excited for us as we were, and honestly, that moment felt like the start of something amazing.

We both had to move to a new (same) state, both packed and ready for a new beginning, and here’s where it gets really interesting, she drove us 18 hours to the new state. yes, she drove, while I, her trusty co-pilot, spent most of the 18 hours journey sleeping. I know,  it sounds like I was just trusting her, but honestly, I was entrusting my life, our lives in God’s hands and her hands, because I sure wasn’t doing much to keep us awake on that road trip. Let’s just say I left the navigation and the driving to her while I got in some much needed beauty sleep.

There’s something really beautiful about having that kind of trust, though. I’d wake up here and there to find us still on track, and I couldn’t help but think, Well, if anything happens, at least she knows how to get us there, let’s just hope we don’t end up in the middle of nowhere!  But she got us to our new state safely. 

To the glory of God, things just fell into place. A few months later, I received a full-time offer from the same company. Imagine that moving in faith and seeing everything align so perfectly. We literally saw each other every day, and the best part? We sat in the same location at work. 

Her dad’s words turned out to be spot on, we’ve truly been inseparable (when people can’t reach her, they’d check with me and vice versa), and now, not only do we work together, but we get to share every little moment in between. And I think, looking back, that’s one of the most beautiful things I’ll cherish forever.

💖 A goodwill message for the couple

My dearest Oluwaloseyi and Dimeji,

As you both begin this beautiful journey together, my heart overflows with joy and love. Oluwaloseyi, my dear friend, you have been a shining light in my life. I’ve seen the depth of your kindness, your strength, and the unwavering faith that defines you. To witness you stepping into this new chapter filled with love, and hope fills me with immense happiness. You, my darling, are truly deserving of every bit of joy that this union will bring.

And to Dr Dimeji, I am so thankful that it is you who complements and cherishes Seyi so wonderfully. It has to be YOU! May your love grow deeper and more beautiful with each passing day, always rooted in trust, respect, and kindness. I pray that you continue to love her with that same profound, selfless love, and that your marriage is marked by peace, unity, and an unshakable devotion to one another.

May your hearts always beat as one, and may your union reflect the beauty of God’s love, the joy He has so graciously brought into your lives. May He guide you both through every season of life, strengthening you in times of challenge and filling your hearts with laughter and deep gratitude in moments of joy.

I pray God’s abundant blessings will surround you both, and that your marriage will stand as a testament to His unwavering love and grace.

With all my love and heartfelt congratulations, cheers to a future full of endless blessings and happiness for you both.

All my love,
Gbemisola (Bestie e….)

PS: Trust me, I teared up writing this, and it took me forever… lol.