Walking into Zandra’s room on the 10th floor of the 4 Seasons Hotel in downtown Atlanta, there was the distinct feel of determination and integrity. She knew exactly what she wanted and nothing was going to stop the year’s worth of planning from proceeding onto a flawless event.
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as much as I would love to say something really amazing, the plain truth is that Zandra looked AMAZING. She was calm, focused and had a determined face that was set like flint. Like a jewel.
The team that she had hired only added spark to every minute…
Flawless Coordinating by Wedding Soiree
Jewel studded boques by Floral Matters
Hair and makeup by Scoobie West
Videography by Sterling Barley
This photo is a total Cinderella shot..I wish I would have made her leave a shoe on the stairs.
Zandra was a very fashionable bride with 3 dress changes. She suprised her new husband with the sexy little number when the DJ announced that Mrs. Aoko had a surprise for him and placed him on the dance floor as she glided her way back into the ballroom.
Many of the guests wore traditional Nigerian attire to the ceremony and as the evening progressed, more people snuck away only to return transformed. I think for some it might have been their first time in such dress. Zandra and Michael compliment each other in the same patterend fabric while her mother contrasts them in this beautiful green print.
I had asked a few of the women about the head dress, what type of fabric it was and how difficult was the process and I was pleasantly surprised when a few of the woman had to be helped in the hallway to the ballroom. The process was surprisingly quick for somone who had no doubt had plenty of practice. The material was as crisp as paper.
Just when you think you have the biggest hat….
Nigerian weddings have a fabulous tradition of a “money spray” where the couple is sprayed with crisp new bills as they dance.
Guests were treated with homemade tea in adorable little jars as the night came to a close.
A friend of mine, Julie Harnage, has been second shooting with me for the last few months and I really like these shots of hers.
CONGRATULATIONS MR. AND MRS. AOKO!
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