Closer Than Most
In the beginning, the happy couple recall spending all night long on the phone fighting sleep as they continued to want to get to know every single they about each other.
Tender Kisses
“We joke around and say that we are mutually obsessed with each other,” the bride tells us about their bond. “We just love spending time together.”
The Dream Dress
“The dress was the easiest part of the planning process, “ says Nkechi, who wore a stunning trumpet style Monique Lhuillier gown.
Instant Gratification
“I’d actually never seen anything like it and I feel in love with it,” Nkechi recalls, when speaking about the first time she saw her dress. “I was the first to purchase it at Saks.”
The Finishing Touches
The groom gets a little last minute help from friends and family before his big photo opp.
Group Love
The entire bridal party poses to perfection beneath a giant tree on the beautiful property in Savannah.
A Family Affair
Nkechi and Mitch’s American ceremony was a continuation of their traditional Igbo ceremony. “Mitch loves everything about who I am, including my Nigerian culture and that means a lot to me,” she says.
Great Style Unveiled
Nkechi’s wedding day look was absolutely stunning from head to toe. Here she shows off her beautiful gold drop earrings and fierce bird cage veil.
Just In Time
Nkechi found herself dealing with some unexpected drama when she found out the flowers hadn’t made it to the right part of town. The beautiful blooms made it just in time to start the ceremony.
Pamper and Prep
All eyes are on beautiful bride Nkechi as she puts the finishing touches on her wedding day look.
Head to Toe Style
The bride chose black open toes to compliment her dress and her wedding color palette.
Vintage Chic
The bride, being an event planner by day, took the reigns and planned the most elegant church ceremony. The photographer shot the ceremony using a gorgeous vintage black and white effect.
'I Do' Love You
“My name means ‘the one that God gave me, is the one I will have’,” Nkechi explains. “Mitch has that engraved in his rose gold wedding band.” (Aww! We love these two.)
1, 2, 3, Jump!
The bride and groom participated in the African American wedding tradition of jumping the broom, which represents sweeping away the old and bring in a new life together.
All Smiles
After making it official before their friends and family the lovebirds beam as they head back down the aisle.
Location, Location, Location
Nkechi and Mitch chose to host their wedding cocktail reception at the Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. “The renovated Victorian mansion is glamorous, charming, and comfortable,” says the bride.
For The Love of Food
Guests received old fashioned mason jars (the groom’s favorite) filled with dry cookie ingredient mix and custom navy blue aprons as tribute to the couple’s shared love for all things culinary. “It had an illustration of us!”
Cut Right To the Good Part
Nkechi and Mitch work together as husband and wife to cut their lovely three tier wedding cake.
Classic Goodness
We’re in love with Nkechi and Mitch’s all-white wedding cake, it’s so classic and so chic.
Sit Back and Relax
The couple’s guests dined at round tables decorated beautifully with organic themed mason jar displays of fresh flowers.
Signed, With Love
Guests could leave love notes and messages for the newlyweds here, while revisiting some of their favorite framed memories.
Hold On
Clearly all wrapped up in love on their very special day, the newlyweds bask in the moment and share an intimate squeeze.
Visit The Bride’s Cafe to see more lovely photos from Nkechi and Mitch’s wedding day. Photography by: Jen Huang Photography.
