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Home · Weddings

Bridal Bliss: Teni and David

Bridal Bliss: Teni and David
By · September 21, 2010October 29, 2020
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From This Day Forward

David Brown met Teni Osinubi on his second day on campus at Duke University. It took him a few months to win his lady over, and when he did, he vowed to never let her go.

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Secret Garden

Teni and David said "I do’ in a lush wedding at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on June 27, 2010.

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Flower In Her Hair

Being that the wedding was at the Atlanta Botanical Garden it seemed fitting that Teni’s hair stylist, Karen Brown of Benaije’s, would put orchids in the bride’s hair.

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Tear Proof

Teni says makeup artist Steve Moore of the Moore agency did an excellent job with her makeup because no one could tell she was tearing up as she walked down the aisle.

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The One

Teni found her Rosa Clara wedding gown at La Raine’s Bridal Boutique in Atlanta. She knew she wanted a Rosa Clara gown and when the attendant handed her this dress to try on she knew it was the one.

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Feeling Emotions

David’s explains that his wedding day was very emotional because his mother, who was suffering from Cancer, was able to see her baby boy walk down the aisle. He tried to hold it together, but when his sister came to his room, he started to cry.

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My Guy

“I’m in love with him because he’s just for me,” Teni says.

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Got Your Back

David’s friends stand behind him on his big day.

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Combining Cultures

Teni’s parents are from Nigeria. They threw her and David a traditional Nigerian wedding party the night before their Western ceremony.

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True Blue

Teni chose long biased-cut, grecian-style, royal blue gowns for her bridesmaids to walk down the aisle in.

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Filled with Pride

David’s parents are all smiles as they watch their boy marry the woman of his dreams.

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Time for Dad

“The whole time my dad was walking me down the aisle he was talking to me,” Teni remembers. "He said, ‘This is a happy occasion. I’m proud of you. This is what a father wants to see.’ He was just praying for me.’

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Parental Advisory

The Bride’s parents take their seats and watch their eldest daughter say “I do.”

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Custom Made

Teni and David’s pastor created vows that were based on the couple’s personalities.

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Come On and Kiss Me

“When it was time for our kiss, I was like, ‘Come on. Let’s go.’ My grand aunt made this face like, ‘Oh my God. You bad girl.’”

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All I Ever Wanted

“When I was in eighth grade my friend Keisha and I got this idea to make a list of our perfect men. I wanted him to be tall, to have blue or green eyes, to be ambitious, to love God, to get along with my sisters and to be smart,” Keisha remembers. “At the end of my Freshman year I got together with my old friends and David was there. Keisha pulled me to the side and said, do you remember that letter that we wrote in eighth grade, your guy is right there.”

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Love at First Sight

David says he knew he wanted to marry Teni from the moment he laid eyes on her. He was only 17, but he had found his true love.

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Floral Arrangement

The centerpieces at Teni and David’s wedding reception include hydrangeas, roses, orchids and lilies.

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Meet the Browns

Teni and David enter the reception hall as husband and wife.

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Daddy’s Girl

Teni takes some time out on the dance floor to sway with her father.

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Dance With Me

Teni and David danced to Jamie Foxx’s “Heaven” for their first dance. “I just cried the whole time I was like, ‘Oh my God. This is real.’”

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Sweet Stuff

Teni and David served a coffee pound cake to wedding guests. The cake featured lemon butter cream filling and a fondant coating.

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Slice of Life

As Teni and David prepare to share the rest of their lives together they take a slice out of their wedding cake and say “here’s to the sweet life.”

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Don’t Look

Both David and Teni act bashful as the groom searches for the bride’s garter.

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Ready, Set, Go

The bachelorettes line up at a chance to catch Teni’s bridal bouquet.

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Family Planning

“I really want a big family,” David says. “She’s going to be an amazing mother.”

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The Parent Trap

Teni seconds David’s sentiment. “I’m really looking forward to bringing kids into this. He’s going to be such a great parent and I can’t wait to do that with him.”

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More Love

Visit the Bride’s Cafe for more on Teni and David’s wedding.
Part I
Part II

All photos by Project Duo.

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