Jarell + Akinwande’s Nigerian New Orleans Wedding

Taylor Van Ness

March 22, 2016

Jarell and Akinwande’s Nigerian New Orleans wedding beautifully brought two cultures together in one unforgettable celebration. Nigerian traditions were woven throughout the day with vibrant attire, food, music and a money dance, while Creole cuisine, the New Orleans skyline and a lively second line added unmistakable Big Easy flair. Their celebration was a joyful reflection of family, culture and the city they chose to celebrate in.

Culture shock! Nigeria mingles with the Big Easy, when this beautiful couple vows to creatively combine the two. The Nigerian culture was celebrated with beautiful attire, food, money dance, and music. As if this union was not perfect enough, the New Orleans skyline was chosen as the evening’s setting, accompanied with good ole’ Creole cooking and music. The couple danced the night away in love and in true Second Line style!

Wedding party in purple and white poses on a rooftop with city skyline, bride and groom smiling at the center.

Smiling bride and groom walk hand in hand down the aisle as guests cheer; black and white photo.

Bride and groom walk down an outdoor aisle; groom jumps joyfully. Guests smile amid rose petals with city buildings behind.

Bride and groom kiss on a balcony with city buildings behind them; she wears a white dress and veil, he a black suit.

Women in lavender lace dresses and silver headwraps sit together at an event, with others seated attentively in the background.

Bride in white dress and man in tuxedo walk down red aisle at outdoor wedding, surrounded by guests.

A boy in a suit carries a “Has anyone seen the rings?” sign on the red carpet, followed by a girl in white, as guests smile.

People seated on white chairs at a rooftop event at sunset, with tall city buildings in the background.

Bride and groom smile on a trolley with their wedding party in black tuxedos and purple dresses, laughing together.

Bride and groom in wedding attire smiling on a red trolley with city buildings and palm trees in the background.

Bride and groom embrace and smile on a balcony with ornate ironwork, pale pink building in the background.

Bride in white dress playfully sneaks up behind groom on balcony, finger to lips, as he looks away unaware.

Bride and groom kiss outdoors with smiling wedding party in black suits, purple dresses, holding white bouquets and red roses.

Bridal party lineup: five in dark purple gowns with white bouquets, bride in white lace dress holding pink flowers, shoulders down.

Bride, groom, and wedding party in purple dresses and black suits smile outdoors amid trees and greenery.

A groom lifts his bride in a white dress as they embrace outside among palm trees and distant church spires.

Bride and groom hold hands in a park, facing away; he wears a tuxedo, she a white gown. Palm trees and statue behind them.

Bride and groom in white wave from a balcony at night, with a lit cathedral and city lights behind them.

A smiling couple in wedding attire stands under decorated umbrellas, holding drinks amid sparklers at a festive celebration.

White napkin with purple “The Second Line” title and New Orleans wedding tradition, A & Rell 10-10-2015 at the bottom.

Nigerians in vibrant purple attire dance and smile at a party, joyfully celebrating as money is tossed in the air.

Table with framed photos, candles, trinkets, a collage of wedding and city images, deep purple cloth, and rose petals.

Seven people dine at a candlelit table with white flowers, elegant decor, and city lights visible through large draped windows.

Three women outdoors in matching purple and white traditional outfits with headwraps, smiling at the camera.

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