The Nigerian fashion scene has been bubbling with some sweet love & luxe energy over the past week as celebrity fashion designer, Veekee James (a.k.a Victoria James) commemorated her union in both legal and traditional ceremonies.
Right from her engagement to the bridal shower, court wedding, and now the traditional ceremony on Thursday, February 8th, one thing has stood out – the luxurious and carefully crafted pieces she chose for her traditional wedding day. It’s quite something when a fashion designer designs her own wedding dress, isn’t it?
The beautiful 27-year-old Ibibio bride and her charming Yoruba groom, Femi, entered their first traditional celebration with style and grace. Veekee James stood tall in an intricately embellished strapless gown with structured feathers around the shoulders, a corseted bodice showcasing her hourglass figure, and the skirt with a pleated design gracefully draped to the floor, complemented with a well-tied gele headpiece.
She embraced her traditional heritage with a heavily coral bead necklace securing both her neck and wrist, further showcasing the distinctive elements that define an Ibibio bride.
Veekee looked stunning in her traditional wedding attire, which had a mix of black, emerald green, and purple colors. The gorgeous ensemble was elevated with accessories, including a matching purple clutch bag with a unique handle and eye-catching purple shoes that even earned their own post on Instagram.
Not to be outdone, the groom complemented his extremely luxurious wife with a coordinated look. He sported a black round cap, a lively green shirt paired with a wrapper, and accessorized with sleek grey beads. The ensemble was rounded off with classic black shoes.
Together, the couple created an image of cultural refinement and beauty worth earning them the title of “couple of the month,” and it’s not even the end of February yet.
Beyond the bride’s look, the traditional wedding was a spectacular assembly of Veekee James’ closest ladies and female celebrities in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, each showcasing premium and outstanding looks that turned the ceremony into a sea of green fashion.
Wondering who and who made an entrance at Veekee James’ Traditional wedding? Let’s take a closer look:
Toke Makinwa
Photo: Instagram.com/@tokemakinwa Toke Makinwa has us feeling a touch of envy as she gracefully flaunts her corseted gown featuring netted sleeves with a delightful puff midway through.
Priscilla Ojo
Photo: Instagram/@its.priscy Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, nailed the sleek look at Veekee James’s traditional wedding with her chic slitted gown and a tiny purse that matched her style perfectly.
Nancy Isime
Photo: Instagram/@nancyisimeofficial Nancy Isime effortlessly pulled off a fantastic combination at Veekee James’ wedding, donning a green and gold corseted dress paired with a lemon-colored gele, all beautifully complemented by a gold purse.
Osas Ighodaro
Photo: Instagram/@officialosas Osas, in particular, rocked the corset look with finesse, pairing it effortlessly with a chic green turban and a stylish clutch purse.
Ink Balogun
Photo: Instagram/@ink.kechi Gele turbans are taking the spotlight, and we’re serious about it! Ink’s attire at Veekee’s wedding was undeniably elegant, featuring a sleeveless gown adorned with a chic A-line design below.
Layefa Ebitonmo
Photo: Instagram/@layefaebitonmo Layefa nailed it with a beautifully structured bodice, adorned with a turban and a stunning gold clutch purse. All of this was complemented by her incredibly smooth and radiant melanin-popping skin.
Catty Lopez
Catty’s look featured a long-sleeved corseted bodice with blossoming lace designs, characterized by puffs on one sleeve. Completing her ensemble, she carried a chic gold clutch purse and wore stylish strappy sandals that perfectly complemented her look.
