#BBNWonderland 2016 Brides – Don’t Mind If I Baileys!
30 brides-to-be were treated to an all-expense paid trip to the amazing 2nd edition of Baileys Nigeria and BellaNaija Weddings‘ bridal event –WONDERLAND. The ladies arrived Lagos from all over the country, and were taken to the luxurious Intercontinental Hotel where the fun, laughter, magic and‘Don’t Mind If I Baileys’ moments began, before the main event at The Civic Centre the next day!
Here are five unforgettable moments that took place.
1. Slumber Party with Baileys
Indulging in a perfect ‘Don’t mind if I Baileys’ moment, the brides-to-be were all smiles and giggles as the night kicked off with a range of delicious treats and cocktails to set the scene for girl talk with Genevieve Magazine founder Betty Irabor who has been married for almost 35 years, and Aunty K of Kots Catering who has been a working mum for 25 years at the Baileys Slumber Party. There was no better way to end the night than with a good old Lagos party.
The Brides with Betty Irabor and the BBN Team! Guinness Nigeria Portfolio Director Spirits n RTD - Adenike Adebola, Baileys Nigeria Brand Manager – Ufuoma Udjoh, BellaNaija Founder CEO – Uche Pedro and BellaNaija Weddings Editor – Ink Eze
Wonderland day was here!
2. Face Beats, Paparazzi and the WOW Welcome to Wonderland
On the morning of the main event, the ladies had their makeup and hair done by the BM|Pro team, photo-shoots by top photographers, and media interviews with 53 Extra, EbonyLife, Sound City and Spice TV. They got ready and were whisked off to Wonderland, where they were blown away byThe Wedding Guru’s ethereal décor of The Civic Centre Grand Hall.
Upon settling in at the beautiful white and gold event decorated by The Wedding Guru and planned by Coker Creative, guests were treated to an array of delectable food choices and ‘Don’t mind if I Baileys’ desserts including an AMAZING Baileys-infused cake in the black and gold after-party area by Cakes by Tosan.
3. Wedding & Marriage Advice From Celebrities
Toolz and Noble Igwe shared advice on planning a wedding in the present economic climate, while Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her husband, accomplished Captain Matthew Ekeinde spoke to the ladies about ways to keep the excitement alive in their marriage.
Banke Meshida-Lawal of BM|Pro also gave a keynote speech, while top planners Deola of 2706 Events, Mosun of IPC Events, and Kunle of Klala Photography and Films gave the brides practical wedding tips.
The Celeb Couple and the BBN Team! Guinness Nigeria Portfolio Director Spirits & RTD - Adenike Adebola, Capt. Matthew Ekeinde, BellaNaija Weddings Editor – Ink Eze, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Baileys Brand Manager – Ufuoma Udjoh, BellaNaija Founder CEO – Uche Pedro
4. Every Bride was a Winner! Amazing Giveaways from Baileys Nigeria and BellaNaija Weddings
Every bride went home with a gold gift box filled bridal essentials and treats, as well as a Lancome gift bag with cosmetics that are every girl’s dream – mascara, lipstick, perfume and more.
The gift box had a custom robe, a mug from The Gift Source, wedding mix from Wonderland DJ Obi & The Wedding Guru, nail polish from Amali Cosmetics, a small box of treats from Andies Candies, earrings from Le Reve Pieces, The Essential Bridal Handbook from Funke Bucknor-Obruthe of Zapphaire Events, a 20cl bottle of Baileys, Baileys chin chin from Cupcake Couture and a gift for their new home from Swish Ideas.
In the Independence Day spirit, the games included reciting the national pledge and singing the anthem. Imitating artistes from music videos, musical chairs and more were played while brides sipped on Baileys.
The fab gifts for the games were special #BNbling nail lacquer sets by Nigerian brand Amali Cosmetics, a Mr & Mrs set from The Gift Source, 20 spa boxes from The Gift Haven, glamorous headpieces, clutch, necklace sets Le Reve Pieces, a box of treats from The Lekki Gift Company and travel-size Baileys bottles.
Even our MC for the day, top Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, offered to anchor the weddings of 3 brides-to-be for free.
See the excitement on the brides’ faces, going home with these grand prizes, but not before a toast from Baileys Nigeria brand manager Ufuoma Udjoh!
Yay! The Honeymoon Prize from Baileys Nigeria and BellaNaija Weddings in conjunction with South Africa Tourism
5. Surprise Performance by Flavour
When the ladies thought it was all over and couldn’t get any better, Flavour hit the stage to serenade them and usher in the after party where the soon to be brides partied together like they had known each other for years.
It was clear that amidst all the festivities and glamour, Baileys is a brand that celebrates women, creates true friendships and makes dreams come true. #BBNWonderland proved to be a dream come true. You have to be 18 and over to indulge with Baileys.
Click here for more images from this amazing wonderland experience
Nice Pictures, Pretty brides but must that short-engine always be up in our face all the time..Toolz and Noble's marriage still dey early na people like Omoni Oboli go give that kin advice on how to keep marriage flowing..
ReplyDeleteThey were there to talk about the financial aspect of planning a wedding(if you had read the article you'd know this) Omoni's wedding is over a decade old. The economy is different now. The article said they got marital advise from Omotola and Betty Irabor.
DeleteThanks for telling him/her @robyna. Una no go read well, go just dey talk rubbish. This is not a cover book now. I'm sure all you were interested in was the pictures
DeleteWedding is a thing of Joy,
ReplyDeleteLucky brides.
Omotola is curvy, Toolz is fat! As in.....iya akpati kinda fat!
DeleteHmmm, I love love!!! Baba where is your face? E ba mi womo, emi na fe love oh, mo fe love oh, I want to love, emi na fe loko... (In Adekunle Gold's voice)!
ReplyDelete... Jesus is my worth!
Lovely...
ReplyDeleteAll i see is my Flavour mehn.. Ijele nwoke oma
DeleteThe boy is Cute!!
All I see is Omotola and her boo. Sweet Couple not all this erm let me swallow the rest...
ReplyDeleteSo nice
ReplyDeleteOh my baileys,I just can't say no to you..kiss kiss.#ThankGodItsFriday...#GrabsABottleOfBaileysSwiggingItLike....
ReplyDeleteBy the way..you all are beautiful brides...baileys nor lemme see road compliment una.fine babies.
ReplyDeleteVery picture-heavy post. I pity some people's data ��
ReplyDeleteBut gosh. Uche Pedro is so beautiful. Plus, she looks very calm! I respect women that you hardly see everywhere but are busy running things in the background, e.g Stella and Uche. Kudos to them and everyone else like them!
Alabosi.
DeleteLucky brides. I love this.
ReplyDeleteLucky brides. I love this.
ReplyDeleteToolz and Nobel marriage wey still dey for face 1 nai wan give marriage advice? OK na anyways lovely brides
ReplyDeleteI was there, they weren't there to give is marriage advice. They were there to give us wedding planning advice, especially on the financial management side. We loved there company and their advice was priceless. I'm so grateful to Bella Naija and Baileys for the awesome weekend.
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XOXO
You mean I'll take wedding planning advice in this economic recession from toolz? Lmaoooo.. Hell fucking no!. I'll be looking at 6m and she'd be looking at 100m.she's in the extravagance league abeg.
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DeleteLol
DeleteI'd gladly take from Step too. Economically,style,ambience and otherwise. Lol
They looked like they had fun.
I love BM's make up. Def soemthing about it!
All I see is pretty faces
ReplyDeleteLovely people......
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm putting engaged women in the same room as Flavour okay oh.
ReplyDeleteMost of us were actually already married legally and traditionally. And besides, I think we're mature enough to respect ourselves...
Delete😀😀😀😀😀😀 self defence
DeleteNice 👍
ReplyDeleteAntoinette Igebu.... I see you!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
For this kind recession, people still dry spend like dangote..nice pix shaaa
ReplyDeleteMc pinky
Lovely
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