Your London Wedding - Page number 73 - November/December 2021 (Issue 80)

TO LONDON Lagos A bold and colourful palette brought Nigerian vibes in abundance to this stylish shoot Images courtesy of Affinity Q Photography and Vero J Photography C ynthia of CyEhis Events worked with a team of incredible London suppliers to bring her vision to life. “The shoot was inspired by the vibrant, colourful, rich and opulent Lagos lifestyle featuring a bold and vibrant colour palette and Gunnersbury Park London provided a beautiful backdrop,” shares Cynthia. The iconic Danfo yellow minibus was one of the main focal points of the shoot. “This idea was inspired by the fruit and vegetable markets in Lagos Nigeria that are bursting with bright colours and full of life,” she says. We created a bold cascading balloon display that naturally flowed down into the front seat of the bus, spilling onto the floor in a spectacular statement. The installation was adorned with a variety of roses, hydrangeas, gypsophila, moth orchids and gladiolus stems to complement the design and create more of a tropical look. The Ankara attires were designed exclusively by Cumo London brilliantly showcasing modern and contemporary Afro-chic fashion. The bride wore an off-shoulder mermaid style Ankara dress and the groom wore a matching smart Ankara shirt. The bridesmaids all wore the same print but with mismatched styles highlighting their individuality. LOCAL INSPIRATION 73