Erin + Chukwuebuka

Her Big Day Team
May 27, 2016
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Bride: Erin Nweke (Maiden: Parr)

Groom: Chukwuebuka Nweke

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Wedding Date: Traditional Nigerian Wedding 8/7/15; Traditional American Wedding 8/8/15

Venue: Avalon Hall/ Double Tree by Hilton Los Angeles - Westside

Number of Guests: 300 – 400

Cultures Represented: Nigeria and America

De scription or Theme of wedding: Traditional Nigerian wedding (aka Wine Carrying) followed the Igbo cultural customs. The Traditional American wedding did not necessarily have a theme but was based on maintaining elegance while joining two families from different parts of the globe.

The most memorable part of your wedding: There was a lot of dancing on both days and I especially enjoyed sharing the dance floor with my new husband.

Did you do anything unique, crazy or fun: Yes, we were able to incorporate Igbo traditional customs and African American customs leading to many wardrobe changes and entrances. That was a lot of fun.

What was the most difficult part about planning your wedding: Uncertainty about tasks delegated to others and the management of them.

What was the easiest part about planning your wedding: Searching and finding vendors.

Any words of wisdom to the couple planning their wedding: Start as EARLY as Possible and take your

time to find vendors and potential venues.