If there’s a message lurking in the inbox that you have been avoiding, Esther and Churchill’s beautiful love story is your sign to open it and see what amazing gifts life could be preparing for you.

Even though Esther kept ignoring Churchill’s messages, fate did not give up on bringing these two their love story. Through a mutual friend, the lovebirds finally met, and from there, their sweet romance blossomed. They gave us so much sweetness to drool over with their civil wedding and are giving is even more with their pre-wedding shoot.   The electric chemistry and elegance that flow through each frame have us swooning hard, and we are overjoyed to see love win in their story.

Enjoy their pre-wedding photos and love story below:

Their love story, as shared by Esther: 

Our journey started with a DM I refused to open my heart to. He saw me on Instagram and reached out, but I kept reading and ignoring his messages — I’m naturally cautious with social media, so I never take DMs seriously. He kept trying, though. His last message said, “Reply me. Not everyone is out to harm you — some of us genuinely have good intentions.” Still, I formed ‘strong girl’ and moved on. What I didn’t know was that destiny had already connected us.

At a friend’s event — her mum’s burial ceremony, where we wore matching asoebi — we took a picture together. When she posted it, he saw it immediately. They were friends, too, though I had no idea. He reached out to her and said he had been trying to talk to me, but I never replied. He asked if she could help us meet. One day, while I was visiting her at her university hostel, he came over to see me for the first time. And just like that, everything aligned — conversation flowed, chemistry sparked, and something beautiful began. That’s how our love story started. So maybe, just maybe… reply that DM.

Credit

Bride: @hairbyqueen_esther
Planner: @t.e.m_affairs
Photography: @lucasugoweddings