Recognising a nearly missed opportunity and going after it takes courage, and Udodilim did exactly that. Her realisation that what she and Malik shared was no ordinary connection led them straight to forever.

The lovebirds met while Udodilim got her hair done at her friend’s apartment. She was getting ready for her Law School graduation shoot at the time. Even though their conversation was so smooth and engaging, she was still so distracted. It was not until after a chat with her friends that Udodilim realised that something beautiful had, in fact, transpired between them. Without wasting any more time, she quickly reached out to him on Instagram, and the rest, they say, is history.

Now this interesting turn of events has led the lovebirds to an adventure of a lifetime! With a grand Igbo traditional wedding, the Nigerian-Sierra Leonean duo tied the knot, looking absolutely radiant in their regal attire. Not so long ago, they had us swooning over their beautiful pre-wedding photos, and this time around, it’s their wedding photos we can’t stop gushing about. What if Udodilim didn’t do a 180-degree reflection on their conversation? We’d thankfully never have to know. 😍

Enjoy their wedding photos and love story below:

Their love story, as shared by Udodilim: 

We met serendipitously during a hair appointment at a mutual friend’s house. I was too preoccupied with my upcoming law school graduation photo shoot and passing the bar after Columbia Law School to notice that I was enjoying gisting with the nerdy software engineer. After I interrupted his coding, he offered to buy me some food during my hair appointment. As soon as my law school graduation photoshoot was over, I spoke to my BFFS and realised I had missed out on exchanging numbers with a phenomenal guy. I quickly found him on IG, slid into his DMs, and the rest was history….well, after we both got over the mistaken assumption that we had been placed in the “friend zone.”

Look at that glow on Udodilim 😍

Udodilim and her girls are a radiant squad 😍

This red look is breathtaking! 😍

Let’s meet the regal groom!

Udodilim and Malik’s first look 😍

The groom is here for his bride!

She’s here in all her glory to perform the rites 😍

We can’t get enough of this floral second look 😍

Udodilim and Malik are a charming duo!

Once again, Malik is here for his bride!

The bride stepping out with her girls 😍

Searching for her groom with wine 😍

Peep the colours of the Sierra Leonean flag on their vibrant third look 😍

Love looks so good on them 😍

Dancing into the reception 😍

Did someone say there’s cake? 😍

With the full squad 😍

Udodilim and Malik are after-party ready!

Credit

Bride @naijanerd
Groom @afro_geek_
Planner @veezevents
Makeup @makeupartistryby__debby
Hair @slayed__by_chris
Stylist @nwanyi.oma
Groom’s outfit @tochini__
Photography @nicoleadehi_valeo
Videography @wrgoimagery @reelsbytheminute
Content Creator @durrode @duroweddings
Grooms agbada @tochini__
Brides gele @_ihunanya_gele
Purple dress @ammacouture_
Pink & turquoise dress @somobysomo
Red dress @emaginebybukola
DJ @iamdjyounggee
Drums @emmydrum_line
Live band @frenzybandofficial
Mc @chuksdgeneral
Catering @decencyeventz @enoculinaryart
Cake & dessert @melpinecakes
Palm wine @palmwineguruabuja_backup
After party @nyere_hostessesandevents
After party food @chef_joshz
Cocktail @switvillecocktails
After party cocktail @pinetrips_cocktails