From Love at First Sight to 10 Years of Bliss! Enjoy Dasola & Olayinka’s Anniversary Shoot

BNW May 29, 20260 Comments

Isn’t it amazing how, within the first few seconds of meeting someone, you can already envision spending the rest of your life with them? For Dasola and Olayinka, love at first sight wasn’t just something seen in movies or read about in books… it became their reality, one that has now blossomed into 10 beautiful years of bliss!

The lovebirds were introduced by mutual friends and, somewhere between Olayinka joking about taking Dasola to meet his parents as his wife, Cupid was quietly writing their love story. Now, 10 years and two adorable children later, their love is still standing strong and flourishing beautifully.

We got to ask them a few questions about their journey together, and one thing that stood out was the deep friendship and understanding they share. Over the years, they have learned that love alone does not sustain a marriage. It also takes patience, trust, understanding, and a willingness to grow together through every season of life. Their anniversary shoot is a perfect reminder that true love grows and when it does, it yields something beautiful.

Enjoy their anniversary photos below:

Take us back to the beginning. How did you first meet?

Looking back now, I truly believe the best way to describe how we met is love at first sight. We were introduced through our mutuals, and from the very moment our eyes met, there was an instant connection between us, something neither of us could really explain, but we both immediately felt. What makes the memory even more special is how intentional and decisive he was from the very beginning. Not long after we met, he jokingly yet seriously mentioned that his parents wanted him to bring a wife home, and then asked if I would be his wife. I remember smiling endlessly and, without hesitation, replying in my mind, saying, “Yes, I would be your wife.”
I was excited for the rest of that day, and deep within me, I just knew I had found my person. There was a sense of peace, certainty, and warmth that stayed with me long after our first meeting. From the very beginning, he pursued me with clarity and intention, and that has remained one of the most beautiful parts of our story.

What was marriage like in your early years, and how has it evolved over the past 10 years?

In the early years of our marriage, it felt like two young people who simply fell in love and were trying to figure life out together, one day at a time. We were drawn to each other by the many things we had in common: our shared interests, values, passions, and dreams for the future. Those similarities made it easy to connect, laugh together, and build a life side by side, even while we were both still growing as individuals.
Over the past 10 years, our marriage has evolved into something much deeper and more intentional. We have grown not only in love but in understanding, patience, and friendship. Life has taught us how to truly see each other, support each other through different seasons, and choose one another even on the difficult days. What started as young love has matured into a strong partnership built on trust, companionship, and genuine friendship.

What would you say has been the strongest foundation of your marriage all these years?

I would say the strongest foundation of our marriage has been our friendship, communication, and shared commitment to always choosing each other through every season of life. Beyond being husband and wife, we genuinely enjoy each other’s company, and that friendship has created a safe space where we can be vulnerable, honest, and supportive of one another.
Over the years, we have learned that love alone is not what sustains a marriage; it is understanding, patience, trust, and the willingness to grow together. We have faced different phases of life hand in hand, and through it all, we have remained intentional about protecting our bond and keeping God, love, and respect at the centre of our home. I believe our ability to communicate openly, extend grace to one another, and remain united even during challenging moments has been the glue that has kept us strong all these years.

What were some of the biggest challenges you faced together, and how did you overcome them as a couple?

Like every marriage, we have had our share of challenges over the years. Some seasons tested our patience, stretched our understanding and required us to grow individually as well as together. We faced moments where we had to balance life, responsibilities, personal growth, and the realities of becoming parents, which became overwhelming, but those experiences taught us the importance of teamwork and resilience. What helped us overcome those challenges was our commitment to always communicate honestly and stand by each other, even when things were difficult. We learned very early that it was never “me against you,” but always “us against the problem.”

How do you continue to choose each other, even on the days when love feels difficult?

We continue to choose each other by remembering that marriage is not just built on feelings but on commitment and intentionality. There are days when life feels overwhelming, emotions run high, or misunderstandings happen, but in those moments, we remind ourselves of the love, friendship, and promises that brought us together in the first place
What keeps us grounded is the fact that we genuinely see ourselves as partners in every sense of the word. No matter how difficult a day may feel, we remain intentional about protecting our bond, communicating honestly, and finding our way back to each other. At the end of it all, we know that love is a choice we keep making every single day, and that choice has continued to strengthen our marriage over the years.

Share a memory you both love looking back on after all these years?

Even though we’ve shared a lot of beautiful memories, our best out of every memory was when our first daughter started school. We were both so excited, we woke up early to get her ready for school. Taking her to school was so special, and watching her walk into her classroom with her little bag was a proud and emotional moment for us. I still remember how we talked about it and laughed all day.

What advice would you give to young couples who are just starting their forever journey?

My advice to young couples will be to never stop choosing each other. Celebrate the little moments, extend grace when mistakes happen, and never allow pride to become bigger than your love. Grow together, dream together, pray together, and build a partnership rooted in trust, respect, and friendship. At the end of the day, it is not about being perfect; it is about being committed to growing and building a beautiful life together.

When you look at each other today, after 10 years, what makes you most grateful?

When we look at each other today after 10 years, what makes us most grateful is how far we have come together and the beautiful life we have built side by side. We are grateful that through every season, the joyful moments, the challenges, the growth, and the changes, we have remained committed to one another and continued to grow stronger together
One of our greatest blessings has been our two daughters, who have added so much love, purpose, and joy to our lives. Watching our family grow and experiencing parenthood together has deepened our bond in ways we never imagined. Seeing the love reflected in our children is a constant reminder of how meaningful our journey together has been.
Above all, we are grateful that after all these years, we still choose each other wholeheartedly. The love we share today is deeper, calmer, wiser, and rooted in genuine friendship and understanding. Looking at each other now, there is a sense of pride, gratitude, and peace in knowing that we have built not just a marriage, but a home filled with love, laughter, and shared memories.