Friends are truly one of life’s sweetest gifts, and sometimes, they have a way of bringing two people together when they least expect it. Juwon and Femi’s fairytale came to be thanks to a friend who thought they would make a great match.

Even though Juwon wasn’t exactly interested in the introduction at first, fate clearly had other plans!  What started as a simple birthday wish soon blossomed into something beautiful, with these two finding love, friendship and a partner to share life’s sweetest adventures with. As they embark on their forever journey, they’re giving us all the feels with their gorgeous pre-wedding shoot. From stylish cultural looks to chemistry that’s simply impossible to miss, every frame is filled with the kind of joy that makes you want to keep scrolling. 😍

Enjoy their pre-wedding shoot and love story below:

Their love story as shared by Juwon:

A mutual friend had called me on my birthday, and as we were talking, she casually mentioned Femi and said she needed to connect us. She had mentioned that she would give him a call and add me to it. I honestly wasn’t interested in the call; my battery died after my call with our mutual friend, and I refused to charge my phone. Femi sent a text the next day at night, and we just kept chatting; we kinda just clicked, and here we are now. I guess the joke is on me, haha.

In September, Femi embarked on a 5-hour drive to Regina and asked me to be his girlfriend the same day he arrived— no time; he knew what he wanted. From there, it was dinners dressed up for each other, axe throwing, a hot air balloon ride, travels, and indoor skydiving (just to name a few) as we both love adventures— proof that we’ve never done “ordinary” well. Our proper first date was in Calgary in December 2021; we had both travelled into the city from different places to a city we both now live in and call home.

Their love story as shared by Femi:

A mutual friend tried to connect us via a group call on Juwon’s birthday, but neither of us picked up (and this was on purpose)— funny, considering where we are now. It wasn’t until a day after Juwon’s birthday that I finally sent a text, and that was the start of everything. That one text has now led us to this beautiful chapter with so many memories and laughter.

A trip to the UK in September to get approval from Juwon’s dad sealed the deal. By October, she said yes — a moment full of joy, tenderness, and happy tears, the kind that makes forever feel real. Now we’re getting ready to say ‘I do’ in London, surrounded by the people who have loved and supported us along the way.

Credits

Photography: @tplumphotography
Planner: @eventsbylj