On OctOber 10th, 2015, bellanaija Weddings and baileys nigeria WelcOmed 33 lucky brides-tO-be tO WOnderland!
W e yearned to connect with the brides who are inspired by the romantic images and love stories we share everyday at BellaNaija Weddings, and to have our first event in anticipation of BellaNaija’s 10th Year Anniversary in 2016. Baileys was a natural fit for us to partner with – the brand celebrates women, friendships, and special moments. That was how #BBNWonderland was born! We received hundreds of captivating love stories from around the country, and after laughing, crying and connecting with the brides’ stories, we felt we had made a new set of friends. On the wonderful weekend, 12 of the 33 brides-to-be were flown in to Lagos from Abuja, Port Harcourt, Cross River and more. They were escorted in a limo, then treated to a stress-free stay at Four Points by Sheraton, where the enchanted event took place.
On Saturday - 10/10, WONDERLAND arrived. Bovi entertained the beautiful brides, as they played games, won fabulous prizes including spa days, bridal jewelry and selfie sticks. They mixed their own special blends of Baileys cocktails, danced along with their new friends, and asked our celeb newlyweds - OC Ukeje & Osas Ajibade about their concerns. Funke Bucknor-Obruthe of Zapphaire Events & Christine Ogbeh of The Wedding Guru, decorator of the stunning venue, also chatted with our #BBNWonderland brides. Their day ended with a surprise performance by Banky W!
Seven special prizes included a honeymoon, dresses, a Baileys bar, wedding photography and makeup by Baileys brand ambassador, Banke Meshida-Lawal of BM|Pro.
All brides went home with gold boxes filled with must-have bridal items including earrings, Baileys, cosmetics, discount coupons for holidays, photography, decor, rings and more.
It was indeed a WONDERLAND.