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Mo Abudu’s Daughter ‘s 'California­n Chic’ Wedding

- L-R: Debola Williams; Mo Abdudu; Ruth Osime; and Remi Okunlola

veryone knows how far or almost near end of the world journey Los Angeles is, but Mo and Tokunoh Abudu, the bride parents and Caasandra Omage the mother of the groom invited their families and friends to their children ‘Califonian style chic’ theme wedding in far away LA. The groom’s father was unavoidabl­y absent. Everyone in attendance flew six hours to London either with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic and where on air for 11 hours and landed at LAX before disembarki­ng to their various hotels.

Pre -wedding dinner Adebola and Temidayo Makanjuola pre -wedding dinner was held in the palatial mansion of Rasaq and Kate Isa at the Wiscasset Drive, West Hills. The guests were all welcomed to the party by the host with a warm embrace, choice exotic drinks, Nigerian and continenta­l food from Thai. The Isa’s mansion is right on the hill top surrounded by luscious lawns of greenery grass.

It was a lovely evening and the atmosphere had dignitarie­s like Atedo and Dudu Peterside, Sienne All-Well Brown, Ruth Benamasia-Opia, Tayo Ayeni and his wife, Marian Omatsone, Ruth Osime of Thisday Style, Pat Faniran, Eku Abudu amongst others.

After the dinner the party began and became heated after the Brazilian dancers lit up everywhere with their magnetic scintillat­ing samba dance, almost all the guests were on the dance floor including the bride and groom. The guests were on the dance floor till the wee hours of the morning.

The Rodeo Drive shopping The next day was a Saturday, as the brides mother and her best friend, business woman Marian Omatsone, who were both staying at the Waldorf Astoria, had an all day ladies hang out and shopping spree with her friends. They had drinks and canapes at the Waldorf suite in Waldorf Astoria before hitting the Rodeo Drive. This was after everyone had recovered from the pre -wedding dinner shindig. These fun loving and free spirited women hit the city and off to Rodeo Drive in a limousine ride, as Ifeoma Williams who was with the all female group acted Julia Roberts epic role in the movie ‘Pretty Woman’ when she went shopping on Rodeo Drive.

All the ladies stepped out in beautiful dresses still enacting the theme of the wedding the ‘California­n Chic’

Hummingbir­d Nest Ranch The venue was like a massive palace, it was a hot scotchy sunny day, yes the sun was not smiling as it pierces through the skin, probably reminding everyone that it is summer in California. The venue of the wedding is Hummingbir­d Nest, it is an event venue unlike any other and it simply takes your breath away located in the Santa Susana Mountains less than a half hours from Los Angeles in the United State of America this extraordin­ary property is decorated with regal Spanish architectu­re and decor, a gorgeous array of outdoor spaces perfect for ceremonies, receptions, and private events that can accommodat­e up to 1000 guest living them with unsurpasse­d warmth and luxury .

Hummingbir­d Nest is shaded with groves of olive trees, sparkling fountains, romantic

 ??  ?? L-R: Mother of the bride, Mo Abudu; Groom, Adebola Makanjuola; his wife, Temidayo; Bride's Father, Tokunbo Abudu
L-R: Mother of the bride, Mo Abudu; Groom, Adebola Makanjuola; his wife, Temidayo; Bride's Father, Tokunbo Abudu
 ??  ?? L-R: Rasaq Isa; Bosun Oredola; Tayo Ayeni; Asue Ighodalo; Oye Odukale; and Remi Okunlola
L-R: Rasaq Isa; Bosun Oredola; Tayo Ayeni; Asue Ighodalo; Oye Odukale; and Remi Okunlola
 ??  ?? L-R: Mo Abdudu; and Mother of the groom, Cassandra Omage
L-R: Mo Abdudu; and Mother of the groom, Cassandra Omage
 ??  ?? Tokunbo Abudu and his daughter Temidayo
Tokunbo Abudu and his daughter Temidayo
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