Onyebuchi Okafor and Chekwube Okeke both of Akabor Village Mbaukwu, have been united in marriage at Saint Dominic’s Catholic Church, Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area.
The bride, Chekwube is a staff of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Awka.
Dressed in his beautiful dark blue suit, the groom Onyebuchi marched to the altar with his best man while the bride, Chekwube followed in the same procession looking splendid in her beautiful beaded white wedding gown in the company of her bride’s maid, page boy and little bride, to say, I do.
The ceremony officiated by a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Anthony Uzor, was attended by both family members, friends and well-wishers who were on ground to witness the couple as they profess their love to each other.
In a homily during the holy solemnization, Reverend Father Uzor, reminded the couple that the union is a journey of no-return and therefore, they should abide by the promises made to each other. UP SOT
Shortly after the exchange of marital vows, the new couple and their guests including members of Anambra Broadcasting Service led by the Director, Information Communication and Technology Chief Ugochukwu Afoekelu, trooped to the bride’s resident for the wedding reception and traditional marriage.
Speaking, the mother of the groom, Mrs. Gladys Okafor, said that respect for each other in marriage is the most important factor for new couple to begin their lives as husband and wife and implored the couple to live in peace, endurance and humility.
The mother and brother of the bride, Mrs. Maria and Mr. Chima Okeke who could not conceal their joy in giving out their daughter and sister in marriage, prayed God to grant them fruits of the womb, long life, prosperity and unity, while advising the couple to shun any act or third party that will put their marriage asunder.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ABS, Dr. Uche Nworah, represented by Mr. Ugochukwu Afoekelu, who described the bride as an outstanding staff of the establishment, urged them to understand the virtues of marriage.
On their parts, the couple, Mrs. Chekwube and Mr. Onyebuchi Okafor, whose joy new no bounds, promised to continue to love and cherish each other.
The event capped with cutting of wedding cake, dance, presentation of gifts, as well as wining and dining by the guest.
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