July 10th, 2008
Mr and Mrs: Yakubu Ties the Knot
Everton striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni got married last week in Lagos, Nigeria to his fiancee Yvonne. High profile footie guests in attendance included Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu.
Following in the admirable baller tradition of stretching out the extravaganza as long as poss, the couple had two shindigs, a traditional one and then a white wedding ceremony a few days later. We ask that you take note of the pic below, which shows the subtle and glamorous touch of having a massive billboard-sized photograph set up as a decorative reception backdrop. This may come in handy later in the evening when guests are too drunk to remember where they are.
Random: We’ve had the pleasure of attending a London-based Nigerian wedding a while back, and it was one helluva party, we can assure you. Hands down, our favourite part (aside from all the dancing and eating until you can’t move) was during the reception, when random wedding guests surrounded the bride and stuck money on her forehead.
We were gobsmacked and giddy with delight by this brilliant spectacle. EPL Wags, we implore you to consider this fabulous custom.
Now onto some loved up sweetness from the groom:
“When I wake up in the morning and see her face it makes me happy. I go for training and play a match with happiness in my heart. That is the motivation that makes me play well. When I am doing something that may not be right she is the one to tell me. That is a relationship. Not the kind where it is all about the man all the time. I am just lucky to have her. I am enjoying it and I expect us to be together for the rest of our lives.“
Congratulations!
Link: Weddings- Super Eagle Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Many thanks to Bella for the pics!
Well I have no idea who these people are and the brides maid dresses are the worst I have ever seen, but his quote is so precious it makes everything just perfect!
Officially, I know adore them.. she didn’t even give her bridemaids awful dress. very cute
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They stuck money to the bride's head????? Huuhh???
They stuck money to the bride’s head????? Huuhh???
Officially, I know adore them.. she didn't even give her bridemaids awful dress. very cute
Kickette-That doesn't just happen at weddings. It happens at many African parties. Basically-in the tradition, if money touches you, it's yours! Ok, I digress. The bride looks very very pretty in these pictures. Congrats to both!
I dont think the pink wedding dress was a cool idea. i dont knw if it was abt the color or it did not just suit her. anyway the other bride looked lovely. wish dem the best
Happy married life
I cant belive she is black, have you darkened the picture in photoshop, she must be blonde.
Bin laden is likely to the king of england, because black men date whites only.
Actually, it’s a pretty common Nigerian tradition to have a traditional ceremony and a Western ceremony.
The bride looks beautiful!
Ohhhhh… *dies from the sweetness*. I wish them all the happiness in the world!
Congratulations to them haha
He sounds like a sweetheart. Has he always been that cute or is it the tribute to his wife that's turned my head?
What a lovely man. The cake on the other hand looks like it could kill someone if it toppled over! lose that girl blog
Ballers seem to have gone all soft and mushy during the off-season but I'm loving all the sweet words about their other halves. The custom of sticking money to the bride's forehead sounds fun…it's always interesting to learn about other cultures. I have to say that the billboard-sized photo is a bit tacky though.
All the dresses and the cakes are absolutely fabulous. Very pretty.
The bride is quite a lovely woman. Congrats.
She is gorgeous and they look incredibly happy together. What he said is romantic and moving. All the happiness in the world. BTW: LOVE her dress. Love. Thank you Kickette
Christ, another genuinely happy footballing couple…what is the world coming to!
I too have been to a Nigerian wedding…fun times, fun times 
However, with this particular wedding I’m a little taken aback by the HUGE photo of the couple on some kind of gigantic banner behind them in the photo of the wedding party. A nice WAG-esque touch 
Everything and everyone looks fantastic! The best part is that Yakubu really seems to have a firm grasp on what makes a great long-term relationship, and specifically a marriage that lasts. I want a man exactly like him — what a sweetheart with a good head on his shoulders. I’m so impressed with him! Best wishes to the lovely couple!
xoxoxo
Ballers seem to have gone all soft and mushy during the off-season but I’m loving all the sweet words about their other halves. The custom of sticking money to the bride’s forehead sounds fun…it’s always interesting to learn about other cultures. I have to say that the billboard-sized photo is a bit tacky though.
What a lovely man. The cake on the other hand looks like it could kill someone if it toppled over!
lose that girl blog