Adora & Yemi

Saturday August 17, 2019

2152 days 21 hrs 22 mins ago

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Story

We casually met at Yemi's younger brother Goke's birthday party in New York City in 2014. We exchanged numbers and have shared stories and laughs ever since. When Adora went to Boston for graduate school, we tried our hand in long distance for a few years. It wasn't easy, but it definitely was worth it - we've grown together and love each other more because of the journey we have shared. Now, many buses, trains, and plane rides later, we're together in New York City enjoying every single moment in each other's company - time is precious and love is a blessing!

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

We first met at Yemi's younger brother Goke's birthday party in New York City in 2014.

Who made the first move? How?

Yemi all the way :) Adora left early from Goke's party to focus on studying for her upcoming GRE test, but Yemi reached out to exchange numbers before she left.

What's your favorite activity together?

Every Saturday and Sunday morning we workout together and head to a casual brunch spot in Astoria afterwards.

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

We are planning on enjoying the sunny beaches of Barbados!

Tell us about the proposal.

Yemi took Adora on her first trip to Canada to celebrate Valentine's Day. Despite weather delays/cancellations, we both made it to Montreal. Little did Adora know that she would be greeted to rose petals in their room leading to a decorated table. Thinking it was just Valentine's Day (because Yemi usually goes big for this occasion), Adora didn't think much when she entered the room and saw the rose petals greet her at the door leading to the table. But when she looked at the table, saw the note that said "one rose for one love, will you marry me?" and saw Yemi on one knee with a wide grin, Adora didn't expect it to be a night she was going to remember forever. Newly engaged, they enjoyed the long weekend with all the activities Yemi planned to explore in the city.

What's the best meal you have eaten together?

We've had a lot of great memories hanging with our respective families at Amarachi and Buka (both Nigerian restaurants in Brooklyn), but we always go to Hillstone restaurant to celebrate special occasions - we love the food, music, and cocktails! It never disappoints :)

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

Our most memorable trip was to Puerto Rico in March 2016. It was memorable because it was Adora's first year in graduate school, our first time travelling away together, and our first time to Puerto Rico.

Travel

Getting In

We recommend flying into John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Yes, Columbus has an "international" airport ...

Getting Around

An uber/lyft is $20-25 from the airport to downtown Columbus and shared rides are reasonable as most of the locations are only a few miles away. If you'd like to explore the city a bit, we recommend renting a car. If booked early, rates are reasonable (~$50/day).

Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

We will be staying in this newly renovated hotel! It's a part of Marriott hotel collection for all those points aficionados out there :) It is ~3.5 miles from our wedding festivities, which are all right off of Broad Street. We have booked a limited number of rooms starting Thursday night up to and through Saturday night (you can book for only the nights you wish to book). The reserved rooms will be released on July 15th, 2019 so please book as early as possible! There are plenty of options outside of this that can be booked in downtown Columbus as well, but would book in advance!

marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi

614-224-9500

50 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

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Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Invitations will be sent in April. We'd appreciate your response as soon as possible, but would ask you let us know by May 15th if you definitely can or cannot attend so we can plan accordingly. We understand either way!

Can I bring a date?

We have a limited number of guests we can accommodate at the venues - please only bring the number of guests stated in your invitation to ensure all invited guests are properly seated.

Are kids welcome?

Ideally we plan on having the celebration be an adult-only event; however, in the event alternative arrangements are unable to be made for kids, please contact us directly or message us.

What time should I arrive?

Please plan to arrive on time. We will allow just a few minutes to allow folks to settle and start shortly thereafter.

Where should I park?

There is free parking entering both the ceremony and reception venues on Saturday with additional street parking options for overflow.

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Both the ceremony and reception are wheelchair accessible.

What should I wear?

We are requesting your finest on Saturday as you celebrate with us!

Whom should I call with questions?

Please reach out to Adora Mora (aiomora@gmail.com) with any questions regarding your stay in Columbus, OH and reach out to Yemi Adediran (yemi_adediran@yahoo.com) regarding any questions / clarity on the guest list. For any other logistical questions regarding our wedding, please reach out to our wedding planner, Nitina Kollesuah at Burgundy Ginger Events (burgundygingerevents@gmail.com)

Wedding Party

Obi Mora

Bridesmaid

Renee Ragin

Bridesmaid

Arielle Chapman

Bridesmaid

Najla Long

Bridesmaid

Lumumba Seegars

Officiant

Jacqueline Zimoch

Bridesmaid

Joseph Odeyemi

Groomsman

Ayo Aderibigbe

Groomsman

Ayodeji Adediran

Groomsman

Diran Adekanye

Groomsman

Adegoke Adediran

Groomsman

Registry

Adora loves the ocean. Yemi loves a good adventure. We have decided that instead of a traditional registry to plan an unforgettable honeymoon in Barbados to celebrate the beginning of new chapter together. Our wedding registry consists of experiences and expenses for our honeymoon where guests can make contributions if so inclined. The biggest gift of all, however, is your presence on our Big Day. Thank you for your love, and we can’t wait to share our honeymoon adventures with you.

Browse Our Registry

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