My 2015 Bride List

It is that time of the year when we get to reflect on our experiences, evaluate our expectations and then examine the end results. 2015 for me was a mix of highs and lows which is typical of every year except this year, I am more appreciative of every experience I had.

I attended quite a number of weddings this year, so much that I should qualify as a wedding party expert. That said, there are weddings I didn't attend and I kinda, sorta wish I did. Actually, I would have given an arm to be there (and trust me, I love my arm). Thankfully, blogs like Bella Naija gave us front row seats to those weddings and all I had to lose was a few megabytes. 

In the spirit of reflecting, here are my favourite brides of 2015. Mind you, this list is not a rating in any way. I'm not that kind of girl. However, I am the kind of girl who pores over images of beautiful brides and feel happy.  Here are 5 brides that made me glow 

1. JOKE SILVA

Beautiful and talented, Joke Silva, a Nigerian actress (among other things) graced the cover of Genevieve magazine looking all bridal with her husband of over three decades. That's my kind of bride, 30 years in and still glowing. She is the bride we all aspire to be. Note to self: I would like to get that app that would tell me if I would half this good at her age!

2. DOLAPO ONI

Who does not love a fairytale romance? Uh...nobody! When we heard that this beauty had snagged her Prince charming who happens to be an actual Prince, many of us...well I was hit with first jealousy and then joy. The jealousy part I'm sure you understand. And the joy part? Well it is nice to know that these beautiful romantic stories do exist even if they don't happen to regular folks like you and I.

3. LILLIAN ESORO

I like to think of Lillian as the comeback bride. Months before their marriage, the rumor mill was agog with sordid tales about the relationship. People didn't see them coming back together much less getting married but they did and I love them for it. This just goes on to show that true love is worth fighting for.

4. TOSIN BUCKNOR

Tosin in my opinion is gorgeous, inside and out. Of course I don't know her one on one but she is my personal favourite. She wasn't your average conventional bride. She wore her hair naturally and beautifully too. The pictures of the wedding showed us just how classy and cool the event was without going over the top. But when you have the country's most amazing wedding planner as your big sister, we shouldn't expect anything less.

5. OSAS IGHODARO

Oh to be young and so in love! We have watched their love story bloom from on screen to off screen and I loved every moment of it.  And then when you look at how gorgeous she is (side eyes at Gbenro), she just goes to show us that you can have it all. Beauty, a home and a career. The trifecta!

I wish all the brides many, many, many happy years ahead. On a side note, I'm pretty certain you heard of that guy that married a pizza in Russia. Yeah, that has got to be the strangest bride of 2015 for me. I hear it wasn't a non-veg pizza. So since "she" had some meat on her, that has to count for something right. As opposed to marrying a plant! I rest my case.

Love...xxx