‘Fabulous’ Frances & Desmond met 14 years ago at University of Benin. She
‘fronted’ when she met him in her first year, but felt the chemistry in
her final year when she hung out with him and a group of friends,
including his identical twin.
A few years and a relocation later, a chance message on Facebook
reconnected the lovers, Desmond now a doctor in the States, and Frances
living and working in Nigeria. After 10 months of phone calls and
messages, they met again after 8 years and just knew they were destined
to be. A Valentine’s day proposal sealed Desmond’s promise of love, and
now here are their wedding photos.
We wish Frances & Desmond a lovely life as One.
Enjoy & be inspired!
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~ Photography: Klala Photography
How We Met
by Frances
We first met in 2001 (yes 14 years ago) at the University of Benin. According to my husband, he first saw me on campus when I was a JAMBite and tried to talk to me but I bluntly said “Sorry I don’t talk to strangers”. Our paths crossed again in my final year in UNIBEN, a memorable night when I hung out with him, his twin brother and his friends. I was actually invited to complete the ‘guys to girls’ pairing as he was the only one without a date … I had no idea I was actually going to be meeting my husband. There was a striking chemistry between us but it seemed like a love tale that ended that night.
by Frances
We first met in 2001 (yes 14 years ago) at the University of Benin. According to my husband, he first saw me on campus when I was a JAMBite and tried to talk to me but I bluntly said “Sorry I don’t talk to strangers”. Our paths crossed again in my final year in UNIBEN, a memorable night when I hung out with him, his twin brother and his friends. I was actually invited to complete the ‘guys to girls’ pairing as he was the only one without a date … I had no idea I was actually going to be meeting my husband. There was a striking chemistry between us but it seemed like a love tale that ended that night.
After
I graduated from school in 2005, I moved to Lagos and Desmond completed
Med School the following year. We kept in touch through text messaging
and infrequent phone calls. Coincidentally, I saw him again in Lagos
towards the end of 2006 as I happened to be serving on the same road
where he did his housemanship. Even after the long gap, it was still
hard for him to come to terms with the fact that we couldn’t work things
out. Thereafter, we lost contact again as he relocated to the States.
We lost contact from 2008 until December 2013 when I received an unexpected message on Facebook
from Desmond. He didn’t say much but from the way he constructed his
words, I couldn’t help but conclude that the guy was still in love with
me. My warm response to him triggered a series of messaging that ended
up in a phone call.
Fast forward to
October 2014, after trying to manage a long distance relationship with
Desmond for about 10 months (I live in Nigeria and he is based in the
States), I was able to convince him to visit Nigeria.
We
had not seen in 8 years so I was excited but anxious even though we had
been communicating a lot on phone (no Skype or video calls). When he
visited, he surprisingly introduced me to all his family (from mum, dad
to his siblings). I was not expecting that all but it showed me how far
he was willing to take the relationship. His visit was really short (5
days) but it was one of the best 5 days of my life. I knew I wanted to
spend the rest of my life with him
The Proposal
February 14, 2014: He is a doctor and had worked the night before so he came back home early in the morning bearing gifts. We went for dinner later in the evening and then hung out at a bar where we had an argument. (Desmond can be very inquisitive and can ask questions that will frustrate even Mother Teresa. LOL) so he had frustrated me with his questions, I snapped and he told me “you know what? I don’t think we can work. My plan was to leave the next day and stay with my friend until I returned back to Nigeria.”
February 14, 2014: He is a doctor and had worked the night before so he came back home early in the morning bearing gifts. We went for dinner later in the evening and then hung out at a bar where we had an argument. (Desmond can be very inquisitive and can ask questions that will frustrate even Mother Teresa. LOL) so he had frustrated me with his questions, I snapped and he told me “you know what? I don’t think we can work. My plan was to leave the next day and stay with my friend until I returned back to Nigeria.”
So
we got back home after he “spoilt” our Valentine Day outing. I had
washed my makeup off, changed to my night clothes and was lying down in
the sitting room when he suddenly knelt close to me and started
apologizing and asking me more questions! Imagine my frustration because
I had no clue what he was up to.
Before
I knew what was happening Desmond had pulled out a ring box and was
asking me to be his wife. I started laughing hard and asking him
questions too out of shock, “Where did you hide the ring?” “Who knows you are proposing?” “How come I had no clue?” Of course I said YES!!! to the love of my life.
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Photos: Klala Photography | @klalaphotography | www.klalaphotography.com
White Wedding Credits
Décor: Nwando’s Signature | @nwandossignature
Hair: Unique Berry Hairs | @uniqueberryhairs
Planner: June 5ive Events | @june5ive_events
Décor: Nwando’s Signature | @nwandossignature
Hair: Unique Berry Hairs | @uniqueberryhairs
Planner: June 5ive Events | @june5ive_events
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