Monday, August 8, 2016

AdeDinma 2016


Hi lovelies! 
August 23rd was the day my big sis traded her last name! The whole of that day was magical and we were all very excited for it to come. 
I waited till the last minute to write my speech/toast and it was a bad idea. After the rehearsal dinner, I slept off, so I had 1 hour on Saturday morning to write it! Locking myself in our hotel bathroom at the Marriott in Bloomington-Normal, I got a lil inspiration from a speech online (can't find it), but here's my toast. Myself and the best man had 8 minutes allocated to our speech.

"Good evening, distinguished guests. For those of you who don't know me, I'm the immediate younger sister of this fabulous bride! My name is Chinazor which can also be remixed to China or Chinah.
I want to start by congratulating Rosie and Kunle, and thanking you all for coming to celebrate with us.

I always gush about the story of Rosie and Kunle as I remember exactly the way this played out and how she told me she wasn't sure how dating her close friend would turn out, but look at what God has done! Their friendship turned relationship has blossomed with God's blessings which I pray will last for decades to come.

I knew very little about Kunzie before he dated my sister (and I still do). These two are very privatatteeee (laying emphasis)! But I do know he's the perfect man for Rosie- he's intelligent, and easy-going, and my family and I are happy to have him and we know the feeling is mutual.

Rosie or Chirose, chidisgo, brother chidinma as I fondly called her when we were younger. Yes, brother in the sense that she was the toughest girl I'd ever known. I mean, she's the true definition of a Leo. Chidi is a tough nut to crack, but she has a very beautiful soul that I'm sure everyone knows of. Chi, you look incredibly gorgeous tonight. 

Growing up, Rosie was always several steps ahead of me (we didn't live together for the most part) as she was always in another city away in school, but Chi, thank you for sharing 25 years of your life with me. I won't delve into those interesting or embarrassing stories that we share because I'm timed and because my mouth has gotten very dry... and because I'm an emotional wreck. But Chi, thanks for teaching me a lot!! As the first child you have truly paved the way for your siblings, and we appreciate you.

But Rosie and Kunle, I want to remind you two that God is always with you. As you all know, marriage is a task! You need to have a lot of understanding: when one partner is hot headed, the other has to shift their mood gear into cool. Love is a beautiful thing. Love is kind, love is patient. My prayer for you two is to celebrate many anniversaries. In years to come, we'll celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary and then 50th and so on. May you multiply, may you continue to find favor in God and man, and may you always know love, peace and joy through our lord Jesus. 

Please raise your glasses as we make a toast to my beloved sister and her awesome groom:

To the bride and groom!!!





I can't post photos of them just yet. Official photos will be out after which I'll make additions to this post!

Hair styling by Theresa
Dress by Olivia
Make up by Lola

XXXO
C.U.