WhenPorsha Williamswed her husband,Simon Guobadia, during their weekend-long nuptials, she made sure she hadallof the fashion grounds covered.
The show-stopping celebrations began on Friday as the two wed during aNigerian traditional native law and custom ceremonyat the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta in front of 250 guests.
The velvety red strapless number featured a mermaid silhouette that cascaded down into an eye-catching tiered, ruffled hem trimmed with feathers. Its bodice was adorned with gold accents, including a layer of chains. To top it off, Williams wore an okuka, a headpiece with Benin coral beads.
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In addition to selecting her three ensembles, Williams was in charge of coordinating her family members' attire, providing the cultural fabric for their outfits as per Nigerian Yoruba and Edo tradition.
Typically, women wear an iro and buba (a vibrant skirt and top that is usually heavily beaded) and a gele (an ornate head wrap) and carry a fan, while men sport an agbada (an oversized kaftan designed from guinea or lace) and a hat made of asoke fabric.
“It was a huge undertaking,” Williams shared of her duties. “I personally chose the fabrics that they’re going to be wearing, including their head wrap, their gele. I chose all of the colors, everything. I should be a stylist after this!”
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Yet, Williams didn’t stop there — she threaded her go-big-or-go-home mentality into an additional four gowns worn throughout her and Guobadia’sAmerican ceremonythe following day.
Williams walked down the aisle in a breath-taking white lace ball gown, complete with a full beaded and lace skirt, as well as a pearl-studded crown that extended into a tulle train.
“I thought, ‘Why not? It’s my last wedding forever,'” she explains simply.
Williams and Guobadia gotengaged in May 2021just after one month of dating, but now she’s even more head over heels over Guobadia’s new role in her life.
“It’s just going to be like, ‘My husband, my husband, my husband,'” she shares with PEOPLE. “I’m going to irritate everyone! It’s our last marriage, okay? We belong together. That is it. It’s a blessing to be able to find your person. It doesn’t happen often.”
source: people.com
