Chioma and Saliu Were Meant To Be! Enjoy Their Pre-wedding Shoot

Typically, after we least anticipate, Cupid exhibits us bearing probably the most excellent reward. In Chioma and Saliu’s case, it got here proper in time for Christmas 5 years in the past.

Saliu had at all times puzzled concerning the odds of discovering a Nigerian soulmate in Scotland the place he grew up… however love was actually working one thing behind the scenes. It actually introduced Chioma to his doorstep and with open arms, Saliu embraced the start of an ideal fairytale.

We are able to hear the jolly sounds of wedding ceremony bells and we’re so excited for them as they embark on their endlessly journey. Their pre-wedding images are nothing in need of lovely and they’re going to actually add a truckload of sweetness to your day! We are able to hear the jolly sounds of wedding ceremony bells and we’re so excited! Their pre-wedding images are nothing in need of lovely and they’re going to actually add a truckload of sweetness to your day!

Take pleasure in their pre-wedding shoot and love story under:

How we met
By the groom, Saliu:

Rising up as a Nigerian in Inverness, Scotland, I by no means in one million years anticipated to search out my spouse there – it’s not precisely a spot crammed with others of my background. Nonetheless, In 2017, after ending my grasp’s programme, I moved to Surrey, England the place I started my profession. However each Christmas, I might unfailingly come again to spend the season in Inverness with my household. I knew the place I’d be each Sunday – my mother and father pastor a church within the city. It was right here, on 22 December 2019, that I first laid my eyes on her… I’ll always remember the second… I had seen magnificence earlier than, however nothing like this. I particularly keep in mind feeling my coronary heart skip a beat the second I noticed her. Our eyes locked, and I couldn’t assist however set free a sheepish smile, to which she reciprocated.

Who was this beautiful lady who had one way or the other ended up right here? Effectively, Chioma (hailing from Abuja) had spent the final 5 years learning pharmacy in Aberdeen, Scotland. For her first yr of follow, she was posted to my hometown of Inverness (of all locations). Chioma had very just lately began attending the church, and it was simply one other Sunday for her. Ever taking part in it cool, I didn’t strategy her after the service, however I had a sense the suitable alternative would come. Nonetheless, I might later study that she actually ‘seen’ me ‘noticing’ her. As a beginner to city, Chioma didn’t have household or many buddies round. As was the customized, my mother and father would invite to our dwelling anybody within the church who didn’t have folks to spend Christmas Day with.

I had my likelihood. It was right here that we truly talked for the primary time. The dialog was simple, and flowing, and it felt like we had been ready endlessly to talk to one another. Little did we all know we had each obtained probably the most particular Christmas presents of each of our lives. We noticed one another just a few extra instances over that Christmas interval. However between these conferences, we spent each second attending to know one another extra. You know the way it goes: the texts graduate to voice notes, which evolve into telephone calls, which mature into video calls. One thing was taking place. Alas, I needed to journey again to Surrey to renew work. Chioma was in fact disenchanted I used to be leaving, pondering this burgeoning romance would fizzle out. However I used to be fully calm.

You see, our assembly was no coincidence. From Abuja to Aberdeen… to Inverness… to attending the identical church… and at last in entrance of my eyes… It’s clear to see how God orchestrated our assembly. I advised her to not fear. I knew I might see her once more very quickly – someplace, one way or the other. I knew we had no alternative however to make it work. At present, I’m grateful to say that Chioma is my spouse.