Sally & Adetunji
Counting down to our traditional wedding
Sunday · 20 December 2026 · 11:00 AM (EAT)
Karen, Nairobi · Kenya
From Lagos to Nairobi
Two countries, two heritages, one unmistakable love. What began as a chance conversation an ocean apart grew into a promise that now unites a Nigerian son and a Kenyan daughter — and two families who are about to become one.
It started over lunch at Google's San Francisco office — an employee resource group gathering where a Nigerian and a Kenyan ended up sharing a table. Conversation came easily, friendship followed, and the two stayed close long after that first afternoon.
When friendship turned to love, a continent stretched between them — Adetunji in New York, Sally still in San Francisco. They met it head-on: countless flights coast to coast, calls that ran long into the night, and more than twenty towns explored side by side — until every mile only drew them closer.
On a summer evening above Lake Lucerne, over a candlelit picnic with the Alps behind them, Adetunji went down on one knee — and Sally said yes. (Add your words here — we've set the scene.)
28 May 2026 · Dreilindenpark, Lucerne
By the shores of Lake Lucerne, beneath the Swiss Alps, one knee and one question became the beginning of forever.
One act of love · three proud names
A traditional wedding is the joyful moment two families formally become one. Because our love spans Kenya and Nigeria, ours carries three names — each a doorway into a heritage we are proud to share with you.
The groom's family formally asks for the bride's hand, presenting the ẹrù ìyàwó — symbolic gifts of honey, kola nut, salt and more. Guided by the spirited Alága, Adetunji and his friends prostrate (ìdòbálẹ̀) before Sally's elders as a sign of deep honour.
In Kikuyu custom the groom's family comes to kũhanda ithĩgĩ — "plant the branch" — declaring their intentions. Elders negotiate the rũracio with warmth and wit, and the two families are bound together over shared food, blessing and song.
Among the Abagusii, the giving of dowry unites clans. Gifts and blessings pass between the families, honouring the bride and the home that raised her — a warm welcome into a new and larger family.
Everything you need to know
Sunday, 20 December 2026
Arrival from 11:00 AM
East Africa Time (EAT)
Cultural & Elegant
Earth tones, forest green & gold. Traditional attire warmly encouraged.
Indicative timings — we'll refine these together.
Karibu Kenya · Welcome
Many of you are travelling a long way to celebrate with us — so here is where to stay, what to see, and how to find your way around. Every place below links straight to its own site.
Where to stay
A few to start you off — mostly around Karen, Langata and Westlands, close to the celebration. There are plenty more across Nairobi, so do shop around for your dates and budget.
Explore Kenya
Start in Nairobi, then venture out — to the tea hills of Tigoni, the Indian-Ocean coast, and the great safari parks.
Head an hour north to the Kiambethu Tea Farm in Tigoni for a guided tea tour, a walk through indigenous forest and a home-cooked lunch. Open Thursday to Sunday — book ahead.
Trade the highlands for warm sand at Mombasa, Diani or the near-car-free island of Lamu. Get there on the SGR train, or fly with Jambojet, Kenya Airways, Safarilink or Fly540.
The trip of a lifetime is right on the doorstep — a few of Kenya's finest:
Plan a safari through a trusted operator such as Bountiful Safaris, Bonfire Adventures or Rosolo Safaris. Nairobi National Park is wonderfully accessible — you can self-drive the plains, or explore on foot at the main gate via the Nairobi Safari Walk (a boardwalk past a reptile house) and the Animal Orphanage.
Good to know
Skip the guesswork and use Uber, Bolt or Little Cab. Download the app and add a card before you fly (airport Wi-Fi is patchy). Wilson Airport in Langata is handy for safari hops.
Safaricom has the best coverage — even out on safari. Pick up a SIM at the JKIA arrivals desk or any Safaricom shop; bring your passport, as registration is required. Affordable tourist data bundles are easy to load.
Visa & Mastercard work at malls, hotels and most restaurants. Day to day, though, M-Pesa (mobile money on your Safaricom line) is king — set it up if you can, and keep a little cash for smaller spots.
Hopping on a matatu, bus or boda-boda? Carry small notes — KES 100–200 — since conductors rarely change a 1,000. For comfort and safety we’d still nudge guests toward Uber or Bolt.
Karen & Langata favourites: Talisman, Carnivore (nyama choma), Cultiva and CJ’s at the Waterfront. City-side gems include About Thyme, Inti and Nyama Mama. Book ahead at weekends.
Near Karen: The Hub, The Waterfront, Galleria and The Junction. For groceries, Naivas, Carrefour and QuickMart (some open 24 hours) are all over town.
It’s reliable right across Nairobi for driving directions — and it even knows the matatu routes. Lean on it to find your way around.
Wear our colours
Yorùbá guests — aso-oke, gele & agbada in rich golds. Kenyan guests — kitenge, beadwork & a touch of Maasai shuka. Come radiant.
Moments
A few of our favourite moments from the day everything changed — Lucerne, Switzerland.
Will you join us?
Kindly respond by 20 November 2026 so we can prepare a warm welcome for you.
Good to know
Please aim to be seated by 11:00 AM. The family introductions begin promptly and are one of the loveliest parts of the day.
16 Murishu Road, Karen, Nairobi. Karen is leafy and easy to reach; on-site parking will be available. Use the “Open in Maps” link in the Details section for directions.
Cultural and elegant. Think earth tones, forest green and gold. Traditional attire — aso-oke, gele, agbada, kitenge, beadwork — is warmly encouraged and always photographs beautifully.
Placeholder — let your guests know whether this is a family affair or an adults-only celebration.
Your presence is our greatest gift. Should you wish to bless our new home, a contribution towards our life together is warmly appreciated — details can be shared on request.
Placeholder — add the name and phone number of a family member or planner coordinating the day.