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Over the weekend, Lagos stood still for the wedding between Xerona Lolia Duke and Anthonio Adereinola Phillips.

Proceedings for the day began with a church ceremony at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Olive Tree Parish, Banana Island.

Amidst lively hymns, prayers and praises and an admonition by the Preacher for the couple to love, respect and seek God always, they said “I do” and exchanged rings.


The Church ceremony was attended by such personalities as VP Prof Yemi Osinbajo & wife, First Lady of Lagos, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, Gov. Udom Emmanuel, Mr Femi Otedola, Chief Ernest Shonekan & wife and Dr Sam Egwu and wife.

Later, the wedding train moved to the Balmoral Convention Centre, located in the Federal Palace Hotel where a wonderful reception unfolded.

The event was planned by one of the leading Event Management companies, @elizabethR and the head of the outfit, Mrs Ibidun Ighodalo was on hand to personally ensure that the arrangements were perfect.

In a moving speech, the groom thanked the Duke family for allowing him to marry their daughter and promised to love and cherish till the end of his life.

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