See How This Couple Blended Their Jewish and Nigerian Backgrounds For a Wedding that Was Uniquely Them

Katie Litman & Aziz Yakubu
May 7, 2022

A mutual right swipe on a dating app led Katie Litman and Aziz Yakubu on a path that ended with “I do.” The couple worked together to determine the details that mattered most at the earliest stages of their engagement. “We knew that we wanted to incorporate traditions from both of our religions and cultures,” Katie says. The day before their wedding, the couple held a ceremony that blended Edo and Yoruba traditions, highlighting the Nigerian culture of the groom’s family, and they ended the night with a Shabbos rehearsal dinner to honor the bride’s Jewish beliefs. Although there were more than 200 guests in attendance, the new Mr. and Mrs. were still able to find moments alone. Says Katie: “Most of my favorite moments were when Aziz and I were able to sneak away and have time for ourselves.”

Katie Litman & Aziz Yakubu Wedding Day, Floral Bloom Seating

Coming Up Roses

Katie wanted florals that were wild and organic. Admitting to not being the biggest fan of roses, Katie tasked her florist with incorporating the bloom in a way that would add a pop of color instead of being the main focus.

Feels Like Home

The couple exchanged their vows in front of family and friends under a floral-laden traditional Jewish chuppah, a canopy-like structure that signifies the building of a new home between two people.