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The Bible, in Proverbs 18:22, said: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favour from the Lord.” It also said that “a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife.”
Indeed, marriage is one culture that is universal and celebrated by every race. But it comes with ingredients of profound excitement and curiosity when two worlds interface.
Enoch Event Center in Houston Texas, US came alive with creme de la creme of the American society as Dr. Chiricka Olisakwe and beautiful former Dr. Monique Wansley Harrison tied the knot in traditional marriage ceremony.
Chiricka, an illustrious son of Imo State and United States-trained medical doctor, said Monique Wansley Harrison is the love of his life and it occured at first sight.
Dr Monique Wansley Harrison from the city of Georgia, also testified that “he is my fulfillment” as a woman and I will be to him a home he would always happily inhabit.
The ceremony showcased the Igbo culture and traditions at its best. The language, food, costumes and music were freely on display.
As tradition demands, Monique had the floor to go find her husband with a glass of drink. She danced all the way in traditional Igbo style, moving her waist like a peacock in the ultimate search for her soulmate. When she finally found her Prince Charming, the atmosphere was electrifying.
She knew exactly what to do at every stage as though she had been thoroughly tutored. Monique took her handsome hubby to her parents who blessed their marriage and also counseled them.
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For Lolo Ngozi Olisakwe, the mother of the groom, her happiness knew no bounds. Tears flowed down her cheeks uncontrollably as she blessed his son and his God-given wife.
“My son, I wish your father were here. You have been a source of joy and inspiration to the family. Today, as your mother, I have asked God to grant you the desires of your hearts. You and your wife will live in peace and prosper. Your love for each other will continue to grow and you shall have wonderful children who will also make your joy to be full,” she prayed.
She also encouraged them to always communicate effectively and find solutions to every challenge in the word of God.
Prince Patrick Olisakwe, a member of the family, in his remark, expressed excitement seeing his cousin get married to the love of his life. He wished them a happy married life.
Speaking further, he praised the globalisation of Igbo culture with the observance of all the marriage traditional rites in the United States and other foreign lands.
Adaigbo Association, through one of their leaders, Mrs Uzor Ahaneku, said the group had come to show solidarity with the Olisakwe family as the Queen Mother was their founding member and the first President of the Association in Houston Texas.
One of the highlights of the ceremony was the couple’s dance to different Afrobeats with high profile personalities drawn from the business community, medical sector and captains of industry.
The great masquerade, which spiced up the ceremony, brought nostalgic feelings from the Nigerian community and excitement for the diverse races and cultures.
There was flood of tributes from personalities, groups and associations, including Orlu Regional Assembly represented by its president, Chief Chidi Nwanne.
