Nigerian traditional ceremony

20th September 2025

Details

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1 pm | Doors open

Seaham Town Hall

Seaham Town Hall

Stockton Road, Seaham

Co. Durham

SR7 0HP

Click here for Directions

The venue has a car park with some limited parking spaces.

If you arrive and find no more parking spaces available at the venue, please refrain from parking along the street. There are additional parking spaces available quite near the Town Hall.

  • St Cuthbert's church car park

  • Parking behind the bowling club

Additional Parking Spaces

The above link will provide directions to the other available car parking areas.

Parking

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Asoebi

As part of the wedding uniform, we are providing gele (head gear) for ladies and fila (cap) for men.

If you would like to dress in harmony with us, please kindly indicate your interest no later than the 30th June 2025.

Prices include buying and transporting from Lagos, Nigeria, to Newcastle, UK. These prices do not include sewing.

  • Gele - £25

  • Fila - £15

  • Fila (inc. sewing) - £17

Please make payment to the following bank account using your name as reference.

Account Name: Beatrice Okukusie

Sort Code: 04-00-03

Account Number: 15666811

Note: Men (for the fila), after making payment, if you have a tailor who can make it, please don't hesitate to contact the number below so that arrangements can be made to send it to your tailor.
If you would like it to be made using our tailor, there will be an extra cost of £2. Please text your name and head size measurements to the following number: 07886863309

Pls kindly indicate your interest asap, thanks, and God bless you.

Accomodation

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Seaton Lane Inn
Please visit the website to book a room

https://www.inncollectiongroup.com/seaton-lane-inn/

No. 16
Please visit the website to book a room

https://www.no16seaham.co.uk/en-GB/rooms

Londonderry's bar and accommodation

Please visit the website to book a room

londonderryseaham.co.uk

If you are travelling to Newcastle, you are welcome to stay in central Newcastle.

However, please see below options that are a short drive from the Town Hall.

Travelodge Sunderland

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Low Row, 1 Low St, Sunderland SR1 3PY

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Premier Inn Sunderland

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1-3 Hind St, Sunderland SR1 3QD

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Holiday Inn Sunderland

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Keel Square, Sunderland SR1 3DS

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If you would like to stay closer to the venue, please see below options that are a short walk away

Use the form below to rsvp for the traditional wedding

Please note: we need your rsvp to allocate you with seating on the day

Please read the FAQs (below) before completing the form.

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Q&As

What date should I rsvp by?

We require your RSVP by the 31st of July latest. Please RSVP as soon as possible if you have not yet done so.

What should I wear?

We want to celebrate with you looking your best. Please DRESS TO IMPRESS in your native country traditional wear.

Am I allowed to bring a plus-one?

Unfortunately, due to space limitations, we simply can’t accommodate guests beyond those who have received an invitation. Therefore, we ask our guests to please not bring a plus one unless they are specifically named on the invitation. Thank you so much for understanding!

Am I allowed to bring my children?

While we love all the children of our friends and family, we can unfortunately not accommodate children not specifically listed on the invitation. Infants under 12 months are welcome.

What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

The doors to the venue will open at 1pm. We recommend arriving on time so as not to miss the start of the traditional ceremony.

Do you have a wedding hashtag?

Yes! Our wedding hashtag is #Mr&MrsNyathi. Please use this hashtag when recording and posting videos on social media. We would love to experience our wedding through your eyes.