Veekee James and Femi Atere kissed for the first time at their white wedding. The Lagos bridal designer, whose gowns now dress Nollywood’s brides, married in February 2024 in about ten outfits of her own making.
The designer brides call
Veekee James built her label on corseted bridal gowns and a following of millions online. By the time she married, celebrity brides were booking her for their own weddings.
Ikoyi, aso-oke and white
The celebrations began with a court wedding at the Ikoyi Registry, where Veekee wore a white midi dress and a blue tweed suit. The traditional wedding followed in Lagos, with drummers and dancers in green and gold aso-oke at the entrance. At the white wedding she wore a high-neck corseted gown, and guests including Hilda Baci and Iyabo Ojo watched the couple share their first kiss.
Videos of the decor and cake trended for days, with fans guessing at the cost. Guardian Nigeria counted ten bridal looks across the weekend.
A family business
The couple have since welcomed a daughter, Eliana, and dedicated her in church. Veekee James has since dressed brides including Kiky Festus and designed for Peller and Jarvis’s 2026 wedding.
