I said, “YES!!!!”
People have asked me, how it happened, was I surprised, did I know he was going to propose? When you know someone so well naturally you sense somethings a little out of the norm, but during my birthday weekend, everything seemed quite normal to me. Yes, Adetunji (my fiance) and I have talked about marriage here and there. I also knew there was a possibility that within the next 1 to 2 years, he would propose, but I honestly was blind-sided.
Little did I know that he was actually planning to propose in April but due to COVID all the plans were canceled and he had to go back to the drawing board. All I can say is that EVERYTHING about that day was literally perfect and I’m so glad it happened the way it was supposed to. Just the two of us.
So since I started my blog, I’ve always planned a photo shoot on my actual birthday as a gift to myself. On that day I already had a photoshoot planned with Norman (my good friend and favorite photographer) to shoot 3 looks; 2 outfits with sponsored products for a campaign and a 3rd outfit just for my birthday. That was the only thing I had planned and Tunji told me that he had plans for us after the shoot. In my mind, I was thinking of lunch and possibly a spa day or something. Nothing seemed strange or off because he’s come to many shoots before and it’s never a big deal. Little did I know that Tunji already let Norman know about his plans and they planned to take over my shoot after I changed into my last outfit.
Everything seemed normal, Tunji hyping me up during the shoot and even sneaking in a few takes with me. Since the shoot was in a rose garden, we had to carry my clothes, bags, changing tent, and all my props down a 5-minute walk into the park.
So after I changed into my last outfit, I took a few pictures with Tunji, and then Norman suggested we walk over to the other side of the rose garden to capture some other angles. I started to pose. The sun was beaming and I felt like my makeup is sliding off, as Norman directed me to pose this time with my head up facing the sun!
Again I didn’t think anything of this because when I normally shoot with Norman, our philosophy is to make sure we capture a variety of angles and poses so that I have options to pick from. I’m extra and I’ve definitely posed like this before!
Then as Norman directed me to move into another pose and the moment I turn my head, I see Tunji was on one knee asking me to marry him. I literally froze in shock and said “Are you kidding me!!” Then Tunji said “No, Yinka will you marry me?” and I said “Yes!!!!”
Once he got off his knee and proceeded to put the ring on my finger, that’s when the waterworks started.
I’ll leave the rest to your imagination, or to the photos to tell!
After he proposed we had lunch and headed straight to a nearby beach to relax for a few hours. To just enjoy being in the moment and actually wrapping our heads around the fact: WE’RE ENGAGED!! Later that day, Tunji made reservations at Fleming’s where we had an amazing dinner for two. To make our evening even more special, Tunji’s brother and cousin surprised us with a bottle of Dom Perignon to celebrate our special night.
I still feel completely surprised when I think about that day.
In terms of the next steps with wedding planning, I honestly have no idea where to start or even how we want to make things “official.” For now, I’m going to keep living in the moment with Tunji and continue to take some time for ourselves before getting head over heels down in any planning.
Little did I know, Norman was documenting the whole thing! The footage is almost done, but make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss it.
And the ring! It was a perfect classic solitaire cut and I’m still speechless.
Our relationship has brought us so many blessings together and individually. We’ve grown through the ups and downs of a relationship. Honestly, finding your best friend in someone you’re even more in love with every morning you wake up is such a blessing.
I just love him, and what we have together and I’m so happy my blog has given me the opportunity to share this moment with all of you too!
We’ve been on a few fun journeys, but I think this one could be the best yet <3
3 months ago today, (June 20th & my birthday) I said “Yes!” to my best friend and the love of my life Tunji. I’m so happy.
xo Yinka
Photography: Norman Oates
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Awwww this was tooo cute. Thanks for sharing your moment with us. wishing you abundant happiness and joy in life
Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you Yetti!!
So so Amazing! How beautiful! So happy for you both! Enjoy the moment as much as you can!
Thank you so much Jazmyn!!
CONGRATULATIONS Yinka. Very beautiful ring and photos
Thank you Vera!!
Amazing … love you guys!!! And congratulations again … we ready ❤️
Yessss! We ready! Thank you Ose!
Ohhhh this is so beautiful! I just love y’all 💕
Thank you baby boo! Love you!
This is so lovely! I’m very happy for you Ola! Praying for many more blessings for you both!! Vongrats again!!
This is so lovely! I’m very happy for you Ola! Praying for many more blessings for you both!! congrats again!!
Thank you So much!!
This is so exiting! So happy for you!!! You are amazing and you deserve an amazing person in your life! congratulations!!
Ahhhhh! Karen! Thank you so much!
Congratulations Yinka. This is such a beautiful story, thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you Rose!!!
congrats darling! You deserve this and every good thing that is to follow. May God bless you and yours always!
Amen! Thank you so much girl!
This was so beautiful to read ! Im so happy for you cousin❤️
Thank you so much boo!
Congrats Yinka and Tunji; both of you are blessed with each other. I pray that God will continue to perfect your love.
All the best darling!
I’m smiling as I write this. I admire you and I wish you and yours the very best and more grace! Congratulations!
Congrats Yinka!