Mercy Chinwo's Wedding Date Announced

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo tied the knot with her fiancé, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, in a grand church wedding in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The couple's wedding celebrations included a court wedding in Lagos, a marriage introduction ceremony, and a traditional wedding. Chinwo's wedding gown was a long-sleeved, fit-and-flare style lace dress with a top-round illusion neckline and a wide, floor-length train. The groom, Pastor Blessed, wore a light brown wedding suit paired with oxblood shoes. The Port Harcourt wedding venue was decorated in an ice and blue theme, and the couple's 8-layer wedding cake featured inscriptions of Chinwo's popular gospel songs.

Mercy Chinwo's wedding date was August 13, 2022

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo tied the knot with her fiancé, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, on 13 August 2022. The couple had multiple wedding celebrations, including a court wedding in Lagos, a marriage introduction ceremony, a traditional wedding, and a church wedding. The church wedding, also known as the white wedding, took place on 13 August 2022 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The traditional wedding, which preceded the church wedding, was held on 12 August 2022, also in Port Harcourt. Friends, family, and industry colleagues travelled to the city to join in the celebrations. Chinwo's traditional wedding attire reflected her cultural heritage, with outfits from her Ikwerre (Rivers State) origin and the Delta State traditional attire of her husband's people.

The marriage introduction ceremony was held on 18 July 2022 in Port Harcourt, and the couple had their court wedding in Lagos on 4 August 2022.

Chinwo's wedding gown was a long-sleeved, fit-and-flare style lace dress with a top-round illusion neckline and a wide, floor-length train. Her groom, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, wore a light brown wedding suit paired with oxblood shoes. The wedding venue was decorated in a luxury ice and blue theme, and their 8-layer wedding cake was inscribed with the titles of Chinwo's popular gospel songs.

The couple first met when Chinwo came to minister at Pastor Blessed's church, The Waterbrook Church. Their relationship grew stronger, and they got engaged before announcing their wedding plans.

She married Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo tied the knot with Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa in a grand church wedding in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The couple had multiple wedding celebrations, including a court wedding in Lagos, a marriage introduction ceremony, and a traditional wedding in the bride's country home in Port Harcourt.

Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa is the resident pastor at The Waterbrook (TWB) Church in Lekki-Lagos. Chinwo, who was born in Rivers State, Nigeria, rose to fame after winning season 2 of Nigerian Idol. She began her musical career singing secular music but later switched to Christian music, citing spiritual inspiration and guidance.

The couple's traditional wedding attire reflected their cultural heritage, with Chinwo wearing traditional outfits from her Ikwerre (Rivers State) origin, and Uzochikwa donning the Delta State traditional attire of his people. The bride's happy and radiant smile lit up the ceremony, and she danced the night away with wild dance moves.

The church wedding was an elaborate affair with a long list of vendors, including notable pastors, gospel singers, and celebrities in attendance. Singer Banky W was the best man, and other guests included Adesua Etomi, Waje, and Chigurl, who was one of the masters of ceremony. The wedding venue was decorated in a luxury ice and blue theme, and the couple's towering 8-layer wedding cake was inscribed with the titles of Chinwo's popular gospel songs.

Chinwo took to Instagram to share her joy and excitement about her marriage to Pastor Blessed, calling him a man "filled with so much grace and truth" and the best decision she ever made after salvation. She also shared photos from their engagement shoot and proposal, expressing her love and gratitude for her husband.

The couple's love story began when Pastor Blessed first saw Mercy minister at his church, and their friendship grew stronger over time, leading to their beautiful wedding celebrations.

The couple had a court wedding in Lagos

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo tied the knot with her fiancé, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, in a series of wedding celebrations. The couple had a court wedding in Lagos on 4 August 2022, before travelling to the bride's country home in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for their marriage introduction ceremony and traditional wedding.

The court wedding in Lagos was the first of multiple wedding celebrations for the couple. They followed this with a marriage introduction ceremony on 18 July 2022, a traditional wedding on 12 August, and a grand church wedding in Port Harcourt on 13 August 2022.

The court wedding in Lagos was a significant step for the couple, marking the legal recognition of their union and setting the stage for the upcoming celebrations in Port Harcourt. The court wedding was an intimate affair, with only close friends and family in attendance, before the more extravagant traditional and church weddings.

The couple's love story began when Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, the resident pastor at The Waterbrook Church in Lekki-Lagos, first heard Chinwo minister at his church. He was so moved by her powerful performance that he nicknamed her "Madam Open Heavens". Their initial connection as fellow ministers and friends blossomed into a beautiful love story, culminating in their court wedding in Lagos and subsequent celebrations.

The court wedding in Lagos was a pivotal moment for the couple, marking the official start of their married life together and setting the tone for the joyous festivities to come.

Their marriage introduction ceremony and traditional wedding took place in Port Harcourt

The marriage introduction ceremony and traditional wedding of Mercy Chinwo and Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa took place in the bride's country home of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The ceremony was a colourful affair, with friends, family, and industry colleagues in attendance.

The couple's traditional wedding attire reflected their cultural heritage, with Mercy Chinwo wearing traditional outfits from her Ikwerre (Rivers State) origin, and the groom wearing the traditional attire of his people from Delta State. The bride's orange and royal blue dresses were designed by @prudential_styling and @veekeejames_official, respectively, while the groom's outfit was by @nativespirit_ns.

The Port Harcourt wedding venue was decorated in a luxury ice and blue theme, with an 8-layer towering wedding cake that featured the titles of Chinwo's popular gospel songs. The couple's wedding hashtag was #MercyIsBlessed.

The marriage introduction ceremony took place on July 18, 2022, followed by the traditional wedding on August 12, 2022. The court wedding was held in Lagos on August 4, 2022, and the church/white wedding took place in Port Harcourt on August 13, 2022.

The guest list included singer Banky W, who was the best man, as well as notable pastors, gospel singers, and celebrities such as Adesua Etomi, Waje, and Chigurl, who was one of the masters of ceremony. The couple's wedding vendors included well-known names in the industry, ensuring an elaborate and luxurious celebration.

Chinwo wore a long-sleeved, fit-and-flare lace wedding gown

Popular Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo married her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, in August 2022. The couple had a court wedding in Lagos, followed by a marriage introduction ceremony and a traditional wedding in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The church wedding took place on 13 August 2022, with the reception at the luxurious EUC Centre in Port Harcourt.

Chinwo is known for her unique voice and upbeat, inspirational music. She rose to fame after winning season 2 of Nigerian Idol and has since become one of Nigeria's top female gospel performers. Her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, is the resident pastor at The Waterbrook (TWB) Church in Lekki-Lagos.

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