ODETTE & ERWIN
September 12, 2020
EVENTS
Sat
Aug 22
2020
Aug 22
2020
4:00 pm
TO 10:00 pm
TO 10:00 pm
Sat
Aug 29
2020
Aug 29
2020
5:00 pm
TO 10:00 pm
TO 10:00 pm
Sat
Sep 12
2020
Sep 12
2020
3:00 pm
TO 12:00 am
TO 12:00 am
Sat
Sep 12
2020
Sep 12
2020
2:00 pm
ENTOURAGE
Bridesmaids
Francine Bahati
Bridesmaid
Francine is the best listener in the family. She will listen to you venting & will never judge you. She's a woman full of Grace just like her middle name ( Neema). She used to be so quiet & kept to herself when she was younger, but I feel like adulthood & entrepreneurship have turned her into this social butterfly. But don't be deceived, she’s still an introvert who values her personal space.
She is all about God and that’s what I love about her. She will sense bad energy and will not want to be around it. Her prayer life is very inspiring. The man that will marry this one, will marry a prayer warrior. She a true proverbs 31 woman.
Alliance Bahati
Bridesmaid
Alliance the slay queen. Yup, that's what you’d call her too if you followed her on Instagram. She’s the sister that makes you feel guilty for drinking a glass of milk.
Apart from her healthy lifestyle which I admire, she is everything I ever needed in a young sister. She’s passionate, loving and caring. She’s the most dedicated person I know, if she puts her mind to something, she’ll stop at nothing to accomplish it.
When she was 14 years old, she dedicated Thursdays as a day for God where she fasts and prays. We all forgot about it but she never missed a day. So yes, when I say I am surrounded by prayer warriors, best believe it.
Glodi Bahati
Bridesmaid
Gloria is the woke sister. No seriously I mean that. Conversations with her will go from Black lives matter, to politics, to saving the planet, to feminism. There was a year where she went Vegan. Yup you read that right
But apart from her many ideas of what others might call controversial ideas, deep down she is the sweetest girl you will ever meet. I say deep down b’se she doesn't express her feelings but once you get to know her, you will go from having a conversation with Michelle Obama, to Maya Angelo, to Oprah Winfrey, to Mother Teresa. You might even get a Dr. Phil in the mix, I mean she is all those people in one.
I am so proud of the woman she is becoming
Rache Bahati
Bridesmaid
She has a mother's heart. Rashel is a naturally loving and caring person, she will put others before herself. She carries the weight of others on her shoulder.
When everyone is acting out at home about cleaning, she will take the lead and do it. She might do it while yelling on top of her lungs, but she will do it anyways. I always say that any man that will marry her will be the luckiest man in the world ( hint hint, she’s single) .
Oh and whenever I want to look fancy, I go shopping in her closet. She has everything I need to look like a Hollywood star.
She also calls herself a queen, so yeah put some respek on her name.
Her Majesty Queen R
Maid Of Honour
Sylvie Pimbo
Maid Of Honour
Sylvie is the kindest person you’ll ever meet. She loves so deep and very expressive of her feelings towards others. I have known her all my life and recently it hit me that I have never seen her upset by anything. As everyone is yelling and screaming at each other, She is the one that will bring peace
She recently got married to the man of her dreams “Hubert Pimbo” and together they gave birth to a beautiful baby boy called “ Blessing” . This little ray of sunshine has brought so much joy into our lives.
I love to see how happy she is with her growing family. As my big sister, I have learnt a lot from her.
BESTMAN
Les Reimer
BESTMAN
Les and I have put on nearly 100k on motorbikes riding side by side in our lives! I have grown to appreciate his friendship a lot over the years!
As my primary travel companion for over a decade I have learned that even tho we are very different from each other we can still have an awesome friendship!
(I suppose you could call us best friends if you wanted to be cheesy)
-Erwin
Groomsmen
Nick Bahati
Groomsman
Nick has already become like a brother to me because I know he will have my back if ever needed!
Over the years I got to work with nick and also just hang out, but the mutual respect we have for each other is something I cherish immensely!
-Erwin
Markel Seitz
Groomsman
Roy Reimer
Groomsman
Mula Htoo Eh
Groomsman
Mula has become a great friend and someone I can call on when I need a hand with anything. I may or may not have been sucked into a friendship with him due to the fact that I feel he is in a very similar place I was in 15 years ago with a lot of similarities in how we see things. In other words he reminds me of me 15 years ago and that might be scary.
-Erwin
The Heart & Soul
Esperance & Bahati
Parents of the Bride
On June 4, 1983 . My parents decided to say their IDos in front of God, their family and friends.
While I have heard the tales of their love story on how they met ( yes my mom was swept off her feet by my dad's letter to her, yup my dad might be a pastor but he got game).
Anyway I have been blessed enough to see their love story unfold everyday. The way these two love and serve each other is beyond inspiring. I am forever grateful for everything they have taught me and sacrifices they have made.
While the wedding day is my day, it’s also a day my parents dreamed of. And so I am blessed I get to honour them and get their blessings as I start this new journey.
Bertha & Isaac Bueckert
Parents Of The Groom
My parents got married a few years before I was born and perhaps that’s why I don’t remember it. They were incredibly excited to invite me into their lives when I came along and I am eternally grateful to them for having taught me the principles of life.
-Erwin
Benjamin Mulimbwa
Ring Bearer
I was once Ben’s favourite aunt, we were best buddies. But a couple years ago, he grew up and I wasn’t anymore. I think I know the root of the problem. Everytime Erwin came to pick me up, Ben started looking at Erwin as a threat. He didn’t like that this guy was taking all the attention of his favourite aunt.
But Ben and I have since talked through our issues and I told him Erwin is here to stay and he’s not a threat. As no one can ever come between me and my big boy Ben. We are still mending our relationship, taking baby steps of course. And I’m happy my big boy accepted to be our ring bearer. Even if he’s 11. He says he’ll get the job done.
(I won, ha ha :p -Erwin)
Daniella Masika
Flower Girl
Daniella is my niece. Her mom (my aunt, Evelyn Safari) played a big role in my life growing up.
Daniella is the cutest girl you’ll ever meet. She’s very shy and likes to keep to her self. Her best friend is her mom.
She just arrived in Winnipeg 1 year ago, and she experienced her first snow last year and she loved it. She was literally outside in the snow playing all day and we loved seeing her happy. She’s a little adventurous princess and has brought so much joy in our lives.
Blessing Pimbo
“Sleeping Ring Bearer”
I was born on June 5, 2020 at 10:43pm. I was a big baby weighing 3.7kg ( 8.5lbs). My parents Hubert & Sylvie Pimbo are my favourite People. Oh wait and my aunties too, but auntie O is my most favourite.
Auntie O wants me to be the ring bearer. Well who am I to object ? I can’t wait to see you all and please treat me as an adult , no awwwing while my mommy helps me as I walk down the aisle with the ring, and no hugging or kissing me. Let’s all be adults please and thank you.
I love music and my favourite song is “ The Blessing by Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes” sing or play that for me and we’ll be best friends.
Stories
Erwin’s Version
A boy met a girl, but she didn’t notice him, it was a sad day.
The very next day the boy messaged the girl online, and she responded. After him bugging her and disturbing her reality every day for 3 months she agreed to meet again. This time it was very memorable for her. He charmed her and won her heart.
And they lived happily ever after... oh wait first they need to get married.
Odette’s Version
I’ve tried to replay the day Erwin “supposedly” met me and I still don’t remember him coming to say hi to me or even sharing the seat together. I was there to sing, not meet a man. ( priorities)
I wasn’t playing hard to get really. I just didn’t want anything to do with a guy who ride bikes and all.
But he started growing on me, we would talk for hours. Erwin remained consistent for 3 months until I finally accepted to go on a date with him. The rest is history. Gotta love this guy. I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with him.
Engagement Story
Boy asked girl to marry him, she agreed with a few delighted screams.
Wedding Bells
We understand the wedding is supposed to be all about us, but we want the day to be about celebrating with those that we love and those that got us to places we are today.
And the part of the wedding day that we're most excited about is being with friends and family.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all, both online and in person as we embark on this new journey.
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