Elysée & Colombiano
invite you to celebrate their union in Los Angeles, California on
August 30, 2025!
Our Relationship
We met in 2015, at a conference that convened university students for conversation, debate, and celebration of the collective African diaspora in the United States. We hit it off immediately, bonding over our shared language and values. We both originated from Francophone countries, Colombiano from Bénin and Elysée from Democratic Republic of Congo. Our mutual love of arts, education, history, music and travel kept us connected over the years. We attended different universities and lived in different cities, but our paths led us back together in 2022. Our relationship grew deeper and led to our beautiful engagement in the summer of 2024. We’re excited for our union before God, our family and close friends. We can’t wait to celebrate the first chapter of l’amour et l’Amoussougbo with you!
ITINERARY
coming soon…
Full day-by-day itinerary will be available on April 1, 2025. Printed itineraries will be included with mailed invitations in early spring, including times and locations.
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We will celebrate our tradition and heritage in the days before our civil/ religious wedding with immediate family on August 28. By invitation only.
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We will be legally joined at the courthouse on August 29. Lunch reception to follow. Details coming soon.
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We will be united before God, our family, and our friends on August 30. Evening reception to follow. Details coming soon.
Additional location information can be found by going to Locations or FAQs (click the gear on the top right of this page > Location or FAQs > Where to Stay).