The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

  • Our love story

  • How we met

    March 13, 2015.

    We met at the wedding of a mutual friend. We both travelled from Benin to Warri for the wedding.
    I (Charles) saw her (Rume) sitting with her friends. She looked beautiful in her full hair and she was wearing lovely jewelry as usual. I had always known her since known her since her University of Benin days. I walked up to her and told her how I liked her full, flowing hair. I also told her I liked her big necklace and commented on how she was still wearing fantastic jewelry. She was surprised. ‘Do you know me?!’ she said. I told her how I had known her since her University of Benin days. We chatted for a while; I really liked her company and then we parted ways. I didn’t collect her number.
    A few weeks later was her birthday. I asked for her pin from another of our mutual friends. I sent her an invite on BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and she accepted! I was thrilled; I really liked this girl. We started chatting and the rest is history!

    THE FIRST DATE
    April 22, 2015
    It was an indoor date at my house. I (Charles) just got back from an award ceremony for my company in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She was looking so good, even more beautiful than I remembered. At some point I sang for her and I could tell she loved my voice. She said she had never heard a guy sing so well before. All through the date, I was stealing glances at her all because she was wearing this sexy, blue dress.

  • The Proposal

    February 11, 2017.

    That morning, everyone was in high spirits at home and overly nice. Dad had my car washed, mum called me during the day to say she booked an appointment to get her nails done but she wouldn’t be able to make it; she wanted me to take her place and make mine instead. Not being one to pass on such a good opportunity, I (Rume) gladly took her place. Charles had told that a couple we know were having a private party to celebrate their wedding anniversary and he wanted me to look good. Everyone at home kept insisting on dressing well to the dinner as they were all attending. I picked out this very nice see-through skirt from my shop.
    I arrived at the party with my siblings, Charles was already there with his friends. We had a nice meal, gisted and we then started dancing. I danced and danced, totally oblivious to the fact that he (Charles) was going to propose. Our friends did a ‘fake’ toast to our health and while I was sipping my wine, there it was; my ring! He then got down on one knee and proposed. I laughed so hard because then everything started falling in place. Of course I said YES!!!

  • The wedding

    Osarume Nathalie Cole weds Dr Charles Immanuel Akhimien in Benin-City, Nigeria. We will be surrounded by family, friends and well-wishes and we want to share this special day with everyone who means so much to us!

  • Toast

    To love;
    To Cherish;
    Forever!

    #RUCH2017 #RUCH2017 #RUCH2017 #RUCH2017 #RUCH2017 #RUCH2017

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- Osagie Omon

Me Hero My Role Model Charlie, I am most grateful to God and so delighted to know that you've found true love. This love right here will stand the test of time. Cheers!!!
- Wokoma Saate

Congratulations my people!!! God bless your new home and keep your love evergreen. I love you both #cuteBabiesAlert
- Ofure

A Happy married life, with all that it brings, is my special prayer for you both
- Chinwendu

Heureux ménage mon ami! Charles I have no doubts that this Will be a success, just like everything you touch!
- Haoua

Charles you have a great personality, and am glad you're getting married to a beautiful lady that compliments your person..... no doubt this is an example of a divine union from heaven . ...... enough said, na two plates minimum of pounded yam I wan chop on the wedding day
- paul

Power couple!!!!Wish you both a happy and blissful marriage..
- Rezi

Congratulations dearest sis...I wish you both a happy marriage and the best life has to offer you!!
- king Cole

A very lovely story big sis! Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together and warm wishes for a bright and prosperous future. God bless your union????.
- Kene Ibeanu

Congrats guys! Charles has one of the best voices ever! God bless your union.And grant you understanding for the many years together ahead! Charles....she is pretty!
- Princess Afagwu-Odunowo

Happy Married Life ????
- Stephanie

Rume has played the big sister for me from the first day we became friends and hasn't once stopped. So, it's just beautiful that I get to celebrate this special milestone. So, Charles you're blessed to have her... And she is to have you. Congrats RUCH2017! We're all counting down.
- Itohan

Lovely story so far and obviously beautiful ones are ahead... Congratulations!!!
- Austin Adaba

Congrats ma'am. God bless your home
- Osarieme

My darling Rume, am sooo happy for my love. All the world's happiness as you embark on this journey. Charles take care of my friend oo lol. You are a good man so ... God bless your marriage,Amen
- Sonia

God bless your union. #RUCH17 #RUCHFOREVER.
- Sharon

Happy married life to you both my Darlyns! I speak open heavens over your home. You both will experience intimacy with God and eachother. God bless your home????????
- Ifueko Aideyan

Happy married life Ruch....
- Ameze

It will only get better... Best wishes!
- Nari Welye (mwf16)

Wish you guys endless love More blessings and success in all your endeavors
- Edesiri

I'm so happy for you darling,my most quite and never in d room roommate,u have a good heart n I know u will make a good wife,Charles is so lucky to have u darling,I wish u both d best in your marriage and the finger of God will never depart from this Union.children shall surround your table.God bless this Union.
- Ose

I am super happy for this union and wish you both long life and a fruitful marriage. This is a marriage of purpose and vision; may you continue to grow in that purpose and together propell yourselves to more greatness.
- Sophie on glasses

Congratulations to you both! May your love shine warmly forever.
- Izzy

Am so happy to share in your blessings.. I pray that as you open a new chapter of life, may your love continue to grow... I wish you guys a happy home!!! More money!! Plenty Children???????????????????????? ????????.....Happy Married life #Ruch...I love you guys..
- Kachi

Happy married life to you two. May your union be blissful and fruitful.
- DrGoshen

Hearty cheers to this awesome duo. I wish you a blissful marriage and a happy ever after. Love you both!
- Kosiso

Wish you both a blissful married life
- Isioma

happy married life Dr. Charles.God bless you new home
- Taiwo Mobicure

Super couple. This is just the beginning of something awesome. God bless this union. Turn down for what?
- Paul_MD

I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness
- Dennis

God bless your beautiful union darlings.wish you all the best on this beautiful journey. Love you guys
- Anehita

Aww, so cute. Wishing you both the very best as you begin this journey together. God bless your union and may each day be an opportunity to fall in love with each other over and over and over again.
- Victoria

I wish you both the love only God can sustain,so strong it's will inspire others to want to find a soul mate and make married people want to stay married, a love so pure that scream perfection and most of all I wish you both unending happiness in each other,with all Gods supply to contain you both FOREVER.
- Tamara

I wish u twoa happy marriage life???
- chidinma

My very own baby.I am super excited for you. May the joy and love of God never depart from you guys May God bless your union abundantly. Love you
- Sosy cole

Happy Married Life Charles and Rume
- Emefe

Oh my darling, words can't truly express how happy I am for you; for you both. May love and peace forever reign in your hearts and home. Happy married life. Cheers!!!
- ERUKE Pamela

Happy Married Life. Have a blessed home.
- Femi