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An American woman married an Ethiopian prince she met in a nightclub ' and the photos are magical

Published by Business Insider on Tue, 17 Oct 2017


The INSIDER Summary:A woman namedAriana Austinbegan dating a man she met in a nightclub.He eventually told her he was actually PrinceJoel Makonnen, an Ethiopian prince.They've been together 12 years and got married this September.The wedding was totally over-the-top, and featured 13 officiants.Ariana Austin, 33, wasn't expecting to find her prince charming in a Washington D.C. nightclub, but as she told The New York Times, that's exactly what happened.Austin metJoel Makonnen, 35, 12 years ago and they immediately hit it off, according to The Times. 'Not even five minutes later I said, 'You're going to be my girlfriend.' ' he told the paper.Only after they got into a serious relationship didMakonnen letAustin know that he was actually a prince.Makonnen is the great-grandson ofHaile Selassie I, Ethiopia's last emperor. Official pics are here! All credit to the talented @dotunayodeji. Planning by @favoredbyyodit Dress @lazarobridal #AriJo #royalwedding #moretocome '' A post shared by Ariana Austin Makonnen (@chezariana) on Oct 16, 2017 at 4:39pm PDTon Oct 16, 2017 at 4:39pm PDT They had a long courtship because both focused on their impressive careers:Makonnen works in the legal department of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, and Austin works in philanthropy at the Executives' Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, according to the Times. Love In The Club! Ladies you never know where you will meet your "Prince Charming". Our #Favoredbride met her Prince (for Real!) at a D.C. nightclub! ' Photo @dotunayodeji #favoredbyyodit #AriJo #wedding #weddingplanner A post shared by Yodit Gebreyes Endale (@favoredbyyodit) on Oct 17, 2017 at 8:47am PDTon Oct 17, 2017 at 8:47am PDT But on September 9, 2017, the couple married in a ceremony fit for royalty. According to the Times, the wedding festivities, which took place in Maryland, involved a "marathon day of events that lasted from 11 a.m. until late in the evening, and took place within two states." details from yesterday's sweetheart/head table combo ' #AriJo . . . . . . #favoredbyyodit #dcweddings #dcevents #weddingplanning #weddings #eventplanning A post shared by Courteney (@fby_courteney) on Sep 10, 2017 at 11:29am PDTon Sep 10, 2017 at 11:29am PDT The couple had atleast 13 priests and clergymen to officiate the Ethiopian Orthodox ceremony,the Times reported. So beautiful #Arijo When that 3am phone call from Wedding Planner @favoredbyyodit comes in to shoot the Prince's wedding, I said "We're very busy this time, but yes we can!"@chezariana @jdmakonnen_jd Makeup @blushbymakki Hair @yenedamtew A post shared by DC Based Wedding Photographer (@dotunayodeji) on Sep 10, 2017 at 11:38am PDTon Sep 10, 2017 at 11:38am PDT The couple rocked crowns and capes as they became man and wife. They planned the wedding close to theEthiopian New Year and the wedding also featured beautiful, traditional Ethiopian Orthodox umbrellas. What a way to celebrate the Ethopian New Year!! Wishing the couple all the JOY #itiswritten #weddingbliss @munaluchibride #arijo #guyana #DC A post shared by Adrena Ifill Blagburn (@colorful_content) on Sep 12, 2017 at 5:51pm PDTon Sep 12, 2017 at 5:51pm PDT Though the wedding featured a marathon of events and flair, it was also, of course, a wedding, so they featured "a photo booth, a candy table and Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye and Bruno Marssongs," the Times reported. Beautiful '! @chezariana' . . . Hair:@yenedamtew| Makeup:@blushbymakki| Planner:@favoredbyyodit #AriJo #WeddingDigest #WeddingDigestNaija A post shared by Foremost Wedding Page ''' (@weddingdigestnaija) on Sep 9, 2017 at 12:08pm PDTon Sep 9, 2017 at 12:08pm PDT That just goes to show, you may be royalty, but no one can resist getting down to some Bruno Mars on the dance floor. Congrats to the happy couple!Join the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: The 5 best hidden features from the latest iPhone update
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