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Alex Alaka Speaks On Son’s New Marriage, Shares Secrets To A Successful Marriage (Full Speech)
Elder Alex Alaka has always been a proud father to United States (US) Navy Chaplain, Rev. Adewale Alaka, who has grown into a responsible and dutiful man.
But Elder Alaka’s pride in his son reached even new and greater heights recently as he witnessed his son tie the knots with the love of his life.
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Rev. Alaka wedded Shana Blake in Houston, Texas, US, on Friday, October 13, 2023, in the presence of God, family, and friends.
At the event, which was monitored by Eko Hot Blog, Elder Alaka delivered a heartfelt speech that moved the gathering of family, friends, and well-wishers.
The groom’s father, Elder Alex Alaka and the groom’s mother, Chief Mrs. Omolara Ayinke Alaka
The groom’s father was full of praises for the couple, especially his son, whom he said has grown up into a happy, loving, loyal, responsible, and compassionate human being.
Elder Alaka stated that watching his son get married to his soulmate was a dream come true for him.
The bride, Shana Blake and the groom, Rev. Adewale Alaka saying their marital vows
He also praised the bride’s parents for raising “such a wonderful young woman who loves my son so dearly.”
The groom’s father went on to share secrets for a successful marriage with the newlyweds, advising them to invest in loving each other till the end of time.
The groom, Rev. Adewale Alaka and the bride, Shana Blake
Elder Alaka, who acknowledged that the couple’s marriage, like all others, will have its share of conflict, frustration, unresolved arguments and more, urged the lovebirds to invest their time in making each other happy.
The elder also advised Rev. Alaka and Shana to always be quick to say phrases like, “Yes, dear,” “you were right,” and “I’m sorry” to keep their home peaceful, happy, and successful.
Finally, he congratulated them, wishing them “all the happiness in the world.”
Elder Alaka is the Bobajiro of Ifo land in Ogun State, the Otun Bada of Onigbongbo Lagos, and the Deputy Board Chairman of Eko Club in Houston, TX (a leading organization of Lagosians in Texas).
At the same time, his wife, Chief Mrs. Omolara Ayinke Alaka is the Iya Oba of Ijesha, Lagos State, Nigeria.
The couple also served at the RCC Restoration Chapel.
Their son’s wedding ceremony, therefore, witnessed the presence of royalties and eminent personalities.
HRM, Oba Yisa Adeniyi Adelakun Olaniyan (JP), Onipokia of Ipokia Kingdom, Ogun State, the father of the day, was present at the ceremony.
Also in attendance were Chief Wasiu Lawal, the Bada of Onigbongbo land Lagos, Pastor and Deaconess Somoye, and Mrs Adebowale from Dubai.
Representatives of organizations such as the Eko Club, Houston, the old Students Association of the prestigious Oriwu College Ikorodu, and the Celestial Church of Christ members, were also present.
Read Elder Alaka’s full speech at his son’s wedding ceremony below:
Good evening and welcome everyone.
I’m Alex, Wale’s dad and it gives me great joy and honor to see the smiling faces of so many people who love and cherish my son, the bride, and both families. Welcome! To my new family and friends
I have always been a firm believer that God always has a plan for all of us.
And I believe that God also led Shana and Wale to each other. Some might call it fate, but I call it God’s plan.We have waited for months for this special time and would like to thank everyone, especially the Blake’s my new family.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Shana’s parents for raising such a wonderful young woman who loves my son so dearly.
I had a dream that someday, Wale would grow up into a happy, loving, loyal, responsible, and compassionate human being.
But, I knew it was our responsibility to make that happen since what you give back to your children is what they give back to the world and the next generation.
And so, we gave him unconditional love, hoping that he, too, would grow into a loving person and share his heart and blessings with others.
Watching Wale mature into a fine young man like flowers in bloom as the years whizzed by was my greatest joy ever. Wale, I stand here in front of you today, the proudest dad that ever lived because you are the fulfillment of our cherished dreams.
Deep down in my heart, I know I have done my very best to be your dad. Being your dad is a joy and privilege and I want you to know I love you so much.
But, as you are pretty much aware, there are so many decisions the most caring dad can’t make for his son no matter the depth of his love.
And so, I prayed and hoped that you would act like a sage every step of the way.
And to you, Shana, my princess, we are thankful you agreed to marry Wale. If there was ever one person in this world I could pick for him, it would be you and only you.
We are blessed that you now are a part of our family, and we know you’re going to be an amazing wife seeing you’re a thoughtful, sensitive, and loving person as well.
On this note, I’d like to welcome you into our family with open arms and we know that the new bonds of friendship forged will wax stronger in the years ahead.
COUPLE
What makes me even more excited for both of you is the fact you both have this keen sense of humor that will help a great deal when difficulties arise.
Your marriage like all others will certainly have its share of conflict, frustration, boredom, unresolvable arguments, and slammed doors, but what I want you to bear in mind is that we don’t worry about marrying the person we can live with.
Rather, we marry the person we can’t live without.
So, you have to let go quickly if you find yourselves entangled in that situation.
Guess what? The smartest investor that ever lived will tell you over and over again that all kinds of investment options can be very risky.
But, that’s not the case when you decide to invest in loving each other till the end of time.
Loving each other each day of your lives like there’s no tomorrow is the fail-proof investment every couple can ever make given that love never fails.
Yes, it never fails. So, always invest your time and energy in making each other happy. In making each other laugh when times are tough and in making each other feel loved.
Unconditional love will keep your soul very much intact and alive and will also be your safety net.
I look forward to a life of pure joy for both of you and I want you to experience life to the fullest.
There are 5 words that are essential to having a successful marriage: ‘Yes, dear’, ‘you were right’, and ‘I’m sorry.’
Congratulations to you both. I wish the two of you all the happiness in the world. While I know that you two are already a blessing to each other, I know that you will continue to live a blessed life together as husband and wife.
God bless you and I wish you the very best.
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