Sometimes, love happens in the most random ways that we just would never have seen coming. Today, we’re super excited as we celebrate the sweet love story of Aramide and Tomi which all began with one unexpected phone call.
Aramide had received a random call from an old friend whom she hadn’t spoken to in a while, and this friend was on his matchmaker hat. Well, you can already tell what came out of it, as here we are, gushing over their beautiful pre-wedding photos. We’re absolutely rooting for the lovebirds as we take in all the feels of their photos and love story as Aramide shares it. Their pre-wedding shoot exudes so much happiness and good vibes, we can’t help but love it!
Enjoy their pre-wedding photos and love story below.
How We Met
By the Bride, Aramide
Love in our case came through an unexpected phone call. Here I was, minding my business during the lockdown and imagining what outside would look like again. An ex-colleague-turned-friend calls me out of the blue. “Hey Mide, you still single?” And I’m like “yeah, any better for your girl?”
He laughs and says, “I sent your number to this amazing guy I’ve known for like forever. Be nice, Mide.” Our first call was for an hour and we just clicked like two old friends. Then the conversations became not just frequent but fun. We knew we had to meet each other the first opportunity we got.
As fate would have it, the lockdown was eased and we booked a restaurant in GRA. The first day I saw Tomi, I was like, “this brother ain’t looking bad.” After that first meeting, we always found reasons to always be together. 10 months later, Tomi asked me to be his forever and of course, I said yes and our love story continues!
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-dance-at-a-polish-festival-in-montreal-right-sausages-on-a-grill.jpg?id=60333544&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you've never danced to a Polish DJ set with a paczki in one hand and a smoked sausage in the other, June 7 might be your chance.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/polish-festival-montreal" target="_blank">annual Polski Piknik</a>, one of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-festivals" target="_blank">Montreal's most beloved cultural festivals</a>, is back for its sixth edition — and this time it's taking over <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/parc-la-fontaine" target="_blank">Parc La Fontaine</a> for the first time ever. From 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., the all-day event will serve up a mix of live music, traditional folk dancing, community vendors, and a whole lot of Polish comfort food.</p><p>Entry is totally free, and there's something for everyone. The lineup includes classic rock, turbo folk, DJ sets, and performances by local dance groups like the White Eagle Folk Dance Academy and Tatry. You'll also catch a Queen tribute by Johnny Zatylny and a DJ set by Lydia Képinski to close out the night.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CSfCXBnnwOW/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>On the food side, expect Polish staples like pierogi, BBQ sausage, sauerkraut, smoked meat, and paczki — plus vegan options and Polish beers and vodka. Montreal faves like Aliments Felix Mish, Pyza Foods, and Pâtisserie Rosemont will all be there.</p><p>A new addition this year is the Polish community corner, showcasing local initiatives alongside family-friendly activities and cultural booths.</p><p>"We're so happy to once again host the Polski Piknik festival and showcase the rich diversity of Polish culture and the incredible artists in our community, who perform a variety of musical genres and styles in multiple languages," said President Alex Magdzinski in a press release shared with MTL Blog. "We're honoured to contribute to the rich mosaic of Montreal's diverse communities, a really special part of the city's dynamic, and to come together to celebrate culture."</p><p>You can find the fest near the tennis courts at Parc La Fontaine, by Sherbrooke and Papineau. </p><h3>Polski Piknik</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMsHLvOlS6/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Where: Parc Lafontaine, Montreal, QC</p><p>When: June 7 (from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.)</p><p>Full details are at <a href="https://www.polskipiknik.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">polskipiknik.com</a>.</p>
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