A friend’s wife canceled their long-awaited wedding just 24 hours before the big day.

The couple began planning the wedding in January 2024, though their love story started much earlier, during their undergraduate years at the University of Arkansas. After nearly a decade of getting to know each other, they were finally ready to say "I do."

Both families, scattered across neighboring states, had already gathered and checked into nearby hotels, ready to celebrate the union.


Although the couple lived in the West, they wanted their wedding to have a strong Yoruba traditional vibe. They had their native attire custom-made and shipped by a logistics company to their home in Arkansas. However, just 72 hours before the wedding, they received devastating news—the shipping company had lost their parcel, which contained their wedding outfits.

The bride fainted upon hearing the news and was rushed to the hospital. While at the hospital, a family member heard about the situation and recommended Tenders World, a logistics and e-commerce firm. Miraculously, within 48 hours, Tenders World sourced the right materials, tailored the attires to perfection, and had them delivered to the U.S. just hours before the wedding.

Although I would love to share photos of the couple in their native attire, I respect their privacy. I took some time to research the firm and found them on Instagram: @tendersworldservices.