At a Glance
- Charity Lawson confirms she and Dotun Olubeko have set a wedding date but will not reveal it publicly
- The couple will blend American and Nigerian traditions in a single ceremony
- Multiple Bachelor Nation alumni are expected to attend
- Why it matters: Fans have followed the couple since their televised engagement in 2023 and are eager for details
Charity Lawson is sharing fresh details about her upcoming marriage to fiancé Dotun Olubeko, though one key piece of information remains locked away: the wedding date.
The pair, who met and became engaged during season 20 of The Bachelorette, told News Of Losangeles in a January 9 interview that the celebration will honor both of their backgrounds.
Cultural Blend Planned for Ceremony
Lawson, 30, outlined how the couple will weave together traditions.
- A Nigerian component will recognize Olubeko’s heritage
- Traditional American elements will also be included
- The blending will happen within one ceremony rather than two separate events
“Dotun is Nigerian, so we’re doing a cultural component of the ceremony,” Lawson explained. She added that guests can expect “a numerous amount of Bachelor Nation people there.”
Guest List and Security Concerns
While the couple is happy to discuss thematic elements, Lawson drew a firm line around the calendar.
“We do [have a wedding date], but I have made it my most thing I’m never sharing to the public, so you guys will know once wedding content starts coming out,” she said. “I don’t think I want to share with the public the date. Just, you know, people are crazy. Crazy, not in a good way.”
Her decision underscores a growing trend among reality-TV couples who seek privacy after highly public courtships.
Timeline and Expectations
Lawson indicated the wedding will occur this year while discussing her 2026 hopes.
“Obviously, me getting married,” she said. “That’s like, the big one.”
The statement suggests fans can anticipate ceremony footage or photos in the near future, even if the exact date stays under wraps.
Earlier Plans for Dual Celebrations
In August 2023, shortly after the finale aired, Lawson told News Of Losangeles the couple had considered hosting two distinct weddings-one Nigerian and one American.
“I definitely am open to having two weddings,” she said at the time. “We’ll see what that looks like. But me and Dotun talk a lot about the Nigerian wedding and if ABC will film that one, so we’ll see!”
Those conversations appear to have evolved into a single integrated celebration.
Planning Approach
By March 2025, Lawson described a more measured pace.
“We’re just not in a significant rush because … the last few months have been just a lot in terms of figuring out logistics for us,” she said. “So we’re just taking it day by day. We want it to be super meaningful, and I think that’s really important, especially with how we met.”
She emphasized thoroughness over speed.
“Planning these things, it takes a lot of time and effort and, yeah, we want to do it right.”
Key Takeaways
- Charity Lawson and Dotun Olubeko have finalized their wedding date but will keep it private
- The ceremony will celebrate both American and Nigerian heritage within one event
- Bachelor Nation friends will fill the guest list
- Fans should expect wedding content to surface online after the big day, even if the date never does
