Tolami Benson, fiancée of Arsenal footballer Bukayo Saka, has shared her preference for an intimate wedding, even expressing a desire to elope. Despite the public interest in their relationship, Benson indicated that the nuptials will be a private affair.
Benson and Saka began dating in 2020 and became engaged in December 2025. The couple marked their engagement with a Vogue photoshoot, but Benson stated that the wedding itself will be more private. "My mum would have a heart attack but if I could elope I would," she told The Sunday Times Style. "I feel like it starts with you guys, it ends with you guys. Marriage is sacred."
She also shared her vision for a "wild and chaotic" old-school hen party, emphasizing that personal enjoyment is more important than social media presentation. "It's nice to have things for yourself. I think weddings should be fun, so I'm not like 'Oh my gosh, I need to have the most Instagrammable wedding,'" Benson said.
Benson has garnered significant attention, with Vogue describing her as the person responsible for "reviving WAG fever." She recently launched a fashion edit with River Island and has amassed a substantial following on Instagram. Previously, she worked in account management after earning a public relations degree from Birmingham City University. Her custom Arsenal-themed fashion, including a leather biker jacket referencing Saka's former shirt number, has made her a notable figure.
Her most recent public appearance with Saka was at the New York City premiere of his upcoming Disney+ documentary, "Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now." The film, directed by Robert Alexander, was announced by sponsor WhatsApp and produced in partnership with Saka and Modern Arts. It is set to be released on Disney+ and air on Fox in America.
"Bukayo Saka: The Time is Now" features Saka alongside Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, discussing performance at the highest level, pressure, resilience, and their shared passion for the game. The documentary revisits Saka's childhood home in Ealing and explores his support system. It includes a WhatsApp message from Henry that influenced Saka's perspective following a missed penalty in the Euro 2020 final.
Saka commented on the film, stating, "This film has given me the chance to tell my story in a way I never have before." He added, "People see the goals and the matches, but they don’t see what it takes behind the scenes, and part of that is my support system, the WhatsApp messages from the people who were there long before any of this who have believed in me every step of the way."