Buea, South West Region, Cameroon, tenths of weddings are celebrated yearly in this beautiful town. Located at the foot of Mount Cameroon, Buea has always been known for its legendary hospitality. Thanks to the state University and the numerous professional schools, the town has become a nice and unique cultural melting pot where Bakweri people, native of the town, easily blend … [Read more...] about Preparing for the D Day: The Hall/ Buea, The Legendary Hospitality
Cameroon Weddings
Once Upon A Time…Incursion into “Banen” Land
Once Upon A Time… Incursion into the “Banen” Land “Marriage is an institution”. This statement is true everywhere and Banen people are no exception. They are found in the Centre Region of Cameroon Department of Mbam Inoubou. The first stage for two people who want to get married is the bride price. This is paid by the husband in two phases: the “knock door” and the bride … [Read more...] about Once Upon A Time…Incursion into “Banen” Land
Wedding Traditions
In Cameroon, both monogamous and polygamous marriages are being practiced. In the average Cameroonian family, the women tend to the home, and men herd cattle or work as farmers. Wedding traditions in Cameroon seems similar in many African regions with regards to spirit, but there tribes and ethnic groups are quite significant in details. Cameroonian wedding traditions has a … [Read more...] about Wedding Traditions
Wedding Tips for the Groom
Wedding planning for the groom in a Cameroon wedding is not that stressful. That is because it is customary that the bride does all the planning and the manning during the wedding. His most important role in planning their long awaited Cameroonian wedding is to support her bride to be in her planning. Here are 7 tips for Grooms-to-be! 7. Groom's Gifts. Prepare your gifts: … [Read more...] about Wedding Tips for the Groom
Honeymoon Tips
After the official Cameroon Wedding ceremony, the bride will return to her parents' home to be cleansed and covered with camwood, then she will officially be "handed over" to her husband for their honeymoon. From the feastivities of a Cameroonian wedding, the couple should have been overwhelmed and should need a time to relax and enjoy themselves. The honeymoon is the best time … [Read more...] about Honeymoon Tips