A common Cameroonian proverb states – ‘Beauty is an empty calabash.' From this proverb, one can deduce that weddings are an important part of the Cameroonian culture. Below are a few Cameroon wedding traditions, some of which are no longer practiced today. Enjoy the read! Cameroon Wedding Traditions Bride Price Payment of bride price is standard practice in African … [Read more...] about Cameroon Wedding Traditions – 11 Customs That Are Unique To the Cameroonian Culture
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African Wedding Ethics
I probably mentioned earlier that in African culture, family involvement is quite the rage. Today we will see how one should act at an African-inspired wedding. We will consider how it is done by role at the the wedding: The aunt of the bride: For most tribes, a female from the bride’s paternal side of the family is selected and is appointed as, when translated from some … [Read more...] about African Wedding Ethics
What About a Moroccan Themed Wedding?
With a lovely cuisine, enchantingly romantic décor and exotic possibilities for entertainment and gowns, this is a good choice, as long it is done right. Here is how to have a Moroccan inspired wedding to remember. The color scheme: To begin with, a color scheme has to be chosen. Would you like it to be more along the lines of the desert theme - gold, white and the … [Read more...] about What About a Moroccan Themed Wedding?
The Origin of Some Common African Wedding Rituals
This is an important aspect to consider. For some of us, anyway, it is. After all, you do not want to find out that you have included a pagan ritual seconds after it is performed, do you? Besides, it is never a bad thing to know what you are involving in your wedding agenda. So, in this article we will go through some of the common African wedding rituals and … [Read more...] about The Origin of Some Common African Wedding Rituals
A Compressed Guide to Acing Afro-Inspired Weddings
Curious about what an African wedding is? About what throwing one involves? Today we will go through the answers to those two questions. The past 19 articles covered it in detail, but this one is for those who haven’t yet made up their minds. First of all, an afro-inspired wedding isn’t that unique. All weddings have an inspiration, whether it is traditional western, Texan … [Read more...] about A Compressed Guide to Acing Afro-Inspired Weddings