When going to an African-inspired wedding, there are some things to keep in mind, whether we attend as friends of the new couple, family of the new couple, or the newly wedded couple itself. We will take a look at these things according to our role at the wedding. Guests: As guests, there are quite a number of ways we can spoil the wedding, and ways we can make it a fun, … [Read more...] about The African Wedding Code
Wedding Ceremony
Engaging with the Engagement Ring: Interesting Diamond Ideas
Proposals are frequently accompanied with a bent knee and a diamond ring. By accepting the ring, you release the bent knee into a jump for joy (and often relief) and accept the wedding ring to come. So what does the diamond symbolize? The diamond is one of the more recent accomplices to the wedding band and interestingly enough, many people believed that a diamond held the … [Read more...] about Engaging with the Engagement Ring: Interesting Diamond Ideas
Word on the Street: African Wedding Inspiration with Lerato Dumisa (part 2)
What is the one fashion item you feel is essential? I have a bag fetish and one of my favourite bags since like birth (lol) is the classic black Chanel jumbo handbag, it’s kind of an obsession really. What is the FIRST thing you notice at a wedding? Well I’m sort of also obsessed with decor, so - it’s weird to say but I always notice the chairs chosen before I even … [Read more...] about Word on the Street: African Wedding Inspiration with Lerato Dumisa (part 2)
5 Tips for your Wedding Day Planning
It’s the little things sometimes overlooked which make the world of difference. There are so many aspects o this occasion that it can be overwhelming. The trick is to stay on top of the pile by attending one thing at a time. If you look at these small details right from the word go you can simplify your whole planning process. It is easy to forget about the following in the … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for your Wedding Day Planning
Wedding Ceremony Tips
The Cameroonian Wedding Ceremony is the most important part of a wedding event. It is where the wedding traditions are solemnly performed. Commitments not only between the bride and groom but also between families are made official at this point. The wedding ceremony is the heart of the occasion. Aside from it being the first event of the big day, it is the most solemn event … [Read more...] about Wedding Ceremony Tips