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
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Unique African Wedding Ideas
African culture is quite diverse. This means when discussing how unique it is, one has to apologize for not including all points related to the topic. But at least one has been kind enough to give you some, hasn’t one? Here, take a look at some of them according to the stages of marriage. Wedding Preparations: Different cultures have different preferences for … [Read more...] about Unique African Wedding Ideas
Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding
Themed weddings (and afro-themed weddings, as a result) are not so different from the traditional weddings. In fact, if we want to be technical about it, all weddings are themed. If a person chooses to have a normal wedding, then it will be traditionally western. But all the same, there are some things we should keep in mind when planning your wedding. Let us go through … [Read more...] about Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding
Common Features of the Modern African Wedding – The Pre-Wedding
In order to copy or use the African weddings as inspiration, it is best to take a look at some of the things common to modern African weddings. As the African culture is pretty diverse, what with the number of tribes, we will select only a few of the general features. Many cultures have two occasions, the pre-wedding (introduction) and the actual wedding. We will consider the … [Read more...] about Common Features of the Modern African Wedding – The Pre-Wedding
Hairstyle Tips for the African Inspired Bride
“The hair is the richest ornament of women.” – Martin Luther After agreeing with that statement and nodding at the oh-so-wise words of Martin Luther, I hope you do not go into a panic because you suddenly realize how important a good hairstyle is for a bride. It isn’t as hard as you think. Here’s why: There is some good news about this part of wedding preparations: the … [Read more...] about Hairstyle Tips for the African Inspired Bride