The bride plays a significant role in Namibian culture, as it is believed that she is the connection between the ancestors and the unborn. She is thus treated with great respect and as such, most Namibia wedding traditions focus on her. Coming up is a list of the most common wedding and marriage traditions in Namibia. Namibia Wedding Traditions Kidnapping the … [Read more...]
10 Ideas on What to Do First When Planning Your Wedding
Doesn't it feel great to be engaged? You must be looking forward to the wedding! When planning your wedding, though, there are some things you need to start with. If you have no idea how to begin, look at the list below. Make the announcement Tell everyone who matters that you are finally getting married! For some, that will be the best news they have heard all … [Read more...]
Makeup for the African Bride
I cannot think of many awkward moments that compete with one with a horribly made-up bride. Such things happen, and many of you have been in such an experience. And while we cannot spoil her day and tell her the blunt truth, when we look at the bride, we can’t help but think to ourselves, “There is one look I will not use to my wedding!” And days or weeks after the wedding, the … [Read more...]
African Music and Dance at Your Wedding – Yes or No?
African music (song and dance) feature in quite the number of occasions. Whether it be at birth, at circumcision (which, in some cultures is viewed as proof of maturity) or at marriage, song and dance are quite popular in many cultures. Especially the traditional marriage dances and songs. African music and dance have quite a number of musical instruments. Here we have the … [Read more...]
Acing the Food at Your Afro-centred Wedding
We all know how important good food is at a wedding. Well, if you think good food at an afro-centered wedding is even more important, you are probably right. No need to panic, though: selecting the food you want your guests (and yourself, by default) to enjoy will probably be fun. After all, the African cuisine is a very unique and diverse one. So, let us go through the steps … [Read more...]