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...]
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...]
Common Features of the Modern Namibia 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...]
Word on the Street: Wedding Talk with Lerato Dumisa (part 1)
I recently enjoyed chatting to a former school friend ofmine from South Africa. Lee Dumisa is a rising star, studying and interning in the mother city, Cape Town, South Africa. Being in the trend capital of South Africa, I asked her to share some wedding inspiration. Here she offers a beautiful understanding on how to incorporate ease and simplicity into your traditional … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Perfectly Plan for your Wedding Day
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...]