Buea, South West Region, Cameroon, tenths of weddings are celebrated yearly in this beautiful town. Located at the foot of Mount Cameroon, Buea has always been known for its legendary hospitality. Thanks to the state University and the numerous professional schools, the town has become a nice and unique cultural melting pot where Bakweri people, native of the town, easily blend … [Read more...]
Once Upon A Time…Incursion into “Banen” Land
Once Upon A Time… Incursion into the “Banen” Land “Marriage is an institution”. This statement is true everywhere and Banen people are no exception. They are found in the Centre Region of Cameroon Department of Mbam Inoubou. The first stage for two people who want to get married is the bride price. This is paid by the husband in two phases: the “knock door” and the bride … [Read more...]
4 Things to Look for in a Wedding Planner
Planning a wedding to its perfection can be a daunting task and you need some help to achieve this. Your family members and friends can really contribute in helping you but some of these issues need a professional and it is for this reason one needs to have a wedding planner to assist you in planning and arranging all that is needed to make this imperative day a success. Listed … [Read more...]
Wedding Tips for the Bride
When a bride and a groom decides to jump into the broom is the significant understanding of a Namibia wedding. Before the ceremony the bride is kidnapped and dress her. After the ceremony the bride is brought into the house where the family of the groom tells her what her responsibilities and bathe her with butterfat of the cow. Days before the wedding are very stressful for … [Read more...]
Wedding Tips for the Groom
In a Namibian wedding, the bride does all the wedding planning and manning, just like any other wedding. But despite this custom, the groom should always think that everything can't be done if only one will work. The groom should think that her wife-to-be also needs her maybe not help her in doing things but a simple support would make a great impression to the bride that as a … [Read more...]