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 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...]
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...]
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...]
3 Top Tips for a Successful African Wedding
The number one trend in African weddings right now is to make a statement and wear your dress like the queen that you are. There is a generalization that often proves its worth; women of color know how to wear confidence like a million dollar diamond. This is being highlighted, as African women throughout the globe know how to glide down the aisle in true African royalty. This … [Read more...]