Wedding traditions in Zimbabwe share a common thread in terms of values, views, and experiences with other African regions. You may celebrate your heritage and honor your ancestry by incorporating your customs and traditions in your wedding ceremony and reception. Aside from performing traditional rituals, couples can also incorporate ethnic touches into its wedding program and … [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 … [Read more...]
6 Trendy and Unique Honeymoon Destinations
Want to have an unforgettable honeymoon? We bring you the trendiest destinations. The world is at your doorsteps. The honeymoon tradition appeared in the 19th century in UK. It comes from a custom whereby newly wedded couples had to visit any countryside after the party. This trip represented the first time they spent together, intimately, far from family and friends. The name … [Read more...]