10 Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks Every Bride Should Know Are you stressing out because of your upcoming wedding? Are you worried that people will compare your function with others they have attended before? Below are a few wedding planning tips to take the stress out of the wedding day. Focus on the big picture Remember what the goal of getting married is – … [Read more...]
Zimbabwe Wedding Traditions – 11 Practices that make Zimbabwean Weddings Unique
Though many young people in Zimbabwe have opted to have modern weddings, traditional weddings, or weddings with some cultural elements in them are still quite common. Below is a list of some exciting Zimbabwe wedding traditions. Zimbabwe Wedding Traditions Lobola (Roora) Lobola is the bride price that must be paid before the bride is released to the groom. The … [Read more...]
All You Need To Know About the Shona Lobola Procedure!
The Shona Lobola Procedure! Lobola, also known as Roora or dowry, is an integral part of the Zimbabwe traditional wedding ceremony. It is viewed as an outward sign of love when a man saves up and gives his bride’s family gifts in recognition for giving him a beautiful woman to marry. The Shona Lobola procedure takes place in stages, as detailed below. Enjoy the read! A. … [Read more...]
The Zimbabwe Traditional Wedding and Roora
Roora - A key component of the Zimbabwe traditional wedding! If you are preparing for a traditional wedding in Zimbabwe, you must know about Roora. According to the Shona dictionary, Roora means to acquire a wife. This word is also loosely interchanged with bride price or dowry. A Zimbabwe traditional wedding is incomplete without Roora, as this component of the wedding … [Read more...]
Who Pays for What in a Wedding – 10 Mind-Blowing Facts.
Most couples prefer to pay for their weddings these days. There are however traditions surrounding payment of certain items in a wedding. Below are some interesting facts outlining who pays for what in a wedding. Wedding Ceremony Did you know that traditionally, the bride's family is supposed to pay for the entire ceremony? This obligation includes flowers, photos … [Read more...]