Getting Married the African Way...(PT 2)

The Church and or Court (Registry) wedding stage: Due to Western influence and Christianity, a wedding ceremony is not completed until the couples are blessed are the church and the wedding is legalized at the court or registry. This is based on individual difference; some couples prefer to carry out both church wedding (the Muslim equivalent is known as Niqqai) and the court wedding while some would go to church or the court alone. The essence is to provide religious and or legal backing to the union.

The reception: This is the last stage before the couple leave for their honeymoon where the guests are entertained. The highlight of the reception is the toast and the who’s next bouquet throwing. At the end of the reception, another couple would have join the train of newly wedded moving on to face the reality of “happily ever after” and endless bliss.

celebrating with family

celebrity for a day?

friends and colleagues

the vows

A life time commitment

 In conclusion, although individual cultures have components that make them unique and beautiful, however, a blend of different cultural ingredients tend to result in a breathe-taking aroma that has since spiced up our contemporary societies and cultures.