African culture is quite diverse. This means when discussing how unique it is, one has to apologize for not including all points related to the topic. But at least one has been kind enough to give you some, hasn’t one? Here, take a look at some of them according to the stages of marriage. Wedding Preparations: Different cultures have different preferences for … [Read more...]
Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding
Themed weddings (and afro-themed weddings, as a result) are not so different from the traditional weddings. In fact, if we want to be technical about it, all weddings are themed. If a person chooses to have a normal wedding, then it will be traditionally western. But all the same, there are some things we should keep in mind when planning your wedding. Let us go through … [Read more...]
3 Fun and Fresh Color Combinations for your African Wedding
"Color is all. When color is right, form is right. Color is everything. Color is vibration, like music. Everything is vibration." -Marc Chagall Deciding on a color scheme for your wedding? Heres a look at fresh color combinations that will surely enhance the space of your big day... 1. Sky Blue and Deep Cocoa Bringing in a touch of sassy class, the chemistry created … [Read more...]
Word on the Street: Wedding Fashion Focus with Lerato Dumisa (part 3)
Why do you think style and keeping in line with wedding trends is important? As much as you want your day to remain timeless and classic through the years, you probably want even more than that to evoke a certain emotion with your guests. You want it to be in keeping with the current times and well, frankly, you want to impress your friends and family. And what are the … [Read more...]
Word on the Street: African Wedding Inspiration with Lerato Dumisa (part 2)
What is the one fashion item you feel is essential? I have a bag fetish and one of my favourite bags since like birth (lol) is the classic black Chanel jumbo handbag, it’s kind of an obsession really. What is the FIRST thing you notice at a wedding? Well I’m sort of also obsessed with decor, so - it’s weird to say but I always notice the chairs … [Read more...]