Heh, as I’m writing this I have to admit I wish I were there to see how some of you dear readers would react to some of the poetry I am about to unleash, and see which you would prefer which ones would make your heart stop. I mean consider these words: “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” –Robert Frost Interesting way of phrasing … [Read more...]
Ghana Wedding Traditions
It is important that you understand the reason behind these traditions and the history of the traditions because this will enable you to perform the traditions more sincerely. Know the wedding traditions. Be familiar with the culture and immerse in the beliefs of your partner. The Ghana Wedding Traditions last for a couple of weeks before the day of the wedding. The Ghana … [Read more...]
Wedding Traditions in Ghana
Looking to understand Wedding Traditions in Ghana. Here is our list of the best places to start your search. KNOCKING ON THE DOOR Since marriage in African culture is considered the official joining of two families, a large emphasis is placed on getting family permissions and blessings before the wedding. In Ghana, the groom requests permission through the custom of … [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...]