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...] about Wax Poetic African Style at the Altar – Poems
Wedding Tips
What About a Moroccan Themed Wedding?
With a lovely cuisine, enchantingly romantic décor and exotic possibilities for entertainment and gowns, this is a good choice, as long it is done right. Here is how to have a Moroccan inspired wedding to remember. The color scheme: To begin with, a color scheme has to be chosen. Would you like it to be more along the lines of the desert theme - gold, white and the … [Read more...] about What About a Moroccan Themed Wedding?
The African Wedding Code
When going to an African-inspired wedding, there are some things to keep in mind, whether we attend as friends of the new couple, family of the new couple, or the newly wedded couple itself. We will take a look at these things according to our role at the wedding. Guests: As guests, there are quite a number of ways we can spoil the wedding, and ways we can make it a fun, … [Read more...] about The African Wedding Code
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...] about Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Wedding
A Compressed Guide to Acing Afro-Inspired Weddings
Curious about what an African wedding is? About what throwing one involves? Today we will go through the answers to those two questions. The past 19 articles covered it in detail, but this one is for those who haven’t yet made up their minds. First of all, an afro-inspired wedding isn’t that unique. All weddings have an inspiration, whether it is traditional western, Texan … [Read more...] about A Compressed Guide to Acing Afro-Inspired Weddings