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...] about Engaging with the Engagement Ring: Interesting Diamond Ideas
Wedding Traditions
Wedding Traditions in Rwanda
Wedding traditions in Rwanda seems similar in many African regions with regards to spirit, but their tribes and ethnic groups are quite significant in details. Rwandan Wedding traditions has a strong significance in traditions because marriage links not only two people but also to their families and even the to the tribe they belong. Incorporating the customs and traditions in … [Read more...] about Wedding Traditions in Rwanda
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...] about Word on the Street: Wedding Talk with Lerato Dumisa (part 1)
3 Top Tips for a Successful African Wedding
The number one trend in African weddings right now is to make a statement and wear your dress like the queen that you are. There is a generalization that often proves its worth; women of color know how to wear confidence like a million dollar diamond. This is being highlighted, as African women throughout the globe know how to glide down the aisle in true African royalty. This … [Read more...] about 3 Top Tips for a Successful African Wedding