Why an African Ceremony?

The ceremony renews the bond between the community and nature. The ceremony is traditionally conducted in the the open, preferably in nature. This is designed to create the bond between people and the cosmos, i.e. the stars, moon, sun and the universe. The wedding ceremony becomes a conduit between the unseen world and the seen world. In an African way of life, ceremonies and rituals triggers the subtle energies from the world of spirit to bless the occasion and propel the marriage towards its final pre-destined destiny.

What happens during the Ceremony?
During the ceremony everybody present participates. The energy of the ceremony is created by the contribution of each individual. It is considered the fuel that fires the ceremony. As the couple is matrimonially joined the families of the bride and groom are also joined as one. During the ceremony parents of the couple are openly acknowledged for their role in raising their kids.

When other couples attend the ceremony, they also bring their marriages to the altar to be renewed and reinforced. As the couple do their vows to each other, the rest of the married couples also get an opportunity of renewing their vows.

Sacred songs, dances, praise-songs related to fertility, prosperity, health are rendered to bless the occasion. Sacred Garments are worn. Each ethnic group possessing and using their own uniqueness style. African wedding ceremony embodies sacred symbols, that will always remind the couple of their commitment to each other.