African American weddings are not the same as American weddings but a mixture of both traditions. From jumping the broom, which is an African tradition, to a couples’ first dance which is more of an ...

A Dreamy “I Do” in the Heart of Africa. Imagine exchanging vows beneath the gentle shade of a Marula tree, the African wilderness your breathtaking backdrop… a romantic sunset ceremony… you and your ...

I’ve written about and performed the well-known and beloved African-American wedding ritual of ‘jumping the broom.’ Just to recap, it comes from the time when slaves, who were not allowed to marry, ...

The moment of truth for Ivan Arinaitwe came when he had to choose among many relatives and friends whom to invite to his wedding. An initial 150 people swelled to 300 as he agonized. No matter how he ...

African weddings are renowned for their grandeur, and cultural flair. They are a celebration of love, family, and community and are often accompanied by a steep price tag. From the bustling city of ...

In our weeklong series World of Weddings, we sent a team of correspondents around the globe to witness unique ceremonies and understand what marriage means in different cultures. In our third report, ...

What can we say, fairytale African weddings are certainly our thing. The trend of traveling abroad to get married isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it may just be picking up. But what to say about ...

The couple, Kelsey Bone and Scot Pominville from Regina, Saskatchewan, decided to tie the knot on a mountain peak outside the traditional wedding venue, at the Church aisle, due to the beautiful ...

KAMPALA, Uganda — The moment of truth for Ivan Arinaitwe came when he had to choose among many relatives and friends whom to invite to his wedding. An initial 150 people swelled to 300 as he agonized.