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    Home » Love n Marriage

    PUBLISHED: Apr 5, 2018 · UPDATED: Apr 13, 2018 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

    CAMEROONIAN-SIERRA LEONEAN WEDDING

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    Love is so sweet! My sweet niece, Natacha got wedded last week. And let me just say that the wedding plus events leading up to it took over my life. That's the reason why I've not been very active here and on YouTube but your girl is back now! In this post, I'm sharing some tidbits from the wedding between my niece (Cameroonian) and her husband (Sierra Leonean) hence the title Cameroonian-Sierra Leonean wedding.

    First, there was the traditional wedding which happened 2 weeks ago. It was so much fun to witness all the discussions that take place at a Cameroonian wedding. The bride's family typically pretends that they don't know why the groom and his people came to their house (since the wedding typically takes place at the bride's father's house). Then the groom's family spokesperson states their reason why and it goes something like this:

    "We saw a flower in your garden which we want to harvest." "Flower" here is a figurative expression for the woman.

    Then the bride's family presents them the said "flower" all covered up with 'wrapper' (large Ankara cloths'. And they are to identify if the flower presented is the one they came to harvest. Usually, the first few women presented are the wrong ones, not the bride. And the groom's family has to give each wrong lady transport money so she can travel back to where she came from. Lol

    In all it is a process of both families talking and negotiating. Also, the brideprice is paid behind closed doors. I always love witnessing our traditional weddings, so interesting! If you are from Africa, how are traditional weddings done in your area? I'll love to hear it!

    Cameroonian Traditional Bride

    At the end of the negotiations, the bride is given a cup with a drink in it to go show everyone by presenting the drink to him. When she does that, there is clapping and then the father of the bride joins them together.

    So that's how Natacha and her then fiance, Greg got married traditionally. Aren't they cute?

    African traditional wedding couple

    Then there was a surprise bridal shower. I organized a surprise bridal shower for Natacha 2 days before her church wedding. It was kind of closer to the day of the wedding proper than I wanted but it was great because her bridesmaids were present and the day kind of worked for everyone who attended!

    Cameroonian Bridal Shower

    The bridal shower was a lot of fun as we shared so about marriage, played a game and even danced! I learned so much on that night and longed for more moments like that when sisters can just sit, eat and talk about the things that matter to them.

    Bride-to-be outfit

    Then there was the church wedding. Glorious, God-filled and a day of so much joy!

    Cameroonian-Sierra Leonean Wedding Couple

    I wish Natacha and Greg all the best that marriage offers. Marriage is the sweetest thing after one's relationship with God.pre-signature-pro

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    1. Mommypharma says

      April 05, 2018 at 9:08 am

      I love this, funny am Nigerian and this is sooo similar to our traditional wedding. I miss home like crazy. Can’t wait to see your recipes

      Reply
      • Precious says

        April 06, 2018 at 3:23 pm

        I know right. We are so similar! More recipes coming soon, dear.

        Reply
    2. Abolaji Akinyemi says

      April 05, 2018 at 9:12 am

      Hello Precious! I gasped when I saw the picture! I know Natacha! We went to Minnesota State University, Mankato together! What a small world!!! Thank you for supporting her, may God bless you! May God bless her marriage!!!!

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      • Precious says

        April 06, 2018 at 3:24 pm

        Wow! Small world indeed! Who could have known?? In that case you must be leaving somewhere close to me. Lol. Thanks for your kind wishes, dear. You are so sweet!

        Reply
    3. Glowyshoes says

      April 09, 2018 at 12:55 am

      Aww they are a both cute.. Their culture is almost the same with ours cause every thing you received could pass for a Nigerian wedding.. I wish them the best of married life

      Glowyshoes's blog

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      • Precious says

        April 24, 2018 at 4:35 pm

        Thanks, Glowy!

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    4. Candice says

      April 12, 2018 at 9:32 am

      God is the greatest thinker!!!
      Marriage, what a great institution established by God!!!
      Can never fade....
      Can never be overdue or too much....
      But always bring joy when God is at the center. Nice and beautiful to see young people be ushered into their court.

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      • Precious says

        April 24, 2018 at 4:37 pm

        I know right, Candice. Marriage is such an awesome institution. Thank you for your beautiful words!

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    5. Zinny says

      April 16, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      Congrats to the newlywed. Oh my, everything you stated can pass for a Nigerian wedding lol. I hope you are well rested now. All the best!

      http://www.zinnyfactor.com

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      • Precious says

        April 24, 2018 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks, Zinny! Hope you are doing great.

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    6. Claudine Efenge says

      May 06, 2018 at 5:50 am

      Lovely
      Wish them all the best in the years ahead.
      You are a sweet aunty

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      • Precious says

        May 18, 2018 at 10:42 pm

        Awww thank you, sis.

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