The TZ Wedding – The Ladies

I should clarify that I am not married. And I should explain a little something about Tanzanian weddings. They’re not like the ones at home. The typical +255 wedding comes in four parts. There are two ceremonies hosted by the bride’s family, and two ceremonies hosted by the groom’s family. The first ceremony is the Kitchen Party, hosted by the bride and her people. It is an evening party, and is generally a strictly-girls affair, so in areas like Dar that are predominantly Muslim, the ladies have a chance to let down their hair …… Continue reading →