Getting married to a kenyan?Here are Kenyan wedding tradition tips.

If you are getting married to a kenyan,there are so maany things you need to know about the kenyan traditions on marriage.There are those traditions which tie weddings around the world together; such as tossing the bouquet, cutting the cake and exchange of rings. But there are some traditions which are unique to this part of the world and they are what makes a wedding truly Kenyan. Here are our favourite ones

                              1. Walkway Shukas and Women Singing on Morning of The Wedding

 On the morning of the wedding, brides around the world will probably wake up to the sound of birds chirping. But if you are a bride in Kenya you will probably hear the delightful sound of women singing.

                                                    2. Traditional Gifts Giving:

 These gifts are different from the rest in that they are traditional and they will most probably not be on your wedding registry. According to tradition these gifts are given by the groom’s parents to the couple. They include a kiondo (woven basket), a shuka, a pot and sometimes a spear and shield for the groom.

                                                         3. Couple’s Welcome Dance:

 You know you are at a Kenyan wedding when you hear the honking of cars to announce the entry of the couple at the reception.

Once the couple alights from the car, the women continue to sing and dance as they usher them into the reception. The joy and cheer is undeniable.

                                                   4. Giving Cake to Parents:   

 Cake is a part of pretty much every wedding. But for weddings in Kenya, aside from the cake to be served to everyone, the couple also gives a cake to their parents and another to their in-laws.

                                        

                                             5. Putting the Certificate in Blazer or Socks:

You have both signed the certificate and your witnesses have signed it too! Now where to keep it…the groom’s blazer or socks, of course! At least as far as weddings in Kenya go. 

We have barely scratched the surface when it comes to Kenyan wedding traditions, but these are our favourites. We would like to know what other Kenyan wedding traditions you know of and which ones you like most.

                      

Source: www.kenyaweddings.co.ke