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On Saturday, Muhire took my friend, Marie, my roommate Parker, and me to a Rwandan wedding – the wedding of his childhood friend’s cousin – and lent Marie and me his mom’s traditional dresses. We were decked out and as many of the guests told us, we looked “very smart.”
The wedding was an all day celebration, beginning with a ceremony of the families meeting at the bride’s house, a large buffet lunch, the ceremony at the church, and a reception with traditional dancers.
We were welcomed with open arms and given the royal treatment. The maid of honor helped us tie our dresses, the bride welcomed us into her bridal suite, and we were seated front and center at the reception. Personally, I think the umuzungus in the traditional Rwandan dress may have just provided some comic relief for the guests. Either way, it was a fantastic day! Congratulations Patrick and Ingrid!
Posted By Lisa Rogoff
Posted Jul 12th, 2009