Weddings

We have been invited to several weddings here in Mzuzu.  It is strange for us to attend the wedding service at 8.00a.m. The sun is shining at this time and it is much cooler for us which is good.  We have been to weddings at St. Peter's Cathedral, one of the outstations and at the CCAP.  We find it very interesting and entertaining to watch the bridesmaids and best men dance down the aisle, leading the bride and groom who dance behind.  It is clear to us the rehearsals that take place focus very much on the dance routines; you cannot help but feel a sense of joy.

Bridesmaids in red and yellow dancing with best men to lead the bride and groom to the altar.

After the wedding service in the Church everyone goes home and then attends the reception later in the day, usually about 1.00p.m. At the reception the newly married couple are led into the hall by the "sample couple" they have chosen to emulate...dancing along the red carpet.  The bridesmaids and best men dance their routines.   The hall is decorated with the chosen colours of the bridal party.  Throughout the afternoon there are many dances where groups of people are invited to come and dance.  When you dance you throw money at the couple to provide them with a good start to their married life or to help pay for their wedding. The newly married couple dance throughout.  Later the pieces of the wedding cake are auctioned off.  Guests are given a gift of thanks for their support; a bottle of coke or Fanta and a bun.

Paul and Dorothy entering their reception in St. Peter's Hall

Gifts for the Bride & Groom