The wedding reception we had seen being set up got underway in the evening. Since the porch outside our room looked out over it, we had front row seats to see everything.
There was a head table in a tent. To the right and left, facing each other, there were two more tents with head tables and chairs behind. Steve thinks that each of the two tables were the bride’s and groom’s families. The head table was the link between the two families.
The flowers were very western--lovely roses and mums--with lots of tulle. There were lots of white lights strung around, which Anne loved. The music was Christian (we sang along to “Lord, I lift your name on high”). We never figured out the bride. We think she was the one in white, but there was also a woman in a gorgeous red dress and tiara that looked much fancier. We thought maybe she was the brides maid?
The coolest part was the dancing the gifts forward! Just like in some African churches, they formed a line up to the head table and danced with their wrapped boxes up to be received by the attendants. I guess no one gave them a microwave!
The guests were an interesting mix of African and North American styles. Thankfully the music didn’t last long, since we went to bed before 10:00!
There was a head table in a tent. To the right and left, facing each other, there were two more tents with head tables and chairs behind. Steve thinks that each of the two tables were the bride’s and groom’s families. The head table was the link between the two families.
The flowers were very western--lovely roses and mums--with lots of tulle. There were lots of white lights strung around, which Anne loved. The music was Christian (we sang along to “Lord, I lift your name on high”). We never figured out the bride. We think she was the one in white, but there was also a woman in a gorgeous red dress and tiara that looked much fancier. We thought maybe she was the brides maid?
The coolest part was the dancing the gifts forward! Just like in some African churches, they formed a line up to the head table and danced with their wrapped boxes up to be received by the attendants. I guess no one gave them a microwave!
The guests were an interesting mix of African and North American styles. Thankfully the music didn’t last long, since we went to bed before 10:00!
1 comment:
So glad to hear your safe and sound. It sounds like a busy first few days. Love drumming you were able to enjoy!This was a joy to read! Looking forward to the next entry.
All is well here....
Blessings
Deb
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