| p>If your heritage as an African-American is important | | | | when they attend and anything they can do to help |
| to both you and your fiancé, you may want to | | | | with the participation. You may want to employ the |
| incorporate some of those customs into one of the | | | | services of a designer to create signature wedding |
| most special days you will spend as a couple. There | | | | garb for your special African wedding ceremony. |
| are many facets to an African wedding ceremony | | | | Many people are familiar with the concept of the |
| and deciding what aspects to include in your wedding | | | | "Circle of Love" from the blockbuster hit and long |
| day is something that you and your intended should | | | | running Broadway play, "The Lion King." You can form |
| talk about before you begin planning. | | | | a circle of love at your ceremony that will join you and |
| To get you started, you should do plenty of research | | | | your wedding party along with the guests into one |
| once you have found out the traditions your family | | | | entity, which will start your wedding day off with a |
| holds near and dear to their heart. Once you have | | | | sense of unity for everyone. |
| some of that information, it can help you get started | | | | Use readings and prayers to honor those who have |
| choosing the ideal components for making your day | | | | come before you such as your parents and your |
| special. | | | | grandparents as well as any other elder who |
| Make a list of ideas that appeal to you such as rituals | | | | deserves recognition. This is traditional at most African |
| and ceremonies that are common in an African | | | | wedding ceremonies and serves to show the respect |
| wedding ceremony. Choose at least three of these | | | | that the young have for those older and wiser. |
| ideas to be the outline for your wedding and reception. | | | | Be sure that you serve traditional African fare that will |
| If you don't feel comfortable building a wedding | | | | be sure to please all of your guests. You can also |
| ceremony and reception yourself, you might think | | | | offer something a little less exotic for those who have |
| about hiring a wedding professional who can help you | | | | a more timid palette. To really set the mood and get |
| realize your inspirations and make them a reality. | | | | the party started you can hire drummers and dancers |
| You can create invitations that reflect the African flair | | | | who will add cultural beats to get your guests moving |
| of your wedding. You can also think about creating a | | | | on the dance floor. |
| newsletter detailing what your guests can expect | | | | |