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I am not an encore bride but I will be marrying an encore groom =)
We both have children but we will not be incorporating them into the wedding in any way. We are having a wedding but it will just be for the two of us (DW to Jamaica). We are not incorporating any African traditions into our ceremony. We are having a "traditional" ceremony in a non-traditional setting. My hair will be in micros if that counts =)
I think the second dress you posted would look FABULOUS in a shorter length.
i've been engaged a few times if that counts and the only thing i want to incorporate is the tasting of the elements (a yoruban tradition) ... i am not too into the other truly afrocentric things..
I'll have to read up on the Yoruban tradition ("tasting of the elements"). I've heard of it before, but not sure what it all means. I think we're looking to just include some African inspired decor or the reception outfits (he might have a wardrobe change as well - he's the diva in this relationship). I'll have to do some research on the various African wedding traditions before I decide what we will or will not do. I like the jumping the broom idea, but not sure how it will play out in practice. I don't think I'll want to literally "jump" over the broom. Maybe step over it.
91011, I'm waiting and I'm also in the bay area... oh yea, and I'm encore. lol... I have children and so does my SO. Together we have 4, but only my 2 live with us full-time.
I'm doubtful on incorporating any African traditions into our wedding. At my 1st wedding, we jumped the broom which is more of an African-American tradition, I believe. I don't really want to do that this time around, but we'll see.
I love the second dress you posted with the lace bolero jacket! Really cute! My son's bio-father's family is Yoruba. They did a clothing change for his aunt's wedding. She wore this HUGE white gown and then changed to the traditional wear, as did her husband (from a tux). It's a cool way to incorporate the culture. That wedding was long too! I didn't go to it, but my son's grandmother did force me to watch all nine hours of the wedding video. And that wasn't even ALL of the wedding either as the party went on, and on, and on... and on... (now THAT part, we'll probably incorporate into our wedding! lol)
Here is some info on the "Tasting of the Elements:" The Yoruba Ceremony involves tasting four elements which illustrates the experiences that a couple is expected to go through during their marriage. The elements include bitter, sweet, sour and hot. Water is used to cleanse the palate and represent a way of moving forward. The ceremony is slated before the bride and groom exchange their vows and begins with the officiant explaining the basis for the ritual. The groom feeds the bride the first elements and bride reciprocates. As the bride and groom taste each item, the officiant will explain the types of issues may arise that represent that particular flavor. After each taste, the couple cleanses their palate with water. For the tasting ceremony you can choose your own elements, some of the popular ones include cayenne pepper, lemon, honey and vinegar. These represent the bitter, the hot, the sour and sweet times of marriage.
Thank you CurlyDreamer! What do you all think of this African inspired wedding look?
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I like all of it, but I think her headwrap is a little distracting. I wish we could see the back of the dress!
A friend and her husband wore Indian outfits (white with gold stiching). They were actually very similar to African style outfits, with the long tunic for the man and pants and subtle embrodery around the collar (wish I had pics to share). That might be another way to go if you can't find the African-inspired look you're going for.
her headwrap is a little much. I'm more interested in the dress (what I can make out of it). Can't seem to find something similar, but still looking. We've decided to include a wardrobe change. Mister only ask that I don't do too much and he's not stuck wearing some dress-looking-thing. LOL!!
it looks like it's a sweetheart neckline made of an almost silvery shantung silk material in a sheath shape with a detachable train (that's what i see at least)
Late to this thread...but I am an encore bride.
Therez Fleetwood has some amazing designs. A good mix of tradition with traditional. Love the tasting ceremony idea, too. Remember just because we are encore does not mean we have to be different.
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Today has been a very rare and slow day for me at the corporate gig. So, I've been on the boards posting away. :-D Anyway, I was wondering how many African-American encore brides-to-be (or waiters like myself) are out there.
This will be my second marriage, but I call it my "real" marriage. Do any of you have kids? If so, how are you planning to incorporate your kids into the wedding? Does your SO have children? Just passing time and thought I'd start more threads for us AA bees.
Are any of you incorporating some African traditions in your wedding? I was thinking of perhaps wearing an African inspired gown to the reception. Mister still leaning towards the short and sexy lacey thing he e-mailed a couple of weeks ago. I was thinking of a shorter version of these gowns. What do you think?
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