Finding the right person to spend the rest of your life is one of the toughest challenges someone will ever face. Once you think you have found the right person, you may sometimes have doubts. Having doubts about who you are marrying is not only normal, but healthy.

Ashington Njenga was apparently not sure that Anita Njenga was the one. He even went to the extent of requesting her to date other men, which she did, but eventually as fate would have it, these two love birds, who once rejected each other, tied the knot! Here are some of the photos of their big day! We wish them a happy ever after!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo credits: Willy Muturi photography

For a bride, the walk down the aisle is always a touching part of her big day. In most instances, tradition dictates that it’s the bride’s father who walks her down aisle during the wedding ceremony. But what if you don’t have a great relationship with your father? Or he passed away before your wedding day? Or what if you just don’t want an escort? Worse, what if tradition prohibits that one person you want to walk you down the aisle from doing so?

For Flavvia Naggayi, having he mother walk her down the aisle was her greatest battle as in the Baganda culture, women are not supposed to do so. However, she finally got her wish  and here are photos of her dream wedding with Russell Akuom:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The concept of traditional weddings is dying out with the normalization and the influx of white weddings. Even while this is going on, there are still some couples who are facing demands to still follow some of their cultural practices in their weddings. Having come from different cultures, Kibet and Imelda, faced the challenge of having to convince their parents to allow them have their wedding in Nairobi as cultural demands dictated that the wedding takes place in Kibet’s father’s compound.

Just how far are you willing to go to comply with cultural demands? We share their photos from their wedding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos courtesy Yousuf photography

She’s off the market guys! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Shamea Morton finally says I do to the love of her life, American based Kenyan businessman Gerald Mwangi in an African themed nuptial last Saturday at the Fairmont Mount Kenya.

These two love birds had earlier during Easter took part in a traditional dowry ceremony, in an event attended by great stars like Porsha Williams. This invites only affair was attended by family and close friends among others like Former Xscape singer Kandi Burrus and her spouse, Todd Tucker.

This couple who have been dating for the past 3 years revealed that their first meet was at a lounge in Atlanta and afterwards reconnected at a cook-out later.

“We talked for hours and we’ve been inseparable ever since,” Shamea said during an interview with the media.

We wish the couple a happy ever after.

 

Picture this, you are a bride to-be, it’s three days to your wedding, you are all excited about your day and then bam! You receive the devastating news that your gown designer has just closed down their store without warning. Without letting you know how you will get your gown? What will you do? How will you react to it?

Well, this is what took place in Orleans as a trail of brides and bridesmaids were stuck in limbo after, one of the major supplier of bridal gowns, designer Alfred Angelo, closed down his stores abruptly and without prior notice due to bankruptcy. Independent bridal shops were also left wondering whether the gowns they had ordered will arrive on time for their clients who had weddings during summer and fall. In a message on it’s website, the company issued an apology stating: “We apologize for the inconvenience and hardship resulting from this event. We appreciate your patience. Thank you.” In addition, the company requested their clients to contact the company’s bankruptcy trustee to find out more on the status of their orders.

Founded by Alfredo Angelo and his wife, Edythe Piccone in the mid 1930’s, Alfred Angelo Bridal has grown globally to become one of the largest manufacturers and retailers of wedding gown. Besides being recognized for gown fashions, Alfred Angelo is also known for designing dresses for brides maids, mother of the bride, flower girl dresses as well as wedding accessories. Over 2,500 stores sell Alfredo Angelo designs, which are already in 30 countries and in the year 2014, the company celebrated 80 years of dressing brides. An additional achievement is that the company was featured on a 2013 episode of the television show undercover boss. Unfortunately in July, this year, Alfred Angelo abruptly closed all of its store locations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. The filing by Alfred Angelo Newco Inc. spans 1,044 pages and it comprises of all the names of bridal shops and other corporate creditors. Furthermore, the filing includes what appear to be the names as well as addresses of many women who the company owes bridal gowns.

We are not sure how many brides-to-be who prefer online wedding dresses in Kenya have been affected by the news. Globally, not just in Kenya, the bridal gown market has for a long time suffered from influx of cheap wedding gowns from China. Other major international brands like Pronovious have tried to gain access to the Kenyan market but have not been successful. But all is not lost as recently, a local retailer in Kenya has managed to launch Maggie Soterio designs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bride Nana wearing Alfred Angelo design

Photo courtesy of the bride

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes we never realize where love will come from. Maybe it’s someone who was as close as a classmate, or a neighbor or someone who you may dislike.
For CarolleGerald, a data analyst, she  didn’t expect that the smart guy in her class, Gerald Muchoki, would one day be Mr. Right.Here is what went down on their nuptial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After witnessing Lionel’s the lavish wedding, the internet is ablaze by Antonella Rocuzzo, the first lady of football, wedding gown. There are really only two words to describe this magnificent wedding dress that was flow all the way from Spain in a private jet:Absolutely stunning! The 29-year-old beauty tied the knot to the love of her life Messi,  in a lavish nuptual in their hometown of Rosario, Sante Fe, Argentina.  While the Messi men were adorable, the star of the show was Antonella and all eyes were on her as she walked down the aisle. Roccuzzo’s exclusive mermaid-style gown featured an alluring deep-plunge sweetheart neckline, delicate lace straps and a sensational figure-flattering back with subtle tattoo effect and stunning guipure lace appliqués.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The exquisitely crafted gown’s rich fabrics and detailing featured spectacularly overlaid lace — including French lace made on a mid-19th-century loom — delicate beaded guipure lace appliqués and silk tulle, which gave the design its gentle lines and sense of weightlessness. This stunning looking bride completed her wedding look with a subtle, two-metre-long silk veil. It took over 200 hours just to style and put together the elegant combination of fabrics.

After the ceremony, the bride changed into a new gown designed by Rosa Clara and ensured that every minute of her nuptial was well spent . The magnificent wedding dress, with hand-crafted jewel-beaded embroidery, geometric patterning, deep front and back V-necklines and skirt with bold slit hemmed with scalloped lace, that made her look amazing .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos by REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

Various vendors were feted at the recent Samantha’s Bridal Fair, which saw over 120+ bridal suppliers showcase their best of the best in the wedding industries freshest ideas. The theme of the Fair was luxury redefined and various suppliers were urged to bring it out in their stands. The Samantha’s Bridal Wedding Fair is an exciting 3-day event where visitors are get to experience fashion, beauty and style.

The following are the vendors who won at the Samantha’s Bridal Fair:

Magnolia – Best stand High Table Interpretation Chic Events

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– Most Trendy Stand Aura Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo by Aqua Tronics

Most Trendy stand-Chic Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo by Aqua Tronics

 

– Best Overall, peoples Choice as voted by brides to be, exhibitors, organizers and visitors

Best New Product (albums)- Yousufotography Best stand beauty category

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

 

– Posh Palace. Best stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

 

– Sisimsha entertainment -Best product made in Kenya

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

– Ogake- Best stand, modern vintage interpretation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

 

– Evensis – Best theme interpretation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

 

– Radisson Blu -Trend setters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

 

– Fairmont the Fairmont

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

 

Cake Certificates

– Best Tasting Fruit cake – Cake City

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by digital eye

St. Patrick’s Day is a worldwide feast of the Irish culture that takes place on 17^th March. St Patrick was a priest who had a dream that Irish people were calling him to convert them to Christianity so he decided that he needed to go to Ireland and help. there were already some Christians there but St. Patrick really put a major shift on the country.

So globally every year on this day, the Irish together with the Irish at heart observe St.Patrick’s Day which is now an international festival incorporating into the celebrations some Irish culture through parades, dancing, special foods and drinks (Guinness beer) including a whole lot of green which came from the clovers(Shamrock) and pots of Gold.

St Patrick used Clovers to symbolize trinity of which the Irish now take it as a symbol of luck and it’s green as a sign of new life, fertility and balance and any or all of the three green colors: emerald, grayed jade and tender shoots are used. Gold was a sign of wealth and having your wedding or event on such an auspicious day is said to bring the couple luck, prosperity, fertility as well as wealth but not only that it’s a day full of happiness and joy, and what bride wouldn’t want the whole world to celebrate her wedding unknowingly.

This special day allows you to be creative, unique and fun on your wedding ideas from the wedding decor whilst incorporating it’s colorful, fresh theme of Green and Gold blend together, not forgetting all the fun traditions that come along with the day something to keep your guests entertained. Here are some of the green inspired wedding ideas you can incorporate in your wedding:

Themed green in your decor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tropical greenery will give you that outdoor feel whilst still having a soft and warm style.

 

Occasionally Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive everyone green with envy by matching it with embellishments to give it an elegant appeal.

Floral Brides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are looking for a feminine yet romantic look, a wedding dress with floral details if your best bet!

St. Patrick’s Day Makeup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green may seem like an intimidating but a touch of a bright color may bring out the edgy pop!

Good Luck Charms?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The silver shoe pendant is worn by a bride as part of her jewelry as she incorporates something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in your shoe into her wedding attire!

Your very own St. Patrick Martini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessorize your wedding outfit by wearing a lace anklet

 

 

Green Wedding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green symbolizes harmony, freshness and fertility and it sets an elegant trend throughout your wedding

 

Add a little greenery to your life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After partying a storm on St. Patrick’s day, who needs a hangover the next day?

 

Why let the rains stop you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t let the infamous rains stop discourage you from having your perfect garden outdoor wedding

 

Your very own St. Patrick’s Martini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How about serving up your very own Bailey’s Martini for St. Patrick’s Day?

Mr. World Kenya, Kevin Oduor, who emerged the fourth in the Mr. World competition, took charge of the Samantha’s Bridal Catwalk on the just concluded Fair. The former Mr. Catholic University was contracted as one of the Samantha’s bridal fair models during the 2015 catwalk in his campus years. Samantha’s bridal prides itself in nurturing talent and is honored to work with Mr. and Miss universities during it’s bi-annual fairs where sensational line-up of breath-taking fashion shows are showcased. We were honored to have Africa’s most handsome man grace our catwalk!

Here are some of his pictures at the Samantha’s Bridal Fair!

 

1. Kevin Oduor donning Vivienne Taa suit

 

2. Kevin Oduor together with the male models in Jinnel collections suits

3. Kevin Oduor dressed in big boss suit

4. Kevin Oduor dressed in Big boss

 

5. Kevin Oduor dressed in Big Boss