Its in a church, what is the dress code/cermony like?
2006-09-19 03:04:29 · 8 answers · asked by curiosity 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It really depends if it is an African American wedding or a straight African wedding. Both are similar in music selections- more upbeat happy music, lots of dancing. Food and drinks are in a abundance. Everyone enjoying themselves. No long drawn out boring speeches or singers who sound like they should be in an elevator. Just a very happy family event.
Traditional native attire for the female would be a headpiece (a gele'), a loose fitting or grand bou-bou or the wrap skirt (iro), shawl (iborum), and a short loose blouse (buba) made out of the same fabric. The groom wears a pair of slacks (sokoto), shirt (bubba), a long flowing pullover type jacket (agbada) and a rounded box-like hat (fila).
African American couples who chose a more American flare may chose the traditional white bridal gown for the bride and the groom a tuxedo. The traditional color of African royalty is purple, accented with gold. These may be used as accent colors worn by the bridal party.
In America, some African Americans follow the old tradition of "jumping the broom". It is not practiced in Africa. The bride is usually given gifts that will help her with her life as a wife. This varies though on what part of Africa the come from- as each individual area has different customs and conditions for weddings to take place.
I say for the most part, if the couple is "Americanized", the appropriate wear would be dressy. Take you cue from the Bride and Groom- consult with them and find out what would be alright. Most of the time, as long as you come is good for the family.
2006-09-19 03:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go learn how to dance if you don't know because we Africa love dancing .try and find out what kind of wedding it is becos they are basically two type of wedding in Africa IE the traditionally and the white. in the traditional wedding you are expected to to be on a cultural attire while for the white wedding looks so much like the the kind of wedding you people do.only that it has a lot of time for dancing and basically eating.
2006-09-19 10:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by atola o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the bride and groom about the wedding. I attended an African wedding and they required formal attire for the ceremony and reception.
2006-09-19 10:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends if its Americanized or not if its totally African then its going to be weird and different and not your average American wedding.
2006-09-19 10:05:50 · answer #4 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They use the men's heads and hats that keep the sun off, over there, as Bongo Drums now!!
So, if I were you, I wouldn't go!
Come up with some excuse!
Sometimes they like your hat so much, you never get it back!!
2006-09-19 10:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by dr c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a wedding, anything u wanna wear
2006-09-19 10:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a lion from local zoo and go with him
2006-09-19 10:06:11 · answer #7 · answered by Petar K 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
there will be lots and lots of dancing. they are fun!!
2006-09-19 15:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by Shoe Gyrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋