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From a steel-band playing Here Comes the Bride, to an engagement ring made out of a rare gem from Tanzania, to a wedding cake decorated with African fabric, this is one of the most gorgeous multicultural weddings we have seen. Jerryanne, from Jamaica, and Nathan Chiume, from Tanzania, focused on the most beautiful aspects of their culture to make sure every intricate detail of their Afro-Caribbean wedding theme would be a memorable experience for them and all of their guests.
Their summer wedding celebrated the union of two families through a mixture of elegant and Afro-centric traditions. Jerryanne recalls, I especially remember us both getting emotional when I said how much I admire my Dad (who officiated the ceremony) and that I never thought Id find anyone with the same good qualities he has until I met Nathan. Read on to see where Jerryanne and Nathan found inspiration to incorporate their culture in their wedding. Their gorgeous wedding was photographed by Petronella Photography.
Bride: Jerryanne Heath Founder and CEO of ConceptLink
Groom: Nathan Chiume Officer at Deutsche Bank
Wedding date: June 21, 2013
The Wedding Prep!
From Jerryanne, the bride
Nathan and I were married on June 21, 2013 summer solstice and the longest day of the year! We had been engaged for 18 months and we planned the entire wedding ourselves (with support from friends and family). He originally hails from Africa and I from the Caribbean, and we both have family living all over the world. Although we met and live in New York, choosing a wedding location was quite challenging. We wanted our location to reflect the tropical vibes of our birthplaces and give us a blank canvas on which to blend our cultures together.
We visited at least 10 venues in the New York area, as well as in Florida (where Nathan lived for two years). Finally Nathans sister found the perfect venue: The Grandview in Poughkeepsie about two hours away from New York City. The name Grandview is spot on our ceremony took place outside under a gazebo with a breathtaking view of the Hudson River. An outdoor tent on the property hosted our reception, giving us the tropical vibe we so wanted.
Beyond aesthetic, The Grandview allowed us to personalize nearly every detail of our wedding. They customized our menu and took full direction from us on cuisine from both cultures. To top it off, Mike Post at The Grandview coordinated all of the day-of logistics and provided a bridal attendant who looked after us the entire day.
Culture
Our wedding day had a lot of personal touches. We focused on the most beautiful aspects of our cultures and tried to weave those into our Afro-Caribbean wedding theme. We also took inspiration from small things that many people would otherwise overlook. For example, we chose aqua blue and a bold yellow as our wedding colors because they reminded us of the ocean and sun.
While visiting Tanzania a year prior to the wedding, we got inspired by the fabrics and handmade crafts we found at the market. We brought several yards of yellow and blue fabric home and enlisted 3 incredible tailors at AZVKA, Afrikart, and Yara to create our table runners and wedding attendant accessories. During a business trip in Nigeria shortly thereafter, I stumbled upon some vintage African gin bottles that we used as vases during the ceremony.
Franz James Floral weaved these gin bottles into our decor alongside the dramatic centerpieces and bouquets they created with some of our favorite exotic flowers. Nathan and I both love music and this was a crucial part of creating the ambience. We brought in a steel pan band for the ceremony that played Here Comes the Bride right before I walked down the aisle and during the cocktail hour, and our friends Mao and Dave DJd the reception.
To highlight my Caribbean culture, I took inspiration from Junkanoo, a traditional carnival held in the Bahamas each year. I recalled the brightly colored headpieces covered in sequins, rhinestones, and feathers. I enlisted the help of a friend (Sipiwe Sikwila of Something Me) to create custom stationery for the ceremony programs, reception tables, guest favors, and signage. She designed a feather-patterned border for each piece and decorated the ceremony and reception programs with blue and yellow rhinestones. We used another designer at Minted.com to create our festive blue and yellow invitation cards.
Hapo wale wanaojifanya ni "wazalendo" na "wataifa" watasema baba yake ni "mhamiaji haramu" kutoka Malawi.
Source: Bright & Beautiful! Jerryanne & Nathans Jamaican-Tanzanian Wedding | Bella Naija
CC kwa C.T.U, kadoda11, Ngongoseke, Ferds, Koba dhidi ya Rais wa wabeba maboksi Nyani Ngabu, Kiranga, VUVUZELA, gfsonwin, Jimmy Santadio na Nivea juu ya mjadala wenu wa "wabeba box". cc. Natalia
naona kijana kajipatia jiko matata kweli.kwa kweli walipendeza.pongezi zao.
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