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Nigerian wedding: Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa traditionsFeatured
African weddingTraditions

Nigerian wedding: Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa traditions

Discover Nigerian wedding traditions: Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa ceremonies, outfits, aso ebi, food, music and organization.

August 11, 2026 8 min
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Cameroonian wedding: traditions, dowry, outfits and timeline
African weddingTraditions

Cameroonian wedding: traditions, dowry, outfits and timeline

Discover the traditions of a Cameroonian wedding: meeting of the families, dowry ceremony, outfits, meal, music and organization.

August 11

8 min

Congolese wedding: dowry traditions, outfits and order of events
African weddingTraditions

Congolese wedding: dowry traditions, outfits and order of events

Discover the traditions of the Congolese wedding: the official request, dowry ceremony, outfits, meal, rumba and organization tips.

August 11

9 min

Ivorian wedding: traditions, attire and ceremony proceedings
African weddingTraditions

Ivorian wedding: traditions, attire and ceremony proceedings

Discover the traditions of the Ivorian wedding: customary ceremony, dowry, pagne outfits, food, music and organization tips.

August 11

7 min

Senegalese wedding: traditions, outfits and the course of the ceremony
African weddingTraditions

Senegalese wedding: traditions, outfits and the course of the ceremony

Discover the traditions of the Senegalese wedding: family meetings, outfits, meal, music and tips for organizing your ceremony.

August 11

7 min

African customary wedding: steps, dowry and ceremony organization
African weddingTraditions

African customary wedding: steps, dowry and ceremony organization

Discover the steps of an African customary wedding: meeting of families, dowry, gifts, outfits, meal and organization tips.

August 11

8 min

African wedding: traditions, outfits and tips for organizing it well
African weddingTraditions

African wedding: traditions, outfits and tips for organizing it well

Discover the traditions of the African wedding, the outfits, ceremonies, meals and music as well as our tips for organizing your reception.

August 11

8 min

Tunisian wedding: traditions, attire and the course of the festivities
Maghrebi weddingTraditions

Tunisian wedding: traditions, attire and the course of the festivities

Hammam, henna, jelwa, regional outfits, music and meal: discover the traditions of the Tunisian wedding and our tips for organizing the festivities.

August 11

7 min

Algerian wedding: traditions, attire and ceremony proceedings
Maghrebi weddingTraditions

Algerian wedding: traditions, attire and ceremony proceedings

Henna, tasdira, regional outfits, music and food: discover the traditions of the Algerian wedding and our tips for organizing the ceremony.

August 11

7 min

Moroccan wedding: traditions, outfits and ceremony proceedings
Maghrebi weddingTraditions

Moroccan wedding: traditions, outfits and ceremony proceedings

Henna, negafa, caftans, amariya, music and food: discover the course of a Moroccan wedding and our tips for organizing a successful celebration.

August 11

7 min

Henna Ceremony: Traditions and Organization Before the Wedding
Maghrebi weddingTraditions

Henna Ceremony: Traditions and Organization Before the Wedding

Meaning, sequence, outfits, decoration, music and budget: everything to understand and organize a beautiful henna ceremony before the wedding.

August 11

7 min

Maghrebi wedding: traditions, rituals and tips for organizing it well
Maghrebi weddingTraditions

Maghrebi wedding: traditions, rituals and tips for organizing it well

Meeting of the families, henna ceremony, traditional outfits, food and music: discover the traditions of the Maghrebi wedding and our tips for organizing it.

August 11

7 min

Maalai in a Tamil wedding: meaning and exchange of garlands
Tamil weddingTraditions

Maalai in a Tamil wedding: meaning and exchange of garlands

Discover the meaning of Maalai, how to choose the flowers and how to prepare the exchange of garlands for your Tamil wedding.

August 11

9 min

Nadaswaram and Thavil: the traditional music of the Tamil wedding
Tamil weddingTraditions

Nadaswaram and Thavil: the traditional music of the Tamil wedding

Discover the role of the Nadaswaram and the Thavil during a Tamil wedding, the moments they can accompany and how to choose your musicians.

August 11

10 min

Tamil wedding decoration: Mandap, flowers and inspirations
Tamil weddingTraditions

Tamil wedding decoration: Mandap, flowers and inspirations

Mandap, flowers, Oonjal, couple entrance and colors: discover how to prepare a traditional or modern Tamil wedding decoration.

August 11

8 min

Tamil wedding outfits: sari, Veshti, jewelry and accessories
Tamil weddingTraditions

Tamil wedding outfits: sari, Veshti, jewelry and accessories

Bride's sari, groom's Veshti, jewelry, flowers and outfit changes: discover how to prepare the outfits for a Tamil wedding.

August 11

7 min

Muhurtham in a Tamil wedding: how to choose the date and time of the ceremony?
Tamil weddingTraditions

Muhurtham in a Tamil wedding: how to choose the date and time of the ceremony?

Discover what Muhurtham is, why its timing can be important, and how to organize your wedding schedule around this moment.

August 11

6 min

Oonjal in a Tamil wedding: meaning and ceremony proceedings
Tamil weddingTraditions

Oonjal in a Tamil wedding: meaning and ceremony proceedings

Discover the meaning of the Oonjal, the traditional swing used during some Tamil weddings, as well as our tips for preparing and decorating this ceremony.

August 11

5 min

The Thali in a Tamil wedding: meaning and tradition
Tamil weddingTraditions

The Thali in a Tamil wedding: meaning and tradition

Discover the meaning of the Thali, its role during the ceremony and the preparations to plan.

August 11

3 min

Tamil Hindu wedding: traditions and ceremony proceedings
Tamil weddingTraditions

Tamil Hindu wedding: traditions and ceremony proceedings

Discover the main moments and traditions that punctuate a Tamil Hindu wedding ceremony.

August 11

4 min

Wedding decor trends 2026
DecorationTrends

Wedding decor trends 2026

Natural tones, floral arches and table styling: the decor inspirations that will make a splash this season.

June 26

2 min

Organizing a multicultural wedding: our advice
InspirationTraditions

Organizing a multicultural wedding: our advice

Blending two cultures, two traditions, two families: how to create a celebration that reflects you.

June 26

2 min