Matchmaker Kind Of

1 + 1 = LOVE
+ 1 of yours
+ 1 of mines
=
more wives!

Pygmy man to marry his beloved one has to find among his relatives a girl willing to marry a brother or male cousin of his future wife. If he does so and have enough food to give he may have even more wives.

source: 26 Most Bizarre Wedding Customs

Luck Of The Irish

If you remember 8-8-08 was the luckiest day for the Chinese (Estimated 9000 Marry In China). Well 9-9-09 may be no different. In Mandarin the word nine sounds like "long lasting". Now for the Irish twist, I did not know that it is lucky for the Irish to marry on a Wednesday in November. Yes, I know this is going long for that quarter back pass, but there is a couple that is making it work for them read more about Justin and Barbara's wedding date. Hurry up and get down to city hall.
PS want to give a fun favor for a morning wedding/reception, try these small boxes of cereal. Amazon has them for 72 for $39.17.

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What Are Adinkra Symbols?

Patricia C. O'Niell Hand Crafted glass with soul

"African symbols known as adinkra are ubiquitous in Ghana, a beautiful West African country on the Atlantic, situated between Cote d'Ivoire and Togo. On cloth and walls, in pottery and logos, these Asante tribe symbols can be found everywhere" source Adinkra.org

Using any one of the numerous Adinkra symbols in your wedding is now becoming a creative opportunity for couples to express themselves spiritually. These symbols tell a story and give meaning to their goals and the path they intend to walk together. Many businesses are including Adinkra symbols as a choice through design. Below some ideas you can use.

Jolly Be Bakery


Adinkra Wine Tags by Cynirje.com



Adinkra Soaps from Serah's Online Put this in the restrooms for using and also have some in clear bags for guests to take home.

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