Why?

I never wondered about the ring is worn on the 4th finger, but when I saw this video it made sense. Try it just try and you will see it works. Now if it really worked for marriages that's another story.



Kind of makes you go hmmmmmm.

Be Charming

Adinkra Symbol Charms

As Adinkra Symbols grow in popularity as accents for cultural weddings, designers and companies are becoming more creative. Adinkra is most commonly associated with Akan people of Ghana. Symbols are painted on cloth, pottery, logos, and are seen all over. 
They represent concepts or aphorisms. Todays couples are finding the right combination of symbols that best represent them and their lifestyle.

This can serve you well as bridesmaids gifts. Give each attendant a symbol that best represents your friendship or give them a combination of symbols.

The Adinkra charms (above) from Soul of Somanya are available in a variety of sizes and metals from sterling silver, copper, gold filled, and gold. The prices make gift giving a charm (I couldn't resist)



Soul of Somanya is a small company is a staffed only with volunteers. While the marketing is done here in the US (Mobile, Alabama). The real work is done in Somanya-Krobo in Ghana, West Africa. This is where they are working to develope sustainable employment and opportunities. Your gift can mean so much more.

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Come On Baby Light My Fire

Photo from Sparks

Large South African weddings are followed by a festive feast known as Karamu.
The bride's family lights a fire in the hearth of the new couple, using fire from their own hearth.
To capture the essence of this custom, a large candle remains unlit during the ceremony, flanked by two lit smaller candles. The bride and groom each take one small candle and light the large candle, symbolizing their union. A nice way to add to this is to have each of the small candles lit by the parents of the bride and groom prior to the wedding.
This can make a beautiful statement but I have another idea. Plan an event after the Honeymoon. Begin preparing food that is cooked in the oven of your parents home or your new home. Then transport it to the in-laws to finish cooking. Everyone can bring pictures, food, and share stories over pot luck that has been prepared in the warmth and love of both parents home. One dish can mean so much.