Wedding #1

We have had the opportunity to attend two weddings recently. We were told at training that if you were invited to a wedding or funeral, you should definitely attend, because it is such a valuable cultural experience. Here are some pics from Wedding #1.

Reception food being prepared

We were invited to this wedding because Messulam (wearing a red tie,on the left), a dear man who has worked for the mission for many years was the best man. At a Ugandan wedding, the groom arrives first and is escorted into the church by a choir.

 In contrast, our American weddings seem like rather tame affairs!

 When the bride arrives, she is accompanied into the church with even more fanfare.

 Messulam had to greet his buddy Silas.

 The reception included African traditional dancing.

 Josiah is always really good about greeting people.

 Doesn't he have a great smile?

 Loved these ladies' expressions too.

The new couple.