We are having a small, private wedding in South Africa, and we are sad that we can't yet celebrate with ALL of our loved ones. We await Luzuko's move to the U.S. in Fall 2025 so that we can join our communities together, and stay tuned for a Baltimore, USA reception in Winter 2025-26. In the meantime, we want to share what we are doing so far with you, and we will be sharing wedding photos in the Gallery page, and have set up a Honeymoon fund in Registry page!

Friday, July 5 5 pm Mehndi party (immediate family) Mehndi for guests with biryani, sweets and snacks Nalangu (turmeric/haldi) ceremony Saturday, July 6 10:00 Christian church ceremony 1. Sermon 2. Exchange of vows and rings 11:30 (Intermission) Tea and snacks in the Church hall 12:30 Xhosa traditional wedding in Mtulu family home 1. Opening prayer 2. Introductions by both families 3. Speech, father of the bride, mother of the groom 4. Cutting of the cake 5. Toast 6. Reply by bride and groom 7. Lunch is served 8. Exchange of gifts by both families Makoti (bride) dressed by in laws 9. Kuyalwa Umakoti by Mtulu family