Kum, Kuma & Oficijant
In Croatia, the equivalent of the maid of honor and best man are called “Kuma” and “Kum.”
There’s a Croatian saying, “Bog na nebu, kum na zemlji” – God in heaven, kum on Earth. It’s not just a catchy phrase. It reflects how seriously this bond is taken. A kum/a shows up. For the weddings and celebrations, of course, but also for the funerals, the hospital visits, and the heavy moments. Sometimes, being a kum/a means nothing more than sitting together in silence, sipping coffee and letting the world slow down for a bit. It’s that quiet presence, that unspoken understanding, that makes it so unique.
We are overjoyed to have Sam and Meg beside us on this monumental occasion.