Schedule

The Enshoshila (The Pre-Wedding Party)

Fri, May 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - Sat, Jun 1, 2024, 3:00 am

Most people wear traditional Ethiopian attire to this event. But, there will be lots of dancing so wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Enshoshila is all about celebrating the bride. Parents, uncles and aunties will sing and praise the bride and those that came before her.

Wedding Dinner

Sun, Jun 2, 2024, 5:30 pm - Mon, Jun 3, 2024, 12:00 am

This event is black-tie or Ethiopian traditional attire only.

This is the main event of the wedding. Lots of food, drinks, and dancing.

The Meles (The Return)

Tue, Jun 4, 2024, 6:00 pm - Wed, Jun 5, 2024, 12:00 am

This event is traditional attire optional

The Meles, roughly translates to 'the return'. This is an event hosted by the bride's family to welcome the bride and groom back to their house as married couple. There will be lots food, drinks, and dancing.

The Kilkel (The Mixer)

Thu, Jun 6, 2024, 6:00 pm - Fri, Jun 7, 2024, 12:00 am

This event is black-tie optional

Kilkel literally translates to 'mixer'. This is where the grooms family hosts a mixer for the bride's family and friends.