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Welcome to The African Bride,

Africana alternatives to the 'white' wedding.

02 Sep Jewelry | Comments

Large Swahili Cuff

Large Swahili Cuff

Beautiful artwork for your arms… Swahili Design Cuff by Chisseko

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“What does it mean to look African”

“What does it mean to look African”

I read an article from BGLH Online called “what does it mean to look African,” and I just agree with everything the author says.  I especially like that we need to expand our ideas on what African looks like, because there are many types of people in the world who may identify as African or African...

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Wodaabe Bride, Niger

Wodaabe Bride, Niger

I love the colors! I wish it wasn’t from National Geographic…but that’s my own pet peeve! via: National Geographic

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Botswana wedding via Bleby Orford Blog

Botswana wedding via Bleby Orford Blog

They petted a cheetah! More pictures: Lerang & Tilewa Selolwane – 25 October 2008, Gaborone, Botswana

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From Seshu’s Tiffinbox: “Brides: Are You For Real?”

From Seshu’s Tiffinbox:  “Brides: Are You For Real?”

“Imagine the African American bride or the Indian bride or the Chinese bride who may just stumble onto your magazine and website, only to find what you have published simply does not relate to them. Or, that all they have access to when planning their wedding is what you supply to them. It scares me...

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23 Aug Food | 1 comment

African Pots Wedding Cakes

African Pots Wedding Cakes

These are too cute! From the blog: SugarCraft by Soni This wedding cake was made for a bride who loves African themes and it was great joy to do that. The wedding shade was orange so I made the roses to match the pots. Made the quills and added feathers and wheat stalk to give...

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Egyptian Collars

Egyptian Collars

Citation: The Field Museum Online Store

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Igbankwu

Igbankwu

“Igbankwu is one of three wedding ceremonies which is the Igbo word for traditional marriage ceremony… ” See more at Cassandra Bromfield’s Wacky World Of Wedding Traditions Citation: Climie and Co Wedding Photographers

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