The wedding of Keisha Trotter and Andre Nelson will be a
combination of a traditional wedding with an African twist.

From the pre-wedding activities, to the ceremony, clothes and even down to the favors,
our wedding will be a true African inspired experience!

Rituals that you will experience at our wedding may include:

Libation

An African proverb tells us that people who lack the knowledge of the past are like
a tree without roots. Libation is the oldest form of prayer. This ritual calls upon and
asks Almighty God's blessing and the blessings of ancestral spirits.

Tasting of the Elements

The bride and groom taste flavors that represent the different emotions within a
relationship: sour (lemon), bitter (vinegar), hot (cayenne), and sweet (honey), for example.
This symbolizes the couple's ability to get through the hard times in life to enjoy
the sweetness of marriage.

Jumping the Broom

Jumping the Broom is an African-American wedding tradition where couples use
jumping the broom at their wedding to symbolize all past problems have been
swept away, revealing a fresh future ahead.