The traditionalZuluwedding is always held at the groom’s family home.
The ceremony necessitates extensive planning and various customer stages that must be adhered to.
Zulu traditional wedding culture
A Zulu traditional wedding is so rich.
Zulu traditional wedding culture. Photo: @ZuluBridesSource: UGC
It entails many cultural aspects from preparation to the wedding day and after.
How is theZulu traditional weddingprocess conducted?
Well, to some extent, this tradition has changed because nowadays, couple gets to choose their partners.
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The Zulu girl has the advantage of going and getting the groom.
Only when an agreement is reached will all plans be stalled.
The cattle serve as insurance if the groom rejects the girl or leaves her unjustly.
Zulu traditional wedding ceremony. Photo: @konzichenze, @theblackkings&queensprojectSource: UGC
It is used to help feed her and the children they may have sired together.
How does a Zulu wedding take place?
What happens in a traditional Zulu wedding?
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During this time, the lady is expected to remain a vi*gin until after her wedding.
Should she be deflowered, the groom has to pay a fine, and the wedding conducted immediately.
The bride is decorated with white and red ochre on the wedding day.
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She ties bags of pebbles on her feet to create a rhythm when dancing.
She then carries a miniature knife pointed upwards to symbolise her vi*ginity.
Then the ceremony’s highlight comes the dance-off between the grooms and the brides families.
A decorated Zulu wedding reception. Photo: @MazinoribsDecor, @NokuthulaMasekoSource: UGC
It shows she is disconnecting from her ancestral lineage and joining her husbands lineage.
The grooms family will then slaughter a cow, and the bride puts money in the cow’s stomach.
It shows that her new family welcomes her to join them, and she willingly accepts.
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The groom’s mother rubs butterfat on her new daughter-in-law at the end of the ceremony.
But what is a dance without a song?
She wears one and gives the other to her groom.
Zulu brides. Photo: @ZuluBrides (modified by author)Source: UGC
Whoever sees them knows that these two are a thing.
The community’s flag is blue, yellow, red, and black.
To honour their culture, many couples from this ethnic group use colourful decorations for their wedding.
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The traditionalZulu wedding attireis always changing, but the Ischolo remains an important symbol of Zulu’s cultural heritage.
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Zulu Umembeso traditional wedding cakes
Awedding cakeis an important detail that must be carefully considered when planning.
Traditional Zulu wedding cake. Photo: @LaFinesseCakes, @CakesofHeart, @CCMCakes (modified by author)Source: UGC
The Zulus have lovely customs and enviable ancient patterns, making them ideal for wedding themes.
A traditionalUmembeso cakeis an important part of the celebration.
Usually, the cake is decorated using Zulu wedding traditions and colours and the wedding theme.
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Scones are light and simple to prepare.
They’re glazed with egg wash and slightly sweetened.
Zulu weddings are a fascinating example of South Africa’s blending of modern and tribal cultures.
Don’t miss out on the chance to witness and participate in a prestigious Zulu traditional wedding ceremony.
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