Senegal 8th April – Daniel and Ami’s Wedding Day mybeautfulthings 12 years ago The morning of the wedding, Ami and her Mum The family in the morning Ami at the salon, hair started, no make-up yet Ami in her Wedding Dress, having changed in the salon owner’s bedroom next door Back in the Salon, hair done and being sprinkled with gold-dust Make-up done Leaving the Salon Drummers welcome Ami to the house and alert the guests on the roof to her arrival Drumming welcome Daniel and Ami arrive for the Ceremony Babacar very kindly translates from Wolof to English for us. Traditionally, cola nuts and sweets are handed around once the couple are married The party begins with dancing Followed by traditional singing, telling stories and praising the couple and more drumming….. and more dancing….. Family photo Ami’s Mum with Daniel and his Twin Sister and our new Grandchild Newly Married Just beautiful! More family Lucy and Daniel with Mgatte (Pap) Sisters Lucy and Ndeye Marie at the Wedding The morning of the wedding, Ami and her Mum The family in the morning Ami at the beauty salon, hair started, no make-up yet Ami in her Wedding Dress, having changed in the salon owner’s bedroom next door Back in the Salon, hair done and being sprinkled with gold-dust Make-up done Leaving the Salon Drummers welcome Ami to the house and alert the guests on the roof to her arrival Drumming welcome Daniel and Ami arrive for the Ceremony Babacar, very kindly, translates from Wolof to English for us Traditionally, cola nuts and sweets are handed around once the couple are married The party begins with drumming and dancing Followed by traditional singing, telling stories and praising the couple and more drumming….. and more dancing….. Lucy and Ndeye Marie at the Wedding Family photo Ami’s Mum with Daniel and his Twin Sister and our new Grandchild Newly Married Just beautiful! More family Lucy and Daniel with Mgatte (Pap) Sisters What a colourful and happy day! And the Civil Wedding will be on Wednesday. Share this: