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Wedding Ceremony in Namibia 🇳🇦

Discover the schedule of events, travel tips, and accommodation options for our wedding in Namibia on May 2, 2025.

Wedding Schedule and Reception Information

Our wedding will beautifully blend Namibian Oshiwambo culture to enhance the joyful celebration and unite our families. Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect.

Sunday, 27 April 2025: Announcement Day(Optional attendance)

  • We will attend a normal church service at Ontananga ELCIN church and our engagement will be joyfully announced by the pastor at the conclusion of the church service.
  • We will then move to the bride's house for a flag-raising ceremony, marking the official beginning of the wedding celebration.
  • The annoucement day will conclude with a lively celebration filled with singing, dancing, and laughter.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025: Cultural activity(Optional attendance, not wedding related)

  • For those who are interested in exploring Namibian culture, we will be going on a guided tour to a typical oshiwambo homestead.
  • This tour starts at Ongula Lodge.

Thursday, 1 May 2025: Eexungi (Singing) Ceremony(Optional attendance)

  • Late afternoon, the Groom's entourage will deliver the bride's suitcase and lobola (bride price).
  • The bride's family will then perform the Eexungi ceremony, a traditional celebration that honors the bride as she is prepared for the official wedding day
  • The ceremony will be followed by a festive gathering with food, singing and dancing

Friday, 2 May 2025: The Big Day

  • Our wedding day begins with a church service at 10 AM, where we will join together in the presence of our loved ones.
  • A photoshoot will follow immediately after the service to capture the magical moments of the day.
  • The festivities will continue with traditional ceremonies and joyous celebrations, blending our cultural heritage with our personal love story.
  • The reception will commence at 3 PM at the Katanga Residence, where we will dine, dance, and toast to our future together.

Saturday, 3 May 2025: Oondete (Farewell Ceremony)

  • The groom and his entourage will travel to the bride’s house to pick her up and bring her to her new home.
  • The families of the groom and bride will joyfully come together for a formal introduction, celebrating the union of their families!
  • This moment also marks the heartfelt handover of the bride from her birth family to her new family.
  • The celebration is typically filled with emotion and marks the grand conclusion of the wedding festivities hosted by the bride’s family.