One of the highlights of the trip for me was being invited to the wedding of one Dag Zeru's sister.
The wedding was a combination of traditional Amharic culture (an ethnic group in Ethiopia) and more common western traditions. We went for the lunch portion of the wedding (which included vows at the church, lunch at the family home and exchanging rings, and an evening dinner and reception with dancing).
We had the opportunity to witness an Ethiopian Orthadox ring ceremony, hear traditional call and response Amharic music, and eat delicious food. We were seated with honor across from the bride and grooms' families at the front of the tent. The bride wore a white wedding gown and the groom wore a tux. The bride's mother and grandmother wore traditional Amharic clothing and hair stylings. In this instance, the pictures can express more than I ever can with words:
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| Entering the tent, lots of guests, singing, and music |
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| Dag's mother and grandmother in traditional Amharic clothing and hair |
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| Ethiopian musician playing a massinko |
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| Dag's family dancing at the wedding |
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| Dag, his sister (the bride), and me |
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| The priest, Dag's mom, Dag, and his grandmother |
Overall, a wonderful and exceptionally special event to be invited to, we were honored beyond words to be included in the special day.
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