The big one: 59 couples wed in a huge yet personal event
Jul 16, 2006
IT was the mother of all weddings. Ululations, music and joy filled Omega Healing Centre last Saturday as 59 couples walked down the aisle to take their vows. Pastor Michael Kyazze was beside himself with joy. A smile never left his face and he danced as each couple walked down the aisle. One could
By Keturah Kamugasa
IT was the mother of all weddings. Ululations, music and joy filled Omega Healing Centre last Saturday as 59 couples walked down the aisle to take their vows. Pastor Michael Kyazze was beside himself with joy. A smile never left his face and he danced as each couple walked down the aisle. One could easily have thought it was his own children getting married.
The mass wedding dubbed ‘The Big One II’ was conducted under the theme, “Overflowing love in the Garden of Edenâ€.
The church was beautifully decorated thanks to Fred Makumbi’s Rusadia. The aisle was lined with red, white and peach blooms. The platform, where most of the couples sat, was lined with orange roses and each pole in the church was beautifully adorned with flowers. Even the pulpit did not escape the Garden of Eden theme. Sudhir Ruparelia donated all the flowers. He also donated a sh15m marquee for the reception.
To say it was a colourful ceremony would be an understatement. But how does one describe such a huge and yet personal event? It was as though the spirit of joy and goodwill had come down upon the people. As the choir, choreographed by Alex Mukulu, sang and danced, the congregation followed suit.
When a pregnant bride walked down the aisle on her fiancé’s arm, ladies congratulated the couple with, “Kyekyo! Webale!†(That is it, well done!) To another couple, the ladies cheered, “Yesu afaayo! Amiina
“People still value marriage. So let us support those who want to get married and set up their homes in honour,†Kyazze told the charged congregation.
Pastor Dave Cunningham reminded people that marriage is ordained by God and is therefore, respectable and honourable. He urged the couples to love their spouses and be committed to them. For the 59 couples, this was not a mass wedding, but their very own special wedding day.
Anthony and Jacqueline Muzungu wore happiness like a garment. Asked why they chose to get married in such a way, Anthony said, “I was ready for marriage and it was a cost-effective way to get married.â€
Richard and Anne Kabendegyeri had been co-habiting for a year and decided this was an opportunity for them to get married.
Elizabeth and Robert Othieno chose to go this way because they “felt the glory of God in it and we are extremely happy,†Robert enthused.
No expense was spared to make the day as meaningful as possible for the brides and grooms. There was a studio at the venue where special photos were taken. All the brides wore lovely gowns tiaras and jewellery and carried a bouquet of red roses and baby breath. The grooms wore dark suits, although a few opted for other colours. The reception was held under three huge marquees complete with tables, tablecloths and centrepieces. After the sumptuous meal, it was time for more photographs.
The event was crowned by cutting of the red and white cake set on a four-tier platform draped in white and red cloth. The Cake Lady, owned by Jennifer Lubwama Musisi of URA, made the 80 tiers. The cake was cut amidst loud cheering, confetti and colourful balloons that were released into the sky.
The wonderful day was made possible by Omega Healing Centre, Nile Bank, dfcu Bank, Movit, Century Bottling Company, WBS Television, Meera Investments, utl, Rwenzori water, MBK Ltd. and NIC. Others were: Fotogenix, Jackie’s Healthy Options, Tanzania Port Harbours, MGS Video, PriceWaterHouseCoopers, Photo Planets Studio, Arapapa Modelling and Fashion House, Deliverance Church, Gaba Community Church, Kansanga Miracle Centre, Charles Lubega, Spot Clean, House of Eden, Alexander Forbes, Hotel Africana, Knight Frank, Crane Performers, Access Repro Graphics, St. John’s Ambulance and Millennium Hotel.
IT was the mother of all weddings. Ululations, music and joy filled Omega Healing Centre last Saturday as 59 couples walked down the aisle to take their vows. Pastor Michael Kyazze was beside himself with joy. A smile never left his face and he danced as each couple walked down the aisle. One could easily have thought it was his own children getting married.
The mass wedding dubbed ‘The Big One II’ was conducted under the theme, “Overflowing love in the Garden of Edenâ€.
The church was beautifully decorated thanks to Fred Makumbi’s Rusadia. The aisle was lined with red, white and peach blooms. The platform, where most of the couples sat, was lined with orange roses and each pole in the church was beautifully adorned with flowers. Even the pulpit did not escape the Garden of Eden theme. Sudhir Ruparelia donated all the flowers. He also donated a sh15m marquee for the reception.
To say it was a colourful ceremony would be an understatement. But how does one describe such a huge and yet personal event? It was as though the spirit of joy and goodwill had come down upon the people. As the choir, choreographed by Alex Mukulu, sang and danced, the congregation followed suit.
When a pregnant bride walked down the aisle on her fiancé’s arm, ladies congratulated the couple with, “Kyekyo! Webale!†(That is it, well done!) To another couple, the ladies cheered, “Yesu afaayo! Amiina
“People still value marriage. So let us support those who want to get married and set up their homes in honour,†Kyazze told the charged congregation.
Pastor Dave Cunningham reminded people that marriage is ordained by God and is therefore, respectable and honourable. He urged the couples to love their spouses and be committed to them. For the 59 couples, this was not a mass wedding, but their very own special wedding day.
Anthony and Jacqueline Muzungu wore happiness like a garment. Asked why they chose to get married in such a way, Anthony said, “I was ready for marriage and it was a cost-effective way to get married.â€
Richard and Anne Kabendegyeri had been co-habiting for a year and decided this was an opportunity for them to get married.
Elizabeth and Robert Othieno chose to go this way because they “felt the glory of God in it and we are extremely happy,†Robert enthused.
No expense was spared to make the day as meaningful as possible for the brides and grooms. There was a studio at the venue where special photos were taken. All the brides wore lovely gowns tiaras and jewellery and carried a bouquet of red roses and baby breath. The grooms wore dark suits, although a few opted for other colours. The reception was held under three huge marquees complete with tables, tablecloths and centrepieces. After the sumptuous meal, it was time for more photographs.
The event was crowned by cutting of the red and white cake set on a four-tier platform draped in white and red cloth. The Cake Lady, owned by Jennifer Lubwama Musisi of URA, made the 80 tiers. The cake was cut amidst loud cheering, confetti and colourful balloons that were released into the sky.
The wonderful day was made possible by Omega Healing Centre, Nile Bank, dfcu Bank, Movit, Century Bottling Company, WBS Television, Meera Investments, utl, Rwenzori water, MBK Ltd. and NIC. Others were: Fotogenix, Jackie’s Healthy Options, Tanzania Port Harbours, MGS Video, PriceWaterHouseCoopers, Photo Planets Studio, Arapapa Modelling and Fashion House, Deliverance Church, Gaba Community Church, Kansanga Miracle Centre, Charles Lubega, Spot Clean, House of Eden, Alexander Forbes, Hotel Africana, Knight Frank, Crane Performers, Access Repro Graphics, St. John’s Ambulance and Millennium Hotel.