Simply beautiful

Who: Angela Wambui and Morgan Kisienya

When: September 18, 2010

Where: Lang’ata Botanical Gardens

Budget: Sh300,000

Guests: 400

Photography: Mutua Matheka and Sami Khan

Eve Bridal: How did you two meet?

Angie: We met in campus about eleven years ago. We dated a little but it didn’t work out then. In 2009 we had an unexpected chat about what happened in campus and realised we had a lot of love to give to each other.

And the dancing continued, sanctioned by bride and groom.

Angie: Morgan’s prayer that morning was beautiful.

We got to church and I heard him sing as my parents walked me in. I felt like running to the front. My highlight was our vows — we had made personal vows. Later, on our way to where we would stay for the night, we passed through Nakumatt Junction to buy water and painkillers, and yes, I was still wearing the wedding gown.

EB: What part did you love most?
Morgan: Doing it together. Another thing was an amazing committee and our wedding planner, Jean Mwongela of Imagine This Events.

EB: Any tips to share?

Angie and Morgan: Pray, a lot. Plan together and communicate about the smallest details. Be on the same team especially when it comes to bride price matters. It is good when brides talk with their parents to know what to expect. Also let them know your financial position to avoid strain.

A smiling Angie was walked down the aisle by her parents.

Work with the money you have and be open and honest about finances. Planning a wedding has its moments and when issues arise, fight the issues not each other. Finally, get a mentor couple to walk with you.

EB: What do you think is the most overrated thing in weddings?

Angie and Morgan: The budget. A wedding is about friends and family coming together to witness and support the union.

EB: What’s the most important thing you learnt from your counsellor?
Morgan: What stood out most was the comparison of the Church to a wife and Jesus to a husband. The husband is to love the wife with his life.