I had a local Muslim wedding here in Kerewan. I'm not a Muslim though my husband is, and I wasn't actually at the Mosque when our marriage was announced but announced it was!
I spent the day and evening at my husband’s compound chatting with family and friends. It was a traditional Gambian marriage but by western standards it didn't really resemble a wedding at all!!! My husband and I intend to have a civil wedding here in The Gambia next week on the 29th February.
My husband is called Omar Sonko but friends and family call him Nfamara (I know that doesn't look like a shortened version of Omar but calling somebody Nfamara is a way of showing respect for that persons father/grandfather or uncle).
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| Early food preparation |
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| Don't get too attached to this goat..... |
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| The goat being slaughtered |
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| Me with Nfamara's two sisters, Fatoumata to the left of the picture and Sainabou to the right |
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| Nfamara with some of his nephews |
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| Family (Nfamara's dad is the man sat with the children, three of his grandchildren, on the far left of the picture) |
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| Nathan holding baby Assmao |
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| The happy couple! |
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| Some of my friends (the Kerewan crew!) |
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| Nfamara's dad (Sulyman) on the left with two of his brothers |
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| Nfamara and his friends (the boys hangout!) |
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| At the Mosque (the two white guys are Nathan and Gareth - part of the Kerewan crew!) |
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| The crew!!! From left to right, Nathan (Peace Corp), Me, Nfamara (husband), Suky (VSO) and Gareth (VSO) |
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| The happy couple again! |
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| Suky and I posing with some family members/guests |
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| More posing... |
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| ...more guests... |
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| ....and more.... |
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| ...and more! |
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| Nfamara with some friends and family |
Hi & congratulations - you all look so happy.
ReplyDeleteLove Mum & Dad
Congratulations Vicky, looks like a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteGood pictures, get some close ups on the wedding day (and tell you husband to take his hat off!!)
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you both, wish i had annual leave left to come out and witness. 2 new additons to the family this month (2.5 if you count my engagement to Mark!).
xx love you xx
Vicky, I'm thinking of you and wishing you every happiness and a very bright future with your new husband. God Bless and love from Aunty Jen x
ReplyDeleteHi Vixie
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations Mrs Sonko!!
Love the photos - looks like a good time was had by all. We have loads of questions and can't wait to discuss the day with you, but for now, we were just wondering....
- Why is Nathan wearing pyjamas?
- Why is Gareth dressed like a court jester?
Neither outfit seems to resemble traditional Gambian dress like the other men are wearing!
Love Lucy x
Congratulations. Mr and Mrs Sonko....
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are great.
Every happiness to you both.
Love Moya xx
Congratulations to you both!
ReplyDeleteYou look so happy! :-)
Love Ria xxx
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ReplyDeleteHi Vix,
Many congratulations on your news. You look very happy. The photos are great, and it looked like a really fab celebration.
So, will we have to call you Mrs Vix Sonko?
It was interesting to read the part about calling someone a different name to show respect for their father. If we had that custom in England, for the past 30 odd years or so, I would have to call you and your sisters Jimbo!
Looking forward to seeing you when you come home.
Take care.
All our love Cait and Fil x
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