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Wedding of . . . Mhlengi Khumalo, the first son of Apostle Ndumiso and Phumulani Khumalo of Pumula South, Bulawayo and Sindisiwe Ndlovu, the last daughter of the late Lameck Ndlovu and Isabella Hleza of Malole, Bulawayo.
Tied the knot on . . . December 21, 2020.
We chose . . . Bhenasvilla Event Centre (23kms from Bulawayo) because of its scenic natural environment, sounds of singing birds, beautiful green garden and its big chapel.
How did you meet?
We met in January, 2016 at a church gathering at Christian Revival Church in Bulawayo. It was love at first sight as I felt she was the one when we exchanged numbers and I asked her out.
How did he propose?
My husband proposed on February 1, 2020 at Ster-Kinekor in Bulawayo. I had come down to Zimbabwe from Australia for a two-week visit and on our way to the airport, he suggested that we pass by the cinema. We joined the queue to buy snacks and when I turned around, I found him kneeling down holding a beautiful ring. I froze for a moment then I said yes.
What challenges did you face while preparing for the wedding?
I wanted a big open wedding with 400 plus guests but due to Covid-19 restrictions, we had to reduce the number.
Wedding dress . . . was a Vintage Lace beaded mermaid wedding dress with a sheer neck. Bridesmaids’ dresses were from White Runway in Australia.
Wedding Colours . . . Blush Pink, Gold and champagne.
Bridal team . . . comprised of 16 members with Nicholas Nzirawa as best man and Loraine Mpofu and Cleopatra Pinky Moyo as best girls.
Favourite part of the wedding . . . for the groom was when Mr V Ndlovu handed over his sister Sindisiwe Ndlovu to me. For the bride, it was when I walked in with a song which my husband had written, composed and recorded for me.
Most touching speech was from . . . Marriage Officer, Reverend M Ndlovu from BICC, Lobengula, Bulawayo.
Decoration was provided by . . . Touch of Class from Bulawayo.
Cake . . . was a four-tier fruit cake which was accompanied by multiple boxed cakes baked by Cake Fairy from
Bulawayo. The bridal shower cake and two cakes for parents were baked by Cynthia Jones from Bulawayo
Guest list . . . 400 guests (strictly by invitation) but due to Covid-19 restrictions had to greatly reduce.
Photography was provided by . . . Blaq frame and Nikkor Lane from Bulawayo.
MC. . . Cde Phil.
Entertainment was provided by . . . Thamie Khumalo, Vuyile Nesbert Qongo (Saxophon), Isizwe Sabatsha Arts and Mhlengi Music Band. On the decks was Humphrey David Humz Manyama (Flawless Entertainment).
Budget . . . US$15 000.
Honeymoon . . . Haven’t gone due to the lockdown.
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