Скачать или смотреть The best wedding I've ever been to and it's not what you think! My first "dote" really surprised me

🇨🇩I knew this would be a joyful celebration but I didn’t know how special it would feel to witness. This was about two families, two lineages, meeting with respect, laughter, and deep love. One chapter ends and another begins.

🧺🍾 In Congolese culture, “la dote” is how the groom’s family honors the bride’s family, with gifts, words, and tradition. It’s more than a dowry, but a way of saying we see her, we value her, and we’re ready to take care of her.

✨What moved me most was the powerful feminine energy at the center of it all. The bride’s family radiated strength, grace, and beauty. Generations of women, holding space with pride and unity. It was clear this was more than “handing over” a daughter, it was about honoring her and the women who shaped her. The love in the room was palpable. 🥹💕

💍All my love to Chandelle and Olivier. And on to the third wedding next🥳💒