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When a Simple Trip Turned Into a Surprise Proposal on the Indian Ocean—Emmanuel Mugenyi & Eng. Lilian MugalaProposals

When a Simple Trip Turned Into a Surprise Proposal on the Indian Ocean—Emmanuel Mugenyi & Eng. Lilian Mugala

Once a photography model with Paple Ryan Hub Uganda, Emmanuel Mugenyi never imagined that his journey would take such a dramatic turn. After many struggles in love and losing hope of ever finding…

25 Sep 2025 · 2 min read
Levixone pens romantic letter to Desire after pompous wedding
Real weddings

Levixone pens romantic letter to Desire after pompous wedding

16 Aug 2025 · 2 min read
Photos: Former Miss Uganda Stella Nantumbwe wedded
Real weddings

Photos: Former Miss Uganda Stella Nantumbwe wedded

16 Aug 2025 · 1 min read
Renowned photojournalist Nicolas Bamulanzeki weds his wife
Real weddings

Renowned photojournalist Nicolas Bamulanzeki weds his wife

15 Aug 2025 · 1 min read

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  1. 1ProposalsWhen a Simple Trip Turned Into a Surprise Proposal on the Indian Ocean—Emmanuel Mugenyi & Eng. Lilian Mugala
  2. 2Real weddingsLevixone pens romantic letter to Desire after pompous wedding
  3. 3Real weddingsPhotos: Former Miss Uganda Stella Nantumbwe wedded
  4. 4Real weddingsRenowned photojournalist Nicolas Bamulanzeki weds his wife
  5. 5ProposalsBobi Wine's Solomon Kampala proposes to girlfriend

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Bobi Wine's Solomon Kampala proposes to girlfriendProposals

Bobi Wine's Solomon Kampala proposes to girlfriend

15 Aug 20251 min read

Photos: Zari & Shakib's outdoor wedding ceremony in South AfricaReal weddings

Photos: Zari & Shakib's outdoor wedding ceremony in South Africa

19 Jan 20251 min read

Photos: Essie Events’ Essie in glamorous kukyala with UK based deejayKukyala

Photos: Essie Events’ Essie in glamorous kukyala with UK based deejay

18 Jan 20251 min read

Irene Ntale welcomes her fiancé Vicent home for their KukyalaKukyala

Irene Ntale welcomes her fiancé Vicent home for their Kukyala

4 Jan 20251 min read

Angela welcomes Kasuku home for their KukyalaKukyala

Angela welcomes Kasuku home for their Kukyala

2 Dec 20241 min read

Tying the Knot: Tony and Tesi's Unforgettable Wedding #TheBigWeddingS8Real weddings

Tying the Knot: Tony and Tesi's Unforgettable Wedding #TheBigWeddingS8

23 Nov 20243 min read

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4 things to consider when deciding who to spend the rest of your life with according to the Nabwiso’s

15 Nov 20246 min read

My aunt told me to say no to him—Tesi & Tony, the winning couple #TheBigWeddingS8Wedding News

My aunt told me to say no to him—Tesi & Tony, the winning couple #TheBigWeddingS8

14 Nov 202413 min read

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Ivan + Barbra Photoshoot

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Steal and Tube's Daughter

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Buni and Brenda Kwajula trailer

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Buni and Brenda Wedding Trailer

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Buni And Brenda’s Incredible Proposal Final

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Real weddings

Real couples, real days: how Ugandan weddings came together, from the vows to the dance floor.

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Levixone pens romantic letter to Desire after pompous weddingReal weddings

Levixone pens romantic letter to Desire after pompous wedding

August 2025 will go down as a month the single and searching will be desperate to forget, because it’s come with one love story after another, wedding after winning. From Chosen Becky's engagement to…

16 Aug 20252 min read

  1. Photos: Former Miss Uganda Stella Nantumbwe wedded 16 Aug 2025 · 1 min read
  2. Renowned photojournalist Nicolas Bamulanzeki weds his wife 15 Aug 2025 · 1 min read
  3. Photos: Zari & Shakib's outdoor wedding ceremony in South Africa 19 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
  4. Tying the Knot: Tony and Tesi's Unforgettable Wedding #TheBigWeddingS8 23 Nov 2024 · 3 min read
  5. Highlights from Mami Deb and Michael's Lavish Destination Wedding in the Maldives 11 Nov 2024 · 2 min read

Kwanjula

Buganda introduction ceremonies: the visit, the gifts, the gomesi and kanzu, and the moments that made each one.

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We went to the same secondary school—Mable introduces AllanKwanjula

We went to the same secondary school—Mable introduces Allan

Love born out of friendship has a way of slithering up on us. You almost never see it coming until it starts knocking at your doors. And that was it for our newly traditionally hitched Mable and her…

20 Oct 20212 min read

  1. Melanin beauty strikes from a distance as Bernadette introduces Aristaccus 28 Sep 2020 · 1 min read
  2. He bought me my first phone—Hairat and Sadam 26 Sep 2020 · 2 min read
  3. We Met At Church—Steve After Being Introduced By Brendah 2 Feb 2020 · 1 min read
  4. Buni and Brenda Kwajula trailer 15 Apr 2019 · Watch · 2 min
  5. Anthony and Princess Dinah's Kwanjula Trailer at Muyenga Hill 13 Apr 2019 · Watch · 3 min

Introduction ceremonies

Introductions from every region: traditions, etiquette, planning and the stories behind them.

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Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro introduces Eddy Kenzo at a private functionIntroduction ceremonies

Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro introduces Eddy Kenzo at a private function

When I saw Eddy Kenzo checking out a fine fabric at Sheila Tusiime’s Love & Lace stall at the Bride & Groom Expo on Friday (28th June 2024), it didn’t occur to me that the BET Award winner and the…

29 Jun 20241 min read

  1. Pastor Tom Mugerwa's daughter Tendo introduces her fiancé Ryan Katende 28 Jun 2024 · 1 min read
  2. Environment advocate Vanessa Nakate introduces her fiancé 16 Jan 2024 · 1 min read
  3. Photos: Joan introduces Mathias Ssemanda 8 Jan 2024 · 1 min read
  4. Lydia introduces Hon. Allan Ssewanyana in early Christmas gift 23 Dec 2023 · 1 min read
  5. We met on a vacation in Seychelles—Moses after being introduced by Gloria 10 Dec 2023 · 3 min read

Kukyala

The quiet first visit before the introduction: who goes, what to carry, and how families do it today.

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Photos: Essie Events’ Essie in glamorous kukyala with UK based deejayKukyala

Photos: Essie Events’ Essie in glamorous kukyala with UK based deejay

Falling love is the first step that opens up doors to selfless acts of affection. But as far as norms and traditions go, nothing communicates commitment like doing Kukyala. The first step towards…

18 Jan 20251 min read

  1. Irene Ntale welcomes her fiancé Vicent home for their Kukyala 4 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
  2. Angela welcomes Kasuku home for their Kukyala 2 Dec 2024 · 1 min read
  3. Photos: Joyful moments from Zambaali's kukyala 10 Nov 2024 · 1 min read
  4. Presidential advisor Justine Nameera to be wedded in January 2024 25 Nov 2023 · 1 min read
  5. Anitah Fabiola hosts fiancé Mark Ronald for their "Okugamba Obugyenyi" 16 Dec 2022 · 1 min read

Kuhingira

Give-away ceremonies from western Uganda: customs, attire and the celebrations around them.

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I Had Gone To Buy Curtains?Kenneth Ntege & PhionahKuhingira

I Had Gone To Buy Curtains?Kenneth Ntege & Phionah

L.M. Montgomery once said, ?it's delightful when your imaginations come true, isn't it?"

16 Mar 20191 min read

  1. #2019Fire: Richbell and Ashbert's Kuhingila Shot Video By Events Guru Photography 2 Mar 2019 · Watch · 1 min
  2. Shots From Doreen?s Jaw Dropping Kuhingira Decor 3 Dec 2018 · 1 min read
  3. Contagious Smiles As Maclean Introduces Trevor In a Chic Kuhingira Ceremony 25 Nov 2018 · 1 min read
  4. Photos: Dorothy Introduces Love Of Her Life To Her Parents. 8 Jan 2018 · 1 min read
  5. Nikko and Lilian Kuhingira Trailer By Storyline Pictures 14 Dec 2017 · Watch · 3 min

Wedding ideas

Themes, trends, décor and details to borrow for your own celebration.

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The Best Indoor Wedding Receptions In UgandaWedding ideas

The Best Indoor Wedding Receptions In Uganda

Having an outdoor wedding is one of the best things you can hope on any day in the Ugandan summer with no skepticism on whether it will fall that day. The idea of having cools winds blowing your way,…

31 Mar 20192 min read

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  2. Fascinating-Meet The Ladies Who Made Their Own Wedding Gowns! 31 May 2018 · 1 min read
  3. Photography Themes To Inspire Your Couple Photoshoot 27 May 2018 · 2 min read
  4. Can't Agree on a Wedding Venue? Here Are Some Tips 14 Mar 2018 · 1 min read
  5. Finding Your Wedding Cake Vendor 11 Mar 2018 · 2 min read

Fashion

Gowns, suits, gomesi, kitenge and everything couples and their guests wear.

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Love & Lace stand out at the 15th Edition of the Bride & Groom ExpoFashion

Love & Lace stand out at the 15th Edition of the Bride & Groom Expo

As the Bride and Groom Expo marked its 15th anniversary at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, there were new faces and seasoned exhibitors from Uganda's wedding and events industry such as Kabira…

1 Jul 20241 min read

  1. Photos: Bridesmaids outfit ideas you may want to embrace 25 Apr 2021 · 1 min read
  2. High Impact Glamour: Fatumah Asha Unveils New Dream Collection 24 Mar 2020 · 1 min read
  3. Saphrah & Co. Dazzle In Valentine’s Photoshoot 16 Feb 2020 · 1 min read
  4. Natasha Sinayobye: Inside The Self-styled Fashion Queen's Locker 1 Oct 2019 · 1 min read
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Real weddingsReal couples, real days: how Ugandan weddings came together, from the vows to the dance floor.340 storiesKwanjulaBuganda introduction ceremonies: the visit, the gifts, the gomesi and kanzu, and the moments that made each one.92 storiesIntroduction ceremoniesIntroductions from every region: traditions, etiquette, planning and the stories behind them.127 storiesKukyalaThe quiet first visit before the introduction: who goes, what to carry, and how families do it today.44 storiesKuhingiraGive-away ceremonies from western Uganda: customs, attire and the celebrations around them.9 storiesWedding ideasThemes, trends, décor and details to borrow for your own celebration.347 storiesFashionGowns, suits, gomesi, kitenge and everything couples and their guests wear.185 storiesKwanjula fashionWhat to wear to an introduction: gomesi, kanzu, mushanana and modern takes on tradition.15 storiesPre-wedding photosEngagement and pre-wedding shoots, with the photographers and places behind them.51 storiesProposalsHow they asked: surprise proposals, planning tips and ring ideas.34 storiesCelebrity weddingsPublic figures, musicians and sports stars as they wed, propose and celebrate.90 storiesChristian weddingsChurch weddings, their rites and the receptions that follow.5 storiesMuslim weddingsNikah ceremonies and celebrations across Uganda.4 storiesPlanning adviceBudgets, checklists, vendor questions and lessons from couples who have been there.46 storiesDécorTents, flowers, lighting and table settings, from the simple to the spectacular.37 storiesRelationshipsDating, love and life as a couple.60 storiesMarriageLife after the wedding: building a home, money, family and staying in love.20 storiesBridal showersShowers, kitchen parties and bachelor nights, and how to plan them.13 storiesBirthdaysBirthday parties for every age, with venues, themes and planners.24 storiesVendor spotlightsInterviews with and reviews of the people who make events happen.14 storiesFeaturesStories, news and culture from the world of weddings and events.12 storiesBabies1 storyBaby Bump4 storiesBaby Showers10 storiesBeauty11 storiesCulture & Traditions6 storiesEmikolo9 storiesEvent Etiquette1 storyEvent Venues8 storiesFashion News1 storyHoney Moon Tips10 storiesInspiration104 storiesInterracial Wedding2 storiesMakeup2 storiesMilitary1 storyNails1 storyParenting2 storiesParty Fashion1 storyPlanning5 storiesShopping1 storyThe Big Wedding6 storiesTheBigWedding20181 storyWedding Fashion5 storiesWedding News7 stories