Melse Program by artist Zebiba Girma and Essayas. If you are traveling to Ethiopia to attend a friend’s traditional Ethiopian wedding, or if you are engaged and want to honor your or your partner’s Ethiopian background, there are a few Ethiopian wedding traditions you may incorporate into your wedding day to commemorate your everlasting love.
We spoke with three skilled event planners to learn about Ethiopian wedding traditions: Feyisola Ogunfemi, Nia Khalil, and Yodit Gebreyes Endale. They discussed various Ethiopian wedding traditions that you can incorporate into your celebration to respect your ancestors and make the occasion more memorable.
