While the pomp of making big weddings continues to eats up Ugandans, marriage is about the union of two people and that is what matters most. Sadly, many people forget that. Moses Semondo and Julie Biira, however, were not going to let that be the case when they made their magical day. They were going to celebrate it their way; small but filled with love, meaning, and happiness.
The couple opted for civil marriage at the URSB offices in Kampala on February 20 and later had a small reception at City Comfort, Makerere hill.
Moses took to his Facebook to share with his many friends their beautiful moments and captioned them saying. While most of you couldn’t attend, we still share with you these moments. Take a look.
The couple sits at the registrar’s office with their witnesses before taking the oath.Semondo and Biira taking their vows as a lady in the background captures this lovely moment on her phone.The bride signs her wedding certificate. The picture shows off her beautifully styled natural hair accessorised with a white flower.Semondo takes his turn signing the marriage certificate. The smile on his face says it all.This picture swoops as into the loveliness of the moment. We see Biira taking the oath as a happy Semondo looks up at her with an infectious smile.The couple show off their marriage certificate at the URSB offices.Julie had lovely purple flowers for her bouquet.The couple shares a hug at the reception. In the background, we see a high table set for two.Guests were served an exclusively plant-based mealA closer look at some of the dishes served at the wedding.Some of the guests at the reception. The decoration on tables was marron and gold, however, blue and white was emphasized in ribbons to match the bride’s dress code.The couple posses with some of the guests at the reception.The groom poses with his wife and brother-in-law. Here we take a look at Biira’s simple blue and white dress. Noticeably, she went natural and did not apply makeup. Semondo wore a blue, white and black suit for the occasion.Semondo’s friends from church also graced the occasion.The couple had a simple brown designed wedding cake. They also did not have maids so they enjoyed their seats with the intimacy of two.Opening the cake with love.Biira feeds her groom with nourishing juice.Semondo returns the gesture as the guests in the background watch the newlyweds with enjoyment.A sneak peek into the loving care Semondo shows to BiiraThe guests at the function enjoy their piece of cake.The couple receives a gift from one of the guests.Semondo’s grand-mother hands over her gift to the newlyweds
The introduction ceremony
Semondo and Julie had their introduction ceremony at Biira’s home in Kasese only a week before their wedding. He writes on his Facebook;
“We are done with the Introduction Ceremony which took place on Wednesday 13th. Here we had to pay the bride price… in a very humble mud house of my mother- in-law.”
We bring you some of the highlights from Semondo and Biira’s Introduction ceremony.
The mother-in-law receives her gomesi.Semondo’s brother-in-law receives his suit.Biira’s mother receives another gift of a mattress.Other gifts brought included soap.Semondo gives his queen Biira four apples and flowers as a token of his love.Biira smiles with her roses as most of the eyes in the room watch her.A happy Semondo carries a chair at his Introduction after being accepted into the family.Some of the friends and family who escorted Semondo to Biira’s home enjoy a picture moment.Semondo at the function with his sister on the left, his father and aunt on the extreme rightJust like their wedding, the only meals served were plant-based.
My Wedding congratulates the couple and wishes them the very best in their marrage.
