An African Mormon Wedding

Malvern works with us at the area office.  We went to his wedding last Saturday.  He was married in the temple, but because they have so many non-member family members they often get married in the chapel as well.   At the beginning of the ceremony, the Bishop announced that there would be no smoking or drinking in or around the church.  Rather different.  They had 3 speakers, a musical number, and then the Area Seventy married them.

After the ceremony the fun began.  Everyone went outside and broke into ceremonial singing.  Everyone danced (except for all the Senior Missionaries who were too busy taking pictures) and all were singing.  There is no age limit--children on up.  This little lady was over 80 years old and she led the way.  And, of course, the ladies were doing the high-pitched trill that means, "We are so-o-o happy!"