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How did you meet?

Elijah: We schooled together at Pwani University from 2012 to 2016, but we barely knew each other until 2018, when I got her number from a common WhatsApp group. I then decided to ask her out on a date, and here we are!

Tell us about deciding to get married

Jacinta: After dating for three years, we couldn’t downplay the compatibility between us and the urge to be together forever. Moreover, having common goals for our lives made us decide to take the marriage path.

How did you know she was the one?

Elijah: Our first date mutually felt like we had known each other for years. And from the cordial talk, we both set out to know each other more, only to find out that our love was real.

Who is the first between you two to reach out after an argument?

Definitely Jacinta. I usually go silent when we have a disagreement, which really irritates her.

Did you experience any challenges while planning your wedding?

Of course, challenges are inevitable. First, we had scheduled our wedding for December last year but had to postpone it due to financial constraints. Also, finding an affordable organiser to harmonise everything to our satisfaction proved to be a challenge.

You mentioned something special about your wedding date

Jacinta: The 12th is our favourite date. Our first date was on November 12, 2018. My birthday is on May 12, and my husband’s on August 12. That’s how we ended up picking February 12 as our wedding date.

How did you decide on the theme of the wedding?

Red and blue are our favourite colours. I went for a red gown, and royal blue for my family and friends. Elijah had to be unique, so he wore a navy blue traditional style suit.

How did you go about planning your wedding?

Luckily, we were referred to a good and trustworthy event organiser. She guided us on what to purchase, and put everything in place. Our cooperation went well.

Which is easier to plan between traditional and white weddings?

Elijah: I think a white wedding is easier to plan because, with the traditional wedding, you have to factor in dowry payment.

Now that you’ve had the traditional wedding, will you plan for a white one?

I don’t think so. If we had the extra capital, maybe we would. But there are other priorities at the moment, such as building a home and saving for our future kids.

What are your goals as a newly married couple?

Jacinta: To continue learning and understanding each other more, working together towards financial stability, serving God together and, of course, to have three children.

What is your advice to a long-term relationship couple planning to get married?

Elijah: Get to learn and understand each other well to have some ease when tackling the ups and downs of a marriage.

Contractors:

Photography and videography: Justo Photography & Videography

Food: Madam Kay Services

Cake: Goodlife Bakers (Umoja)

Attire: Stitchworth Fabrics and Designs