Getting married in Zimbabwe

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ArmandViP16 March 2012 10:51:38

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Hi all,

We invite all the ones who got married in Zimbabwe or who are about to get married in Zimbabwe to participate in this thread

What are the formalities to get married in Zimbabwe? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple (between a foreigner and a native of Zimbabwe)?

Are the procedures complicated?

How long does it take to carry out all the formalities?

Thank you in advance for participating,

Armand

ScantranGuest06 October 2014 16:46:11

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We normally start with a traditional ceremony were the groom approaches his in-laws through a go between. Go between can be a relative of the groom or a family friend of the bride's family who will be able to guide the groom's entourage as to what is required by his in-laws as far as lobola is concerned. Lobola ranges from $2000 US to $50 000 US depending with the family you are marrying. It will also include a head of cattle ranges from 9 beasts to 20 beasts.

after the ceremony is finished the groom's entourage will then ask for a wedding to be allowed by the bride's family if they are not happy with the money brought and proceedings they will not allow a white wedding to take place until the groom has reached a certain stage with the payments.

A white wedding when allowed is basically much of a western type of wedding.
There is a lot but this just a brief overview.