Wedding Program
July 9-11, 2026 • Kigali, Rwanda
Celebration Overview
July 9
Welcome Reception
July 10
Gusaba
July 11
Wedding
Welcome Reception
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Meet and greet with all wedding guests.
Collared shirts, nice pants or dresses.
Gusaba (Introduction)
Friday, July 10, 2026
Gusaba is the Kinyarwanda verb 'to ask' and is the ceremony where the groom's family officially requests for the daughter's hand as a bride. This meaningful celebration unites two families and honors Rwandan traditions while celebrating community bonds. During the ceremony, you can expect traditional music and dancing, ceremonial gift exchange, and blessings from elders.
Share your cultural dress with us! We encourage you to show up in your heritage's cultural dress. If you would like to celebrate with Rwandan traditional dress, reach out to us and we will facilitate.
White Wedding & Reception
Saturday, July 11, 2026
The white wedding ceremony is a traditional Western-style celebration where the couple exchanges vows and rings in front of family and friends. This joyous occasion will be followed by a festive reception with dinner, dancing, and celebration as we begin our journey as husband and wife.
Dress to celebrate. Dark suits and formal gowns.
Please Note
- Transportation will be provided from suggested accommodation to venues
- Dietary restrictions will be accommodated
- Shoes that are comfortable to dance in are recommended for the reception
- More details and updates will be shared via this webpage and through email as we get closer to the day