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The Bridal Shower for the lovely Nina Rene Williams was recently held the third Saturday in June of 2017, under the sunny skies of Southern Calif. The setting was perfect and in divine order.
Family and close friends celebrated and honored Ms. Williams while providing her with a bridal shower rich with lavish gifts in anticipation of her July 15, 2017 marriage to the love her life, Mr. Charles Kevin Andrews.
Ms. Williams personally greeted each guest with a smile and warm embrace.
Faith, Ms. Williams daughter enjoyed the afternoon of love and bridal shower festivities.
Bridal Shower History
A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding. The custom originated in the 1890s and is today most common in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Prior to lunch family and friends shared wonderful stories of Nina while basking in her glow.
African American Wedding Tradition
A wedding in American society is about a man and a woman starting a life together. Weddings in Africa – ancient and current – center on the combining of two families.
Broom Jumping has become one of the most popular African traditions at weddings – traditional and African-centered. According to Harriette Cole in her book, “Jumping the Broom.” The ritual itself was created by our ancestors. This traditions remains popular even today.
Donna Jones, Bridal Shower Hostess and of friend of the future Mrs. Andrews, home and garden welcomed guests and treated the ladies to an afternoon of delightful lunch, memorable stories, cocktails and hand crafted desserts.
The loving couple, Ms. Nina Rene Williams and Mr. Charles Kevin Andrews, will unite as one at the New Antioch Church of God In Christ in Los Angeles, one thirty in the afternoon with an evening of celebration to follow.
