Weddings have come a long way over the century, with many couples opting for more modern and innovative ways to invite their guests to their special day. But despite the advancements in technology and the popularity of digital invitations, there's still something to be said for the borrowed classic tradition of a paper wedding invitation. Paper invitations have been something of a borrowed culture in the Tanzania wedding scene, dating back to the colonial error. They establish a formality of hospitality, an attribute that is the foundation of the Tanzanian culture of "Ukarimu". Back in the day when we used to keep memories in tangible form, a paper wedding invitation was also a keepsake for the guests and served as a reminder of the special day. It provided a tangible connection to the wedding and allowed guests to feel included and valued as they prepared to celebrate the union of a couple and their families. Fast forward to today, the paper invitation is steadily taking...
This year I am featuring, a little late but oh well, a collection of 17 samples for Christmas in both Kiswahili and English.
The theme is 'Going Home for Christmas', and to be honest it's the first time I've made so many samples for a seasonal. But it was fun, and hard work. As per tradition they are hand embellished with glitter and, for the first time, foil.
I was able to follow some sound advice and it has been to my great satisfaction. I may have to tweak the formula for my market a bit - people are not so into greeting cards like they used to - but overall I have great hopes it'll pay off.
So, here they are!
The theme is 'Going Home for Christmas', and to be honest it's the first time I've made so many samples for a seasonal. But it was fun, and hard work. As per tradition they are hand embellished with glitter and, for the first time, foil.
I was able to follow some sound advice and it has been to my great satisfaction. I may have to tweak the formula for my market a bit - people are not so into greeting cards like they used to - but overall I have great hopes it'll pay off.
So, here they are!
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