Wedding Planning Guide

Expert advice, venue guides, and inspiration for your perfect Kenyan wedding

Civil wedding ceremony at Attorney General's office in Kenya

Planning • By Jane Wambui • 13 February 2026

Civil Wedding in Kenya: The Complete Legal Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about civil marriage in Kenya. Legal requirements, costs, process timeline, and what to expect at the Attorney General's office.

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Planning • By MyWedding Editorial • 13 Feb 2026

Wedding Rings in Kenya: How to Choose, Where to Buy, What to Pay (2026)

Everything you need to know about buying wedding rings in Kenya. Gold vs platinum, where to shop in Nairobi, sizing, engraving, and how to get the best value.

Entertainment • By MyWedding Editorial • 13 Feb 2026

Wedding Songs for Kenyan Weddings: The Ultimate Playlist Guide

Curated wedding songs for every moment of your Kenyan wedding. From procession to first dance to reception—songs that work across cultures and generations.

Attire • By MyWedding Editorial • 13 Feb 2026

Wedding Suits for Men in Kenya: A Complete Style Guide (2026)

Everything Kenyan grooms need to know about wedding suits. Styles, colors, where to buy or rent in Nairobi, costs, and how to look your best on the big day.

Couple exchanging vows during wedding ceremony

Ceremony • By Jane Wambui • 13 Feb 2026

Writing Your Wedding Vows: A Practical Guide for Kenyan Couples

How to write meaningful wedding vows that feel authentic to you. Templates, examples, and cultural considerations for Kenyan weddings.

Elegant wedding invitation suite with flowers

Planning • By Esther Mwansa • 8 Feb 2026

Modern Wedding Invitations: Wording, Etiquette & Kenyan Traditions

The invitation is the first piece of physical communication your guests receive about your wedding. Not the WhatsApp group—that comes later. The actual invitation that sets the tone and communicates the formality level.

Attire • By Esther Mwansa • 5 Feb 2026

The 2026 Bridal Edit: Wedding Dress Trends Taking Over Nairobi

Global bridal runways don't translate directly to Nairobi. What works in London showrooms doesn't always survive the Karen garden heat or the Kikuyu church modesty expectations. But certain trends are landing here with force.

Elegant tiered wedding cake with floral decorations

Catering • By Esther Mwansa • 1 Feb 2026

2026 Wedding Cake Guide: Flavours, Designs & Top Kenyan Bakers

The cake cutting happens in that dead zone between dinner service and dancing—when energy dips. The cake moment is supposed to revive things. First, visually. It needs to photograph well. Second, the cutting itself—brief ceremony, couple's hands overlapped on the knife.

Beautiful bridal bouquet with roses and greenery

Decor • By Esther Mwansa • 28 Jan 2026

Wedding Flowers in Kenya: From Naivasha Roses to Imported Peonies

Kenya exports roses to Europe by the ton. Ironic, then, that Kenyan brides sometimes pay premium prices for the same flowers that left Naivasha last week and returned via Amsterdam.

Elegant wedding reception with modern decor

Decor • By Jane Wambui • 26 Jan 2026

Trending Wedding Color Palettes & Themes in Kenya

Setting the visual mood goes beyond 'pretty colors.' Here's what's working in 2026—and how to choose a palette that photographs well and feels like you.

Traditional African wedding ceremony celebration

Traditions • By Jane Wambui • 25 Jan 2026

Ruracio 101: A Modern Guide to Agikuyu Dowry Ceremonies

The white wedding gets all the Instagram real estate. But for many Kenyan couples, the ruracio is where the real weight lives—where families formally meet, where negotiations happen, where elders bless the union.

Live band performing at wedding reception

Entertainment • By Jane Wambui • 25 Jan 2026

DJ or Live Band? Choosing the Right Vibe for Your Reception

Music makes or breaks the party. Here's how to decide between a DJ's versatility and a live band's energy—with Kenyan context that actually matters.

Travel • By Jane Wambui • 24 Jan 2026

The Best Honeymoon Destinations in Kenya for 2026

Post-wedding relaxation doesn't require international flights. Kenya offers beach luxury, bush romance, and off-grid escapes—all within your borders.

Bride getting makeup applied on wedding morning

Beauty • By Jane Wambui • 23 Jan 2026

The 12-Month Bridal Beauty Countdown: Your Complete Timeline

Beauty starts months before, not the morning of. Here's exactly when to book trials, start treatments, and what actually works for Kenyan brides.

Wedding photographer capturing romantic couple moment

Photography • By Jane Wambui • 22 Jan 2026

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer in Kenya: Style, Budget & Chemistry

The flowers die. The dress gets preserved in a box you'll never open again. The cake gets eaten. What remains: photographs. Choose wrong and you'll have technically acceptable photos that feel empty.

Wedding budget planning and financial organization

Planning • By Jane Wambui • 20 Jan 2026

How Much Does a Wedding in Kenya Actually Cost in 2026?

Nobody wants to talk about this until they have to. Then suddenly it's the only conversation that matters. We offer frameworks and actual numbers from real Kenyan weddings.

Elegant outdoor wedding venue with garden setting

Venues • By Jane Wambui • 15 Jan 2026

Top Wedding Venues in Kenya: From Nairobi Gardens to Coastal Beach Resorts

The venue sets everything else in motion—budget, guest count, date flexibility, even your photographer options. We've toured 200+ spaces across the country. Here's what actually matters.