FINDING THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE | THE WEDDING SERIES EP 1

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • In this video, we're kicking off our wedding series by sharing tips on how we find the perfect wedding venue.
    If you're planning your wedding soon, be sure to check out this video! In it, we'll discuss different factors to consider when choosing a wedding venue.So join us as we start our wedding series by sharing tips on how to find the perfect wedding venue! Stay tuned for more wedding series coming soon!
    Eiik! So nervous to share!
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  • @LydiaDinga
    @LydiaDinga  Рік тому +270

    Eiik! Episode 1 of The Wedding Series is here! New episodes will be dropping on Wednesday and Sunday until the end of October! I’m so freaking nervous to share this, but I hope you enjoy this series! Looking forward to your comments and please do share it with a friend if you enjoyed! 😘

  • @si_jabulile
    @si_jabulile Рік тому +370

    can we all agree Lydia's wedding series deserves a tv slot because this is quality content❤

  • @onathishinga6574
    @onathishinga6574 Рік тому +152

    The Ayie is actually somewhat similar to the 'Lobola negotiations' proceedings in South Africa. When the family of the groom come to the brides house, they too would have to identify their bride. If they misidentify the bride, a penalty has to be paid. It just goes to show how similar we are as Africans. Cannot wait for more!!!! 😊

    • @Amanda-be7eq
      @Amanda-be7eq Рік тому +8

      I was just about to say. I really love how similar our cultures are ❤❤

    • @samela_jes
      @samela_jes Рік тому

      It's just more evidence that Africans are literally one people, I love it !

    • @queenritah5951
      @queenritah5951 Рік тому +9

      We have a similar ceremony in Rwanda 🇷🇼 called ' Gufata irembo' were de man goes to ask and identify the daughter he wants to marry , very similar
      Love de mother land❤️

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss Рік тому

      @@queenritah5951 ooo that's lovely!!!

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss Рік тому

      Ooo🔥🔥

  • @deedee2736
    @deedee2736 Рік тому +182

    As a black person who grew up in America, I am really in awe of the traditions you all are keeping to and continuing on. It is so special and I love to see it

    • @mizz_sazzy
      @mizz_sazzy Рік тому +2

      @DeeDee took the words right out of my mouth. This was so beautiful. So happy for you Lydia! Can't wait to see the next episode of the wedding series 💍💖

    • @temilola9366
      @temilola9366 Рік тому

      Kenyans in the uk are only first generation or came here as young so it's no surprise they still follow traditons

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss Рік тому

      🥰 if you get the chance PLEASE PLEASE 🙏 come to West and Central Africa!! It's super important! We love you, gorgeous! 🥰🥰

    • @deedee2736
      @deedee2736 Рік тому

      @@Laura-sg6ss Thank you Laura, its on my bucket list!

  • @MsDelphiine
    @MsDelphiine Рік тому +51

    I love how you guys stayed true to your culture. The ayie is similar to the zambian tradition when the man goes to the woman's family to say he has spotted "a flower" 🤣🤣 the wrapping bit is done then and at the kitchen party. I love seeing black British people keeping their heritage and culture alive! 💝💝💝
    yeahh im living for this series 🥺🥺🥺

  • @123paramorefan
    @123paramorefan Рік тому +80

    Im Nigerian so I didn’t grow up aware of Kenyan traditions, thank you for sharing this with us . This is beautiful and so scared !

  • @EvieAswiti
    @EvieAswiti Рік тому +63

    As a Luo babe I'm glad you described our Luo tradition of Ayie so well. You looked fab!

  • @sharonregland3209
    @sharonregland3209 Рік тому +49

    One thing about Lydia, the production is always going to be top top tier. Congratulations again ❤❤❤

  • @TemiDansoArt
    @TemiDansoArt Рік тому +35

    The production value 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 (also, loved learning a bit about your Kenyan culture too)

  • @clocloh2273
    @clocloh2273 Рік тому +25

    When it comes to the wedding, We african people we mean business😳🤣 when I was getting married, my son got fed up in the end and ask me how many weddings was i supposed to have 🤣🤣( Dowry ceremony, register office, and church wedding) when I saw the title "Wedding series " I thought some people may not get it lol🤣😳 Lydia , you made a beautiful bride and I I can't wait to watch all them series 😊 🤩

  • @denisewambuma3223
    @denisewambuma3223 Рік тому +33

    The conscious effort and time that has gone into filming this and making it available to us is so apparent! Quality, quality production 👌
    Thank you for showing us this beautiful part of your personal life ❤

  • @RachaelNalumu
    @RachaelNalumu Рік тому +25

    I love how east Africa cultures are similar but differ as well. This is so beautiful 🤍

    • @Tata-bd9nx
      @Tata-bd9nx Рік тому +2

      Love your vlogs,From Kenya🧡

  • @DIYYolande
    @DIYYolande Рік тому +27

    OMG it so amazing how similar our traditional wedding ceremonies are i.e the grooms family coming to the brides family home, picking their bride etc.. truelly Africa is one!
    I am Zulu from South Africa🇿🇦

    • @boikanyom5955
      @boikanyom5955 Рік тому

      Right, this was so cool to see the similarities. Made me so excited.

  • @sheilaojok92
    @sheilaojok92 Рік тому +21

    One Minute and 40 seconds in...Wow, so you really planned a wedding and thought of your audience and created a TV level production for us randoms 🤣. Lydia we do not deserve this but thank you so much in advance for letting us in to something sacred and what I imagine will be insightful, transparent like the Reno videos and a Beautiful series. May your marriage be forever blessed with joy, contentment and Love...signed a random on the innanet 😅

    • @sheilaojok92
      @sheilaojok92 Рік тому +1

      And as half Luo...shout out 🤎

  • @taliapink8047
    @taliapink8047 Рік тому +23

    Now this is what you call a wedding series !! Fully engaged

  • @ninanegedu
    @ninanegedu Рік тому +33

    Super excited for this series. The production is top tier ✨

  • @Chanelboateng
    @Chanelboateng Рік тому +12

    Lydia this is FIRE! PERIODDD! 🥂🥂🥂🥂

  • @mandy_mbonambi
    @mandy_mbonambi Рік тому +8

    Wow the Ayie is so similar to the Lobola negotiations done in South Africa there are a few differences for example the groom is not allowed to be present whilst everything is taking place and the father and uncles of the bride are in charge not mom. Really cool to have learnt this about your culture Lydia !😀❤

    • @soinda87
      @soinda87 Рік тому +2

      My Kenyan tribe tradition is like that too.

  • @brendarodrigues3046
    @brendarodrigues3046 Рік тому +10

    Yelling🗣CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!🎶🥂🍾 I can’t believe how quickly the BIG day is approaching. All I can do is cheese. I was smiling so hard that my jaws hurt. Man, you both deserve this blessing of happiness. Watching you talk about him and your family in the same sentence gave BIG vibes.🥰 Your family is absolutely precious. Those ladies agreed to disown him should he choose the wrong bride. When he confidently said with authority “I know my Lydia,” we (the viewers) indoctrinate him all over again. He’s a keeper! The gentleman gave him serval chances to choose again. His answer, plain and clear “I know my Lydia.” That’s one ownership that hits totally differently. Undoing the dress to enjoy a snack, for sure is our Lydia. You wore that blue dress and made it your own. Shout out to the maker for creating such a work of art in four days. Kudos to you for it fitting to perfection. Great choices adopting professional help to ease the burdens and make your day as magical as the union. Hats off to him for partaking in even the smallest of details. He’s in it to win it for life. The arrangements are not just inclusive of the things you like but those things that are significant to him as well. Years later you can share each beautiful detail with you children, their children and their children’s children. Lydia, I’m so happy for you guys. May the work you do now be the same efforts established to maintain. Praying for nothing but jolly days, a mound of love and an endless ray of compassion. Until, next vlog...
    🙏🏾Blessings
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  • @evalarose
    @evalarose Рік тому +5

    The hair, the makeup, the dress, the eyes look of bride and groom, the everythingggggg for me. I’m authentically happy to watch this. I’m Congolese, we do that too, but the man ask the father not the mom. I live watching weddings. The videographer did an amaizing job. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations to you both again and plzzzz, stay together 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @fennyyahtaylor6772
    @fennyyahtaylor6772 Рік тому +4

    This is so beautiful and similar to Mano tradition, I'm Liberian. it's beautiful how African traditions are similar yet different.
    Thank you for documenting this!

  • @mbalimoloto1646
    @mbalimoloto1646 Рік тому +1

    I love how various African cultures are so different yet a little similar when it comes to traditional weddings. That blue dress is gorgeous.

  • @jessicaopiyo7550
    @jessicaopiyo7550 Рік тому +8

    Dot is so funny taking care of you before the Ayie. Yummmyyy did you make this. 😅 The look in the sit-down is gorgeous 😍😍

  • @MiissPetite
    @MiissPetite Рік тому +1

    HALLOOOOO????? on UA-cam … gurllll the editss, the quality.. and the ending with the cliffhanger ughh im allready with my popcorn for episode2. Lovedd itt🤌🏾🤍💍

  • @siwemelanin5839
    @siwemelanin5839 Рік тому +4

    this wedding series deserves to be on tv!! you looked so stunning on that blue dress 😍🥺🥺 pls i love everything

  • @michellinembuyi6837
    @michellinembuyi6837 Рік тому +6

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!!!! LYDIAAAA IS A WHOLE WIFEEEEEEE AHHHHHHH, I CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES

  • @halima790
    @halima790 Рік тому +5

    I can’t be the only one noticing the wedding glow ✨😍

  • @ChidoChemoyo
    @ChidoChemoyo Рік тому +11

    The qualityyyyyyy! Lydia, you have spoilt us! Congratulations 🎉

  • @c24cm49
    @c24cm49 Рік тому +6

    Nah Lydia is looking radiant and glowing so much I love it ✨️ 😍 💛 👌

  • @namastebawoni1356
    @namastebawoni1356 Рік тому +5

    Absolutely love Dorothy Dinga. Always a pleasure to watch supportive, loving siblings being their for each other no matter what. May God Almighty continue to bless your union, looking forward to the rest of the wedding series.

  • @adebimpeomiwole3530
    @adebimpeomiwole3530 Рік тому +4

    Lydia!!!! This is so clear and amazing like the camera quality and how detailed the conversation is ❤😊 I love it 🥰

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. Рік тому +8

    Yesss so happy this series is finally here!! I can’t wait to see all the little details of your special day 🥹💜

  • @chorwett
    @chorwett Рік тому +4

    I had quite an attitude about a wedding series because they are normally compilations of very little footage and pictures trickling ever so slowly, but you Ms.@Lydia Dinga .... oooppssss Mrs Damini, have raised the standards. I watched all of it and loved it!!!! Your honeymoon was so long I had forgotten that you are the OG of content creation and that your editing game is top notch. I am here for it, all of it!!!!
    I know that bouquet......., I was here when you first picked it up and drove everywhere with it......talk about notifications gang. I’m too up-to date on your life‼️ Congratulations once again Nyathiwa, Polo Mor‼️

  • @randommatim
    @randommatim Рік тому +2

    I'm screaming bc I'm a Ugandan Luo babe but born and bred in the diaspora so it was so fun to watch the culture thing happening, I havent seen much of it, thank you! also your wedding team are the dream team ok? with how relaxed you and Damini are? love to see it!

  • @tsholonki
    @tsholonki Рік тому +2

    Mrs Onifade has never dropped the ball, not once mama. Absolutely gushing at this like you did that and your team 🔥👌🏽

  • @LeboNkgodi
    @LeboNkgodi Рік тому +2

    Super excited for this series, the Kenyan tradition is quite similar to South African Traditions. The Ayie in South Africa is called loboa/magadi negotations which is similar process. This was well captured thank you for sharing this journey with us Lydia.

  • @estherb3852
    @estherb3852 Рік тому +29

    You know Lydia loves flowers when she reaches out for the bouquet before Shola is ready to hand it over 😂😂😂

  • @raneekafoster2742
    @raneekafoster2742 Рік тому +4

    THE QUALITY!!! 😍😍 But we already knew you’d give nothing less! This is so beautiful, Lydia 💚

  • @AliRasoul
    @AliRasoul Рік тому +4

    Episode 1!!!! I’m obsessed and hooked! This is amazing 😭!!! Very intense! Super excited for the next episode 🥳!!!!!!!!!

  • @CaroQJ268
    @CaroQJ268 Рік тому +1

    I must commend Lydia. The quality of this episode is top-tier. This is an entire production! I absolutely love it. It was nice and refreshing to see some of the African traditions.

  • @lanreilori8193
    @lanreilori8193 Рік тому +1

    I have that phobea thing to. This is tv worthy lol well done👏🏿👏🏿

  • @agbzm
    @agbzm Рік тому +3

    Smiled from the beginning until the end, this should be aired on TV. The editing, the quality, just errythang girl. I'm really loving every minute of it, cannot wait for the upcoming episodes! Thank you for sharing this journey with us 🤍

  • @SimplyCharlette
    @SimplyCharlette Рік тому +1

    The traditional identification ceremony was so beautiful thank you for sharing with us that intimate moment ❤❤

  • @aaliyahlunan876
    @aaliyahlunan876 Рік тому

    I love that you had planners and event people take care of it all. It's a refreshing perspective outside of the usual bride saying she was stressed about everything and struggling.

  • @bonolomotshegwa376
    @bonolomotshegwa376 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for making this video downloadable.... much appreciated

  • @moneshatmaramwidze3435
    @moneshatmaramwidze3435 Рік тому +1

    QUALITY CONTENT PLEASE THIS IS GORG!!🥺👌🏾

  • @murusorowangu
    @murusorowangu Рік тому +2

    This is quality content to the people and for the people Lydia. Thank you sooo much for sharing. I got married 6 years ago but still remember the emotional rollercoaster like it was yesterday. Thanks for bringing us along to yours sis.

  • @yveedwards5685
    @yveedwards5685 Рік тому +1

    The wedding series IS everything we dreamt of and more! The Ayia is so similar to the Kukyala in Ugandan tradition! Honestly its lovely to see me and my fav both got married in the same year a month apart. I feeeeeeeeeel all your emotions! 😅😂🥹😭The actual day is the easy part! Loving the content so far! 🥳🤩👏🏾👏🏾

  • @nomfundo_v
    @nomfundo_v 6 місяців тому

    This is soo beautiful, our African culture is soo beautiful and you have just reminded me that I also want my hubby to experience the beauty of being with an African queen.
    Love it ❤

  • @lorrainesietambi
    @lorrainesietambi Рік тому +2

    The production of this is absolutely amazing, so glad you always put such care and excellency in your content, thank you for sharing with us Lydia can’t wait to see more!

  • @loislylois9616
    @loislylois9616 Рік тому +1

    I smiled through out the video, these African traditions are amazing. In Ghana we call it kokooko (knocking) then a traditional wedding follows

  • @NZondi
    @NZondi Рік тому +4

    So excited we get to see your journey to ‘I do’. Thank you for sharing it with us sis♥️♥️

  • @mutomboinprogress
    @mutomboinprogress Рік тому +2

    KWALITYYYYYY! Love this series!!! Can’t wait for eps 2

  • @simthandilemanyathi2116
    @simthandilemanyathi2116 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the quality content Lydia!
    The least we can do is watch all the Ads honestly.

  • @kaonesemommung559
    @kaonesemommung559 Рік тому +1

    The QUALITY!!! 10/10 stuff

  • @v.velarde3694
    @v.velarde3694 Рік тому +1

    Wow the videographer did an amazing job. The quality is 💯💯💯

  • @lindsaylindsay4884
    @lindsaylindsay4884 Рік тому +2

    I love this format ! The production quality is 100

  • @milliy7975
    @milliy7975 Рік тому +2

    Ready to watch with Prosecco and cupcake in hand...

  • @yaniquewilson8362
    @yaniquewilson8362 Рік тому +1

    Oh am ready this gonna be a movie thanks for sharing lydia

  • @Urulebreeme2
    @Urulebreeme2 Рік тому +1

    Let me grab my seat. I'm so excited to watch this series. I know based off the quality of previous content, this is going to be top tier!!

  • @uniquelady1234
    @uniquelady1234 Рік тому +4

    Don't complain, just make more money! 😂 I'm loving this series already x

  • @NekkyAnolue
    @NekkyAnolue Рік тому +3

    Mrs O this is a whole PRODUCTION! Absolutely enjoyed this, I was glued to my screen the whole time😂😂
    Thank you for taking out time to give us a well thought out and planned content ❤️
    Can’t wait for Sunday💃💃💃💃
    Congratulations again🥳🥳🥳

  • @teekayno14
    @teekayno14 Рік тому +3

    The African culture is so beautiful I pray we can pass these traditions to our children

  • @rachelav
    @rachelav Рік тому +1

    💯💯💯Quality of this vide 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I also love your accent

  • @annettenanziri5735
    @annettenanziri5735 Рік тому +1

    Am still celebrating you girl. You and your team did that better than you think. Everything was exquisite 👌

  • @edidiongedison
    @edidiongedison Рік тому +2

    I love the entire production of this video! Amazing storytelling. Congratulations once again

  • @adeancousins5526
    @adeancousins5526 Рік тому +3

    Yaay! I’m so excited for this series, love from Jamaica 🇯🇲❤️

  • @Watermelioness
    @Watermelioness Рік тому

    I like that the Luo tribe honours the women of the family with the Aiye. Beautiful

  • @Derinbepo
    @Derinbepo Рік тому +1

    first of all, hello my nigerian siss. this joy looks great on you and i pray the joy in your union lasts forever 🤍

  • @digitalbimpetv
    @digitalbimpetv Рік тому +2

    Love this video is there a way we can over like it one million times meh Lydia you are an inspiration , God bless your union

  • @natooshzucherro7250
    @natooshzucherro7250 Рік тому +2

    This is a documentary and a great ,sweet and dreamy one in fact you did it thank you lydia and mr D

  • @JusBee1811
    @JusBee1811 Рік тому +2

    This is top tier content... amazing, just amazing! You guys are in a league of your own! So excited for the next episode x

  • @moiponematlhwane2723
    @moiponematlhwane2723 Рік тому +3

    The wedding series is finally here 💃🏾🕺🏾

  • @hazelobua664
    @hazelobua664 Рік тому +1

    The content , beautiful 😍😍😍 congratulations

  • @CindyPaul
    @CindyPaul Рік тому +1

    I literally had to stop it at the beginning gold freakin Flakes 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 grabbing my note pad and some Prosecco cause this is going to be fantastic 😊😊😊😊

  • @VuyokaziManyamalala
    @VuyokaziManyamalala Рік тому

    Interesting to see that culture have similarities. I remember I was also covered in a blanket. I love it and I’m South African from the Xhosa tribe

  • @genesisfletcher200
    @genesisfletcher200 Рік тому +1

    STUNNING, BREATHTAKING, SMART, WITTY AND GRACIOUS LYDIA!! AMAZING TOP QUALITY PRODUCTION-AS ALWAYS!

  • @joselliott6
    @joselliott6 Рік тому +1

    OMG 200 🤯 I'm having 80 including me and my fiance and I'm Sierra Leonean and he's Jamaican lol
    Girl kudos!

  • @auntympho
    @auntympho Рік тому

    Particularly enjoyed the Ayie, absolutely enjoy learning about other traditions. This was so beautiful! About to binge watch the wedding series. Oh sorry you caught the rona just after your SA trip, but glad you recovered just on time for the Ayie 🙏🏽💕

  • @damskethings5702
    @damskethings5702 Рік тому

    Lydia I'm so happy that you choose to put the wedding series on youtube and not patreon.... my special day is soon and this is so helpful and insightful. Thank you!💕

  • @v.velarde3694
    @v.velarde3694 Рік тому +2

    That is so crazy. The same happened to me, I’m getting married this Friday and literally early Sept I caught Covid for the first time!!!! I was livid lol

  • @hopemoeti7368
    @hopemoeti7368 Рік тому +4

    It feels like I’m watching a wedding show on BBC. The camera work is so good ! I’m so excited to see the other episodes. 😭😍

  • @lizalive2203
    @lizalive2203 Рік тому +1

    Wow this is quality, let me get my popcorn, it’s about to be lit🔥😍

  • @sharonoti2056
    @sharonoti2056 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful production👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jct4294
    @jct4294 Рік тому

    Me too! I had no idea what was going on discovered everything whilst being engaged. Never dreamt of my wedding from when I was a kid.

  • @yourgirlemmz
    @yourgirlemmz Рік тому

    I feel emotional watching this, God bless you both🥹❤️

  • @gertieog3051
    @gertieog3051 Рік тому +2

    This is some mad good content. Everything and everyone looks absolutely amazing. I laughed and cried tears of joy especially when picking the right bride 😂🤣 Amazing and I can’t wait for the next episode ❤🔥

  • @ST4
    @ST4 Рік тому

    Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful....thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏾❤️

  • @Ai55h
    @Ai55h Рік тому

    This is amazing, the production is ace, needs more views omg 🎉❤❤❤

  • @lisagriffin8221
    @lisagriffin8221 Рік тому

    QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY!!! WOW!! Absolutely LOVED watching this. I'm Kalenjin Kenyan and I'm seriously looking forward to my traditional celebration (Koito) now!

  • @BabeRuthuk
    @BabeRuthuk Рік тому +1

    All black vendors! I love to see it!!!!

  • @precious.r
    @precious.r Рік тому +1

    Yeees it’s finally happening, I’m too excited😍

  • @kriola84
    @kriola84 Рік тому

    Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing with us. Stay blessed

  • @kehindeadekoya3894
    @kehindeadekoya3894 Рік тому +1

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VIDEO AND THE EDITSSSSSSSSSS AND THE CREATIVITYYYYYY

  • @sarahgraham2945
    @sarahgraham2945 Рік тому +3

    Thisss is so amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing Lydia❤️❤️

  • @ImperfectlyNatalya
    @ImperfectlyNatalya Рік тому +2

    The traditional engagement part was my fave. I'm Jamaican and I low-key think we miss out on alot of tradition. Love the vid 🔥🔥

  • @elishaduncan6600
    @elishaduncan6600 Рік тому +1

    Content 💯 Quality 💯
    Lydia videos are always top tier❤.

  • @lwazilotshiwe
    @lwazilotshiwe Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful vlog. Loved how you are taking us through it all❤

  • @87Otter
    @87Otter Рік тому

    the quality of this is amazing

  • @novella8300
    @novella8300 Рік тому

    Lydia if you don’t get your own tv show honey or something because you have out done yourself with this video. It’s only episode one ☝️ I know I’m going to be crying tears on the wedding day. Congratulations again babe