00:01I think it's important to keep cultural traditions alive. Being a sort of British
00:09African we wanted something that combined both cultures together. That we
00:15wanted to have Anglo-African fusion because that's what we are but also for
00:21our little boy as well you know he's a mixture of the two cultures. If I sort of
00:29think about what Sean's mum has said to me she said I love you know African
00:34culture you know I'm getting to experience you know African culture and
00:38combining it with the British culture is just amazing. There's a lot of value with
00:47appreciating what different people bring to each other and there's a lot of fun
00:51about it. Having our son and other people understand that you know no
00:59culture is better than each other it's about understanding both sides and
01:02respecting both sides. What touched me was that Sean accepted extended family which
01:11we coming from Africa you know we're very unique in our extended family because
01:18coming from Africa there's always this cultural background but then they
01:24blended in well together. Yes I totally agree with that it's a it's it's very
01:29different and it's been really interesting learning about the you know
01:33Medes culture. The bit that I'm gonna be most nervous about is the speeches
01:38because I know that I'm gonna feel quite emotional on the day. My sons are my best
01:45men and seeing them doing the speeches. Yeah I'm a practicing Christian and so it was
01:59important that I spoke to the vicar and it was done in church. We are going with a
02:08harp and flute player because it'll be something quite sentimental. Lots of bright
02:13colors burnt orange and purple. Some prints that really gives that African-ness.
02:34Just looking at my baby daughter in white I just couldn't imagine. The love in their
02:42eyes it was just out of this world. The elusive nature of love itself means that
02:49today is a gift. Love is what we've come here to witness today. Love are these two.
03:06Where I'm originally from in Sierra Leone it's all about music it's all about dancing and
03:10and drumming is a significant part of that. There's also dancing in. Dancing in would be
03:18very important. Media wants it done in a certain way so I would ask Sean but you
03:28enter the hall you have to at least dance or something and it's like no I'm just
03:32gonna show you like no just moonwalking or something and it's like nope I'm just
03:36gonna come and come on man you just have to move. Walk with me here.
03:40There you go!
03:44Lots of music, lots of dancing, lots of African food is going to also be really important.
03:53There's a particular suite we have in Sierra Leone called Granat Cake and basically it's
03:58peanuts. We've got a lady who knows how to make huge sculptures out of it. Sean and I saw it
04:04and we were like wow this is just absolutely spot on. Grown up with significant people in our lives.
04:12Sean's dad and my brother and they've passed away. One of the things we are going to have
04:18at the wedding is remembering those individuals who are quite close to us.
04:29Within Sierra Leone culture you also have godparents that will be guardians of your marriage.
04:35The idea is that the individuals who look after your marriage and if you ever have an argument
04:40you know they're the person that would be supporters.
04:46We've gone with two godmothers and they're both my aunt and they both love Sean so I don't think
04:54I will ever be supported. They'll be supporting him.
04:56No I was quite happy with the choice of good parents.
05:02I want you to take this water, drink, give to your husband to drink and I pray that peace
05:11will always be in your marriage. Amen.
05:18What they tend to do in Sierra Leone is something called giving of water.
05:23Both mothers would give water to the bride and groom and you know give them their blessing.
05:28Every single day you make me into a very different person and I like the person that I am with
05:32me.
05:46The way that your family has embraced us you know this real sort of community feel and openness of feelings
05:55and emotions it's not really a very English way of doing things.
06:00I hope they appreciate the introduction or reintroduction of Africa.
06:06You do tend to see a lot of negative in the media and just to see a different feel of
06:12the fusion that we're trying to create.
06:14It's just been brilliant.
