Surprise wedding

This is to fundraise for a surprise wedding gift from an African groom for his future wife

Where I live...

I live in South Africa in a beautiful province of Durban KwaZulu-Natal, which is probably best known for the historic Zulu kingdom, dating to the early 19th century.

Who am I ....

I am Pastor Xulu and have served since 2014 I have a genuin passion for people and my community. I consider myself kind, generous with loads of enthusiasm.

The year of great sadness, yet I was blessed to meet the woman of my dreams...

In the year 2021 during the time of the terrible pandemic of the covid 19 which brought absolute havoc around the globe, was also a time when I found favor with God and met my beautiful fiance Lerato (means love) who had joined the ministry during the pandemic. One of the things that captured my attention about her was that she showed devotion not only to God but also in serving God in the church and that's how she unknowingly won my heart. I can only describe Lerato as a very hard working, loving, very considerate, careing and a cheerful person. I would so love to give Lerato a big wedding surprise to fulfill our dream and to be an example to the youth and the church community, encouraging unity in Christ Jesus.

More about Zulu weddings....

Zulu weddings are one of the most expensive in Africa since the bridegroom have to adhere to the traditional custom of paying lobola (dowry) the asking amount is $3000 equivalent to 10 cows plus $1500 for the wedding dress, transport, venue and catering all totals to $4500. The Zulu wedding can take many shapes and forms. Usually the bride changes at least three times on her wedding day, showing off to her in-laws how beautiful she is in different colours. Although it is not a Zulu custom for the bride to wear a traditional Christian white wedding gown, nowadays many brides prefer to do so. The wedding service takes place at the local church, and during this time the bride is dressed usually in white. After church the wedding party moves to the bridegroom’s home. The bride changes into a traditional Zulu outfit. One of the highlights of a traditional wedding comes when the parties from the bride’s and the groom’s families compete with each other through the medium of Zulu dance and songs.

Please help me to make this the most beautiful Christmas Wedding gift ever for us.