Things They Don't Tell You About Weddings| Planning, Dowry, Guests FT Tracey Gachie & Dhvani Tombush

[@abbynimo1075]

I love how Mrs Kagiri expresses herself...so raw and real... she definitely needs her own podcast/youtube😊 would love to hear more from her

[@TheLauraThuo]

She actually has a podcast called Too Simple

[@bernicerogo9190]

Dhvani's sense of humour on the dowry part about uncles you've never met but show up when your dowry is being paid saying our daughter 😂

[@patriciaodhiambo9365]

The way Dhvani talks about Sharon tells a lot about Sharon. Friendship is beautiful

[@missm729]

I has such a terrible experience, received very little assitance from friends and fam for my dowry ceremony and what i've learnt not everyone will be in the space you are in and its okay. Watching this made me rethink the kind of friends i surround myself with. Please have people who will cross the bridge the same way you would for them.

[@moureengichuru7085]

Can we talk about Mrs kagiri's skin...its gorgeous!! 😍

[@estherwairimu2126]

Absolutely

[@Alexis_vee]

I'm manifesting Sharon's wedding😊

[@sunset418]

I truly needed this. My wedding is next week!!. Thank you Sharon ❤

[@estherkazungu2336]

This was so so good gosh! I’ve learnt a lot in retrospect when I see how I went about my wedding and this was much needed. ♥️♥️

[@hellenseth170]

Loved the episode, my two cents on dowry payment, it's not "buying " you as you put it. It's basically appreciating your folks for how they raised you and what not. These are our customs and traditions as kenyans, Africans in general. Let's not let the " woke" mindset make us think that traditions are irrelevant because they're not. We should sit down with our grandparents and ask those questions so that you understand why we do things how we do them in our respective traditions as Africans.

[@dhvanitombush4469]

The question then becomes: why not show that appreciation both ways then? The sad reality also is that in some African cultures, when problems arise in marriages, many families raise dowry as a thing they have engaged in that allows certain types of behaviour. As a result, the innocence and beauty behind the tradition is long gone and the cons are what remain; context and dynamism with culture matters as generations grow. Our issues do not arise from 'woke'ness :)

[@hellenseth170]

@@dhvanitombush4469 that is very true as well, however, I still hold my opinion.Thank you for sharing yours.

[@hellenseth170]

@@dhvanitombush4469 just like everything else there are pros and cons to these cultural practices but I completely agree with most of what you've said.

[@likanari]

I agree with you Hellen. This is the only time parents of the bride get appreciated 👍🏼 when one becomes a parent one appreciates this truth more

[@AM80series]

You mean customs and traditions that were made for men and by men. Many men feel entitled to do whatever they want to their wives because they literally bought them.

[@___luvuno]

I wish there was a part 2 to this😭I really enjoyed the conversation!

[@Cate_Kiyeny23]

I am new here. This episode is helpful for those of us thinking of getting married in the coming year. Thank you Sharon for this and thanks to your guests for being honest with us ❤

[@wachukakamonde935]

This podcast keeps getting better....The choice of guests is sooo top tier💯.....

[@cynthiaKaninu]

I got married last year we started the planining in April and we were quite chilled and I had no anxiety planning for it whatsover.....I actually went dress shopping 4days to the wedding, left work on Friday midday .....to go for my hair appointment ....Like I was super chilled .....although I thank God for my mum in law coz she cordinated most of the planning for me ....

[@deotio2768]

I don't care for weddings but this was such a wonderful conversation

[@JKalou.]

This episode has come at the right time for me, very insightful. Thank you ladies, for sharing and being real. May your marriages be blessed.

[@lindakimonyi833]

Learned a lot, thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@Cecilia4205]

Actually people don't know that they can register for marriage at other places other than Nairobi. It's good to start earlier incase of any inconveniences like 2months before. We must publicize the marriage for 21days as per law requirements. You must appear physically for registration both of you. For garden wedding you need a special certificate that's given in Nairobi.

[@ashleymbogo]

Wow, this was a very eye-opening conversation but think I might be scared to have a wedding now 😂😂so much pressure and work around it.

[@e.s.t.a.r]

Love the conversation, Sharon! Thank you Tracey and Dhvani for being vulnerable!

[@austinpastries1509]

I truly love this episode. it's so timely. Thank you Sharon for this episode.

[@kathy3651]

Beautiful conversations Sharon, Miss Gachie, about the fitting, I am sorry to hear about your fitting experience. As an outsider looking in, you looked absolutely stunning

[@joycemburu8041]

This was such an amazing episode! I keep on rewatching the kagiris wedding episode, seems you guys had an amazing day.

[@wambuinderitu2461]

Hi Sharon, how i wish you could be bringing 2 episodes per week 😢

[@Just.Wairimu]

Such a beautiful episode... perfect guests for this episode...

[@hakayi9130]

My goodness! I need a drink...😂 The thought of planning a wedding has me stressed out already, as a single 🙈😂😂😂

[@janetositu8079]

Same same 😂😂🤭

[@hakayi9130]

@@janetositu8079 my imaginary spouse and I will just elope🤣🤣🤣

[@monicahmwai4923]

Am here like... All that stress for a single day😢

[@rubyabuor646]

Get you a Sharon was so sweet 🥹❤❤

[@perryovercommer1562]

I am a terrible people pleaser. I think I will need a wedding planner. 😂😂 Or forego the white wedding altogether. Because weuh..

[@sophiekimathi]

the topic is exciting....came at the right time. nikona notebook tayari..

[@stacymogire6892]

Definitely not ready for this. It's too much😂😅

[@dianagreen1050]

Love love this conversation. Such an eye opener. Any gift recommendations from bridesmaid to the couple?

[@NONS1024]

Wow... Absolutely loved my wedding. But the planning wow.. Takes you aback... Wololo.. We had 4 traditional functions and a white wedding in one year. We are still recovering this year. 😂😂 Love love and all it's highs and lows.. Sit and think and plan it ahead, way ahead.. despite what folks want. The economy now is totally different.

[@NONS1024]

And start processing your government documents early.. Start 5/6 months before.

[@dorryd2769]

Yoh. This should have come with a trigger warning. All the African parent shenanigans are flooding back 😆

[@QueenCiru]

I really loved the episode❤❤

[@olivemutua1775]

Loved this conversation😍

[@irenegitonga2712]

Go girl...soo proud of you💯

[@marvynatieno2253]

this was a good one ❤

[@Mukami83]

Loved it!!!

[@RosaliaShiweva]

Omg 😳 I can’t imagine me and in that process .

[@perisanita]

❤Awww I always wanted a Zuhair Murad wedding dress too...

[@allthingsrosa]

For the govt you cant start way earlie as the time period also lapses and it expires

[@cellobeauty6567]

Indian with an Nigerian accent

[@bestkeptsecretspod]

She’s half Indian, half Nigerian 🙂

[@cellobeauty6567]

@@bestkeptsecretspod aaah nice enjoyed it

[@bigg1091]

Beautiful Sharon, hiyo makeup is a NO 👎

[@joykaranja4584]

well not all of it, her eyes and eyebrows look pretty.....it's just that hio foundation ama concealer she applied inafanya akue na a dark complexion.

[@bestkeptsecretspod]

My make up is just fine, how I like it. Thank you 🥰

[@valeriecate9235]

Her make up is absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@bigg1091]

​@@bestkeptsecretspod people who don't take positive criticism are just ugly on the inside 😮

[@carolinemukundi4918]

Sharon looks beautiful❤❤her make up is okay.

[@Cirukanyoro]

The dowry is also meant to bond the families. Let both sides get to meet and know each other .

[@WilfridahOkoth-ll8wt]

Wow just wow❤❤❤

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[@belindaakinyi5904]

I have really enjoyed this episode Sharon

[@W_Her]

Truly loved this!❤

[@cecigeno7669]

this is a really good episode.

[@winniemuthoni6822]

As a young-ish soon bride-to-be this so timely!