Tamaryn Green-Nxumalo explains why she and hubby had multiple wedding ceremonies

Tamaryn Green-Nxumalo has taken it on herself to explain the beautiful and lavish ceremonies she and her husband Zesimdumise 'Ze' Nxumalo have had since their white wedding in April.

Their union was a merging of two races and cultures and they observed their traditions when it came to the ceremonies.

Taking to her Instagram timeline on Tuesday, Miss SA 2018 shared snaps and wrote a lengthy post describing the proposal, lobola negotiations, Umembeso and more.

“As Ze & I come from different cultures, we decided to embrace all traditions and rituals required by both cultures to be married.

“In western society, there is traditionally an engagement, followed by a kitchen tea/bachelorette or bachelors, then finally the white wedding. A traditional Zulu wedding is quite different but also has distinctive stages. First a proposal happens and once the girl says yes to the guy's proposal, Lobola negotiations take place. (Slide2&3),” she wrote.

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Explaining their traditional wedding, Tamaryn said this was the last step to seal the deal and the marriage now kicks off.

She said in the final step that took place at the weekend, cows and sheep were slaughtered to welcome the makoti (bride).

The Nxumalos were dressed in traditional clothes, and the bride's father handed over his daughter to the groom's family. “The traditional Induna plays the role of marriage officer. The girl declares publicly again she loves her husband and the husband the same. Gifts are then distributed to the groom's family: Umabo.”

Tamaryn took to her Instagram and shared her feelings about when she tied the knot at her white wedding. 

“I’m so happy to have introduced my new family and friends to Paarl. I could not have asked for more fun, loving special day celebrating with God at the centre. Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes. We really appreciate it,” Tamaryn wrote.