Osram Ne Nsoromma

As I mentioned in a previous post, one of my favorite adinkra symbols is Nsoromma, which means "child of the heavens (stars)". It is the symbol of guardianship and a reminder that God is the father and watches over all people.

One of my husband's favorite adinkra symbols is Osram, which means the moon. This is the symbol for patience. The related proverb is 'it takes the moon quite a while to go round the world' – you need to show patience when awaiting a particular event or outcome.

While looking through The Adinkra Dictionary, we found another symbol that combined both of ours - Osram Ne Nsoromma. This means "the moon and the star". It is the symbol of love, faithfulness, and harmony. This symbol reflects the harmony that exists in the bonding between a man and a woman.

The related proverb: "Kyekye pe aware." (The North Star has a deep llove for marriage. She is always in the sky waiting for the return of the moon, her husband.)

This would also make a wonderful addition in your wedding decor to incorporate West African culture. For more adinkra symbols click here.

Bouquet Styles

There are various styles of bouquets that you can choose from depending on your personal style and type of wedding.

NOSEGAY
This classic style, which is a tightly packed mound of flowers and greenery

HAND-TIED
This bouquet is a bunch of flowers that have a just-picked, natural look with a casually tied ribbon. This is the perfect bouquet for informal wedding.

CASCADE
Also known as the "shower" bouquet, this is the most formal and traditional of the bridal bouquets. Flowers drape down from this bouquet to create a cascade.

PAGEANT
Also known as a presentation bouquet, this has a bunch of long-stemmed flowers that are cradled in the bride's arms.

PROMANDER
This is a small, compact ball that is covered with blooms.

Ayana Weddings

Ever since I received my first request for wedding flowers, I have been doing research on weddings. I wish I could tell you I made my own beaded wedding flowers, but I didn't find out about beaded flowers until a year later. So I've decided to focus my blog on weddings, especially African American weddings and of course beaded flowers. Please enjoy.

Hand-tied Lily & Stephanotis Bouquet and Boutonniere