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A look inside Tshepi Vundla and JR welcoming of the groom ceremony

Content creator Tshepi Vundla and Idols Judge Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior, professionally known as JR Bogopa had a private ‘Welcoming of the groom’ ceremony over the weekend.

The Vundla family house served as the venue for the couple’s Xhosa-themed wedding. Tshepi uploaded a video and a collection of pictures from the memorable day. She captioned the pictures with “KULWAMKELO LOMKHWENYANA (welcoming of the groom).”

 

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The ceremony looked absolutely breathtaking with black and white decor and lots of greenery and white roses. The decor was done by esteemed luxury decorator, Nono Events and was one for the books.

 

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Tshepi looked gorgeous in a Xhosa traditional wear inspired dress and JR wore an all white suit for the first half of the ceremony. They later changed into more glamorous Xhosa traditional wear inspired outfits, JR changed into an all black attire and Tshepi wore an Asanda Madyibi masterpiece.

 

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She stated in another, “Honestly, one of the happiest days of my life.” “Thank you to everyone who made our day everything it could be.”

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The couple’s lobola process was completed in December; they have two kids together. The ceremony was the following ritual before being married.

The pair has been in a long-term relationship and have two children together – 5 year old boy, Sibabalwe Bogopa and 1 year old baby girl, Liyema Bogopa.

Also see: RHOD star: Nonku Williams shows off her new bae

 

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