Luo Ayie Nyombo Traditional :: Customary Marriage Ceremony

Nyombo ceremony ‘ Nyombo’ is the payment of dowry. The groom’s in –law/ family should not stay at the bride’s house till 6:00 pm since it may end up bringing conflict between the two families. After that, the bride and the bridegroom are given five weeks to prepare for the wedding ceremony.

Kendu Bay – Ayie Nyombo Luo Traditional Customary Marriage Ceremony – Antony Trivet Photography

Luo Traditional Dowry Marriage Customary Ceremony - Antony Trivet Weddings

Ayie Nyombo Luo Traditional Customary Marriage Ceremony – Antony Trivet Photography

During the Ayie ceremony the bride prepares food for the groom and feeds him in front of everyone to signify her acceptance as the groom’s traditional bride and those who accompany him. Often, the food consists of poultry and beef served with “Kuon” (ugali) and “mchele” (rice) and other delicacies like “aliyaa”

Ayie in Dholuo language means “I agree” and it is the phrase that concludes the deal on the price that the groom has to pay; this deal also involves other family members and a neutral intermediary, who does not belong to the two families.