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Abesha World
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Ethiopian Traditional Wedding Celebrations
We help couples honor Ethiopian traditions with calm planning, elegant décor, and trusted vendors in Vancouver and Burnaby. You are welcome here, whether you want a fully traditional wedding or a modern fusion.
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Day-of coordination and full planning
Celebrate your love with authentic Ethiopian wedding décor, featuring elegant traditional baskets, rich cultural cloths, and beautifully styled bridal flowers with fresh or artificial blooms for a timeless and heartfelt celebration.
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Décor and floral styling, fresh or artificial
Décor and floral styling for weddings and events, featuring bridal bouquets, fresh flowers, or premium artificial arrangements tailored to your theme and culture.
Habesha wedding Burnaby
Kaba and linen rentals, chair covers, cultural accents
Kaba, linens, chair covers, candle stands, cultural décor pieces.
Kaba rentals Vancouver
Since 2018 we have supported 75+ events across Vancouver and Burnaby. We welcome every couple, and we specialize in multicultural and Ethiopian weddings for those who wish to honor tradition.
ልብህን ለልቤ፣ እስትንፋስን ለኔ፣
ምኖረው ከአንተጋር፤ ሁሌ ተዋህጄ።
"The first time I met you,
I left my heart with you" -
Ethiopian Wedding traditions
Telosh ~ Held about two days before the wedding at the bride’s family home. The groom’s family presents gifts, often including the wedding dress and jewelry. Guests then give their gifts and share a meal.
Pickup of the Bride ~ On the wedding day, the groom arrives at the bride’s home. There is a playful door ritual with singing before he is welcomed in. He presents flowers to the bride, then the families process to the ceremony.
Knee Kissing ~ Knee Kissing is a moment of respect and blessing that happens at the very end of the night as the couple exits. After the final dance and farewells, the MC invites grandparents and parents to be seated near the exit. The couple approaches, bows, and lightly kisses the elders’ knees, or receives a hand blessing if preferred. Blessings are given in order, grandparents first, then parents and senior elders.
Meles ~ A joyful celebration the day after the wedding, usually with close family and friends, where the couple wears traditional attire such as Kaba. Many families include a bread-cutting and a lighthearted naming moment for the bride.
Kelkel ~ A third-day gathering for extended family and those who could not attend earlier events. Parents offer final blessings and well wishes before the couple begins married life.