AFRICAN Theme Wedding & Party Guide

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APPAREL:  Contains links to traditional costumes in Africa, sewing supplies, textiles, bridal wear and accessories

• African Designs Plus-custom made clothing for men, women and children 
• African Imports-men's & women's apparel including Kente stoles
• African Shop 4 African Fashion-African and Nigerian outfits
• Afritex-the fabric source for contemporary African prints
• Aina Moja-traditional African clothing
• Anyiams Creations International-traditional African & Afro centric fashions for men, women and children
• Bellissima Bridal Shoes-strappy sandals, slingbacks, or retro pumps-the world's best in bridal shoes from world famous designers like Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Shelley George and more
• Buffalo Breath-men's & women's African costumes
• CustomizedGirl-customizable fashionable clothing for her, him and kids
• Designs by Donalyn-"Elegant Earth" nail art
• eHow-How to Select African Fabric for Wedding Garb
• "Eloquent Elegance-Beadwork in the ZULU Cultural Tradition"-info, history and illustrations
• Exotic Threads-unique clothing designs for women and the children in their lives, made from original paintings from Zimbabwe
• Figleaves-over 50 brands and more than 30,000 products of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear, activewear, menswear and hosiery, including Calvin Klein, DKNY, D&G, Moschino, Playtex, Betsey Johnson, Cosabella, Shock Absorber and Wonderbra.  Specialty intimate apparel collections also include bridalwear, maternity, and lingerie for full figure women
• Frederick's of Hollywood-hosiery, shoes, accessories, holiday and bridal lingerie
• Garters by Gingersnap-African garter
• House of Brides-authorized retailers of leading bridal designers with thousands of products & wedding accessories, all priced at an incredible 30% - 40% off retail prices
• How to Tie a Headwrap
• J & O Fabric Center-African fabrics and barkcloth
• Littlearth-'Leopard' & 'Zebra' themed fur handbags
• Loralie-special occasion gowns, gloves, hair accessories, handbags, jewelry, lingerie and shoes
• Neckties.com-premier online source of designer and novelty ties, bowties & accessories with African motifs
• Nigerian Fabrics & Fashions-upscale designs
• Novica.com -authentic West African Kente scarves, handbags and mudcloth shawls
• PajamaGram-send a gift of pajamas for any occasion-student care package, new mom, bridesmaid, get well, birthday, bridal or for him
• Payless ShoeSource©-online shopping for kid's, men's, women's shoes and handbags
• Shelley George-boutique collection of bridal shoes, handbags, handmade flower girl dresses and other accessories including The Wedding Bag, the ultimate organizer for the stylish bride-to-be
• TeKay Designs-custom designed clothing
• TJ Formal-wedding, bridesmaid, flowergirl, prom & special occasion gowns and accessories
• TransAfrica Forum-article "History of Cloth in Africa"
• Tuxedos Direct-complete line of traditional tuxedos and accessories including jackets, trousers, shirts, vests, cummerbunds, ties, and patent leather shoes, from top names like Perry Ellis and Lord West
• Wilsdom African Designs Inc.-authentic African bridal designs

BEAUTY & HEALTH:

• Africa's Garden-healing bath & body care products with organic ingredients imported from Africa
• Afrocentric Wedding Guide-Afrocentric Wedding Hairstyles and Wedding Day Makeup
• Beauty and Soul-world's largest hair & skin care, cosmetics and hosiery store for black women and men
• BeautyTrends-hair add-ons and wigs
• Bobbi Brown Cosmetics-makeup tips for African American skin tones
• Designs by Donalyn-"Elegant Earth" nail art
• Drugstore.com-leading online drugstore and information site offering health, beauty, wellness, personal care, and pharmacy products
• EthnicSoul-ethnic and black hair care products
• Li Lash-purified eyelash stimulator for longer, thicker lashes-safe for even the most sensitive eyes
• Sephora.com-from hard-to-find brands to classic and luxurious names to our own signature collection, no other site offers over 230 top beauty brands and more than 11,000 beauty products
• Spafinder.com-find the finest connoisseur, day, medical and destination spas in the world
• Tiffany's Salon Guide-info on black hair care

BOOKS:  Order African related books securely online from Amazon.com

• African Accents : Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home
• African Ceremonies
• African Designs from Traditional Sources.
• African Designs of the Congo, Nigeria, the Cameroons and the Guinea Coast
• African Elegance
• African Life and Customs
• African Printed Textile Designs
• African Tradition in Marriage: An Insider's Perspective
• A Taste of Africa : With over 100 Traditional African Recipes Adapted for the Modern Cook
• Culture and Customs of the Congo
• Iron Pots and Wooden Spoons : Africa's Gift to New World Cooking
• Lonely Planet East Africa (4th Ed)
• Lonely Planet Kenya (3rd Ed)
• Lonely Planet Madagascar & Comoros (3rd...
• Lonely Planet Maldives (3rd Ed)
• Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion &...
• Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho &...
• Lonely Planet Tanzania, Zanzibar & Pemba...
• Lonely Planet West Africa (West Africa,...
• Lonely Planet Zimbabwe, Botswana &...
• Mother Africa's Table: A Collection of West African and African-American Recipes and Cultural Traditions
• The Art of African Textiles
• The Africa Cookbook : Tastes of a Continent
• The African Prayer Book
• The Peppers, Cracklings, and Knots of Wool Cookbook : The Global Migration of African Cuisine
• The Travelers' Guide to African Customs and Manners
• Traditional African Designs (Dover...

CAKES:

• Artistic Cake Design-Jungle cake
• Cake Diva-Afrocentric cakes
• Cake Divas-Zebra Cake
• Cake Divas-Leopard Skin Cake
• Cake Man Raven-Afrocentric cakes
• Cooks Cakes-safari cake
• Fancy Cakes by Leslie-leopard print cake
• JollyBe Bakery-cake with adinkra symbols
• Lovin Sullivan Cakes-Mt. Kilimanjaro cake
• Occasional Cakes-Afrocentric Wedding Cake

CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS:  Links to African cultural information

• Arawelo-Somalian Marriage Info
• Bridalzine-African Wedding Traditions
• Brides of Color-wedding traditions from Africa, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Zimbabwe
• Brides of Color-article on Nigerian wedding traditions "Celebration Ceremonies from the African Giant"
• Christian Science Monitor-"Wedding Joy, African Style" article
• Christmas.com-Christmas traditions in Africa
• eHow-How to Select African Fabric for Wedding Garb
• I-Do-Wedding Traditions in Ghana
• I-Do-Wedding Traditions in Lesotho
• I-Do-Wedding Traditions in Madagascar
• I-Do-Wedding Traditions in Tanzania
• I-Do-Wedding Traditions in Zimbabwe
• Kilimanjaro-The Tanzanian Wedding Website
• MCC-list of countries and their holidays
• Motherland Nigeria-wedding customs in Nigeria
• Wedding Bells-Help! I'm a Guest (Nigerian)
• Wedding Channel-African Wedding Traditions
• Wedding Details-lots of wedding info on "African Culture & Traditions"
• Wedding Guru-Nigerian Wedding Traditions
• Wedding Pros-West African wedding info
• World Wedding Traditions-traditions in the Sudan

DESTINATION WEDDING:  All you need to know (including legal requirements) to get married in ...

• Africa for Romantics-where to go

• Afroventures-honeymoons & weddings

• Barefoot Luxury-legal requirements for Mauritius, Seychelles & Kenya

• Dream Weddings by Babette-Kenya destination wedding package

• Go2Africa.com-honeymoons & wedding packages

• Safari Drive-bush weddings

• Sarova Shaba Lodge, Kenya

• Shoor Safaris-wedding packages

• The Safari Company-weddings & honeymoons in Africa

• Ulusaba Private Game Reserve-wedding packages

• Weddings Abroad-destination wedding planner for Mauritius

• Weddings on the Move-info for Algeria, Tunisia, Zambia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Madagascar and Tanzania

• World Bridal-African destination wedding planners covering Kenya, Mauritius and Tunisia

• World Weddings-Weddings in Tunisia

FLOWERS:

• 1-800-FLOWERS.COM
• FTD.COM
• Hallmark.com

Afrocentric Personalized Chocolate Favors available at AmericanBRIDAL

FOOD INFO & RECIPES:  Confections, regional foods, etiquette, wedding feast and everyday recipes, plus online ordering for a taste of home

• About.com-"How to Host an African Themed Party" including recipes
• Afribilia-groceries from Africa
• Africa Server-list of African recipes
• Beautiful Cookies-African animal cookies
• CandyWarehouse.com-bulk, novelty, themed candies & chocolates from America's favorite online candy store
• Charmingly Chocolate-hundreds of adorable and creative custom chocolate favors and gifts to match the theme of your celebration...perfectly!
• Ethnic Edibles-African themed cookie cutters and cookie kits
• Food Network Canada-Global Cuisines: Africa
• Global Gastronomer-large list of all African countries' recipes
• Global Gourmet-West African food info and recipes
• Margarita-"An Algerian Menu"
• Margarita-"An Angolan Menu"
• Miscellany African Recipes-recipes from Abyssinia, Ghana, Egypt, and Algeria
• Motherland Nigeria-Nigerian recipes
• Recipe Source-recipes from African countries
• Sally's Place-all about African food, ingredients, terms and recipes
• Spice Bazaar-purchase spices from all over the world
• Sudan.net-(Look under Society & Culture) Dining Customs, Recipes and Menus from Sudan
• Sweet Lisa's-jungle animal decorated cookies
• The African Cookbook-menus & recipes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania and Island of Zanzibar
• The Congo Cookbook-African Recipes
• The Embassy of the Republic of Angola-Cuisine of Angola

Favor Bags

Balloons

Gossamer Fabric

Tiger Stripes Ribbon

AFRICAN PRINT Decorating Supplies available at: ShindigZ

GIFT ITEMS & WEDDING PRODUCTS:  Online companies you can order from for ethnic wedding gifts, handicrafts, fine china, crystal, flatware, decorations, cake toppers and wedding favors

• #1 Black Mail Order Directory-unique Afro centric products
• A Mosquito-handmade African tribal art
• Africa Imports-African clothing, jewelry, art, fabric (largest supplier of mudcloth in the country) all handmade in Africa
• Africa's Garden-healing bath & body care products made with organic ingredients imported from Africa
• Afro-Deco-Afro centric candleholders and home accessories
• Aina Moja-fine African crafts and art from Kenyan artists
• Alford's Favors-African wedding favors
• Atlanta Caribbean Trading Co.-Kente Cloth Roses (wedding favor)
• AmericanBRIDAL-quality wedding favors and bridal party gifts with a lowest price guarantee
• Ashanti Origins-African inspired home accessories, furniture and tableware
• Ashford-fine china patterns by Lynn Chase: "Amazonian Jaguar" and "Jaguar Jungle" & "Safari" etched crystal glasses
• Backdrops Fantastic-African backdrops
• Beaucoup-wedding favors and personalized gifts
• BridalShowerGamesAtoZ.com-bridal shower advice from planning and hosting to tons of games & printable game cards (Bridal Bingo included).  Easy to download and use
• Bronner's-African mask ornaments
• Cafepress-gift items from Africa
• Candle Boutique-'Safari' candles, frames and decorative accessories
• Crafty Crafters-African artifacts
• Decor 24-safari candles
• Ethnic By Design-ethnic glassware & wedding gifts
• Favors Direct-unique and affordable favors
• Find Gift-African themed gifts
• Fine Wedding Speeches-well-crafted speeches created by a qualified professional speaker, speech writer and speaking coach
• Genuine Africa-African art, crafts, masks and pottery
• Global Discount Products-safari themed home decor items
• HansonEllis-innovative and high-quality wedding favors in the latest styles
• It's Raining Favors-Make a splash with bridal shower favors they'll adore, plus get free ideas for bridal shower games
• Jenni Bick Bookbinding-handmade photo albums, scrapbooks and journals in leather, silk, and handmade paper. One of a kind and customized for special occasions
• Kandi Creations-Afro centric greeting cards and gift items
• Kanika African Sculptures-African-oriented art sculptures
• Midwest Trade Group-Kente stoles, barrettes, ties, earrings, caps and home accessories including servings spoons, pillows, plates, candleholders, coasters, and drawstring bags
• MJ Trim-African pendants
• Moods Weddings-wedding products including cowrie shell favors, adinkra pillar candles, custom napkin printing, ankh cookies and soaps
• Mostly African-fine, hand carved Shona stone sculptures and contemporary art from Africa
• My Wedding Favors-hundreds of elegant and unusual wedding and bridal shower favors with a 110% low price guarantee!
• Novica-handicrafts from West Africa
• Nubian Gifts-unique and hard to find Nubian-inspired gifts
• Oriental Trading Company-over 25,000 value-priced novelties, toys, decorations, crafts and party supplies
• Pick a Petal-Add luxury to your wedding day, sophistication to your tabletops... or romance to any special occasion with fresh or freeze dried rose petals that look, smell, and feel like they just fell off the stems
• Plum Party-unique party items and decorations for all occasions
• Nashville Wraps-animal print ribbon
• Oriental Trading Company -"Zoo Animals" and "Wildlife" themed party supplies and decorations
• ShindigZ -Jungle Theme party decorations and accessories at the world's largest party superstore
• Someday Treasures-beautifully designed wedding accessories like guest books, unity candles, flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows, garters, toasting glasses, cake toppers, cake serving sets and more
• Sophie's Favors-high quality, uniquely styled party favors, favor kits, gifts and party supplies in a variety of colors
• Swahili Imports-African wedding brooms
• Swazi Candles-handmade reburnable candles imported from Africa in colorful patterned animal and geometric-shapes. Low to Free Shipping
• Terry's Village-whimsical and charming accents for both inside of your home and outside as well
• That's My Topper-cake toppers to suit your style
• The Ebony Tree-hand crafted African masks, statues and curios
• The Printed Candle Company-premium quality personalized candles
• Wedding Things-unique wedding favors, wedding accessories and wedding gifts
• Weddingate-interchangeable & multi ethnic wedding cake figurines
• WedQuarters Personal Wedding Websites- A wedding website is the most efficient, easy and fun way to clearly communicate all important wedding details with your guests.  Collect wedding RSVPs, gather guestbook entries, relay all important wedding details such as gift registry info, maps, directions, your schedule of events, special requests and much more

Animal Print Favor Bags available at: AmericanBRIDAL

INVITATIONS:  Order African invitations (wedding stationery) and greeting cards online

SEE ALSO AFRICAN-AMERICAN INVITATIONS CATEGORY

• Ann's Bridal Bargains-discounted wedding supplies and invitations
• Announcing It-zebra print invite
• Card Supply-'Africana' invitation
• eInvite-invitations & announcements for all occasions
• finestationery.com-invitations and personalized stationery from the leading manufacturers with online selection & ordering
• Interactive Wedding Invitations-themed wedding invitations on a CD
• InvitationConsultants-leading online retailer of invitations, announcements stationery and party goods, for weddings, births, birthday parties, anniversaries, etc
• Invitations by Dawn-classic, contemporary and themed wedding invitations
• JeanM-unique wedding invitations and accessories
• NOW-AND-FOREVER-hip, trendy, modern wedding invitations
• Originals by Katt Jolly-'Animal Print' invitation sets
• Papagraphics-rustic paper invitation tied with raffia
• PaperDirect-do-it-yourself themed papers for all occasions and events
• Rexcraft-classic, elegant wedding invitations since 1910
• Turn your photos into real US postage with PhotoStamps! Create unforgettable announcements, invitations and more!
• Wedding Invitations 4 Less-white Kente hearts invitation
• Wedding Paper Divas-hip, modern, exclusive wedding & bridal shower invitations

JEWELRY:  Themed wedding bands, bridal jewelry, tiaras and gift items

• African Heritage Fine Jewelry-African wedding rings
• Africana-assorted jewelry
• Anna Bellagio-affordable accessories for brides, bridesmaids and flowergirls
• Arte Bride-Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including tiaras, bridal jewelry, bridal headpieces & hair pins
• Authentic Africa-tribal jewelry
• Blue Nile-fine jewelry & certified diamonds at outstanding prices.  Free FedEx shipping and 30-day returns on every order
• Ejools-extensive collection of rhinestone tiaras and crowns
• Farafina Tigne-rings
• Five Talents Trading Co.-custom made ethnic jewelry including Adinkra & Kemetic bands and use of Cowrie shells and African amber
• Gayle Bright-African animal jewelry
• Ifamathink Productions-hand painted cowrie shell jewelry
• Jendayi Collection-African/Adinkra wedding rings
• JewelsByMichele.com-classy barefoot jewelry
• Lew Allen Jewelry-silver jewelry
• Maasailand-original Maasai handicrafts
• Moonstone Jewelry-tribal jewelry
• Novica.com-authentic West African jewelry and necklace sets
• Orange Blossom Tiaras-creatively designed collection of tiaras, combs, bunwraps, and wreaths
• Princessbands-Freshwater pearl and Swarovski crystal handmade tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Our unique tiaras double as necklaces for your life's occasions after the big day is long gone
• Wedding Vow Rings-customized wedding bands laser engraved on the inside with entire wedding vows!
• Zales-the best-known name in retail jewelry with a broad selection of classic and contemporary styles in gold, cultured pearls and wedding jewelry

MAGAZINES: Newspapers, journals and magazines

• METAGRID-huge selection of African newspapers and magazines

MUSIC:  Place to order African music securely online from Amazon.com

MUSICIANS:

• Voices of Africa-international acclaimed women's a capella and percussion ensemble

THEME IDEAS & PLANS:

• African Party
• African Safari Theme Party
• Brides.com-African Safari Party photos
• Close Up Creatures-African Safari or Jungle theme
• Congo Cookbook-How to Have an African Dinner Party
• Curtis Productions-African/Jungle/Safari props
• HGTV-how to create a Safari Tablescape
• Lorio-Ross-photos of Jungle theme parties
• Party Times-African Jungle
• The Perfect Party-prop photos

TRAVEL:  Where to stay, what to see and do in Africa

• Lonely Planet

• Romantic Places

WEDDING GUIDES & DIRECTORIES:  Regional information for photographers, florists, and other local resources

• 2-be-One-Africa's 1st Wedding Portal