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Ethnic Theme Wedding, Theme Party & Holiday Guide

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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

Afrocentric

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

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

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CAKES:

CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS:  Links to African cultural information

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

FLOWERS:


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



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

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

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:

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

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






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