A young Kenyan couple became internet sensation after photos from their simple wedding went viral.
The couple, Ann Wambui, 24, and Wilson Mutura, 26, tied the knot on Sunday, January 22, dressed in T-shirts. Ann wore her T-shirt with a jeans skirt, and no make up.
Pastor Jasper Ojwach of Community Christian Worship Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi officiated the couple's wedding. He took to Facebook to share the photos captioning the pictures:
"May the Lord Almighty bless your marriage Ann and Wilson Mutura. I hereby present to you Mr and Mrs Wilson Mutura Wanjohi!”
Pastor Ojwach shared the love story of Wambui and Wilson Mutura with eDAILY.
"Their wedding took place at our church, Community Christian Worship Centre, in Kasarani area, Nairobi on Sunday, January 22. The two exchanged vows after the sermon. They chose to do their wedding like that because of their financial position. It is quite a long story.
"They did not just wake up on a Sunday and decide to be joined together. They have been in a relationship for three years now. I knew them when the guy joined our church after he relocated to the city from Nyahururu.
"After some time, Mr Mutura presented his wish to marry Ann. In the beginning, they never wanted to have that big wedding, and so they requested my counseling on that. They were to have their wedding in December, 2016 that was organised by the church, but due to then-unforeseen circumstances, we had to postpone the wedding date.
"They had already followed the processes before marriage, such as meeting parents of either family before tying the knot. I got in touch with the families of both Ann and Wilson.
"After that, I promised to preside over a simple wedding for them. It wasn’t supposed to be so simple as it turned out. It was supposed to involve presence of few things such as the cake, bridesmaids etc. The guy did whatever he could and asked me to officiate their wedding because they had already gotten the blessings of their parents.
"I took them through a series of counseling before letting them exchange their wedding vows. And now they are wedded. Interestingly, they had no best man or bridesmaid in plan, but two congregants stood up on the day of the wedding and offered to take up the two roles.
"And there followed the exchange of vows and rings, and we were happy for them. They are doing well, they are very much okay. My heart is so much passionate about the young generation. I have to admit I am satisfied.”
Mr and Mrs Mutura are currently operating a business of selling fruits, jointly, in Kasarani area. Ann relocated to the city from Nyahururu to join her husband.
Pastor Ojwach says the budget of the wedding is near zero shillings since the two only bought rings, and the church will cater for the cost incurred to process their marriage certificate.
"Even if they bought the rings for KSh10, it doesn’t matter. What matters is they are now married, and I already blessed the rings," said Pastor Ojwach.
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I never knew stuff like decor and photo were that expensive .Prewedding shoot is up to 800 cedis and the photo package between 2000-5000 depending on who is taking the pix.The deco Engagement n wedding 22000.Her parents want this kind of wedding and even if I can afford all this plus the long engagement list what about our future security? I want to do the right thing but my lady and her FAM won't hear so will keep on chopping till one of us gets tired n moves on. Any man who finds an understanding woman who loves him is the luckiest.
wedding gown-2000 cedis Make up wedding package-4000 Photo. -2000 Decor package-12000 Wedding Planner-1500 Cake -1500 Food,Drinks package-8500 Transport Rentals -2000 Space rental-4000 Imagine if you having wedding an engagement on diffeent days then the food,drinks,decor,clothing and rentals will be double double plus make a arrangements for auxilliay expenses.this is the average cost but could be more. Ladies we can start a business with half of that wedding budget or make an investment with that much. No wonder guys these days don't want to settle.
Those wasting money doing Joe impressions ,expensive wedding is nice but is it necessary?
Cakes,gowns,flowers,pageboys,flower girls etc are someone's culture. They don't matter. What matters is a character in marriage, husband love your wife and wife submit yourself to your husband. I am in Ghana and we are proud of you. You didn't not borrow money for your marriage.
Women copy blindly and pressurize the men to do the impossible when it comes to weddings. If ladies will be matured and look beyond the ceremony they would be peace after thewedding in most marriages.
You made my day ooooo...... Couldn't help laughing loud!! Honestly our ladies need to learn some lessons from this. And Awura.... God bless you......
Dear Auntie Yaa, This is Koo Nimo(your soon to be son in law). I have still not recovered from the shock I got after receiving the engagement list last December. Why is your daughter Akua Donkor? 2 V8s and one house at a location of your choice? Am I your ex-gratia?Madam, I live in a basement in America ooo lol Maame yi paa Ad3n? The food pictures you see on my instagram page were all taken at a $12.99 "all you can eat" chinese restaurant. Needless to say, my finances are not in a comfortable lead.My parents will be visiting to ask for a discount this weekend. By the way, stop following me on instagram. Sincerely, Koo Nimo
@ Auraa, i want you to know that i had goose pimples after reading your writeup, especially how u understood the future has more than a white gown and pictures that cost fortunes. Honestly i am touched by ur testimony. i pray its not fiction.God give us wisdom
The )SOFO AND HIS CONGREGANTS ARE ALL CHISEL.THE WELL TO DO IN THE CHURCH COULD HAVE SPONSORED THIS COUPLE.SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME ON ALL OF THEM.
@ Decent, who sets the standard for decent dressing?? You would prefer a white gown with ladies boobs showing as decent. Jheez. This is the best and wise wedding i have ever seen. There is life after wedding.