The Somali community in Minneapolis experienced a lot of firsts in 2013. ... a bride-to-be who drove 10 hours for Seyf’s distinctive pictorialization.

Hawa and her new husband Mahad decided to have a quiet wedding unlike most of their Somali peers in Minnesota while Guled and his new wife, Safiya, have opted for a wedding in Abubakar Sadique mosque.

Traditionally Somali brides wear different outfits over the wedding celebrations A Somali town has banned lavish weddings to encourage young people to marry and stop them migrating. Receptions in ...

Despite the country’s widespread poverty, Somali weddings are often lavish events, ... The price of a bride was set at $150 (£120). More about Somalia weddings. Join our commenting forum.

A Somali town tries limits the cost of weddings, ... Image caption, Traditionally Somali brides wear different outfits over the wedding celebrations. 13 January 2017.