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Saturday 11th October 2025

We Are Waiting for The Big Day

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The couple her

Joan

I choose him everyday because his heart is always at home. He is always a call away when it comes to his family, always making sacrifices. I have found me a reliable and suitable partner to do life with; my best friend, father to our four children and companion.

Collins

It has always been her from the start. Her authenticity, jovial character, respectfulness and simplicity are everything and more. There is no better time than now to spend a lifetime with my beautiful Joan.

The couple He

Our Story

  • 2011

    Joan

    I was shopping for my hostel room at Kyambogo University with my cousin sister Hilda when I sighted a handsome gentlemen standing at the park. My sister could immediately recognize him saying he was from our home district and a lecturer. I was intimidated by his presence because he seemed principled and unapproachable.

  • 2011

    Joan

    My second encounter with Collins was at my sister Jackie’s home in Mbale, he passed by and I served him with juice. He asked for my contact and we kept in touch.

  • 2011

    Collins

    she saw me earlier in 2011 in Kampala and I didn’t notice at all. A year later we met for the first time at her sister’s home in Mbale. We were already friends with the sister and her husband. It was on this fine Sunday afternoon when I randomly chose to make a stopover at her sister’s home within the same suburb. 

  • 2011

    Collins

    I could not help but get attracted to her natural beauty and calm demeanor. She served me a glass of juice which I took and left in a haste. We then kept in touch, once in a while.

  • First Date

    Joan

    I was surprised when he invited me for lunch with his friend Kiti at a local restaurant in Kapchorwa. He was brief and seemed like on the run. We didn’t have enough time to have a conversation. I felt like he was not consistent and could not tell if he was really interested in me.

  • First Date

    Collins

    I was with a friend I wasn’t in hurry to pursue a relationship but wanted just an acquaintance. I chose to go with a friend to get a third eye. He commented, ” she is a jolly woman.”

  • First dinner

    Joan

    Collins called me earlier in the day around August 2012, we had lunch together and he was open about his past relationship that left him fragile. He also said he wanted to settle but I didn’t take his word for gospel truth. I had fears but his commitment and inquisitiveness about details of my life made me firm.

  • First dinner

    Collins

    Our first meal together as a couple was at a small restaurant in Banda. I remember she order for chapati and liver, and I did fish and local food. I realized from our conversation that she seemed to know a lot about my family already since we came from the same village. At the time, I was skeptical about women but overtime she challenged my doubts because she was open about her past and thought she had outgrown many episodes.

  • Memorable trip

    Joan

    I enjoyed our first trip to Mbale. It was memorable due to the long hours on the road because the vehicle had a mechanical issue but the ending on the trip was worth it since we got to send time together indoor. We would stay up till late chatting about nothing.

  • Memorable trip

    Collins

    Paris, Eiffel tower, Disney land in 2023, we visited the city of love together with the children. They got to play in Disney land and watched the lion’s king play a live performance.

  • Proposal

    Joan

    First date, he already wanted to settle with me before our first trip as he had professed his love to me. However, I could not guarantee I had fallen in love with him.

  • Proposal

    Collins

    I said to her, “You are the type of woman that I need to be apart of my life.” By now, I had made up my mind.

  • Engagement

    Joan

    Collins made his first visit to my parents home in February 2015. I was excited and my family trusted him they commented, “he is a hardworking man and we are confident about him.”

  • Engagement

    Collins

    I was nervous but took to the advantage that our fathers knew each other pretty much and endorsement.

  • Our Life Goals for the future

    Joan

    loving home, God fearing, nurturing children well, grow old in love and fearing God. Travel together.

  • Our Life Goals for the future

    Collins

    A happy home, calm couple growing together in career, businesses and building more spacious home together.

  • Greatest Advice we have received

    Joan

    Never leave your marriage unless it’s abusive.

  • Greatest Advice we have received

    Collins

    “There is no perfection,” you have to get the best part of the cake and focus on the highs because you won’t get everything you hoped for in a partner.

    Introduction is slated for 6th September in Bukwo, at Christopher Kuko’s home at 12pm.

    Event Timeline

    1 August 2025

    Wedding Launch at Silver Springs Hotel Kampala (from 6pm till late)

    6 September 2025

    Delivery of gifts to the brides home (family event)

    September/October

    Kasiki in Kampala (venue tbd)

    10 October 2025

    Advanced party  catch up at Bukwo home

    Best moments

    • Joan

      Listening to love ballads together.

    • Collins

      Dining out together.

    Questions & Answers

    For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

    Church History

    St James Church of Uganda, Bukwo founded by grandfather (names) starting at 10:30 am for about one and a half hours. Wedding service officiated by the Bishop of Sebei Diocese His Lordship Masaba Kipto.

    St James C.O.U was initially established at Mokoyon in Bukwo District , as a centre for normal education. Since majority of the pupils had to struggle with crossing River Bukwo to school daily, the leadership decided to relocate the church to the present day Amanang grounds (which will host the receptions). It was a simple grass thatched building with mud and wattle walls.

    In 1951, a group of elders who included by grandfather, the later Festo Mukhwana, decided to make voluntary contributions for the building of a more paramagnet structure at the vantage point of the nearby hill. This building which was completed around 1954 is still standing strong today and serves as the Archdeaconry of the diocese. It is such a great honor to celebrate our marriage in this church build by our forefathers. The present church leadership have commenced plans to build a new and much bigger cathedral.

    Reception

    Church grounds at 1pm (out door ambience). Field can accommodate 5000 guests. Chief guest(tbc).

    Lodging and Accommodation

    There are several accommodation options ranging from adventurous sceneries to bed and breakfast.

    Guests can consider: Home of Friends in Kapchorwa (1 hour away), Sipi Valley Resort (1 hour away, )

    Within Bukwo there are several options

    G2 Guest House, Love for Bukwo Resort, Kabei Guest House, Sulel Guest House, Ndara Guest House and Franklin Guest House. Our logistics team is at hand to help you make the arrangements in advance.

    Accommodation: There are several elegant accommodation options within Bukwo town. You could also choose to immerse yourself in the community by residing with a local family for the duration. High end tourist resort hotels are under one hour away in Kitale or Kapchorwa towns. All these can be arranged in advance by the organizing committee.

    Safety and Security: The location and travel roads above are very secure. The roads are generally safe though motorbike taxis (boda boda) are not advisable means of transport. Certain tourist activities like rafting, bungie jumping and abseiling are preceded with necessary safety briefing. Additionally, majority of the locals speak English and are very friendly and eager to genuinely help.

    The Order of Service hymns and Verses Selection

    Uplifting and inspirational, the booklet will be purely in English language.

    However, some hymns will be drafted in both Swahili and Sabinyi local languages. The church service will be in English and translated to local languages of couple. (Sabinyi)

    The Choice Of Venue

    Proximity, spacious and generational attachment being founded by the groom’s late grandfather the late Festus Mukhwana.

    The Photography ExpectationsThe Photography Expectations

    Kwana videography, drones, photos, guests will be ushered into the venue and expected to use the photo booth, and to sign autographs or share congratulatory messages in a guest book. There will be a link shared with guests to access the gallery for the event as well as real time coverage where the guests in the diaspora can livestream the church service or even watch the wedding event at the venue on the screen displays.

    The Dress code for guests also depending on weather or setting?

    The guests should expect low temperatures of between 20-22 degrees. The weather around that time of the year is expected to be light rain with scattered showers and a view of undulating hills for optical nutrition. Therefore, guests are advised to wear wedges for ladies, warm colors, and attires that are both comfortable and fashionable as well as carry along warm jackets for the chilly weather in the evening.

    The Gifts dos and don’ts?

    Feel free to carry a gift. Guests will be guided on how to deliver gifts to the newly weds.

    The Music play list (sound)?

    Get ready to get your groove on with surprise performances from local artistes. Guests may also feel free to make a selection in time for the pre wedding catch up party at home in Bukwo. RSVP.

    The Food(menu)?

    Local foods. For any allergy or special dietary needs please contact RSVP

    The Planning of meetings

    There will be four consecutive meetings happening at Kati Kati restaurant in Lugogo every after a fortnight on which dates(tbc)

    The Bar menu?

    Wines and fruit drinks will be served at reception. The guests will enjoy a mini cocktail bar during the pre wedding catch up party at home in Bukwo.

    The Logistical information

    Travel: The venue is accessible both via Uganda or Kenya.

    If you choose to use the Uganda route, you will land at Entebbe International Airport. Then travel by road via Kampala, Jinja (River Nile), Mbale, Kapchorwa to Bukwo. This Journey takes approximately 6 hours and the road is paved all the way. NB: Whichever itinerary you choose, we will have a team dedicated to coordinate your inland travel.