John & Mamie
Together with their families
Warmly invite you to our wedding,
To be held in Botswana in 2026 :
Traditional (Kanye) ~ 12 March
Celebration (Notwane) ~ 14 March
Important note: This is a child-free event. Please do not forward this invitation. For plus-ones we kindly ask that you confirm with the hosts beforehand.
Theme
Traditional Tswana Wedding ~ Navy Blue & White Tones / Leteisi
Celebration ~ Sage green & touch of dust pink (smart, no denim)
Programme
Patlo/Magadi (Kanye, 12 March).
Starts at 6am:
Lunch starts at 1 pm
White Wedding (Notwane, 14 March)
Matrimony - Starts at 9:00
Procession of Bride and Groom
Opening Prayer
Exchange of Vows and Rings
Pronouncement of Marriage
Signing of Marriage Register
Closing Blessing
Reception - Starts at 12:00
Welcome Remarks
Introductions
Speeches & toast
Lunch
First Dance
Cake Cutting
Entertainment
Bouquet Toss
Getting There
Accommodation
Please talk to us about accommodation. If you will be booking your own accommodation, we recommend the following nearby places:
Lion Park ~ Self Catering 1, 2, or 3
Waterside Cottages ~ Click here
About the area
The traditional wedding (on 12 March 2026) will take place at Mamie's home village of Kanye at her family residence 90 minutes' from Gaborone. It will be a traditional Tswana wedding (patlo/magadi).
The Wheelbarrow Nursery and Tea Garden, Crocodile Pools, where the white wedding / celebration will be held (on 14 March 2026) is located very close to Gaborone. There is a dam as well as a river and National Park (Mokolodi) nearby.
Gaborone is Botswana's capital city, with approximately 350,000 residents. Botswana is a safe country with friendly and helpful people. There are many things to explore in the country above and beyond the wedding, including the Okavango Delta, Chobe (near Victoria Falls) and Kgalagadi.
Your Presence is The Present
But if you want to sprinkle some extra love, cash will make us dance:
Pontsho Radilwana, FNB Riverwalk Branch
Account 624 070 43091 (Botswana)
John Ashmore, ABSA Bank Claremont Branch
Account 407 323 1521 (South Africa).
With our gratitude for your presence and presents, John & Mamie.
Our Story
All love stories are beautiful, but ours is our favorite! You will hear about it at the wedding but for now here is a small video:
