She has my mother’s traits

When and how did you meet?
Bosco: I met her in 2009 as I was vending newspapers at an institute in Kabale town where she was training to become a primary school teacher. Her body shape was irresistible and I always smiled at her every time we met.

Mollen: The first time I met him I was going to church as he waited for newspapers at the distributor’s shop and he offered to escort me.
He told me about how he had been seeing me at the institute as he delivered newspapers. And that he loved my conduct.
When did you finally become close?
Bosco: I became close to her in 2010. I used to invite her for meals at my home which she always accepted. During holidays, usually taking a month, we would not meet. One day, when she returned, a vehicle almost knocked me down as I crossed the road to greet her. She smiled and offered me a hand shake. This got me excited.
Mollen: At first, I told Bosco about my fiancé and we were about to get married. He also told me that his girlfriend had left him for another man. He asked me to marry him then. I ended my previous relationship in 2011 and accepted Bosco.

What attracted you to each other?
Bosco : I got attracted to her just because she was a Mufumbira like my late mother. My mother was caring and I grew up with a mentality that every Mufumbira woman is like my mother.
Secondly, she behaved like my former girlfriend with whom I was not lucky. So I felt that our marriage would bring me double comfort. Besides, her smile and body shape are irresistible. Every time we met, I felt she was the new one.
Mollen: I got attracted to him because he was sincere. Every conversation we had, he told me about life. He is social and polite. I also admired Bosco’s passion for the job and hardworking nature. He walked from shop to shop vending newspapers without feeling shy about it like some of his colleagues.
My ex-boyfriend always ordered me around whether it was in a phone conversation or face to face conversation.

Why did you take long to wed?
Bosco: We delayed to wed because I had to first make enough money for paying bride price. Mollen supported me as well.
Mollen: It was purely lack of finances that delayed our wedding but it is now history. Thanks to friend and relatives that helped us to achieve our dream.

What did you enjoy most on your wedding day?
Bosco: I enjoyed the smile of my dear wife and also the presence of my friends like doctors from South Africa and Mulago. I was also happy to host the mayor of Kabale town Dr Pius Ruhemurana and the Kabale Woman MP Rita Ronah Ninsiima at my reception.
Mollen: I enjoyed the company of my husband as we sat in the pavilion and the rest of our guests sat in the lower tents. Also, hosting dignitaries like politicians and medical consultants who looked very happy left me excited about the day.

What was going through your mind during the wedding ceremony in church?

Bosco: (Smiles) Just the excitement that our day had come to pass. I always dreamt of getting married to a Mufumbira woman, have a church wedding and host our guests at White Horse inn Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in Kabale Town. My worries about finances had to come to rest as the day had finally come to pass; a dream had come true.
Mollen: I felt scared as we entered the church because they were very few people waiting for us. But later, during the thanks giving, I normalised because very many people had arrived to witness our wedding.

Did you go on a honeymoon?
Bosco: No, I only requested for leave from my place of work and very soon I will resume my duties.
However, one of my sisters in Kampala promised to fund my honeymoon in any good hotel I want in Kampala. I’m looking forward to the opportunity.

Did you go for premarital counselling?
Bosco: Yes, we went for pre-marital counselling and it was so helpful as they trained me on how to handle marriage as an institution of loved ones. Trusting each other all the time keeps the relationship firm and incidents like cheating are kept at bay. Learn to avoid offending each other, in case you do so, say sorry and smile always.
Mollen: I learnt that I should always respect my husband, love him unconditionally and satisfy him all the time. This keeps him happy and he will never think of straying.

Advice to those planning to wed.
Bosco: Plan in advance and do not rush to do what you cannot afford. Borrowing for a wedding is the last thing you would want to happen.
Mollen: Marry the person you love and do not compare your wedding to an expensive one a friend or neighbour had.

THE DETAILS
entourage
For groomsmen, Bosco chose his friends and colleagues and they donned black suits while Mollen’s bridesmaids were her sisters and colleagues at work.
photography
The couple in the gardens did not just pose by themselves but rather took time to take a photo with their son who was part of the wedding entourage.

The ceremony
The couple could not hide their love for each other as they exchanged gold-coated rings in church in front of a reverend.

cake
The cake the couple opted for was heart-shaped and adorned with pink ribbons at the base. This
resonated well with the day’s love theme.