Her passport struck me

When did you meet?
Peter: I was a student at Barkatullah University, India. Jane’s cousin was my friend. One day, he showed me her passport and told me she would join the same university as I. I picked interest and got to meet her in 2010.
Jane: I first met Peter in 2010 at my cousin’s house. Peter came by while I was serving food only to be reminded that an extra guest had come in.

What was your reaction when you met?
Peter: When I saw Jane, I recalled her passport. She was charming. I started figuring out how I would make my advances. I kept on going to their place because I was the president of the African students at that university.
Jane: I did not think we could be lovers. I just served him food and I went back to the kitchen. Even the second time I found him at home, I did not greet him. My cousin always talked about Peter but I did not know who he was.

When did you tell her that you loved her?
Peter: One day, Jane went with a friend to a tailor to pick her dress for a function at school. Coincidentally, I had taken my clothes there too. She did not like the job that had been done. I offered to take her to a different tailor to get her cloth remade. We later met online because she had sent me a friend request after realising that I was a very close friend to her cousin. Later that week, we met at some boating site and I told her how much I adored her.

What was your reaction when Peter told you that she loved you?
Jane: I saw it coming. He would drop me off from school. Besides, we were fellowshipping together. I realised that he is God fearing. Some other three guys had approached me but Peter’s humility, care and love were exceptional. However, I told him to give me time.

Your likes and dislikes?
Peter: Jane does not want to be shouted at. She likes children and helping people. She hates to see people suffer. She speaks her mind.
Jane: Peter likes reading to an extent that even if you bring him food, he will first finish what he is reading. He likes teaching people. He is a man of his word and he hates dishonest people.

What makes Jane or Peter special for you?
Peter: Jane’s personality makes her special. I like her honesty, her tender love and care. She is not jumpy.
Jane: Peter is a principled man. He is calm, loving and supportive. He is a darling indeed.

When did she accept your love advances?
Peter: It was after three weeks. I used to send her messages of how much I wanted her to be my wife not a girlfriend. Whenever I sent her a message, she would simply reply, “Ok”. One day, I sent her a message and she replied, “I love you too Peter”. It is from this that we started dating.

Why didn’t you get an Indian girlfriend?
Peter: I preferred an African woman.

Did your meeting change your lifestyle?
Peter: Yes, I also started hanging out with friends since I was with Jane. I was proudly in love now that I was in love.
Jane: I thought our relationship would not last yet I was in love.

When did you leave India?
Peter: I completed in 2012 because I was doing two courses co-currently at different universities. In June 2013, she also completed . We arranged our flight back home.

Did you ever tell your parents?
Peter: I had told my mother that I had a good friend called Jane. My friends knew about her and they were happy.
Jane: I told my parents in March. He would come at home to visit me though my parents knew him as a friend not fiancé. Then I broke news about our wedding.

When did you plan to wed?
Peter: In November 2014. I told her and she was happy with it. Before she told her parents, we started praying. We used to meet at Watoto Church Central and pray every evening.

Did your parents welcome the proposal?
Peter: My dad advised that I first get a job but I did not warm up to the idea. He later on gave me a go ahead.
Jane: My mother blamed me for telling her late. My father told me to give him time to think about it. After one week, he endorsed our proposal.

What was your budget and how did you raise funds?
Peter: Initially, we had planned for Shs35m but it later reduced to Shs30m. Our parents and friends were supportive too.
Jane: Our relatives, the church and friends contributed a lot.

Which colour did you wear and how much did you spend?
Peter: I chose red. A red shirt, waistcoat and necktie teamed up with a black suit and shoes. I spent Shs 260,000 on my suit Shs 95,000 on my shoes and for salon it was Shs40,000.
Jane: I chose white. I spent Shs1m on my gown Shs50,000 on shoes and Shs50000 on salon. I went to Glamour Salon because I like their services.

Where was the reception?
Jane: It was at Makerere St Francis Student Community Centre. We wanted a simple place.

What do you remember about your wedding?
Peter: Most of the friends we had studied with in India attended our wedding. I was happy that the decoration that Jane wanted is what we used.
Jane: There are three memorable things; my sister came from India, the decoration was well done and many guests turned up. Our church, friends and parents blessed the function.

Where did you go for your honeymoon?
Peter: We went to Guvnor’s Club after Zika Forest behind St Mary’s Kisubi. It is an amazing place. It was paid for by our church, Christ In You Healing Centre in Kiwatule.
Jane: A hospitable place. We enjoyed steam bath, sauna, gym, horse riding and many more. The ambiance was good.

What advice would you give to the couple planning to marry?
Peter: I would advise them to trust God. Also honesty and mutual understanding are key in a relationship. Then, respect the parents because they will bless you.
Jane: People intending to marry should put their eyes off other things but put God ahead of every plan. Also, be an open book to each other and stop playing hide and seek. Respect each other in love and you will definitely prosper.

DETAILS
Date: June 20, 2015
Groom: Peter Esadu
Bride: Jane Lule
Church: Christ In You, Kiwatule
Guests: 600
Reception: St Francis Students’ Community Centre
Budget: Shs35m
Honeymoon: Guvnor’s club in Kisubi