We’re getting married

Lungelo & Jacob


Lungelo Mpinga, Bride · Jacob Nyandoro, Groom

31 · 12 · 2026 Pretoria, South Africa

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Together with our families

We joyfully invite you
to celebrate with us.

There’s nowhere we’d rather begin this chapter than beneath the summer sky, with the people who have shaped our story.

Thursday31December · 2026

Our story

Two hearts,
one beautiful beginning.

Lungelo and Jacob’s journey has been shaped by laughter, shared dreams, and countless moments worth remembering.

Now they can’t wait to say “I do” and welcome the new year with all of you beside them.

Whatever our souls are made of, yours and mine are the same.— Emily Brontë

The celebration

Our wedding programme

Part 1

The Umabo Programme

10:30 AM

1

Guest Arrival & Seating

11:00 AM

2

The Arrival of the Bride (UMakoti)

11:30 AM

3

Ancestral Introductions

Following

4

The Gifting Ceremony (Umabo)

Afterwards

5

Refreshments Finger foods

Part 2

The Wedding Reception

03:00 PM

Reception Venue Doors Open

Guests enter the main hall for welcome drinks.

03:30 PM

Grand Entrance

The newlyweds make their high-energy formal entrance.

04:00 PM

Speeches & Toasts

Words of celebration and wisdom from family elders, parents, and friends.

05:00 PM

Main Dinner Is Served

A catered buffet or plated modern dinner.

06:15 PM

Cake Cutting & First Dance

The couple cuts the wedding cake, followed by their opening dance.

06:45 PM

Dance Floor Opens

The celebration continues with the DJ and dancing into the evening.

The venue

La Perna Guesthouse & Venue

780 Breed Street · Mondustria
Pretoria, 0182, South Africa

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Make a celebration of it

Travel & stay

La Perna is in Pretoria. December days are warm and summery, with the possibility of a refreshing afternoon shower.

01

Getting there

La Perna is located at 780 Breed Street in Mondustria, Pretoria. We recommend arranging a lift, transfer, or taxi for the celebration.

02

Where to stay

Choose accommodation in Pretoria or ask La Perna Guesthouse about availability. Book early for the New Year’s Eve weekend.

03

Shuttle

Return transport will run between selected village stops and the venue. Details will follow closer to the day.

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Will you join us?

Please respond by 31 August 2026. We can’t wait to celebrate together.

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Good to know

A few details

What should I wear?+

Modern Traditional Wear or Formal Evening Wear

Recommended wedding colour palette featuring soft earth, desert, olive, neutral, and jewel-tone options
Recommended colour palette
What is the expected timeline?+

Part 1 — Umabo: Held in the morning and early afternoon. Expect high-energy singing, dancing, and the traditional gifting ceremony.

Part 2 — Wedding Reception: Held afterwards at the designated reception venue, featuring dinner, speeches, and dancing.

May I bring a plus-one?+

Only if a plus-one is indicated on your invitation.

Is parking available?+

Yes. There is plenty of parking at the venue.