Kenyan socialite, nightclub hostess, and digital content creator Amber Ray has disclosed that she is reconsidering her wedding plans for this year after witnessing Tanzanian fashion icon Hamisa Mobetto’s extravagant wedding.
Amber, who was set to wed her fiancé Kennedy Rapudo in 2024, took to her Instagram stories to express her admiration for Hamisa’s grand nuptials. She acknowledged that the event had redefined wedding standards, setting an unprecedented benchmark in terms of luxury, elegance, and overall execution.
Sharing her thoughts, Amber said she had spent the night watching Hamisa’s wedding videos and was left in awe of the multiple gown changes, intricate decor, and meticulous planning that characterized the ceremony. She lauded Hamisa for revolutionizing the perception of lavish weddings, stating, “Standards have been set! Like standards have been set high up here!” while raising her hand to emphasize the grandeur of the occasion.
The mother of two noted that Kenyan weddings rarely exhibit such flair, pointing out that Hamisa’s wedding had changed her perspective. Amber emphasized that she was happy to see a fellow woman achieve such an impressive milestone and admitted that she felt motivated and challenged to rethink her wedding plans.
“I had planned to do my wedding this year, but let me tell you, to be honest… let me go back to the drawing board because the bar has been set,” she confessed.
Amber further urged event planners and couples to take inspiration from Hamisa’s wedding rather than settle for low-budget ceremonies. In her post, she playfully called out those who opt for modest wedding celebrations, saying, “Hamisa ametuonyesha! Wenye mnapenda kufanya events za low budget, I hope mmnejionea.”
Hamisa’s wedding was a multi-day affair that showcased traditional and modern elements, making it one of the most talked-about events in East Africa. The celebration began with a grand dowry ceremony on February 14, where Aziz paid a bride price of 30 cows alongside other traditional items. The couple then proceeded with their Nikah ceremony on February 16 before sealing their union with a luxurious white wedding on February 19.
During the ceremony, Hamisa expressed her joy at finding genuine love, stating, “This is where I have reached, having found someone with genuine love for me. Our souls are in harmony.” Aziz echoed her sentiments, revealing that his long search for a soulmate had ended with Hamisa.
With such a high-profile wedding setting new standards, Amber Ray is now taking a step back to reevaluate her own plans, ensuring that when her big day arrives, it matches or even surpasses the elegance displayed by Hamisa Mobetto’s unforgettable celebration.
