A South African Zulu bride is a vision of beauty and tradition. Adorned in a brightly colored, intricately beaded bridal gown, she wears a traditional headpiece made of beads and feathers. Her face sometimes is decorated with intricate patterns of white clay, symbolizing purity and spiritual cleansing. As she walks down the aisle, her family and community sing and dance to celebrate her union with her beloved. The wedding ceremony is a joyous occasion, filled with tradition and symbolism that ho