White, washed linen — we prefer natural fibres.
Home
For the sofa we found at the Avondale Fleamarket.
Bedside — something warm, not too bright. Hand-thrown, unglazed base.
Kitchen windowsill. Basil, thyme, rosemary.
Guest bathroom — the one room we have not finished painting.
For wedding prints and the photo of Mara’s grandmother’s kitchen.
Narrow, floor-to-ceiling — the alcove is 68 cm wide exactly.
We are hunting second-hand at Mbare Musika — help us reupholster whatever we find.
Kitchen
Cast iron Dutch oven, 5.5 qt
We cook together most Sundays. A heavy pot for bread, stew, and the occasional attempt at coq au vin.
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Stand mixer
For Mara’s mother’s apple cake — the recipe is in the enclosure card of the invitation.
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Carbon steel — Elliot has been learning to sharpen on a whetstone.
Speckled grey, dishwasher-safe. We host six at the table comfortably.
Sunday morning ritual. We buy beans from a roaster in Workington when we can.
We break them constantly. Simple tulip shape, nothing too tall.
For rice, mealie meal, and the lentils we buy in bulk from the grocer at Sam Levy's Village.
Experiences
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01
US$120
Cooking class at Amanzi
Half-day market tour and lunch — we honeymoon at Victoria Falls in July.
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02
US$250
Weekend at Troutbeck, Nyanga
One night, dinner included. A pause before Elliot starts the new role.
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03
US$84
Mukuvisi Woodlands annual pass
For long walks with Mara's parents' dog, Chikafu.
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04
US$95
Zambezi sunset cruise
One evening on the river during the honeymoon — Elliot has never been upstream at dusk.
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05
US$90
Pottery workshop, National Gallery
Date night before the wedding. We want matching mugs that are intentionally mismatched.
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06
US$110
Reps Theatre tickets
We will pick the play together — Mara keeps a list on the fridge.
Honeymoon fund
We are spending two weeks at Victoria Falls and Mana Pools — a few booked activities and several days with no itinerary. If you would rather contribute to the trip than a physical gift, we would be grateful.
- US$40 — Mosi-oa-Tunya park fees fund
- US$75 — Helicopter flight over the Falls
- US$100 — Dinner at the Boma
- US$200 — Night at a lodge on the Zambezi
- Any amount — thank you
Charities
Island Hospice & Healthcare
Palliative care across Zimbabwe matters to both of us. Mara volunteered with their outreach team in university.
Donate to Island Hospice →CAMFED Zimbabwe
Supporting girls to stay in school. Chosen in honour of Mara's mother, who taught Form 4 in Murehwa.
Donate to CAMFED →Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
Emergency relief and community health. Elliot's family received food support during the 2020 lockdown — we have not forgotten.
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