Marcus Samuelsson and Maya Haile's Traditional Outdoor Destination Wedding in Ethiopia

Marcus Samuelsson and Maya Haile

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Renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson and his new wife, model Maya Haile, in an Amsale gown, pose for a photo before joining their guests at their reception in Addis Ababa.

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Stationery Suite

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The couple's stationery suite features a unique save-the-date that refers to the two wedding locations in Africa.

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The Flower Girls and Ring Bearer

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The littlest members of the wedding party make their way to the church before the ceremony.

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The City Ceremony

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Guests bear witness -- and the African sun streams in through the windows -- as the bride and groom recite their vows in a traditional Catholic wedding mass.

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The Morning of the Wedding

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On the morning of the wedding, Marcus dances for his bride outside her family's home.

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Bouquet

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The bride, in an exquisitely detailed gown, carries a gorgeous bouquet of pure-white roses

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Guests

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Wedding guests, decked out in colorful African beads and bangles, pose for a picture at the reception.

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The Reception

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As dancing gets under way, Marcus heads for higher ground -- his best man's shoulders.

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The Bride and Groom

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Post-ceremony, the bride and groom celebrate their marriage with bubbly and a kiss as Maya's bridesmaids, wearing long, one-shoulder lilac dresses and carrying tiered bouquets of pink and white roses, look on.

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The Village Ceremony

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The couple, in customary Ethiopian wedding garb, are all smiles as they toast their nuptials.

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African Goods

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The couple used a variety of local African goods in their village ceremony.

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Guests Celebrate

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Guests gather in tents to celebrate Marcus and Maya's new marriage.

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Celebrating With Song

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Flanked by friends and family, village children join Marcus in one of many joyous songs.

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Dinner

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The feast -- slow-cooked chicken and beef for 1,200 -- was roasted over fire pits throughout the day.

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A Toast

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The newlyweds take a break from dancing to share a drink with local villagers, including members of Maya's family.

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Sources

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Catering and Flowers: Hilton Addis Ababa
Photographer: Marc Baptiste
Bride's Wedding Gown: Amsale
Hair and Makeup: Nafia

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