Cousin Ainise, Uncle Tu'a & Lady Marcella
Photo credits: Patrick Mila
I'm glad that my parents finally took a
breather and packed their bags for a two
week vacay to their motherland, Tonga.
It's been years since they were last there
and my 3rd cousin was to get married
there..which is the reason why they went.
Before I was born my mothers' aunt &
uncle had given them a piece of land for
their wedding gift. At that time, her uncle
was the governor of Vava'u and told them
that they now have a piece of land on Mt.
Talau that is going to be registered to them.
It has a breath taking view of the ocean
and the other island across from it. My
parents are grateful for all they've done
for our family.
I was last there when I was 9 years old.
It's been a while and I plan on taking the
kids there one of these days to visit and
meet their cousins. My cousin [Marcella]
who is getting married is the Governor
grand daughter, her father is my
mother's 2nd cousin and he is the current
Ambassador of Tonga. She is tying the
knot with Lord Kalaniuvalu, 1st cousin of
the King of Tonga. The Queen and Lord Kalaniuvalu's
mother are sisters.
My little sister Elisivauafu dancing at the
reception representing
my mother's Taumoepeau family.
Entrance to the wedding ceremony
Flower Girls: Kalolaine Taukapa Lata-'i- Falefehai
Tu'iha'angana and Latuniua Lavinia Veiongo
'Ahome'e
Maid of Honour: Cousin Ainise, Bride's Twin
sister.
Father and Bride: Uncle Tu'a and Marcella
Brass band and Choir?
"I do"
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Lord Kalaniuvalu Fotofili and Lady Marcella |
The blushing bride..Congrats Marcella!!
Lord Kalaniuvalu, Lady Marcella, HRH Princess Pilolevu,
HRH Princess Siuilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili
Father and Daughter pic..love this one.
Love that mat and the designs:)