Bishop Mark Kariuki of Life Celebration Center and the presiding Bishop and General Overseer of Deliverance Church of Kenya on Saturday wedded Joyce Kariuki at a glamorous wedding at Kasarani Gymnasium.
The wedding was presided by Bishop William Tuimising of Deliverance Church while Bishop JB Masinde Deliverance Church Umoja was the best man.
The wedding was attended by about 6,000 people and as a typical Kenyan wedding,it lasted 7 hours.The couple later flew out to Tanzania for their honeymoon.
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Bishop Mark Kariuki’s wedding to Joyce Wacera on May 3, 2013, was a grand affair that captivated Kenya and beyond. Held at the Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi, the event was dubbed “Bishop Mark Kariuki’s Grand Wedding” and was featured as the closing episode of the Samantha Bridal Wedding TV show.
Ceremony Highlights
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Officiants: The ceremony was presided over by Bishop William Tuimising of Deliverance Church, who had also officiated Bishop Kariuki’s first wedding. Bishop JB Masinde of Deliverance Church Umoja served as the best man.
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Attendees: Approximately 6,000 guests attended, including church members, fellow pastors, and dignitaries. The event lasted seven hours, showcasing the vibrant Kenyan wedding culture.
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Attire: Bishop Kariuki donned a charcoal black suit with a lilac shirt and purple-striped tie, while Joyce wore a white mermaid bustier gown adorned with glass beadwork and a bolero under an elbow-length veil.
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Transportation: The couple arrived in style; Bishop Kariuki and his entourage traveled in Range Rovers, while Joyce arrived in a stretched Chrysler limousine from Royal Hometown.
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Décor: The venue was transformed with a color scheme of eggplant purple, baby yellow, and lime green. Chique Events, led by Claris, expertly set up a lounge area and incorporated glass pillars for flower garlands, enhancing the venue’s ambiance.
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Catering: Five catering teams were employed to serve over 1,200 guests each, with an additional 300 VVIPs catered to by Safari Park Hotel’s outside catering unit.
Personal Background
Bishop Mark Kariuki is the presiding bishop and general overseer of Deliverance Church Kenya, overseeing over 700 churches. His first wife, Joyce Nduta, passed away in November 2007 after a prolonged illness. In 2013, he married Joyce Wacera, a head usher at his church, marking a new chapter in his personal life.
Post-Wedding
Following the wedding, the couple embarked on their honeymoon in Tanzania, celebrating their union in a serene setting .
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