Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Wedding colours

Please note that our wedding colours are earth tones, but feel free to come dressed in whatever colour makes you feel fabulous.

We love the outdoors, so it felt natural to have our wedding theme centred around it.

Why did we choose earth tones?

The beginning of our forever

Our story began on Twitter—yes, you read that correctly. Panji accidentally followed the wrong George (who turned out to be Mr Right) while looking for an old friend. George disputes this version of events for absolutely no reason at all. In the end, Panji decided this George was funny and they became friends. Months down the road, George (living in the Isle of Man at the time) travelled to Leeds to meet Panji on the 27/12/2019 and the rest is history. It's been quite the adventure so far, with many twists and turns. It certainly has not been boring. They found a shared love for adventure, food, travelling, sitting on the sofa for hours on end and enjoying the bevvies. The one thing they cannot agree on is film and TV series genres. George enjoys a bit of everything- action, drama, adventure, comedy etc. Panji will only watch crime dramas and anything with a serious tone. It's okay though, George sleeps through Panji's viewing, so everyone wins.

... and then they got married!

Our story so far

Nthungululu azimayi! 

Unbothered by everything wedding-related—except the budget. Very laid-back and prefers things in small doses. He gets grumpy when hungry. He’s adamant that he’s a great dancer, so everyone: please keep an eye out for his moves on the big day.

George Phambala

Particular about everything (except the budget). Grumpy when tired, except when on holiday. She loves nsima and tea. She also loves to chat and is well known for her hours long phone calls. 

Panji Mulipa

George and Victor have been friends since childhood, by default, due to their parents being friends. You will not miss his presence (in a good way). Reliable and thorough. He does not like to wait (verify this at your own risk). 

Victor Kamwendo

The brides partner in crime for 25 years.  She is the softest at heart and also laughs at everything. She loves food (if you need to bribe her). 
Caution: She is incredibly protective of the bride.

Mimi Maganga

Kia needs no introduction!  Life of the party, and flexible. After all, he's had to change his beard for this occasion. What more a show of love than to change your appearance for someone's special day.

Kia Banda

She's famous (in our circles) for her funny one liners. Methodical and sensible and  a heap of fun.
She stands by her initial  judgment of Panji.. " she's weird but she seems nice". This is your opportunity to ask her why. 

Sabrina Jantuah

Mr enjoyment; make a plan and he will be there. A treasure trove of stories and endless entertainment (and chaos). He will know where the drinks are. 

Hope Chirengwa

She is the brides middle sister. Quiet and reserved until you get to know her. Patient and caring. She is going nowhere fast but she will be there. 

Esther Mulipa

The grooms nephew (and the grooms achilles heel). Lively and adorable, although now he is a lanky teenager, the groom is not "cool" enough for him. 

Wathu Phambala

She is the brides youngest sister. Bubbly and always  giggling. When asked to be a bridesmaid, her response was " as long as you don't make me do crazy dance choreography". You've been warned. 

Anita Mulipa

Full of personality and very friendly. She'll welcome you with open arms. 

Chisomo Kumwenda

Quiet and a little shy but otherwise an absolute sweetheart. Include her in everything to get the best out of her. 

Ciara Nhlema

Not at all shy and you will hear him from the next room. Gogo is his favourite person after mum and dad got demoted. He's a cheeky little person with a big heart.

David Mulipa Jnr

Very friendly and active but also loves a nap. She spends her time jumping in puddles and loves to dance. Offer her bread to truly win her over. 

Nayah Kagodora

A shy little girl who is caring and loves to sing. Her dad says she loves cake but you might want to verify with her mum before you offer her some. 

Mayamiko Uka

The brides brother. A busy body. Aside from walking the bride down the aisle, you probably won't see him in one place again for the rest of the day. He will have all the information. 

David Mulipa

The fun aunt! She will instil order and then let her hair down like a totally different person. Likely to be found in the cutest outfit. 

Chimwemwe (Cece) Chirembo 

Joe and Nancy Bisika - The leading couple
Nancy and the bride have know each other since high school and were roommates for a time. Coincidentally, both Joe and Nancy were in the same year with the groom at university. Nancy is full of energy and is always searching for a good time.
Joe is a music and photography enthusiast, so don't be alarmed if he helps out by taking photos of the fun.

Joe and Nancy Bisika

Meet the "I do" crew

Yemwe anabala mwana.... Drum roll please! Introducing... 

She loves an event and is currently training her legs for a full night of dancing. She likes things in order- in fact this website was her idea! She's full of ideas but will forget that she already pitched them.

Mrs Julie Mulipa- Mother of the Bride. 

She's always at ease and carries a quiet confidence. If you need a calming spirit amidst the chaos, she's where you'll find it. Likely to be one of the first people on the dance floor.

Mrs Nancy Penistone- Mother of the Groom. 

Celebrating with us from heaven. He was a gentle soul and our number one cheerleader. oh and hilarious. He hated phone calls but would send three part emails. Curious and adventurous. The bride will carry his rosary in her bouquet as a way of having a piece of him with her on the wedding day.

Mr Pius Percy Mulipa- Father of the bride 

Cheering us on from heaven. A true man of the people; He had a gift for connection. A kind person who brought warmth, humour, and sincerity to every interaction.He was also a fountain of knowledge and history, with an endless supply of fun facts on road trips. His curiosity made an adventure out of the most mundane things.

Mr Alexander Phambala- Father of the Groom. 

Meet the parents

Charge your phones, bring your cameras and your power banks!

You can RSVP on the media page at anytime. Should anything change, you can go back to the page and amend your RSVP. Wedding media uploads will be live from 11th July 2026. From this date, you can upload media (photos, videos, voice messages) until 11th October 2026. We want to see our day from your perspective, so please upload as much media as you can on the day. The page will remain live for a year, so you can revisit it to relive the day or view any photos you may have missed. We will also upload the official wedding photos onto the page once we have them. We kindly ask that you don’t spend too much time on your phones. We know it’s exciting, but we’d love for you to be present and enjoy the moment with us.

How does the media and RSVP page work?

How do you access the media and RSVP page?

You can access the media page and RSVP using the link below <a href="https://www.wedibox.com/w/rec7bEYKdODM0YdS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wedibox.com/w/rec7bEYKdODM0YdS</a> or by scanning the QR code displayed above using your mobile phone camera. The QR code will also be displayed on table cards on the wedding day for easy access.

 Media & RSVP

Welcome to the warm heart of Africa.

If you are flying into the country, there is an international airport in Blantyre (Chileka airport, now apparently known as Bakili Muluzi airport). Unfortunately, if you are travelling from outside Africa, there are no direct flights into the country. When flying into Blantyre, common routes are either via Johannesburg, South Africa, or Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. If you choose to fly into the international airport in Lilongwe, you also have the option of flying through Nairobi, Kenya. You can then get a connecting flight to Blantyre (less than an hour) or travel by road which takes roughly 4.5 hours. If you are travelling from afar, we suggest that you arrive a few days before the wedding day (minimum 2 days), to allow you to rest and recover from your journey. It will also give you the chance to settle in so you can enjoy the day. If possible, will everyone in the wedding party please arrive in Blantyre by midday, Thursday July 23rd as we have officiation rehearsals that afternoon.

Travelling to Blantyre- Malawi

Visas

If you are travelling to Malawi on a foreign passport, please check the visa requirements beforehand. Please also check what your airline needs to allow you to board your flight as some airlines require a visa before you fly. As of January 2026, most western passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival at the cost of $50 per applicant. If you are planning to obtain a visa on arrival, please ensure that you have the required amount in cash (USD only) as they do not accept card or cheque payments. For more information, please visit<a href="https://www.malawihighcommission.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.malawihighcommission.co.uk/</a>

We plan to hire a bus to transport our guests around the time of the wedding. The bus is a complementary addition for our guests, so you need not worry about the logistics. If you need picking up from the airport, please let us know so we can have this arranged. This bus will also be used to do the post wedding tour of the south, for those who are interested in joining us.

Travelling within the country. 

CAR RENTAL SERVICES If you would like to hire a car, please contact the rental services below. AVIS CAR HIREWebsite:<a href="https://www.avis.co.uk/drive-avis/car-hire-locations/africa/malawi#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.avis.co.uk/drive-avis/car-hire-locations/africa/malawi#</a>Contacts:+265 888 86 87 00 DIPLOMATS CAR HIRE Website:<a href="https://diplomatscarhire.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://diplomatscarhire.com/</a>Contacts:+265 888 822 061 or +265 999 983 581 TAXI!If you would like to book a taxi, this can be the Wild West.Fortunately, We have a wide hailing service. Website:<a href="https://ecoridemw.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ecoridemw.com/</a> You can download their app for on the go use. If you have any issues, please contact them directing on +265 88 259 9345 or +265 994 139 173 TRANSPORT QUERIES? If you have any general question relating to transport around the wedding, please contact our in house transport expert Chisomo Sabola (details are on the contacts page).

Malawi is still a cash heavy society so please take this into account when travelling. Some establishments will offer card payments (Visa and Mastercard) but you should always take into account that the card facilities may not be working, so always carry some cash with you.If you would like to bring cash into the country, the USD and GBP are widely accepted. Please feel free to ask the contacts best way to change your foreign currency.If you would like to withdraw money from an ATM using a foreign bank card, the best ones to use are Standard Bank ATMs. Some of the others don't always work with foreign cards so it's better to be safe.

Currency 

If you would like to buy some souvenirs, the best place to do this in Blantyre is a crafts market in the heart of Blantyre. The market is located on Chilembwe road, between two intersecting roads (Victoria avenue and Livingstone avenue). There are other markets dotted around if you choose to travel outside Blantyre, particularly towards the lake shore. HAGGLE! HAGGLE! HAGGLE! We cannot stress this enough. if you can, take someone who can speak Chichewa with you to get the best bargains.

Souvenirs

Travel info

The wedding reception will take place at Sunbird Mount Soche hotel (see details below). We have a discount for group bookings on the wedding night if anyone prefers to stay at this hotel on the night. You can find all the hotels below on <a href="https://www.booking.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.booking.com/</a>

Located in Blantyre, Sunbird Mount Soche features free Wifi throughout and free private parking is available on-site. Sunbird Mount Soche has an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy a meal. There is a 24-hour front desk at the hotel. Car hire services are available. The Chileka International Airport is within 16 km.Couples particularly like the location — they rated it&nbsp;9.5&nbsp;for a two-person trip.

Sunbird Mount Soche

Protea Hotel Ryalls offers accommodations in Blantyre. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms include views of the garden or city. There is a hairdresser's at the property. Car hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for golfing. La Caverna, is 0.9 mi from the property.

Protea Hotel Blantyre Ryalls

Located in Blantyre, 3.1 miles from Kamuzu Stadium, Amaryllis Hotel Blantyre provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a restaurant. Each room at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a casino. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a closet. A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. Limbe Country Club is 6.2 miles from Amaryllis Hotel Blantyre. Chileka International Airport is 10 miles away.

Amaryllis Hotels

The Lotus Hotel is renowned as one of Blantyre's leading hotels, catering to both business and leisure travelers. Its central location offers convenient access to the city's attractions. The 37 minimalist-styled rooms provide a contemporary and visually appealing ambiance. The hotel is also an ideal venue for corporate and social events. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the sauna and jacuzzi, crafted from premium wood and designed for ultimate relaxation. The Cinnamon Grill Bar &amp; Restaurant offers a daily cocktail hour and a discounted Sunday lunch. Airport transfers and tailored excursions to nearby attractions such as Mulanje Mountain and Liwonde National Park can be arranged.

Lotus Hotel by Serendib

About this propertyComfortable Accommodations: The Leslie Executive Hotel in Blantyre offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a kitchenette, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and take a dip in the year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop, complemented by free on-site private parking. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves a variety of cuisines, including steakhouse, international, European, and South African. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Convenient Location: Located 17 km from Chileka International Airport and 3 km from Kamuzu Stadium, the hotel is near Limbe Country Club at 8 km. Highly rated for room comfort and breakfast provided by the property.Couples particularly like the location — they rated it&nbsp;9.7&nbsp;for a two-person trip.

The Leslie

About this propertyComfortable Accommodation: InstaHomes by Tru - Garden Suites in Blantyre offers apartment-style living with a garden and free WiFi. Each unit features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy amenities such as a washing machine, dishwasher, and work desk. The property provides free on-site private parking, housekeeping, laundry, and breakfast in the room. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include full English/Irish and vegetarian, with warm dishes and pancakes. The dining area offers a relaxed setting for meals. Convenient Location: Located 14 km from Chileka International Airport and near attractions like Kamuzu Stadium (8 km) and Limbe Country Club (13 km). Highly rated for room cleanliness and excellent service.

Instahomes by Tru - Garden Suites

Comfortable Accommodations: Instahomes by Tru - Chrysalis B&amp;B in Blantyre offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and tiled floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Free on-site private parking is available, along with a terrace and kitchenette for added convenience. Additional Amenities: The bed and breakfast features a dining table, seating area, and work desk. Amenities include a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop, catering to all guest needs. Nearby Attractions: Located 14 km from Chileka International Airport and 7 km from Kamuzu Stadium, the property is also close to Limbe Country Club, offering various activities and entertainment. Highly rated by guests.

Instahomes by Tru - Chrysalis B&B

Comfortable Living: InstaHomes by Tru - Villa in Blantyre offers a spacious apartment with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features family rooms, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a balcony, washing machine, and private bathroom with bathrobes. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 14 km from Chileka International Airport, the apartment is 4.1 km from Kamuzu Stadium and 9 km from Limbe Country Club. Reception staff speak English. Highly rated by guests.

InstaHomes by Tru - Villa

Comfortable Accommodation: Instahomes by Tru - Mt Pleasant Apartments in Blantyre offers a garden and free WiFi. Each apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, private bathroom, and garden or mountain views. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, housekeeping, full-day security, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a work desk, seating area, and TV. Nearby Attractions: Kamuzu Stadium is 3.6 km away, Limbe Country Club 8 km, and Chileka International Airport 17 km from the property. Highly Rated by Guests: The apartments are highly rated for their comfortable accommodations and excellent service.

Instahomes by Tru - Mt Pleasant Apartments

Comfortable Accommodations: Mijn Kitchen Coffee Shop and B&amp;B in Blantyre offers ground-floor units with air-conditioning, tiled floors, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features an outdoor seating area and a coffee shop, providing ample space for relaxation. Convenient Location: Located 16 km from Chileka International Airport, the B&amp;B is near Kamuzu Stadium (3 km) and Limbe Country Club (7 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Mijn Kitchen Coffee Shop and B&amp;B ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.Couples particularly like the location

Mijn Kitchen

Accommodation

Food glorious food!

We've compiled a little list to get you started and settled in. If you happen upon some nice places, please do let us know.

Family run cafe in the heart of Blantyre.

Ingredients are sourced locally and menu is changed twice a year.

Casa Mia

La Caverna Art Gallery and Cafe

Sit at the granite-topped bar, or get sucked into a comfy Chesterfield before you tuck into a flame-grilled steak or the signature '21 spare ribs dipped in bourbon.

21 Grill Restaurant

Fine dining restaurant ,the magnificent Vincent's Platinum offers a blend of contemporary and classic delectable cuisine in luxurious ambience. Located on the fifth floor of Sunbird Mount Soche the outlet provides a great view of Blantyre

Vincents platinum

Zaky's cuisine Italian ristorante & pizzeria

offers a variety of savoury and sweet dishes from different parts of the world.

The Palazzo

Picasso’s Brasserie and Grill is an elegant restaurant offering the best of local and international cuisine in both a la carte and buffet settings. A host of specials includes our business lunches served three days a week and traditional lunches served on Wednesdays and Fridays. Picasso also has a private dining room for a more intimate dining experience.

Picasso's Brasserie and Grill

Coffee by day, cocktails by night!

Cafe Maju

Known for its cakes, pastries, coffees and desserts.

Caffe Grazia

Farm to table restaurant located outside Blantyre in Bvumbwe. If you would like to take a short trip outside the inner city, you might want to stop by.

Makoli

Malawian cuisine and streetfood

Sample all the traditional Malawian dishes.

Pamudzi Eatery and Bar

Everyone will know where it is. Street food and drinks.

Pa Zodetsa 

A little far outside of Blantyre.Street food and a local market.

Pa Moya

DRINKS!

Stakeout bar

Pablo’s is also wellknown for its range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails to be enjoyed in the lounge bar or on its stylish patio overlooking Mount Soche’s scenic gardens facing across the valley to Nyambadwe and Ndirande.

Pablo's lounge bar

One for those who love a party and a bar.

Blues

RSVP

Food and drinks

Gift Registry

We appreciate the time and effort you have put into spending this day celebrating with us, so your presence is enough of a gift for us. If you still wish to send us a gift, although I am sure we will love them all, we kindly ask that you do not gift us large or bulky items, as we will not be able to take them home with us. We love to travel and would like to spend our honeymoon travelling to a continent neither of us have been to before (Central and South America). If you would like to help send us on our way, please consider throwing something into our honeymoon pot.&nbsp;You can find the link to our honeymoon pot below. <a href="https://app.collectionpot.com/pot/3396459" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.collectionpot.com/pot/3396459</a> Thank you all very much for whatever you choose to gift us.

Who do I contact if I have queries? 

We have a wonderful team of people to help you with any questions that you may have!

The groom’s older brother. His photo-taking skills are questionable, but his communication is top-notch. He’s your go-to guy for questions and suggestions. Location: Malawi Mobile: +265 993 33 78 94

Inkosi Edward Phambala- General queries.  

She’ll be the last one on the dance floor and probably the first at the afterparty. Bubbly and a true social butterfly, Ruth knows Malawi and all things enjoyment. Location: UK Mobile: +44 7948 797190

Mrs Ruth Ali- General queries

The bride’s first cousin’s husband. Meticulous and organized, Arnold runs a tight ship and knows every detail. Location: Malawi Mobile: +265 999 36 92 18

Arnold Njikho-  General queries.

Very social and experienced in chairing wedding committees. Chisomo gets things done and always has the inside scoop. He “likes things.” Location: Malawi Mobile: +265 999 92 94 93

Chisomo Sabola- Transport queries.

Contacts

The fun continues... 

We thought to make your trip to Malawi worth the while by showing you a few highlights of the south of the country. We hope you can make it but understand if you can't. We will embark on our adventures, starting on the Monday (27/07/26) after the wedding. We have the transport covered, but you will have to save some pennies for accommodation, food and anything else you might want to partake in to enhance your tour. The trips to Majete wildlife reserve and Mulanje are day trips. We will start off in the morning and return at the end of the day. When we travel to Mangochi, you will have to consider the cost of a two night stay. The post wedding activities are suitable for all ages, so please bring everyone along.

Plan of action

Suggested accomodation in Mangochi

The Makokola Retreat<a href="https://makokola.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://makokola.com/</a>Contact: +265 (0) 888 796 424 Sunbird Nkopola LodgeA premier beachside resort in Chipoka. Conforzi Lake LodgeA beautiful cottage that houses 14 people. Pumulani LodgeLuxury accomodation situated in the Nakhumba peninsula.

Exploring Malawi on your own

If you would like to explore Malawi on your own, please feel free to do so. You can find details of transportation in the travel section. You can find most of the information you need on the visit malawi website. <a href="https://visitmalawi.mw/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://visitmalawi.mw/</a> If you would like a guided tour you can check out Adventures with Colby. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=316e97512ac41894&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPZF_u4sAMQJMqruWvBtjMRjU499w:1755112281155&amp;q=adventures+with+colby+address&amp;ludocid=2698762686849947026&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi9q7zgvoiPAxUuUUEAHcSgFGEQ6BN6BAhBEAI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Address</a>:&nbsp;1826, Blantyre, Malawi<a href="https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=316e97512ac41894&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifPZF_u4sAMQJMqruWvBtjMRjU499w:1755112281155&amp;q=adventures+with+colby+phone&amp;ludocid=2698762686849947026&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi9q7zgvoiPAxUuUUEAHcSgFGEQ6BN6BAhCEAI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phone</a>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=adventures+with+colby&amp;sca_esv=316e97512ac41894&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifNy-lz5ofyeLU8AGGX55429AbKeVA%3A1755112278156&amp;source=hp&amp;ei=VuOcaMvhB7ekhbIP99_MiAM&amp;iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaJzxZvCAFaV4depgatA8wN1ra8FI3BHE&amp;oq=adven&amp;gs_lp=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&amp;sclient=gws-wiz#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">+265 882 11 02 29</a><a href="https://adventureswithcolbymw.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://adventureswithcolbymw.com/</a>