African Deaf Couple Get Married in Beautiful Wedding Ceremony: "Celebrate Love"
- Bethuel Kinyua and Jenifer Wanja got married in a colourful wedding that was attended by colleagues and friends
- The couple with hearing impairment exchanged vows at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Kiti, Nakuru Diocese
- Their photos went viral with many Kenyans heading to the comments section to compliment the adorable couple with congratulatory messages
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It was a remarkable and unforgettable day for a unique couple who exchanged vows at a church wedding.
Friends show up to support couple
The couple who is deaf exchanged their vows at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Kiti, Nakuru Diocese.
Bethuel Kinyua and Jenifer Wanja melted the hearts of Kenyans as they committed their love to one another in a colourful wedding.
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"The Parish priest, Reverend Father Vincent Makokha, presided over the wedding where tens of the couple's colleagues with the same challenge came to support their friends as they celebrate their love," Facebook user Nico Kyalo penned.
Couple show off exquisite wedding rings
He shared delectable photos of the holy matrimony that saw the lovebirds looking gorgeous and happy on their special day.
In one photo, both raised their hands as they showed the congregation their beautiful wedding rings.
In another, the joyful couple's lips interlocked as they showed intense affection to watch others in the parish.
Public reactions
Many Kenyans were touched by their beautiful story and headed to the comments section to celebrate the adorable couple.
Jecinta Kibuku
"Congratulations to the love Birds. This is very impressive and very special. May GOD'S grace and mercy be sufficient for them all the days of their lives ❤️."
Leochrist Shali Mwanyumba:
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"It's always beautiful to see such inclusion. Karibu pia holy family kiembeni parish where they even have a jumuiya. They identify as the St Bhakita community.
Today we also saw three Men from the same community commissioned as CMA. God is good."
Njiru Flavian:
"Congratulations. May God bless them as they start their new life.to others who are like them, every thing is possible with God."
Mary Waceke
"The Holy spirit makes them hear each other, the language of love. Congratulations to them, may they prosper."
Couple with hearing impairment recount love life
In another story, a couple with hearing impairment recounted their first meeting and falling in love.
During an interview, Sape disclosed that he met his wife in church.
"We met in church; she sees me, and I see her. We became lovers and married. According to the sign language interpreter, we've been married for four years,'' Sape told the interviewer.
Through the interpreter, Sape said that before he asked his wife out, he had complimented her physical appearance when they first met.
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