Couple Living in Australia Hold Online Marriage Ceremony Due to Busy Schedules: "It Was Beautiful"

• Audrey Chemutai and Ian Churman recently captured hearts by organising a traditional Koito ceremony despite being thousands of miles away
• The couple's special day was on Wednesday, April 3, marked by their inability to travel back to Kenya due to busy schedules abroad
• However, they refused to let distance dampen their spirits, opting instead to host a virtual celebration

Audrey Chemutai and Ian Churman, a Kenyan couple residing in Australia, have left an indelible mark on their community by orchestrating a remarkable Koito ceremony despite being away.

How did the couple pull the Koito?

Their big day unfolded on Wednesday, April 3, amidst the backdrop of demanding schedules abroad, making it impossible for them to physically return home.

Undeterred by the geographical distance, Chemutai and Churman ingeniously organized an online Koito ceremony, participating virtually as the festivities unfolded in Uasin Gishu county.

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The event garnered attention and admiration, resonating deeply within both the Kenyan and Australian communities.

Sharing snapshots of the occasion, Pastor Joel Kimeto, a prominent Gospel artist, expressed his delight, captioning several photos of the event and highlighting its significance.

"Yesterday, I attended a koito together with the Great Commission Singers in Kerotet Ziwa," Pastor Kimeto remarked.

Couple represented by friends during the ceremony

"This was a special koito for Audrey Chemutai and Ian Churman, both in Australia they attended via live conference thanks to technology, the event was successful," he added.

In an exclusive conversation with TUKO.co.ke, Churman expressed his excitement at the successful culmination of their special day.

He also disclosed that they had also arranged an engagement party in Australia.

He elaborated that following the Koito ceremony, both families convened for a vibrant celebration lasting approximately two hours, graced by the presence of four Kalenjin artists.

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"We had friends representing us at home, people somehow got confused, but we were both in Australia, I had the governor's son, Bill , representing me and Sharon representing Audrey," he said.

Churman and fiance hold another engagement party

Reflecting on the event, Churman remarked,

"It was a really successful event. After that, we had our own engagement party here in Australia to celebrate, We watched here in Australia via Zoom full-time as it happened at home."

Despite residing in Sydney, the couple ventured to Adelaide, where Chemutai's parents reside, hosting another memorable five-hour engagement party on Thursday, April 4.

Their commitment to preserving tradition and celebrating their love across borders is a testament to the power of technology in bridging distances and uniting communities worldwide.

Man surprises pretty girlfriend with marriage proposal in church

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a young man whetted the appetite of many ladies for marriage after a video of him proposing to his girlfriend surfaced.

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In the video, the man proposed to his girlfriend in church under the guise of praying on an offering

Netizens who reacted to the video congratulated the would-be couple, with many taping into the blessing.

Source: TUKO.co.ke