a sense of community
It was a time when many families did not own a car. Public transport was scarce and unreliable, especially over weekends. But the lack of conveyance did not deter one from attending social events.
It was for this reason that on many wedding invitations, it would be stated: “Bus will leave bride’s (or bridegroom’s) residence at 8am.”
The time of departure would depend on how far the wedding venue was. The provision of transport by the bridal couple’s parents was intended to ensure that relatives and friends, especially those in the immediate neighbourhood, who had no private transport would be able to attend the wedding.
After the nuptial ceremony, those who had
