Traditional Ceremony
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Arrival of guests
From both families and friends
Welcome by the MC
Official welcome of all present
Introduction of the families
Presentation of both families
Prayers for the ceremony
Blessings for the beginning
The bride's family ask amanɛ
Traditional request for marriage consent
Groom's procession
Entrance of the groom and groomsmen
Presentation of the items
Inspection of the items
Examination of the presented items
Bride's family's acceptance
Formal approval of the marriage items
Procession of the bride
The bride's grand entrance
Traditional Marriage Ceremony
The core marriage rites
Exchange of vows and rings
Prayers
Official pronouncement
Declaration of the marriage union
Family blessing
Advice and Well Wishes from elders & Parents
Advice from various families members
Words of wisdom from both sides
Gift basket for the husband
Traditional presentation of gifts