The Ghanaian traditional wedding, aaaah, what a spectacle for the human eye to behold! Without a doubt, we over here at Zeets Vision enjoy capturing photos and film at Ghanaian traditional weddings probably more than any other type of event. Every tribe in Ghana has a different way of executing this beautiful ceremony but there are common practices shared by almost all these ethnic groups and this is why we love these weddings and we think you should too! Here are the 5 reasons why we love Ghanaian traditional wedding
The Exhibition Of Rich Ghanaian Culture
From the presentation of gifts to the brides family, to the entrances that both the bride and groom makes, to the other fascinating rights performed on this special day, it is undoubted that traditional weddings keep us rooted in our tradition especially in this present era where seemingly everything is being westernized. Some of these rights include the paying of bride price ,which teaches or shows young men entering marriage that they need to place value on their wives. By giving the bride price, the man shows that he truly cares and values the new family he is joining. We get to experience the colorful and joyous celebration of the union of a couple. During the ceremony, the rich culture of Ghanaians is displayed by the bride and groom being dressed like royalty in brightly colored kente and adorned with gold jewelry and regalia. Watch them exchange gifts of gold, diamonds, beads, money, drinks and expensive cloths.
The Amazing Clothes and Traditional Wear
Most times, when we leave a traditional wedding, the longest lasting memory is the clothing that the bride and groom alongside their entourage wore. Be it the beautiful kente that the beautiful bride graces our eyes with or the wonderful kaftan decked with traditional colors, signs and symbols that the groom wears, it usually leaves a long lasting impression on guests. The couple always look like royalty and indeed on such a glorious day like your wedding day, royalty is what you truly are.
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It Can Be A Cost Effective Option
What’s better than two small parties? One big one! On the cash side, traditional weddings are just perfect for if you’re not trying to spend too much by having both a white wedding and a traditional one. After all, traditional weddings have been our culture and is proof enough that you’re married without the need for white weddings. We guarantee your wedding is still going to be a day to remember so why not save the extra cash for your honeymoon or a gift for bae?
The Mouth-watering Ghanaian Food!
Who does not love Ghanaian food?! Be it jollof, fufu with soup or boiled yam with kontomire, local food served at traditional weddings is one I always look forward to! With so much to eat and drink, make sure you fill your belly all the way up at the next Ghanaian traditional wedding you attend. Hit the dance floor after eating to celebrate the new couple and burn off the freshly added calories!
Post written by Adjoa Bimpomah Amankwah