Ghana Traditional Wedding List
1. Bride price
The bride price may be in form of an undisclosed amount of money or property. It is given to the wife’s family as a form of compensation for “taking their daughter”.
Originally, this bride price or dowry used to be given to the bride to set up a business or start a trade.
2. Gift for the father
Depending on the financial capability of the groom, this is usually an amount of money, 1 bottle of quality whisky and the kente fabric.
This will be presented to the wife’s father or a representative (if her father is not alive).
3. Gift for the mother
Also usually some money, pair of sandals and kente cloth according to the husband’s financial buoyancy.
4. 3 Bottles of hot drinks (whisky, gin for ” Knocking of the door” and other negotiations)
5. Gifts for the bride
Gifts for the bride are usually, but not restricted to:
– Cash
– A box (suitcase/luggage) containing
jewelry
shoes
At least six items of clothing (particularly traditional wax print material)
Head pieces
– Cooking utensils
– Sewing machine
6. Gifts for the brothers
Some amount of money given to the woman’s siblings or young men in the family.
An engagement ring is usually given to the lady during the traditional wedding and bible if she is a Christian.
Please feel free to contribute if I missed anything.
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