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Wedding Program Outline in Ghana

By Mary

  • A wedding program outline is an overview of the key moments within the wedding ceremony. It lists the events and activities planned for the wedding ceremony and reception so that the guests know what to expect and are on time for the key moments.

The types of wedding program outlines include:

  1. Full-Day Wedding Program outline – This gives details of the day’s events from beginning to end.
  2. Wedding Ceremony Program outline – This focuses only on the details of the wedding ceremony.
  3. Wedding Reception Program outline – This gives guests the wedding reception details.

Below is a sample of a full-day wedding program outline in Ghana.

1. The Cover Page

  • Names of the Couple
  • Wedding Date
  • Venue
  • Time
  • An inspirational quote, cultural proverb, or Bible verse.

2. The Order of Service (Ceremony)

The couple can choose to have either a church ceremony or a traditional ceremony.

Church Ceremony

  1. Welcome
  2. Opening Prayer
  3. Processional
  4. Praise and Worship
  5. Scripture Reading
    1. Old Testament
    1. New Testament
  6. Sermon
  7. Exchange of Vows
  8. Exchange of Rings
  9. Signing of the Marriage Certificate
  10. Blessing of the Marriage
  11. Declaration of Marriage
  12. Thanksgiving Offering
  13. Announcements
  14. Recessional

Traditional Ceremony

  1. Arrival of Guests
  2. Introduction of Families
  3. Pouring of the Libation
  4. Exchange of Gifts (Presentation of Dowry Items)
  5. Acceptance of Gifts
  6. Bridal Entrance
  7. Confirmation of the Bride
  8. Exchange of Rings (or other symbolic items)
  9. Traditional blessings
  10. Feasting and Celebrations
  11. Closing remarks

3. The Reception

  1. Arrival of Guests
  2. Welcome Address
  3. Entry of the Couple
  4. Opening Prayer
  5. Dinner/Refreshments
  6. Speeches
    1. A representative from the Bride’s Family
    1. A representative from the Groom’s Family
  7. Traditional Performances
  8. Cutting of the Cake
  9. First Dance
  10. Toasts to the Couple
  11. Fun Activities
  12. Throwing of the Bouquet
  13. Vote of Thanks
  14. Closing Prayer
  15. Farewell

4. Back Page

  • Acknowledgments – Listing family, friends, and vendors.
  • Contact Information
  • Closing quote, prayer, cultural proverb, or blessing

Now that you have a sample of a wedding program outline in Ghana to follow, you can comfortably plan a unique and meaningful celebration that your guests will enjoy! 

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