Engaged!

Traditional marriages popularly called Engagement in Ghana are the most prestigious marriages in the country. The mothers are very busy on that day(they just can't sit) and the fathers yes, want you to know you have come to his house and his daughter is the one getting married!

It is during this ceremony that the country's culture is properly displayed. From attires worn by the couple to conversational styles, are purely Ghanaian. The 'Okyeames' (the linguist who stands in as a representative for the family during the ceremony. It is called Okyeame in the local dialect, twi) are very jovial and they make the ceremony beautiful! I for instance cannot wait for an engagement to begin because the 'Okyeames' crack me up! (in my opinion the Okyeame from the groom's family is mostly the funniest). 

Engagement day - Mr and Mrs. Emi-Reynolds

One tip they have to give, when you are renting chairs, tables and canopies for the day it will be best to rent from a nearby place. It is very convenient. There's no excuse of traffic and even if you may be in need of extra chairs, getting them will not be a problem.

As a bride you should look your very best on your engagement day! For some of the family members of the groom, it may be their first time seeing you and you must give them something to talk about. (you know!).

O! the joy in his eyes as he arrives and is ushered in by his friends!

Here comes our bride!

Now to my favourite part FOOD!! Yeah! you guessed right!

Now let's talk about what they wore

Kente is the most unique and beautiful print in Africa! precisely Ghana. Dorcas's kente was woven from the heart of kente in the country, Bonwire in the Ashanti  Region. The patterns have been beautifully woven in and o! my the colours! For accessories, we see that she didn't use much. The kaba has a high neckline thus wearing a choker is going to make her neck look short and wearing a long necklace is also somehow going to distort the look she wanted to achieve. Her necklace was just perfect.  Her earrings were small and she wore small bracelets on both hands. Simplicity at its best!

Ben's attire matched with Dorcas's by adding some of the kente in his. He choose the colour white linen fabric as the main colour in order to show off the kente and also not to look too loud because the pink and  turquoise in the kente are bright enough.

Thankyou Mr and Mrs. Emi-Reynolds for allowing Vows and Rings share this!

Credit:

Brides Wardrobe: Kente; Kumasi

Grooms Wardrobe: Clinton Designs

Make up: Dolcie Facial Clinic

Food: Mr. Amoah; Chef Sunlodge Hotel

Rentals: Green House; Agbogba-Ashongman

Photography: Pixslrate Studios

Stay locked to Vows and Rings as we draw closer to the big day!