GHANA WEDDING: MICHEAL & RITA
In the month of November,2013, one of my favorite cousins: Rita Kwaama Bimpong-Buta, got married to her heart throb,Micheal Mawusi in my grandmothers house in Dzorwulu,a suburb in Accra,the capital of Ghana. This traditional wedding took place in my grandma's house while the 'white' wedding took place at East Legon,also a suburb of Accra in Ghana (west Africa). Here comes the pictures! enjoy
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| the traditional ceremony begins |
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| parents of groom |
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| borborbor: a tradtional dance (my mum is the one wearing yellow and white dress |
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| Some local chiefs who graced the occassion |
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| Parents of the bride |
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| part of the 'brideprice' |
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| Presenting the ring and bible |
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| A suitcase with personal goodies for the bride |
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| Items includes: motar and pestle for fufu: a local west african dish |
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| in-laws doing the dance |
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| brides mum too! |
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| brides father takes his turn |
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| more of the 'bride price' |
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| Part of the gifts included a gas cooker with an oven |
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| Presenting the Bride price |
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| The ring and bible in detail |
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| The 'borborbor' dancers killed it |
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| My cousins husband arrives |
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| My cousin (the Bride) dressed in Traditional Kente Cloth |
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| My cousin (in kente cloth: middle) been ushered to the traditional ceremony |
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| Greeting the elders |
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| The pastors praying |
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| Lovely couple |
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| A Mother-in-law advice |
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| The 'Sitting in the marriage ritual' ( A sign of acceptance) |
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| Finally seated |
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| Presenting a bible to the couple |
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| Dancing their journey to a new beginning |
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| Aint they lovely? |
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| The grooms royal feet |
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The bride's royal feet
THE WHITE WEDDING
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| Groom |
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| Bestman |
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| Grooms parents and siblings |
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| The limousine that brought the bride |
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| Walking down the aisle with dad |
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| The vows |
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| The ring exchange |
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| Not right without God |
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| Unveiling the bride (my cousin) |
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| Satisfied with what he sees |
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| prrrrrr! the kiss |
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| And... |
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| another one! |
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| (l-r) brides mum and grandma |
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| Taking the Lord's supper together for the first time as a married couple |
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| Group photo: bride & groom with both parents |
It is beautiful,isn't it?
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| Presentation of marriage license |
Now ready for some family and friends potraits
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| Bride & groom with friends |
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| Bride & groom with grooms co-workers |
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| bride & groom with grooms family |
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| The finest couple in town |
A MOMENT THAT MADE ME GLAD AND THANKED GOD FOR THE LIFE OF MY COUSIN, RITA.
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| Bride with officiating ministers |
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| Me, my sweet cousin and her lovely wedded husband. |
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| A moment of LOVE! |
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| Maid- of -honour and Best man |
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Marching to the reception ground after their lovely garden wedding.
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