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Ghanaian Marriage

rickyandmonarickyandmona member
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Has anyone done a traditional African (particularly Ghanaian) Knocking or Marriage ceremony?  My mom is keeping mum on the details, I just have to show up!
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Re: Ghanaian Marriage

  • Stackeye210Stackeye210 member
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    edited December 2011
    Our cleaning guy was born and raised there.  Would you like me to ask him some details this afternoon when he comes around? 
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  • wheatney22wheatney22
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    edited December 2011

    Here's a recent post that touched on this subject.


    http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_african-wedding-ceremony

    PM me if you have questions. I haven't had one but my sister did. Also, Mypasmita is a good resource.

    Hope that helps.


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  • essianessian member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi Mona,
    We did the traditional knocking and engagement ceremony back home about 2 years ago.
     
    The knocking was very brief and involved just my parents,my Aunt, FI's parents and two other relatives. They presented  2 bottles of schnapps I think and some money and then they formally told my parent's that their son would like to marry their daughter.

    After the knocking, the next thing was the engagement ceremony which is considered as marriage in our culture.That is when FI's parents sent all the items on the list in a suitcase, with the dowry,drinks, my Bible and the ring.Once my family accepts the stuff, both families celebrate with some food, drinks etc and then my family gives some goodies to my FI's family when they are leaving.That's about it. As far as the Ghanaian culture is considered, at this point, you are married. The couple can decide to have a church wedding afterwards or go and register the marriage to make it legally binding.

    I hope that helps! Let me know if you need additional info.We were both here so our parents did it on our behalf. Are you guys doing it here or you are going back home to do it?
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  • rickyandmonarickyandmona member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you so much ladies!!!   My knocking ceremony will be here in the states, this weekend, and I haven't yet set a date for the Marriage ceremony.  It will be the first time my parents meet my FI's parents, and I'm nervous because it's intercultural as well.  I appreciate all of your help!!
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  • essianessian member
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    edited December 2011

    You are welcome! Don't worry, you'll be fine!

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