Bright Gyamfi
Patricia Abijah
Bright Gyamfi
Patricia Abijah
June 29, 2024
Our story
We met through a mutual friend who really thought we’d complement each other (she later told me she prays about these things). We chatted via text, progressed to voice calls, FaceTime, and finally met. The vibes online were there in person too! He wrote me a poem expressing his feelings towards me, the feeling was mutual. We now took our friendship to another level and here we are! While dating long distance has not been easy, we have made use of communication tools at our disposal: from phone calls, to WhatsApp calls, to Instagram calls, to Zoom, to Netflix party, to email (name it, we’ve used it). We’re grateful to God for how far he’s brought us and excited to start this new chapter together!
Schedule
Friday, June 28, 2024
Ghanaian Traditional Wedding
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Biriwa, Central, Ghana
Attire: Semi-formal/African/cultural/kente/white
What to expect at a Ghanaian traditional wedding: https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/ghanaian-traditional-wedding
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Wedding Ceremony
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UXq2Nqs5EsSL43HW9?g_st=ic, Cape Coast, Central, Ghana
Attire: Formal
Travel
Flight
Kotoka International Airport
The airport to fly into is Kotoka International Airport. We recommend searching Google Flights, which allows searching several flight/airlines at once. KIA is 82.5 miles to Biriwa. If you’d like airport pick-up, let us know a month in advance.
Hotel
Pempamsie Hotel
91.6 miles from KIA. Our choice, wedding reception is at this hotel. You can check availability using this link but can’t book here from online. Let Bright or Trish know the type of room you want (Ghc 650/night for standard occupancy, Ghc 800/night for double/twin occupancy, Ghc 1250/night for deluxe twin occupancy, Ghc 1500/night for executive suite, Ghc 2300/night for executive chalet, and Ghc 3200/night for Pempamsie suit) and we’ll reserve it for you, so you can pay when you get there. Some of the rooms come with double beds, so let us know if you want those versus single beds. We’ll share the invoice with you. NB: ALL RATES INCLUDE BREAKFAST
Hotel
Ridge Royal Hotel, Cape Coast Ghana
91.5 miles from KIA
Travel Note
Ghana Travel Note
Requirements: Passport book, Visa (If you have an ECOWAS/West African passport, visa is exempted), Yellow Fever vaccination Recommended: Anti-malarial vaccine CDC recommends that travelers going to Ghana take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take. Visa process You need these documents to apply for a visa to Ghana - Passport (must have a blank page for stamp, valid for at least 6 months) - Permanent Residence Card/valid US visa for non-US passport holders - Copy of birth certificate for children under 18 - 2 passport photo (print) - Flight and hotel confirmation Visa processing time - Standard Embassy Processing - 21 Business Days. - Express Embassy Processing - 7 Business Days - Priority Embassy Processing - 5 Business Days, Note: Processing days are excluding Fridays and holidays. *Not including the transit time upon receipt of your documents or transit time of your return-documents. Your return shipping cost is only included with your VISA application. EMBASSY OPERATES MON-THURS. Visa types SINGLE ENTRY: Single Entry. One Visit. The single entry Ghana tourist visa is usually valid for three months from the date issued, for a stay not to exceed 30 days. MULTIPLE-ENTRY: Multiple entry visa is usually valid for 1-3 years. For travelers who wish to return to Ghana after one visit and/or travel outside of Ghana during their upcoming stay this June. Transportation: Plan to arrive by Thursday, June 27th, for airport pickup. Weather: Ghana has 2 seasons: rainy and sunny. June falls in the rainy season so pack umbrellas, others We recommend packing a small travel first aid kit. Read more on the travel requirements by visiting https://ghanaembassydc.org/visa/
Hotel
Extending your stay after our wedding?
We will recommend places to stay, stay tuned.
Registry
Wedding Party
Priscilla Abijah
Maid of Honor
Patience Donkor
Bridesmaid
Essenam Dorkenu
Bridesmaid
Regina Agyemang
Bridesmaid
Miriam Lartey
Bridesmaid
Jennifer Owusu
Bridesmaid
JP Vertil
Best Man
Kenzell Huggins
Groomsman
George Gyesaw
Groomsman
Bernard Boateng
Groomsman
Kojo Boadi
Groomsman
Harry Agyeman
Groomsman
Our Moments
Things To Do
Kakum National Park
Immerse yourself in nature with Kakum National Park. Their Canopy Walkway, suspended 30 meters above the ground, provides treetop views of the forest.
Cape Coast Castle
Travel to Cape Coast Castle to hear the story of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the sacred Door Of No Return, among others.
Elmina Castle
Travel to Elmina Castle to hear the story of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and the sacred Door Of No Return, among others.
Hans Cottage Botel
With their crocodile sightings, boat trips, and kayaking on the lake, Hans Cottage is an intimate stop en route to Kakum National Park. The hotel offers some spellbound and fascinating facilities to the delight of the visitors. The environment itself is carved out of the woods of a dense forest.
Cocoa Farm Tour
Ghana and La Côte D’Ivoire are the world’s top two cocoa exporters. Visit a cocoa farm to learn about cocoa farming and how we supply the cocoa that turns into the chocolate and cocoa products we all love.
Sankofa Beach House
The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Accra. With world class food and breath taking views of the Atlantic.
FAQs
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When’s the wedding?
Answer
Save the Date: 28-29 June, 2024 Note: To enjoy the full Ghana travel experience during and post wedding, we HIGHLY SUGGEST you block-out enough days to ensure that you have time built in to travel, to attend our wedding ceremonies, to enjoy the experience and rest. You can modify your travel dates according to your schedule. Remember to build buffer time into your plans so that if one piece falls apart, it doesn’t impact the rest. We recommend arriving at least the day prior to the wedding festivities.
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When should I RSVP by?
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We’d love to know if you can make it (we hope you can!). Please RSVP via this website by May 10th, 2024 for guests coming from the USA; and June 15th, 2024 for guests in Ghana.
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Can my family/friends travel with me to Ghana?
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Yes, they can. They can partake in the wedding festivities too, let us know and we’ll get them an RSVP invite.
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What’s your wedding hashtag?
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For social media posts, please use our hashtags #thebtjourney2024 #TrishsfutureisBright
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What’s the dress code?
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Traditional Ceremony: Semi-formal, Ghanaian/African attire, kente, white attire Wedding Ceremony: Formal, Semi-formal attire
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What are your wedding colors?
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Shades of green: Sage, eucalyptus, olive, emerald green
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Will the ceremony be indoors or outdoors?
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The Ghanaian traditional wedding will be outdoors, the white wedding ceremony and reception will be indoors.
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Do you have a wedding registry?
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Yes, we have a cash registry. See “registry”. Thank you for contributing to our union!
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Do you have hotel recommendations?
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Yes, please check “Travel”
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Are there any other events that I should know about around the wedding?
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We’re currently planning a tour of Cape Coast on Sunday. Those with more days in Ghana, we’ll certainly do Accra touristy stuff when we leave Cape Coast. We’ll share other plans as and when they’re made. During and post wedding activities, there are a number of activities you can partake in during your trip to Ghana. A variety of experiences ranging from history, culture, art, fashion, food and music, among others.
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What is the weather in Ghana around June
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June Weather in Accra Ghana: Daily high temperatures are around 85°F, rarely falling below 75°F or exceeding 91°F. Daily low temperatures are around 78°F, rarely falling below 75°F or exceeding 73°F. Ghana has 2 seasons: rainy and sunny. June falls in the rainy season so pack umbrellas, others
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What is money spraying?
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Money Spraying in African weddings symbolizes a showering of happiness, good fortune, and a display of the guests’ affection for the couple. The bride and groom are ushered in by the wedding party. Guests encircle the couple on the dance floor and come forward, placing bills on the couple, allowing them to “rain down.”
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What’s Ghana’s time zone
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Ghana is in the GMT time zone (Greenwich Mean Time). Ghana is 5 hours ahead of the EST time zone. Ghana is 6 hours ahead of the CST time zone. Ghana is 8 hours ahead of the PST time zone.
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Currency?
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The Ghanaian Cedi currency sign: GHC; currency code: GHS is the unit of currency of Ghana. To access cash you can withdraw from the ATM in Ghana and receive Cedis. Please note there may be a surcharge from your bank and the local bank. If you prefer to use your credit card please notify your bank that you will be traveling and provide them with your destination. You can exchange your currency to cedi at the hotel ATM and or the Forex Bureau at any mall. Or let Bright and Trish know and we’ll help you get your money changed to cedis.
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Electronics?
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All power sockets in Ghana provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use all your equipment in Ghana if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V like in Europe or is 110/120V in North America. If your device is 240V or dual voltage and your plug can fit in a Ghanaian Power Outlet then it can work in Ghana otherwise you will need a suitable adapter for your electronic devices. You can get this adapter or similar - Limited-time deal: Unidapt Universal Travel Adapter with International Plug, 5.6A Smart Power 3.0A 4 USB 1 Type C, Power Adapter Travel Charger, Outlet Converter Worldwide US to Europe EU AU UK USA(Type C/G/A/I) https://a.co/d/fKcE4Gl
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Phone and Data plans?
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Your Hotel may have Wi-Fi available but please understand the reliability and speed has its challenges. To access voice and data plans while in Ghana please contact your phone provider to inquire about international plans/coverage. We suggest you download WhatsApp. A messaging app that uses the internet to send messages, images, audio or video, and calls.
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Transportation modes?
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We will provide airport pickup/transportation from Accra to Cape Coast. Uber is available in Ghana and locals prefer BOLT as a similar and more convenient option to Uber. Accra has thousands of taxis too.
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I don’t have a passport/my passport is expired, can I still come?
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Absolutely! You have plenty of time to get your passport. You DO need a passport to travel to Ghana for our wedding. Please check out the USA government travel site (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAp5qsBhAPEiwAP0qeJnulzWDa9thUItkbEvknfppaWkbjgG9w9LabbqQir2gq-oGDUnP5aRoC54YQAvD_BwE ) for information. To apply for a new passport, you should allow ample time (at least 3 months) for your application to be processed and your passport to be mailed to you. You will need the application form, two passport-style photos, and money for non-expedited passports.
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What’s the best way to contact you if I have additional questions?
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We are happy to connect with you. To support us, we ask that you read and respond to all wedding notifications, surveys and RSVP to each wedding event you will attend . Please read our Wedding FAQ and Travel notes as your questions may already be answered. If you still have questions you can shoot us a text to Bright or Trish
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