Wedding Season Companion Guide: Making Celebrations Memorable

Why Companions Are in Demand at Weddings

Ghanaian weddings aren't small affairs. The traditional ceremony often spans multiple days, from the "knocking" ceremony to the white wedding. Attending alone can feel isolating.

Clients seek companions for weddings because:

• Diaspora visitors returning from abroad may have lost local social connections
• Business professionals invited to client weddings need appropriate accompaniment
• Solo attendees want engaging company for 5+ hour celebrations
• Cultural navigation—from dress codes to money spraying traditions—requires local knowledge

What to Expect at a Ghanaian Wedding

Understanding the customs helps you serve clients better:

The Knocking Ceremony (Kokooko)
The groom's family formally requests the bride's hand, presenting drinks and gifts. This intimate event often precedes the main celebration.

Traditional Marriage
Expect vibrant kente cloth, gospel music mixed with Afrobeats, and the bride giving consent three times. The ceremony includes dowry presentation and can last several hours.

Money Spraying
Guests shower the couple with cash as a blessing. Be prepared to participate enthusiastically.

Etiquette Tips for Companions

Follow these etiquette guidelines to represent your client well:

• Arrive early—30 minutes before the stated time
• Follow seating arrangements without complaint
• Stay off your phone during ceremonies
• Engage actively—dance when invited, sign the guestbook, celebrate genuinely
• Respect the open bar—maintain professionalism throughout
• Never upstage the couple or draw unnecessary attention

What to Wear

Dress appropriately for Ghanaian wedding culture:

• Traditional attire welcome—kente or African print fits perfectly
• Avoid black—it's associated with funerals
• Skip white—reserved for the bride
• Dress formally for church ceremonies
• Match the venue—outdoor garden weddings differ from hotel ballrooms

The Companion Advantage

A well-prepared companion transforms a wedding from obligation to enjoyment. You provide cultural translation, engaging conversation, and confident presence. When the celebration extends past midnight—as many do—your client has reliable company.

Wedding bookings often lead to repeat clients. A great experience at one family event becomes referrals for others.

Ready to book a companion for an upcoming wedding? Browse our verified companions or become a companion yourself.

Research Sources

• Ghana Traditional Wedding Rituals - The Knot - Overview of traditional ceremony customs
• What to Expect at a Ghanaian Wedding - Zola - Guest expectations and cultural context
• Ghanaian Traditional Wedding Customs - WeddingWire - Money spraying and celebration traditions
• Wedding Guest Etiquette - Zola - Professional guest behaviour guidelines
• What to Wear at a Traditional Wedding in Ghana - Tourispot Ghana - Dress code guidance