Depending on which tribe one is marrying from, the customary marriage could differ in terms of the bride price. But on average it will cost between 5000 to 6000 Ghana cedis ie about $1300.
How do I register my marriage in Ghana?
One or both of the applicants must be citizens of Ghana;
Applications of marriage must be made at the registrar of marriages in the district in which applicants live;,
Application forms are obtained from the office of the registrar; they should be completed and required document’s attached before submission.
How much is marriage registration in Ghana?
The approved fees for marriage registration in Ghana are, GHC85. 00 for both the filing of a Notice of Marriage and Issue of a Registrar’s Certificate; and GHC160. 00 for Celebration of Marriage (Official Marriage Ceremony).
Who pays for the wedding in Ghana?
Traditionally, the bride or her family paid for the wedding and reception, while the groom and his family covered the rehearsal dinner.
Is there a bride price in Ghana?
Ghanaian society has undergone major changes to its cultural practices over the past years.
One that’s altered significantly is bride price.
A woman’s bride price was paid by her groom and his family. Bride price was not negotiated: the groom and his family usually decided on what and how much to pay.