#MELORIE2021 is most certainly on the lips of many as the wedding of the month of January.

#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding

The traditional ceremony took place in Bortianor, a suburb of Accra aplomb with culture, fashion and fun.

Akan culture is a cynosure that has over the years attracted people from all over the world and this wedding was no different as drumming, singing and traditional dance routines characterised the event.

#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding

The couple first dazzled the audience in full royal regalia to signify their blue blood status which was designed by @rubeadzgh (opens in a new tab).

#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding

Bride, Loretta wore a blush kente corset gown designed and made by her best friend, Ghanaian designer, Quophi Akotuah which incorporated crystallised beads and a kente train. For the groom, he was decked in an embroidered agbada in very soft colours to match his queen.

The bridal party also didn’t hold back with the larger-than-life brocade dresses and classy men’s kaftan. In fact it was like a mini-style party.

Scroll down to see love, traditonal and fashion come together in the union of #MELORIE2021.

#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
#MELORIE2021: Inside Equa Boakye and Kwesi’s culturally-rich kente wedding
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Brides Wardbrobe @qa_bridal (opens in a new tab) x @quophiakotuahghana (opens in a new tab)
Brides kente @h.g_kentekiosk (opens in a new tab)
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Hairstylist @g.i.a.n.i.i (opens in a new tab)
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Bride & Grooms first look @rubeadzgh (opens in a new tab)
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Grooms Wardbrobe @qa_men (opens in a new tab)
Groomsmen outfit @qa_men (opens in a new tab)
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Bridesmaids MUA @kukiethemakeupgirl (opens in a new tab). X @rhabbys_touch (opens in a new tab)
Decor @dustinevents (opens in a new tab)
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Food @menscookgh (opens in a new tab)
Cake @sweet.n.savoury.bakery (opens in a new tab)
Local bar @bushman_localbar (opens in a new tab)
DJ @dj_ernie_ (opens in a new tab)
MC @shegelabobor (opens in a new tab)
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