Light of the Day

High afternoon1:30 PM

1. 1:30 PMArrival of GuestsUshers will seat you. The cloud usually lifts off the ridge by noon.30 min
2. 2:00 PMBridal ProcessionThe Ridge ChoirAll rise as Dorcas enters with her father.12 min
3. 2:12 PMCall to Worship and Opening PrayerRev. Dr. Kwame Asante Ofosu5 min
4. 2:17 PMHymn · Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven5 min
   The words

   Henry Francis Lyte, 1834

   1Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;To His feet thy tribute bring.Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Who like thee His praise should sing?Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise the everlasting King.

   2Praise Him for His grace and favourTo our fathers in distress.Praise Him, still the same forever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Glorious in His faithfulness.

   3Father-like He tends and spares us;Well our feeble frame He knows.In His hands He gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Widely as His mercy flows.

   4Angels, help us to adore Him;Ye behold Him face to face.Sun and moon, bow down before Him,Dwellers all in time and space.Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him,Praise with us the God of grace.

5. 2:22 PMScripture ReadingMrs. Akosua Larbi-AsieduEcclesiastes 4:9-125 min
6. 2:27 PMSong MinistrationMs. Nana Ama Boakye8 min
7. 2:35 PMSermonRev. Dr. Kwame Asante Ofosu25 min

The vows, in the warm of the day3:00 PM

1. 3:00 PMExchange of Vows and RingsRings carried by Master Kwabena Darko.15 min
2. 3:15 PMSigning of the Register and OffertoryThe Ridge Choir12 min
3. 3:27 PMThe Charge and Blessing of the CoupleVery Rev. Samuel Ofori Atta8 min
4. 3:35 PMHymn · Now Thank We All Our God5 min
   The words

   Martin Rinkart, 1636, translated by Catherine Winkworth, 1856

   1Now thank we all our GodWith heart and hands and voices,Who wondrous things hath done,In whom His world rejoices;Who from our mothers' armsHath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love,And still is ours today.

   2O may this bounteous GodThrough all our life be near us,With ever joyful heartsAnd blessed peace to cheer us;And keep us in His grace,And guide us when perplexed,And free us from all illsIn this world and the next.

   3All praise and thanks to GodThe Father now be given,The Son, and Him who reignsWith them in highest heaven,The one eternal God,Whom earth and heaven adore;For thus it was, is now,And shall be evermore.

5. 3:40 PMBenedictionVery Rev. Samuel Ofori Atta3 min
6. 3:43 PMRecessionThe Ridge Choir7 min
7. 3:50 PMRefreshments on the TerraceCold drinks along the balustrade while the light comes round.40 min

Golden hour4:30 PM

1. 4:30 PMPhotographsOn the terrace, in the best hour of the day. The MC will call each group in order.75 min

Sundown5:45 PM

1. 5:45 PMGuests SeatedSmall chops as the sun goes down over the plains.30 min
2. 6:15 PMEntrance of the CoupleMC Kojo Antwi Mensah10 min
3. 6:25 PMWelcome and Opening PrayerMr. Yaw Darko, for the families5 min
4. 6:30 PMToastsThe best man and the maid of honour15 min

Dusk6:45 PM

1. 6:45 PMDinnerThe menu is on your table.50 min
2. 7:35 PMCutting of the Cake10 min
3. 7:45 PMFirst DanceUnder the lights, with the valley black behind.5 min
4. 7:50 PMVote of ThanksThe groom5 min

Deep blue, and the first stars7:55 PM

1. 7:55 PMThe Dance Floor OpensUntil 11:00 PM. By then you will be able to see the stars.185 min