For Vendors
Kofi and Alanna’s wedding was a celebration of two traditions in a single day. A vibrant Ghanaian traditional ceremony full of kente, music and dancing was followed by an elegant garden ceremony at McGovern Centennial Gardens in Houston, and a candlelit reception at San Man Studios.
The Traditional Ceremony
The day opened in color: kente cloth, joyful processions and family at the center of every moment. When a couple honors a cultural ceremony and a western ceremony on the same day, timing is everything. We built the schedule around wardrobe changes, family traditions and photography so that neither ceremony ever felt rushed.
A Garden Ceremony in White
For the second ceremony, the gardens were framed with cascading white florals by @thistledonicelyhtx and set to live music from the string quartet @divisistrings. The palette shifted from bold color to crisp white, a beautiful contrast that made each ceremony feel distinct.
A Candlelit Reception
The reception at @sanmanstudios featured candlelit tables, towering white arrangements, a sweet display and catering by @churrascoscatering, with rentals from @swiftevents. Then the dance floor took over.
Planning a Two-Ceremony Wedding in Houston
- Build in buffer time for outfit changes and family photos between ceremonies.
- Give each ceremony its own design language so guests feel the shift in tone.
- Brief every vendor on cultural moments such as processions, music cues and family roles, so nothing is missed.
- Choose venues close together to keep guest travel simple.
See the full gallery: Kofi & Alanna.
Vendor Team
- Planning: @eprisevents
- Photography: @martinweddings.co
- Ceremony venue: @mcgoverncentennial
- Reception venue: @sanmanstudios
- Florist: @thistledonicelyhtx
- Rentals: @swiftevents
- String quartet: @divisistrings
- Catering: @churrascoscatering