Yes. You need that Honeymoon!
Let’s be honest — in Ghana, weddings are no small matter. Whether you’re planning a simple gathering or a lavish two-day event with engagement (traditional marriage) and white wedding, the process is full of stress, last-minute running, family demands, and endless group WhatsApp messages.
From negotiating bride price with elders to making sure the decorator doesn’t forget the colour scheme (again), even the most organized couple can feel overwhelmed. So after all that hustle and bustle, you and your new spouse deserve a proper break — a honeymoon.
In our culture, we focus so much on the wedding itself — the photos, outfits, food, and family involvement — that we sometimes forget the importance of what comes after the ceremony: time to simply enjoy being married.
A honeymoon isn’t about showing off or spending unnecessarily. It’s about:
Resting your body and mind after months of planning and pressure.
Spending uninterrupted time with your new husband or wife — without the aunties calling or the vendors asking for balance.
Starting your marriage in peace and joy, not fatigue and frustration.
So whether you take a few days or a full week, don’t delay it. Try not to let work or life obligations push it aside — this time together is priceless.
Your honeymoon destination depends on your budget, tastes, and timing of the wedding. Thankfully, Ghana is blessed with plenty of beautiful and romantic places — no visa or long flights required!
Volta Region: Enjoy peaceful lakeside stays at places like Ada Foah or Akosombo, or go hiking in the Amedzofe mountains.
Cape Coast & Elmina: Historical charm, sea breeze, and cosy beachfront lodges.
Keta & Wli: Secluded, quiet, and perfect for couples who want to truly escape.
Safari vibes? Try Mole National Park in the Northern Region — a real adventure for nature-loving couples.
If you're looking to go international and your budget allows, all-inclusive resorts in Zanzibar, Seychelles, South Africa, or Mauritius are popular among Ghanaian couples. These offer stress-free stays where food, drinks, and fun are already paid for, which helps after spending so much on the wedding.
Do you both enjoy relaxing at the beach, or are you the type to go sightseeing and take excursions? Or maybe one wants sun and the other prefers mountains and cool weather? Compromise is key. Plan it together, so you both get to enjoy yourselves.
If you had a December wedding during Ghana’s festive season, you might want to continue the party in a vibrant city like Accra or abroad. If you had a harmattan-season wedding, maybe you’d prefer somewhere warm, cozy, or tropical to offset the dry winds.
Ghanaian weddings are filled with culture, colour, and community — but they can also be exhausting. The honeymoon is not a luxury; it’s a well-deserved reward and a chance to focus on each other after focusing on everyone else.
So wherever you choose — from a cozy chalet in Aburi to a resort in Zanzibar — the most important part of the honeymoon is togetherness, peace, and new memories as husband and wife.
Take this time. You’ve earned it. And as we like to say — make sure you enjoy, wai!
