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Source: mr. cnn

Hot Summer Wedding in Delaware

Newcastle, DE -- The spotlight travels to the city of Newcastle in the state of Delaware, USA known as the "The First State" where a lovely couple who goes by the name; Yaw Boakye Atonsah (Groom) and Sandra Gyan Boateng (Bride) were joined in holy matrimony. Family and friends of the couple gathered at the Apostolic Church International, New Castle, DE to witness the wedding ceremony blessed by Pastor Richard Amponsah, Francis K. Adams, & Winfred Ayettey.

Congregational Hymn - Now Thank We All Our God, Scripture Readings (English), Old Testament Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, New Testament Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7. Celebration Songs were performed by the Praise & Worship Team.

Bridal Party
Mrs. Nana Yaa Frimpomaa, Mother of the Bride, Opanin Kwasi Boateng, Father of the Bride, Mr. Kwadjo Osei Agyeman Badu Nkansah, Father of Groom, Mrs. Mercy Badu Nkansah, Mother of Groom, Mrs. Gladys Nelson - Second Mother of the Groom, Mrs. Glady Nuamah - Second Mother of Groom & Mr. Isaac Boateng - Second Father of Groom

Groom's Processional
Yaw Boakye Atonsah - Groom, Kojo Ewusi - Best Man, Eric Kroanteng, Peter Baah, Fredrick Opoku Tibuah, Tony Sarfo, Benard Addogoh, Emeka Igwei

Bridal Processional:
"For You" ? Kenny Lattimore, "Lost Without You" ? BeBe and CeCe Winans

Bridesmaids
Afua Bamfoaa Boateng, Diana Ofori Antwi, Lilly Yeboah Smith, Twiggy Amoah-Mensah, Patricia Sarfo, Akosua Bempomaah Akowuah,
Irene Gyan Boateng - Maid of Honor,

Junior bride and groom - Mama Akousa Boateng Agyeman & Collins Kojo Adu Gyamfi,

Flower Girls - Roselyn Anokye-Agyei, Chelsea Anokye-Agyei Ring Bearer - Clinton Jefferson Ofori

The bride was escorted by her father; Mr. Kwasi Boateng with the song "Here and Now" by Luther Vandross in the background and exchange of vows was conducted by Pastor Richard Amponsah. Apostle Winfred Ayettey also prayed for the couple. There was a song ministration by Ms. Annette Aggrey and a presentation of certificate to the couple was done by; Deaonness Augustina Dapaah and a charge to the Bride & Groom (sermon) by Rev. Dr. Francis K Adams. Elder Kofi Akowuah Baffour ended the service with a closing prayer.

Acknowledgement - Praise & Worship Team - Keyboardist: Emmanuel Dixon, Ushers: Ms. Stephanie Ofori, Ms. Faith L. Nelson

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