Akwa Ibom Traditional Wedding Program
- 10:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Prayer
- 10:30 AM – Bride's Family Introduction & Presentation
- 11:00 AM – Groom's Family Arrival & Negotiation
- 11:45 AM – Traditional Dance: Ekombi Performance
- 12:15 PM – Mbopo Rite & Bride Presentation
- 1:00 PM – Groom Seeks Out the Bride (with help of bridesmaids)
- 1:30 PM – Palm Wine Carrying Ceremony (Bride serves groom)
- 2:00 PM – Blessings by Both Families & Exchange of Gifts
- 2:30 PM – Couple's Grand Dance Entry
- 3:00 PM – Traditional Marriage Pronouncement
- 3:30 PM – Festive Meal (Local Delicacies: Afang, Editan, Ukang)
- 4:30 PM – Entertainment & Cultural Display
- 5:30 PM – Vote of Thanks & Closing Dance
