INTRODUCING
The
NEWLYWEDS
Mr. & Mrs. Owusu-Ansah
Mehfil Banquet & Conference Center
2920 Cloverleaf Center Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
10.24.2026
Reception Program
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Cocktail & Seating of Guests
5:00 - 5:15 PM
Entrance of Families
  • Groom's Family
  • Bride's Family
5:15 - 5:30 PM
Entrance of the Wedding Party
  • Groomsmen and Bridesmaids
5:30 - 5:40 PM
Grand Entrance of the Couple
  • Couple
  • Wedding party joins in
5:40 - 5:45 PM
Opening Prayer
5:45 - 6:00 PM
Acknowledgment of Distinguished Guests
  • Parents of the Bride and Groom
  • Any Distinguished Guests
  • Chairman's Acceptance Speech
6:00 - 6:20 PM
Special Dances
  • Couple's First Dance
  • Father & Daughter Dance
  • Groom and Aunties Dance
6:20 - 7:20 PM
Dinner
6:30 - 6:40 PM
Cake Cutting
6:40 - 7:20 PM
Outfit Change & Second Entrance
7:20 - 7:30 PM
Toasts by the Maids of Honour & Best Man
7:30 - 7:45 PM
Picture With Guests
7:45 - 7:50 PM
Thank You from the Couple
7:50 - 9:55 PM
Open Dance Floor & Celebration
9:55 - 10:00 PM
Closing Prayer 
Thank You

Menu
The Wedding Feast
Starters
Beef Samosas
Crispy pastry filled with seasoned ground beef.
Fish Samosas
Crispy pastry filled with delicately seasoned, flaky fish.
Chicken Samosas
Crispy pastry filled with savory, seasoned chicken.
Beef & Lamb Kebab
Tender, flame-grilled skewers marinated in traditional spices.
Kelewele
Spicy fried plantains, a warm and sweet traditional favorite.
Spring Rolls
A selection of warm, crispy vegetable spring rolls.
Sides
Signature Jollof Rice
Classic Fried Rice
Assorted Stir-Fry Spaghetti
Herb-Roasted Baked Potatoes
Seafood Fried Rice
Dessert
Lemon Bars
Zesty citrus squares.
Brownie Bites
Rich, fudgy chocolate bites.
Main Course
Grilled Baked Chicken
Chicken marinated in a bold, house-made herb spice and charred to perfection.
Wood-Grilled Salmon
Fresh salmon fillets grilled over an open wood fire for a smoky finish.
Southern Fried Chicken
Golden, crispy chicken seasoned with a traditional herb blend.
Peppered Goat
Slow-cooked, tender goat meat tossed in a spicy, savory pepper base.
Spicy Habanero Gizzard
Zesty and firm gizzards sautéed with a fiery habanero kick.
Classic Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry
Tender slices of beef and fresh garden vegetables flash-fried in a rich, savory garlic-soy glaze.
Salad Bar
Garden Selection
Romaine lettuce, carrots, white onions, cucumber, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes and crunchy croutons.
Dressings: Creamy Caesar & Classic Ranch
Vegetable Medley
A seasonal mix of steamed and seasoned garden vegetables.
Ghanaian Mixed Salad
A traditional, refreshing salad featuring eggs, baked beans and creamy dressing.
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