In Ghana currently, weddings have become a measure of one’s status.

The couple needs a lot of money for services such as pre-wedding and post-wedding photoshoot, interior decoration, a huge wedding cake, an elegant wedding gown, a bridal shower and much more.

These things needed for the wedding means there must money available.

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However, there are couples who cannot afford the kind of weddings they want.

The news is that some banks provide loans for weddings. Below is a list of some of the banks in Ghana that can give you loans in order organise your luxurious wedding.

• GCB Bank

Just as their tagline says GCB is “your bank for life.” Throughout every life stage, they will be there to offer help when they are needed.

On the official GCB Bank website, it is stated that if “you want a fast loan with simple terms and flexible payments. Perhaps you want some home improvements, need to finance a wedding or pay for a well earned holiday, or maybe you need a new car or just want assistance with paying some bills. Whatever you need a loan for, we can help.”

• Societe Generale

The website of the bank indicated that it provides loans for would-be couples who need some money to organise the wedding of their dreams.

“Do you need a short to medium term loan to finance the purchasing of the latest appliances, your dream car, wedding or family holiday?...The Societe Generale Ghana Consumer Loans are the perfect solutions for you!”

• Beige

Beige used to be a financial institution but it has now been accredited by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

Beige allows spouses-to-be to fill a form on their website or physically in their office.

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Afterwards, an amount is given to the couple or the half that requested the money.

They are expected to pay back the money with its interest as agreed between the bank and the couple.

• HFC Bank Ghana

HFC Bank has a saving package called ‘I do’.

This is meant for you to save for the wedding.

There are benefits associated to this program. As part of the benefits, “special “I Do” loan facility of up to twice amount saved in a year.”