The typical Nigerian wedding is usually big and grand. It is more than the coming together of a man and a woman, it’s a celebration for both families.
To this end, many intending couples spend millions of Naira on their wedding day. This is because of several reasons. Some do this to prove a point that they are very wealthy.
Others do it to “pepper” their friends and family, especially when their first son or daughter is getting married. A great number spend money that they don’t have for their wedding because they feel that day is special and it should be celebrated, even if it means they go broke.
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It is different when you have the money to celebrate, it’s a different ball game when you have to take a loan or start borrowing from friends to have a grand celebration.
One funny situation that has been going on for years in places like Nigeria is when female friends solicit support for their weddings. They go as far as “billing” their friends, stating a certain amount that they want as financial support from them.
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We understand that in Nigeria, we have the “community” mindset, and we are used to coming through for each other. However, that mindset may be your undoing when it comes to family and friends.
To feel entitled to someone’s income is just another dose of crazy. In Nigeria, people practically send you their wedding list and ask you to state which of the bills you desire to clear.
Is it our wedding? Why must we all empty our accounts on top of your conjugal bliss? When did your wedding become our wedding?
