I have a friend who Iڪ bent on carrying out the wedding ceremony where he resides in Abuja, as against the wishes of his grand parents in the village. Cos he has a house built in Abuja, whereas he barely has any outstanding one in the village.
He considers the financial implications of raising a structure now, Ǎ̜̣̍Ϟd completing it while he prepares for the wedding. Ǎ̜̣̍gain, it seems as if accomodation for the guests will b cheaper in Abuja.
So kindly state your take about wedding in the village or where you are resident. Thanks...

It depends on the kind of village. While some people's village is Kubwa, Abuja, others' is New Bussa (across the river Niger) in Niger state. Proximity to those things needed for planning the ceremony, as well as accessibility to the venue, should be given much thought.
Also, to where, will the guests retire, after the observance and reception? Are there motels around? If so, will he be footing the bills for everyone?

All in all, expenses could be more, if he's got a lot of friends that would do anything but miss it...or reduced, and a tad dull, if as many people that would attend in the city, do not.
Unless it's some kind of family tradition or he just doesn't want to break his grandparents' hearts, I see no reason why he can't bring them over in contrast to moving the whole city down there.
Again I don't know a lot of Naija ladies that would agree to get married at the man's villa rather than theirs...It's just...idk.

well said rocky, but don't like the idea of ladies ALWAYS wanting the wedding to hold at their ends....

It really shouldn't matter but that's like the norm. But yeah, I just learnt that members of the deeper life church, have their church ceremonies at the man's. So it really depends.

ayobase: well said rocky, but don't like the idea of ladies ALWAYS wanting the wedding to hold at their ends....

Well that's because it is believed that the bride's family is the host of the day. you dont expect them to host the groom elsewhere but the bride's father's house.

At op, i guess its because your friend is likely the sole financier that's why he is deciding where the wedding will hold. Notwithstanding, unless he plans to pay for the accomodation of his guests in abuja, which is ridiculously expensive, the option of the village is actually cheaper. At least he has a family home there. Me just thinks he wants to have his way. #groomzilla.

individual choice for me

WHEREVER WEDDING TAKES PLACE IS OF LITTLE IMPORTANCE.....WHAT MATTERS MOST IS THE LIFE AFTER WEDDING

Must there be a weding?

I see nothing wrong in wedding in the village especially during festive periods, though it depends on how remote and accessible is the village.

Wedding in the village is alot more tasky. Be sure to expect alot of gate-crashers. (un-invited guest). So, you have to be financially balance else...

my opinion:

i dont see it as wise for me 2 leave lagos and go to south south for my wedding except i dont really want pple 2 attend.

d cost implication is too high: accomodation,etc. besides i wont have peace of mine knowing dt pple r risking their lives n traveeling on our Nigerian roads to

attend a mere wedding: even if dey r flying sef.

mumumugu: Must there be a weding?

I can see where your name comes from. lol

bennieman:

I can see where your name comes from. lol

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Rocky: I thought introduction and traditional wedding are (MUST), and not necessarily church wedding and reception!

Maybe. But people love to do both at the same time, so the thought of travelling and the expenses involved, is in itself tiring.