Hi guys

I'm writing from London.  I'm due to be getting married next year, and this is my 'list' I don't really know the current prices of things in nigeria, and need to come up with a budget with my fiance.

BTW, my family are from Abia state.

How much do you think the whole list will be

MARRIAGE LIST

1). NMAYI NKUTU AKA: ONE BOTTLE OF SCHNAPPS

2). NMAYI IHE AVURU: ONE BOTTLE OF SCHNAPPS

3). NMAYI MKPARI UBUBO: ONE BOTTLE OF SCHNAPPS/BRANDY/WHISKY

4). NMAYI AJUJU NKE NNA NKE NNE:
A). SIX (6) BOTTLES OF ASSORTD HOT DRINKS (THIS INCLUDES 1-3 ABOVE)
B). TWO (2) GALLONS OF PALM WINE
C). AKA NA UTAKU (ONE HAND AND A LEG OF MEAT)    –      (SHORT FALL MEN N 3K / SHORT FALL WOMEN N3K)
D). 4 X N5 NOTES
E). NATIVE KOLANUTS, GARDEN EGGS AND BITTER KOLA
F). ONE CREATE OF MINERAL

5). U ONU AKU:  (BARGAIN OF DOWRY – ONE BOTTLE OF WHISKY)

6). IWU OKWU MMIRI (REACHING ACCORD / SETTLEMENT) – ONE BIG BOTTLE OF WHISKY/BRANDY (THREE IN ONE).

7). BU NMAYI NWANYI:
A). NKOI AKPA N3K (NGWA ATO)
B). AJU ISII N1,500.00
C). NKPO ISII
D). OKWA ISII
E). THIRTY SIX (36) GALLONS OF PALM WINE
F). N120.00 (FOR THOSE TO CARRY THE PALM WINE)
G). EKOT INEM KE-MEN N3K
H). EKOT INEM KE-WOMEN N3K
I). A BIG BOTTLE OF GROUND SNUFF
J). ONE ROLL OF CIGARETTES (BENSON & HEDGES / ST. MORRIS)
K). TWO (2) BIG PACKETS OF MATCHES (TEN IN ONE)
L). IKPEGHE OGBITI / ULO NTA N200.00
M). IKPEGHE ONU-NKPU N2,000.00
N). KOLANUTS, GARDEN EGGS, BITTER KOLA (IN LARGE QUANTITY)
O). TRANSPORT TO BRING OUT THE BRIDE – WOMEN N5,000.00

. NMAYI NGANGA (APPRECIATION)
A). TEN (10) CARTONS OF ASSORTED BEER, INCLUDING TWO (2) CRATES OF SMALL STOUT
B). TEN (10) CRATES OF ASSORTED MINERALS INCLUDING AT LEAST THREE (3) CRATES OF MALTINA

9). FATHER’S LIST
A). ISI AGU / INYINYA MATERIALS FOR CHIEFTAINCY DRESS
B). SIX (6) PIECES OF PLAIN MADRAS (GEORGE)
C). HAT
D). A PAIR OF CUT SHOES
E). GENTS UMBRELLA
F). WALKING STICK
G). GENTS WRIST WATCH
H). HANDKERCHIEFS
I). TOWEL


10). MOTHER’S LIST
A). ONE (1) HEAVY PIECE OF MADRAS (GEORGE)
B). FOUR (4) PIECES OF PLAIN MADRAS (GEORGE)
C). ONE (1) PIECE OF UKPO (REAL DUTCH WAX)
D). HEAD TIE (TWO YARDS)
E). LADIES UMBRELLA
F). CORDLESS BLOUSE MATERIAL
G). A PAIR OF SHOES
H). LADIES WRIST WATCH
I). TOWEL
J). COMPLETE SET OF G. L. CHAIN
K). LADIES HAND BAG
L). HANDHERCHIEFS
M). ONE (1) CARTON OF TOILET / BATHING SOAP
N). ONE (1) CARTON OF BAR SOAP
O). ONE DOZEN OF ASSORTED BODY CREAM
P). SIX (6) ASSORTED TALCUM POWDER

11). DANCING: FOR THE BRIDE TO DANCE WITH THE GROOM N2,000.00

12). COOKING MATERIALS:
2 BAGS OF RICE, 1 COW, 40 BIG TUBERS OF YAM, 2 LONG TAILS OF STOCK FISH, 2 STICKS OF DRY FISH, 6 HEADS OF STOCK FISH, ONE BAG OF GARRI, 30 CUPS OF EGUSI, 2 CUPS OF ACHI, 5 CUPS OF DRIED PEPPER, 1 TRAY OF CRAYFISH, 2 BAGS OF SALT, A BASKET OF FRESH TOMATOES, A TRAY OF ONIONS, A TRAY OF FRESH PEPPER, 1 CARTON OF TINNED TOMATOES, 1 TIN OF MAGGI (ROYCO), 2 BOTTLES OF CURRY POWDER, 2 BOTTLES OF THYME, 1 TIN OF GROUNDNUT OIL, 1 TIN OF PALM OIL, 1 MAT (HAUSA TYPE), 1 BIG BASIN (ERICO) AND 3 NUT MEGS.

13). FOR THE PEOPLE THAT DO THE COOKING:
A). A CRATE OF MINERAL
B). A CARTON OF BEER
C). A PACKET OF CABIN BISCUIT
D). A BOTTLE OF SCHNAPPS
E). A GALLON OF PALM WINE
F). KITCHEN SUPPORT N2,000.00


Thanks!

Sorry for replying way late, bro. Just going through your post which I came across as I am in the same dilemma. How did it go? This is quite expensive

Is ur fiancee made of gold or do her family want to use you to make drink factory..

U need to show ur family this list..

Smh