Nina4u:
Small.. Just family and close friends and the pastor.. I will get married on the beach at sunset.. Then a barbecue party with lots of beer then off to a honeymoon in the carrabeen

Do you live in my mind?

PDPGuy:
In some communities it is mandatory

not in some communities but all communities bro

safarigirl:
so, you no fancy your own traditional marriage, but na oyibo people marriage you fancy?

Black man, you sell your brothers to the white man, you sell your religion and now, you want to finally sell your culture. Well done

Tf is wrong with you people?

The 1.5 - 2m naira spent on a traditional wedding can be used to do something better by the couple probably getting a plot of land somewhere or a car or even set up a business.

It's our culture, I agree but there's something called civilization. Even the Americans who were red indians don't follow the old Indian method of marriage. They're not selling their culture they're simply getting civilized and cutting excess spending

So it's therefore better to spend 1.5m than 3m ₦ on a wedding

Na introverts full NAIRALAND TRUE TRUE

Whether I like it or Not we're gonna have a VERY BIG 3 SESSION WEDDING (introduction,Engagement,Churchwedding/reception)

About the crowd...Abi no be Mama Eniola Again

Last year,Mum told us she just wanna have a thanksgiving birthday with the family (6 including her) only...my brothers and sisters..till after 11pm at night we were still serving food and drinks,people wey come pass 200

mayorjosh:


Tf is wrong with you people?

The 1.5 - 2m naira spent on a traditional wedding can be used to do something better by the couple probably getting a plot of land somewhere or a car or even set up a business.

It's our culture, I agree but there's something called civilization. Even the Americans who were red indians don't follow the old Indian method of marriage. They're not selling their culture they're simply getting civilized and cutting excess spending

So it's therefore better to spend 1.5m than 3m ₦ on a wedding

You spend 1.5m on wedding...and you get 3M back

People will give you envelopes
People will spray you money
You get gifts and co enough to start you your family
And you get connects all about


Abeg...who small wedding help

Gebbson007:
On a beach with 5o guests .gonna b serving BBQ n bear/whiskey. Nt planning on having hungry frnds around so no 1 z gonna complain bout a jollofless wedding.

Brother,people go swear for you!

Your party is incomplete without JOLLOF RICE!!!!..

Augustap:

Babe you're my fantasy twin from anoda mother

Then let's make it happen.

PDPGuy:


If I were you, I would insist on what my budget can afford.

I totally agree with you on that, but when you come from a family of politicians past and present, and you happen to be the only son of your parents. You definitely don't have a choice in the matter.

solasoulmusic:
below sef if possible but will set cap at 35 very private and exclusive

Common..try and be realistic for once! 35bawo! Shey Na parlour unannounced wedding you wan do?

1)Your siblings (6)
2)Your uncle and aunties from Dad side with their kids (at least 15)
3(from mum side: at least 15
4)Your neighbours at home..few of them...few will tell few..till it spreads (30).
.5) Your friends from School..and at your working place (at least 20)
Now repeat this from the GROOM side

Are you still having 35?

Pastor will come with His wife and kids. .court wedding:you will have to settle the people at the premises


Before you know what's happening you're already feeding 150guests

Celdanstar:
This can only be determined by the size of your pockets. Big pockets large guest list. Small pockets small guest list.

Nothing like small guest big guest...people will show

ennyhola:


You spend 1.5m on wedding...and you get 3M back

People will give you envelopes
People will spray you money
You get gifts and co enough to start you your family
And you get connects all about


Abeg...who small wedding help

True but are the gifts sure especially in this current economy?

Know someone who just finished paying wedding debts of a wedding which took place in 2014 just about June this year.

It'll slow you down and the money isn't sure

Even after my small wedding, I'll delay the birth of my first child so we can lay proper foundations for the family. Baba this naija isn't nice

With all the responses here, we still see mega weddings everywhere in Lagos. Abegyy we lie a lot

ennyhola:


Common..try and be realistic for once! 35bawo! Shey Na parlour unannounced wedding you wan do?

1)Your siblings (6)
2)Your uncle and aunties from Dad side with their kids (at least 15)
3(from mum side: at least 15
4)Your neighbours at home..few of them...few will tell few..till it spreads (30).
.5) Your friends from School..and at your working place (at least 20)
Now repeat this from the GROOM side

Are you still having 35?

Pastor will come with His wife and kids. .court wedding:you will have to settle the people at the premises


Before you know what's happening you're already feeding 150guests

Na my day na I dey Talk truth thanksgiving go dey but for me on my day 35 people there to witness make dem pray say them dey among I'm a close circle person and you have to have kept in contact

They can come to thanksgiving but my wedding na my peoples o some fit even join via FaceTime or live stream but I know what I want and I'm satisfied with and can cater appropriately for on my wedding day realistic or not to you.

CzarChris:
Anytime I remember this aspect of the wedding, I instantly get a migraine. I would love a registry wedding with a most 8 guests, but my family would have me murdered if I try any such thing, so mine is already a hugely large wedding by default.

Even vivalavida alone is already 50people put in one, cos my wedding party starts like 2 weeks before the actual wedding for him.

Lol

U no we move with crowds

By the time my mother and father bring their own list, e go don pass like 500...


You will now add my extended family and hers then our friends...


Omo na close to 1k ooo...





When my sis told my mom she just wants like 100 persons in her wedding, the kin eye my ma give her ehn...

vivalavida:


Lol

U no we move with crowds

SMH, it's official, I'm in trouble

samzzycash:
Looking at the comments up there i can't help but blame Buhari..
Nigerians are now thinking of having less than 25 guest at their wedding. Smh..
Well that won't stop me from renting a stadium for my own wedding and have my honey moon on a big yansh.
I mean yatch

samzzycash:
Looking at the comments up there i can't help but blame Buhari..
Nigerians are now thinking of having less than 25 guest at their wedding. Smh..
Well that won't stop me from renting a stadium for my own wedding and have my honey moon on a big yansh.
I mean yatch

henryhemon:


Then let's make it happen.

Awww...thank you. But someone else is already on it except you meant that you wanted to be the wedding organizer then you're welcome

Deefuray:
I'd rather have a small gathering
:
my family, his family and close friends.... that's enough for me

Ehya, and I was about to propose, but I like the Owambe, as a proper Yoruba boy, such a pity.

mayorjosh:


True but are the gifts sure especially in this current economy?

Know someone who just finished paying wedding debts of a wedding which took place in 2014 just about June this year.

It'll slow you down and the money isn't sure

Even after my small wedding, I'll delay the birth of my first child so we can lay proper foundations for the family. Baba this naija isn't nice

Well..maybe the types of people that do come to our own parties sha

CzarChris:
I totally agree with you on that, but when you come from a family of politicians past and present, and you happen to be the only son of your parents. You definitely don't have a choice in the matter.

Wow
Your case is definitely special. As for me, I don't have that sort of pressure cos I'm not an only son/first son.

Evaberry:
m...

A beach wedding is what I would love, in February or August, I want to put on a lovely pink or blue gown with only 30 or 35 guests in attendance. I want it to be intimate and close. I want him to know that the wedding is about us and not about pleasing some asholes.

even better if we can elope

Same here... but you see, men aren't the ones wanting a wedding extravagant enough to please people it's always the ladies. They want a very large and perfect wedding. Trust me, most men would want a private wedding with a small guest list.

Victornezzar:
Hmmmmm
Only close relatives are invited with some friends tho in a nice hall
But my question still remains....is traditional marriage compulsory cos me no fancy dat tin at all

it depends ooooo,
but in Igbo land it is even more important.
If not for tradition sef i would just settle for white wedding alone

Nina4u:
Small.. Just family and close friends and the pastor.. I will get married on the beach at sunset.. Then a barbecue party with lots of beer then off to a honeymoon in the carrabeen

let me be your wife �

Augustap:
Babe you're my fantasy twin from anoda mother

seriously ehn... I really share in her fantasy also, but that carribean thing,hmmmmm

Nina4u:
Small.. Just family and close friends and the pastor.. I will get married on the beach at sunset.. Then a barbecue party with lots of beer then off to a honeymoon in the carrabeen

let me be your wife ��

Rorachy:
Let it be moderate, I no too like crowd but I like wedding gifts.

u dont like much crowd but u like plenty gifts...

Nwanyi-oma hmmmmm

safarigirl:
I don't plan to have more than 30 wedding guests, i am a loner, so I know very few people

Add me to the list coz you have known me now

My akant go decide...

Augustap:

Awww...thank you. But someone else is already on it except you meant that you wanted to be the wedding organizer then you're welcome

A very big No to that

Nov6:

u dont like much crowd but u like plenty gifts...
Nwanyi-oma hmmmmm

Who doesn't like gifts

safarigirl:
I don't plan to have more than 30 wedding guests, i am a loner, so I know very few people

Hi. I also know very few people, btw I see you're 7 days older than me on Nairaland