Hi guys!

I have my wedding slated for next week, December 4. All preparations are in top gear. But one ugly situation seems to be bringing its ugly head up to tear things apart.

The wedding engagement is happening in Ikorodu, Lagos. I reside in Ota along Idi Iroko road. My dad's house is also in Ota but closer to Lagos.

Some hours ago, I informed my dad of my plans, telling him I'm leaving OTA on Friday for a hotel in Ikorodu area where I will be till Saturday so as to be settled and prepared.

I also planned for my friends (ore oko) to arrive at the hotel on Friday with me so there'd be no delay as the wedding would be starting by 10 am prompt.

Then my dad said it won't be possible. That I must leave Ota on that Saturday and go with him from our family house to the engagement.

Note: My friends are coming from Akure to Lagos and I planned for us to get lodged together on Friday to the next day. Would it be on Saturday I would ask them to start coming? Also, Ota to Ikorodu is between 3 to 4 hours journey, with all the traffic stress.

Is it a must that the groom comes with his parents and the rest of the family members, when it's not an introduction?

Kindly help push the topic to the front page.

My brother, the ball is in your court. It's your wedding and you need to stand your ground man.
I'm a product of a very large family tree but I got married with just my dad, mom(rep-ed) and 1 of my sibling. Note I have 6 direct siblings and plenty cousins.

Truth is; it's your day and you have the liberty to define the tune. You are going to head a new home now mate, you have to stand by what you want.

Don't mind what the respondent above said, your situations are different. You should just try and sit him down and constructively and respectfully tell him the reason behind your arrangement. All I can see here is a clash of ego but remember he's still your father. A wedding must be a peaceful process through out, to it's completion.

Your own wish should be your command