Tradition varies across Nigerian states and villages. I know that in some parts of Nigeria, if a bride falls pregnant, the traditional wedding is postponed to after the baby is delivered. In some parts, the traditional marriage can go on.

The best answer for how this is handled in your part of Nigeria or village should come from asking your parents/ cousins/ family elders.

Hope that helps.

What if d bride becomes pregnant four month to there traditional marriage can d still do it?

Hello Kimberly, In Nigeria, the traditional marriage is done according to the customs and traditions of the bride’s place of origin. So, in your case, your Igbo groom brings his parents and close family members to meet your parents, ask for your hand in marriage and marry you according to your country’s customs and traditions (and not his). *If it’s the case of an American man looking to marry a Nigerian woman, then the man would be required to come to her people, ask for their consent and do the wedding ceremonies in her ancestral home to marry her the Nigerian way.

So, in your case, the Igbo groom should be coming to your part of the World to do same, according to your tradition [and it’s okay to add bits and pieces of his Igbo customs into your wedding ceremony, if you choose to].

Wedding rites differ from place to place/ country to country.

It is your responsibility to tell him your American marriage traditions, no matter how simple or complex it is, so that your groom knows what to expect.

Hope that helps.

Thank you, Chidera.

There’s no rule about that. Some people do 2 outfit changes during their traditional wedding. Some do only one change and some change into 3 outfits. Generally, it depends on how many dresses you can afford to sew for your wedding.

Hi Florence, there’s no rule, but usually, non-igbos wear their own people’s traditional attire OR the Igbo traditional attire. The choice is the bride’s and groom’s. Read the comments section for more answers to similar questions from other readers. Thanks.

Hello Mary, I just answered your question, which you asked again here). Look in the comments section for that reply.

Thanks.