Today’s post is for the groom out there who is preparing to marry a Yoruba bride and wondering: what should be in the list of things/ gifts a groom need to buy to take to the bride’s family during the traditional marriage ceremony in Nigeria?, or what does the Yoruba bride price list look like? […]
Introduction & Traditional Wedding Planning
How to Reduce a Wedding Guest List to the Number of People You Can Cater To
I’ve always been asked ‘how can I plan a wedding without overspending’. The answer is simple – plan, plan, plan. That means make budgets and estimates before spending a kobo. Be intentional about how many guests to invite and that will keep your reception budget under control. The best way to not overspend and plan […]
Why You Should Cut Down Number of Wedding Guests to Invite
One of the biggest unpleasant problems with big, fat Nigerian weddings is unhappy guests who don’t get to eat anything at a wedding they’re invited to because the food got finished early. And one wonders why any couple with a tight budget would go all out to invite more wedding guests than they can cater […]
How to Make a Guest List: How Many and Who Not to Invite
Planning your wedding guest list? How many people should you invite? Who should be on the guest list and who should you not invite? Use our simple process to make your wedding guest list. Not sure about how many guests to plan to invite to your Nigerian wedding? This post will walk you through the […]
Nigerian Traditional Wedding Checklist for Brides (and Grooms)
If you’re planning your Nigerian marriage introduction and traditional marriage ceremonies, it’s important to have a to-do list that will keep you organized. One that tells you what to do in an orderly manner, and that you can easily check off completed tasks. I prepared the complete Traditional wedding planning checklist for you, so you […]