The wedding day in Nigeria is arguably the most memorable day in the lives of any Nigerian couple.
A Nigerian wedding or marriage is the union of a man and a woman to be permanently joined in life because they love each other.
Weddings are one of the most ceremonious occasions in Nigeria, and everyone looks forward to them.
It takes place in the presence of friends, family, and well-wishers. A Nigerian wedding is divided into three to four stages.
A traditional marriage includes every member of the family, extended family, and friends, from the formal introduction to the payment of dowry.
While the church wedding is the last stage of marriage in Nigeria.
We will elaborate on the Nigerian marital procedure, from the preliminary stage to the church wedding, which is, of course, the final stage of wedding in Nigeria.
This is an in-depth look at weddings in Nigeria and everything that comes with marrying a Nigerian woman.
How to Marry a Nigerian Woman
In Nigeria, a woman is assumed to be’single and searching’ until a man pays her dowry.
Except for the payment of her dowry, nothing else gives you authority over her.
The dowry, which is frequently mentioned, may appear to be a large sum of money, but it is simply a courtesy, a demonstration of readiness to take a wife and the ability to support her.
A man believes that no amount of money is worth selling his daughter for, so in accordance with our cultural heritage, a very small amount of money is often used for the dowry.
It could be as little as five Naira, and the groom would be asked to use the money he should have spent on his bride’s care.
Dowry is also known as the bride price in some areas.
Stages of Nigerian Wedding
Originally, Nigerian weddings take four different stages, First is the
Introduction.
When a man falls in love with a woman, tradition dictates that he consult with her before making the formal introduction.
(This is where he expresses his desire to take a wife and live with her).
Other necessary protocols used to exist, but they have been washed away by the emancipation of Western culture.
So now, a man approaches any lady he likes and strikes up a conversation. If she says yes, he goes to see her father – this is the formal introduction.
Close relatives are invited to hear what the man has to say, and a date for the traditional wedding is set.
Nigerian Traditional Wedding
The traditional Nigerian wedding takes place at the bride’s father’s home.
As the name implies, it is a traditional wedding with traditional rights, protocols, and different dance groups that celebrate the man and woman who have found love.
It frequently starts with a search game.’
This takes the form of a game in which the girl is given a glass of wine to find and give his man from the crowd.
The man on his own would take a hidden position, making it difficult for the pretty bribe to search through the crowd for the right man while avoiding the wrong men.
After the search game, the bride and groom dance while the guests watch and spray Naira notes into the air. This is a common wedding ritual in Nigeria, similar to people’s customs.
Church Or Mosque Wedding in Nigeria
The church wedding follows the traditional wedding and is always held in the church.
The entire world is invited to the loudest Nigerian wedding, and the man is dressed in a suit, while the lady is dressed in a wedding gown.
Most Christians can only fully give their daughter to a man after the church wedding, or ‘the wedding before God.’
The couples are united in the presence of God at a church wedding.
The register is then signed, followed by the celebration, party, food, and drinks. Nigerian weddings are the focus of this article.
In Nigeria, these are the stages of a marriage. Nigerian weddings are very similar to those in other African countries.
