NIGERIAN WEDDING SERVICES

A wedding is no doubt a big day in every individuals life. Wedding traditions and rituals

vary according to respective cultures, countries, religions, classes and ethnic groups.

But the basic essence of every wedding ceremony remains union of two people in

marriage and exchanging of wedding vows. Ring exchange, presenting gifts, flowers,

money and certain symbolic items, chanting of prayers and religious texts are common

constituents of wedding rites. Then there is the public proclamation of marriage by

someone in authority like a priest or father of a church. The couple wears special

wedding garments, guests are invited and a wedding reception follows the ceremony.

Like every other culture, African wedding is interesting with its typical features and

customs. Nigerian wedding services represent a curious mix of Nigerian and Western

traditions. For example, dashiki is the conventional wedding attire for West Africa and

the same is often worn by the bride and groom in Nigerian weddings. The distinctive

elements of Nigerian wedding services are as follows:

Nigerian weddings comprise praise and worship songs which are sung during wedding

festivities for offering thanks to the Almighty. These songs are also sung to bless a couple.

Nigerian wedding practices vary according to tribe and religion. A common custom involves

introduction of the grooms family to the brides. Thereafter, their daughters hand is asked

for marriage with their son, followed by offer of dowry, engagement and actual wedding.

Earlier, couples in Nigeria got married right away following the engagement ceremony, but

now registration of the couple with the government before marrying is mandatory as per the

current Nigerian law.

Modern day Nigerian weddings include a mix of traditional wedding rites, church or chapel

ceremonies, family celebrations, ring exchanges and wedding cakes.

Theme weddings are popular these days and the same figures in Nigerian weddings as well.

Purple, lilac, coral and champagne gold colors add to the luxurious glow of Nigerian wedding

color palettes. Everything from wedding gowns, cakes, decoration, flowers, bouquets, table

dcor, shoes to headgear reflect these special colors. Shimmers, lace, velvet and sequins

feature abundantly from bridal to bridesmaids dresses, table linens, cake decorations, hair

accessories and lots more. Incorporating ribbons in theme and decoration is a unique facet of

Nigerian weddings.

Nigerian brides love wearing brooches. They not only look great but make awesome

keepsakes for years to come. Wedding dresses, accessories, jewelries and shoes combine

tradition and chic style. Wedding entrances are nicely decorated with flowers and also

thematically designed. Wedding logos and monograms also feature in souvenirs, invitation

cards, programs and aisle runners.

Nigerian weddings can be quite elaborate with feasts and dance or very simple depending on

communities. Nowadays, event and wedding planners chart out everything from reception to

honeymoon.

Colors and themes differ according to season and choice of the couple. Red, black and white,

teal, coral, pink, turquoise, blue, purple and green are preferred color schemes for Nigerian

weddings.

Generally, three types of weddings exist in Nigeria civil wedding taking place with

registry, followed by religious and traditional Nigerian wedding ceremonies. Nigerian

wedding services are different with regard to region and tribes. Yoruba, Fulani, Igbo,

Hausa, Urhobo, Itshekiri and other tribes have their unique customs and norms.

However, all of them are characterized by lots of colors, dance, fun and music.

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