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Lavishness is a common theme in this part of the world. It is deeply embedded in the prevalent practice and general attitude of Nigerians, and so when it comes to planning and conducting wedding ceremonies, everyone almost always expect a fantastic show of wealth and opulence.
Setting up a wedding ceremony can be an insanely hectic task. Everyone who has ever been involved in planning one can readily attest to this fact, and this is probably why wedding planners have become so popular, so highly sought-after.
Why do couples show up late at their own weddings
What's the point in keeping everyone waiting?
First of all, before I delve into the meat of this post, let me state that there are no magic numbers when it comes to the question of how long a courtship should last; no length of time can guarantee a good marriage.
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Let me take a moment to congratulate you on your marriage. All the anxiety that comes with planning a wedding, the nerve-wracking experience that you had as you took the long walk to the altar, the heightened moments of great excitement, and the depressing, frustrating period of worries have become feelings and emotions buried in the past.
The most special, most romantic part of any wedding is wrapped up in the few moments prospective couples take to exchange sacred words of promises - also known as wedding vows - by which they make lifelong commitments to one another. While it is true that some officiants insist that couples stick with the traditional vows, couples are generally allowed to scribble down their own vows in their own words.
A honeymoon is a period of time spent together by newly-married couples right after their wedding ceremony. It provides the perfect opportunity to relieve all the mental and physical stress, and to enjoy some privacy. Most couples exploit this opportunity, going away for as long as a week or two.
So, you have found the one, and you want a quiet wedding in a serene environment where you can celebrate with a few real friends and family. Dear prospective groom, your ambition is understandable. But before you dream further, let me tell you a short story. Once, a friend of mine and a prospective groom had called his mother, and told her he wanted to have a simple wedding at a quiet beach.
“Beash, what beash?” His mother
Everyone dreams of the perfect wedding, and planning one invariably entails a lot of expenses. Many things have to be in place - the lightings, the decorations, the stage, the sound system, the bouquets, the souvenirs, and the cake too!
Several studies have concluded that most brides have serious anxiety about walking down the aisle on their wedding day. The anticipation of the big day, the fever that comes with standing in a crowd of faces, and the thought of standing at the altar to be wed can make even the calmest brides feel a little nervous.
