Truckpusher:
But its a traditional demand.

You can't stop those traditional uncle of yours from observing their traditions.

cyprus000:
[size=15pt]bros
I am from enugu,

The only part of igbo,that has high marraig cost is IMO [/size]

UnknownT:
Hmmmmm, so how many places have you gone to IMO to reach this conclusion?

Ipledge:
Come u mean If i want to marry mirexxx i need like 2million...mirexxx no worry money dey...We will do Our wedding in 5 states in Nigeria(kaduna,imo osun,lagos and Abuja) and buckingham palace

mirexxx:

ronald4lif:
Depending on her village in awka, most of the villages in Awka and indeed Anambra marital rites are high. It's a compulsory to have a traditional marriage and of course perform the dowry rites which is a bit on the high side too.

The least budget for the entire process should be nothing less than a million naira. It's likely to cost more though.

You shouldn't bother whether marrying Igbo is right or wrong. The concern should be about the person you intend to marry not the tribe. And Anambra people are very welcoming and accommodating so no worries.

Dechandel could have through more light on this but the only issue is that she hasn't been to her hometown for more than a decade.

Ipledge:
I miss you my mirexxx

mirexxx:
missed you

Ipledge:
where have you Been,since Sunday ?

ronald4lif:
Depending on her village in awka, most of the villages in Awka and indeed Anambra marital rites are high. It's a compulsory to have a traditional marriage and of course perform the dowry rites which is a bit on the high side too.

The least budget for the entire process should be nothing less than a million naira. It's likely to cost more though.

You shouldn't bother whether marrying Igbo is right or wrong. The concern should be about the person you intend to marry not the tribe. And Anambra people are very welcoming and accommodating so no worries.

Dechandel could have through more light on this but the only issue is that she hasn't been to her hometown for more than a decade.

mirexxx:
I took a break

LegalIcon:
Good day Nairalanders, pls I just met an Igbo lady from Awka who is a lawyer like me. I love the idea of inter-tribal marriage and would possibly like to marry this this lady. So, I would like to know if I, as a Yoruba guy can marry the said lady from Awka and the requirements for marrying ladies from that area, if they at all they allow Inter-tribal marriage. Thanks.

Ipledge:
I miss you my mirexxx

MrsChima:

MrsChima:

IamOdin:


u might get divorced if u keep stalking me.

emzila:
Marrying from akwa ibom is not d same as u view marrying from igboland. To marry an akwa ibom is more like marrying a yoruba girl in a NORMAL way. If u really want to marry her, just show her and the family the love that express ur intention to be part of that family. And if d lady also love u and trust u not to go for second wife tomorrow, then u are already on ur way to becoming an in law to akwa ibomites.

Ipledge:
Wetin dey

MrsChima:

You love my attention huh?

dechandel:
First bolded: are you married to an Awka lady?? If no, then you are wrong in that part..

Second bolded: but i have actually seen families who did only the white wedding and that was it.. Except ofcourse the introduction!!

Third bolded: I have no grandparents to visit anymore

dechandel:
Whoopss.. Amawbia and Nibo?? You know Awka south too well more than i do
They dont collect dowry untill trad day in Nibo?? Choi.. See my life.. And i am from Nibo and i dunno all these.. Time to go back home!!!


Anyhoo about my cousins
I am forever grateful to whatsapp, i upload my pictures there for them to see my face

ronald4lif:


Yes. And a million naira is me putting it mildly.

Most Igbo towns traditional weddings and even the dowry rites are expensive and not for everyone.

I'm not yet married by choice but by the circumstance my people have conditioned me to. At my age I should have a son in college.

freshdude99:

Whoops! Nibo my backyard
*interesting

Where are you from??

emzila:
Marrying from akwa ibom is not d same as u view marrying from igboland. To marry an akwa ibom is more like marrying a yoruba girl in a NORMAL way. If u really want to marry her, just show her and the family the love that express ur intention to be part of that family. And if d lady also love u and trust u not to go for second wife tomorrow, then u are already on ur way to becoming an in law to akwa ibomites.

Vikky014:
whr did u see akwa ibom

saintaustine:
Look Before You Leap

emzila:

Shhhhhh, no spoil show, i just de take style direct the guy come ur side. No be u say u need man? Come! Una no de forgive person for una village abi ur English teacher no teach u d nearest opposite of sleep of tongue which is sleep of eyes?

dechandel:
Where are you from??

sinizia:


Traditional marriage, a million naira in Anambra state? Where do you guys pull out such lies from, with relative ease?

So the poor people including carpenters and bricklayers marrying Anambra ladies in Anambra state are millionaires? Or are there no married poor people in Anambra?

ronald4lif:


Bro, you may not agree but a traditional wedding in most villages is that expensive. Not just in Anambra but in Igbo States. Most of the poor like carpenters you're talking about just perform the dowry rites not a trad wedding. By the time some of these in-laws gives you the cartons of beer, goats etc. And by the time you buy groceries, canopies, wrappers for in-laws, DJs, and transporting your people to and fro to her hometown 1mil will be nothing. There is so much involve in a trad wedding that meet the eye.

sinizia:


You are wrong on this one, Bro. Poor people in Igbo land marry without the most recognized of the two wedding - traditional marriage? Are you really an Igbo boy? Don't you know couples can do only traditional marriage to be certified as couples. The white wedding is just jara.
You are misunderstanding wasteful traditional marriage with economized traditional marriage.

Last month i went to a traditional marriage of my friend's sister at Ekwulobia in Anambra. Their family charged the son-in-law, #20K for bride price. The rest of the yam, palm wine, schinapps and alcohol etc., associated with paying of bride price was 28K, totaling 48K. Now the important ceremony is done. How you plan the main traditional marriage is up to your pocket. Let's say P-Square were the one marrying the girl, after paying the 48K, they will spend up to 15 million because they're rich and will invite other stars, lodge them, pay the best MCs, etc. But a normal guy will call few friends, call the local villa MC and economize his spending. The required money in this scenario is just the 48K!!