Weddings in the past were known to be something of decency and simplicity but now everyone wants to show off money or bodies. People now engage in activities that makes them forget for a moment that weddings are just temporary occurrences that exists for just a day and it's over, while the important aspect is the marriage that should last forever. Looking at some marriages of our celebrities in especially my country Nigeria, we see how these people spend exorbitantly on their weddings. For instance one that just happened recently, where Virtua everything used during the wedding was imported from the brides dress to the grooms suit and even the decor used at the reception hall. It was a popular thing on social media that even the asoebi for family and friends cost a whooping sum of #250000. But a year later, these people got tired of the marriage and are divorced as we speak.
One thing I am not fond of about wedding is the costly asoebi that is been sold to people. At one point in time, I rejected buying an expensive asoebi because after calculating the cost of buying, sewing, accessories, appliques, hair, makeup, transport fare, shoes and all, it was just too much to spend on a wedding that we are not really close friends. If I should spend that money on something that was important and necessary, it would do me a whole lot of good.
Another thing I notice that is been introduced to wedding ceremonies is the parade of drinks like its a club house. This is becoming rampant with almost half naked girls with bum shorts and nets, with masks on , parading drinks with a hypeman at the background. Some see as fun and been social but I see it as nudity and a complete waste of money. I attended a wedding recently and this parading of drinks happened, it wouldn't have been a big deal if the couple were aware but it happened as a surprise from the brides younger brothers who were relatively young. It was some sought of embarrassment for the groom because was a minister in the church and with other church members present, they would have expected more decency from him.
The issue of dressing almost half naked to weddings is so unnecessary and demeaning. One occurrence trended on social media and the lady was so proud of herself, the dress she wore was almost as good as wearing a bra and pant to the party. We see most ladies in parties these days they dress as if they are going to the club or a pool party the exposure of their bodies is even worse than the Bride whose day it is. These form of dressing I see it as a disrespect to whoever is getting married especially when that person is not used to dressing indecently.
This is my entry for The #Hivenaijaweekly contest on the issues of happenings in weddings that I am not particularly fond of.
We've all attended weddings at one point or another. What are some of the things that usually happen in weddings that you detest or you're not particularly fond of.
Note: picture are mine
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