Interracial Traditional Wedding Tips

Wedding Q & A : An igbo lady marrying an American guy , with a tight budget for both trad and white wedding.

Here are some tips to have your Nigerian traditional wedding ceremony on a tight budget:

- Have both the trad and white wedding on same day, and you’ll save plenty of money (you can treat your guests to only 1 party and avoid spending on feeding guests twice (for the trad and reception; now the trad and white will have only one reception.

                         

An Igbo Bride

- Make it a family affair. Traditionally it’s meant to be so. Scale down on the traditional wedding reception by having a very small guest attendance/guest list – most people involve only very close family of the bride and groom.

- Keep your eyes on low-cost but authentic Nigerian fabrics, and research/ask around for authentic suppliers or shops whose prices are moderate.

- Have only one or 2 outfit changes, so that you’ll save cost on the traditional wedding attire (they are usually expensive).-

-- Keep food choices minimal. Usually in intercultural weddings, couples tend to want to serve foods from both cultures– that’s okay but keep the choices to the smallest possible in order to save costs.

Happy Planning!.