6 PROVEN WAYS TO PLAN A LUXURY WEDDING IN NIGERIA WITHOUT GOING BROKE
“You will need around #10,000,000 and more to plan a luxurious wedding in Nigeria?”
I know you might have heard this before. But if you don’t have up to #10,000,000? How can you plan a luxurious wedding without going broke?
We all know the country's present economy, and not everyone can afford to plan a wedding. Statistics show that over 40% often go broke after their wedding.
In Nigeria, you can plan a luxurious wedding without going broke, and below, we will show you 6 ways to do so.
prepare to say yes to your partner, plan
A lot of Nigerians complained that one of the factors that led to being broke was that they did not plan well.
Don’t plan on Vibes and inshallah, the end is not always as rosy as ever. You must be ready for anything and have a plan B if plan A doesn’t work out. Don’t give room for any issues that might pop up on the D Day because you did not plan for it. To plan a wedding without going broke, you will need to use an event-sourcing platform.
Planning your wedding without using the right planner or vendor can mess up your big day. As you prepare to say yes to your partner, plan how great the day will be.
2. Comparison is a joy killer
Because Kemi spent #5,000,000 on her wedding and it became the talk of the town doesn’t mean you should follow Kemi's footsteps. You are not Kemi. The majority of Nigerians often enter debt because they are competing against each other when it comes to weddings. The aim of your wedding should be how guests are treated, vendors' services and many more.
The focus of your wedding should be on how well your guests are treated, the quality of service from your vendors, and creating lasting memories, not on unnecessary competition.
You don’t need to compete. Instead, create a realistic budget and plan a beautiful wedding that brings you peace of mind long after the big day.
3. Pressure from Family
We all know that mothers are one of the stakeholders while you are planning your wedding. But don’t let the pressure, such as “See oyin wedding décor and asoebi”, you must do something like that. Or “My friends are coming to the wedding; make it the talk of the town”. You don’t have to bend your rules to fit into people's shoes.
A lot of pressure will come from all angles, so don’t lose focus because it will only be you and your partner after the wedding. Starting a new life with debt is not a good thing.
4. Limit your guests
Another way to enter debt quickly is by inviting too many guests to your wedding. Inviting a lot of people means you'll need a bigger venue, more food, drinks, and other services.
You don’t have to go overboard to impress people on your wedding day. With the right number of guests, you can celebrate your wedding in a way that will leave a lasting impression for many years to come.
5. Honeymoon
Finally, the part everyone is waiting to hear. You can’t skip this because it is important for you and your partner. But do you have to go overboard? No, you don’t have to.
The vibes of a Maldives, Santorini, or Paris honeymoon are great if you can afford it. But if it is out of your budget, you can get affordable accommodation around you and have the best honeymoon with your partner.
6. The Broke Factor?
Planning a wedding with debt is not a good way to approach your Big Day. You don’t have to go broke just to impress the world. A wedding planned with a budget in mind or using planning tools is often the one that gets the kudos out there.
You don’t want to trend on social media because you owe a vendor, or your budget can’t cover the services you expect them to render. If you don’t have enough financial resources for your wedding, then hire vendors you can afford.
Marriage should be a thing of joy, and your wedding must create a memorable moment, not a chaotic one. You don’t have to go broke because of your wedding. Always remember that “a wedding is just a day,” but the memory of bad debts lingers forever.
