Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has cautioned couples against spending excessively on wedding ceremonies, warning that elaborate celebrations can create unnecessary emotional and financial pressure on marriages.
The actress urged intending couples to prioritise their relationship and commitment to each other rather than succumb to societal expectations surrounding weddings.
Speaking in a video circulating online, Kadiri questioned why some couples who had enjoyed happy relationships for years begin to experience fear and uncertainty after their wedding ceremonies.
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She suggested that couples could simplify their weddings by completing the necessary traditional and legal processes, inviting a few guests and celebrating with close family and friends.
Kadiri also criticised the pressure on couples to organise multiple ceremonies, including engagement parties, court weddings, white weddings and traditional weddings, simply to satisfy societal expectations.
Kadiri encouraged parents and extended family members to allow young people to make personal decisions without constant pressure, urging Nigerians to prioritise peace of mind, personal happiness and fulfilment over public approval.
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