Generally, the bride and groom are allowed to get creative with their attire and use different materials and accessories. The attire is the face of the wedding, and most of the couples choose it carefully.
Another tradition include an older person giving the newlyweds a special wooden stick called “ofo”, which is a symbol of unity and truth among Igbo natives. Very often, the wedding includes such a custom as “bride’s train”, when the bride’s female friends who are still single enter the church in a special dance, and people bless them by throwing money at them. This is considered to be a demonstration of wishing the bride and her friends good luck.
Generally, Igbo traditional wedding is an important part of the African culture, and it requires a lot of preparation and expenses. Igbo wedding depicts the unique African ethnicity and has an important mission to promote unity among Igbo people. If you and your future spouse would like to throw your own Igbo wedding, we wish you the best of luck.
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