The venue of the ceremony is chosen by the bride’s family or a compromise between the two families. But in the Yoruba culture traditions, the bride’s family selects the venue.
Then the colour of outfits for the ceremony is chosen and sometimes the type of traditional attire material. Both families might decide to choose the same colours and even type of material. They can decide to choose different colours. After the date, venue, and outfit have been decided, invitation cards are printed and sent to friends and families.
As stated earlier, the ideal thing is that most part of the ceremony especially the feeding is financed by the bride’s family. But sometimes, the groom’s family can contribute a larger portion if they are more financially capable. But I think these days, both families make a combined effort in the planning of the event.
Outfit for the engagement ceremony
The attires worn for the Yoruba engagement ceremony is also an important aspect of the wedding. The bride and the groom wear matching Yoruba native attires usually known as “Aso Oke”. They are sown elegantly. The brides “Iro and Buba” sown elegantly is worn with a headgear known as “Gele” She wears other accessories such as beads, bangles, gold necklace, and earrings with matching shoe and bag or purse. The groom outfit is usually Agbada sown elegantly from Aso Oke material with a cap and matching shoes. He also wears other accessories like beads and wristwatch. The bride and groom’s outfit all depends on how wealthy they and their families are. But at least usually elegant than their normal tradition attire dressing.
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