Couples outfit for traditional wedding in Nigeria

Couples outfit for traditional wedding in Nigeria

Nigerian couples outfit for traditional weddings are one of the most expensive and impressive in the world. Take a look at some of the lovely newlyweds in their traditional wears, and maybe you will be able to find some inspiration for your own traditional wedding!

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Every country possesses its own cultural features that have been inherited from the ancestors. So are national clothing preferences that make reflection on traditional wedding costumes for bride and groom. Although the present has been altering old settled things, some still are being followed.

As Nigerian nation had joined many ethnicities in one country, there are many kinds of different wedding processes (meaning that couples wear different looking outfits as well).

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What wedding’s guests usually pay most attention to is, certainly, attractive well-dressed bride, who a priori is the most beautiful on this special occasion. That is why you should pick up the brightest and the most gorgeous gown and costume ever possible.

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For instance, in Igboland (land of one of the ethical Nigerian groups) there is a tradition, when groom and bride come out to the reception – absolutely every person, who has been invited, gaze at couple, which means that every detail has to be flawless.

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Many matching couple outfits differ only with ornament, with which the costumes are decorated. If a man wants to accentuate and play with bride the same costume game – he puts on agbada (traditional African men’s flowing light robe) that fits to general outfit picture.

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Another reason of groom wearing plain trousers is that they are covered with the robe, so there is no need to decorate them.

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Next option for women’s bottom clothing is a wrapper, it may be sewed with the same fabric as the abgada or pants, so the couple outfit matching gets on point.

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Headgear

Couples outfit for traditional wedding in Nigeria
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It is common for wedding traditions in many countries to have a bride to be with a head covered, so is in Nigeria. While in Europe it is a bridal veil, in Africa there are several options such as cap with beads sewed up, a massive big head tie. Colors may vary, the only thing matters is that they have to play well with actual clothes coloration. In fact, most frequently chosen color for African brides is coral.

This element as a detail helps to make Nigerian couple outfit matching.

Surprisingly, a cap is an element of men’s wedding look as well. Its forms and material can vary, although frequently coincides with woman’s headgear.

Accessories!

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African customs are unique with their exceptional beauty of brightness; thereat there would be no way a couple could come out to be on their biggest day without any accessories that highlight their general outfits.

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Precious metal crafts, for example, bracelets, big earrings, brooches and necklaces. It all looks striking and gathers a lot of high-graded comments from guests.

Beads are the part of groom’s decoration elements, too. Such necklace loops around man’s neck several times to create lines: the longer the beads – the better.

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Nigerian couples outfit usually can get you impressed right with the accessories. Most commonly, that both partners prefer finery made of red beads on their necks and golden bracelets.

And clearly the look is not over without a walking stick that happens to be the most favorite Nigerian men’s accessory, similarly to the women’s fan. Both of these accessories are used just for some generic tone. Couples outfits matching can be demonstrated not only with some items but with general elegance as well.

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Couple dresses alike to demonstrate their close relationship and to show their union

Truly, matching couple's outfit is something that has to be maintained regarding certain customs and traditional costumes style!

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Adrianna Simwa (Lifestyle writer) Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Legit.ng where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years. She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media. Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020. In 2023, Simwa finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her through her email: adriannasimwa@gmail.com