Saturdays are usually for ‘owambes‘. It is usually parte after parte. These days, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many things have changed. Large gatherings are now prohibited and social distancing has become the norm. Couples who planned to have their weddings have had to postpone it. Those who are adamant have gone ahead to get married on online platforms despite the disease outbreak.
Weddings are good avenues to witness the matrimony between the newlyweds. It is such a wonderful sight to behold. Two families unite and become one. There is so much celebration and happiness.
However, weddings could be dramatic.There are some not-too-good wedding experiences, here is a rundown:
- Arriving after wedding reception
Let us blame it on Lagos traffic. After spending hours in traffic, you get to the wedding venue to find out that they have finished the event. The organisers are already packing the chairs/tables and the newlyweds or their family members are no where in sight. This can be very painful. Time, effort and your presence just got wasted just like that.
- You are being ignored
It is always better to eat home well before going for a wedding reception. This way you don’t loose your manners because you were not served. But it could be painful when everyone around you is getting served except your own table.
- You are wearing the wrong Aso-ebi
In this part of the world, aso-ebi shows belonging. To be treated important or as part of the newly-weds’ family, people buy aso-ebi. Sometime ago, I went for a wedding without buying aso-ebi and because of my decision, I was denied several benefits such as souvenirs and food. I could not even dance with the couple because it appeared I was odd. I had to leave in annoyance but with my dignity intact.
- The bouncers refuse to let you in
This is mostly for wedding receptions that require access by invitation. To avoid such embarrassment, it is better to follow all the protocols. The couple must have informed you before the wedding date of the procedures. Do well to follow laid down rules.
Have you had any ‘not-too-good’ experience at weddings? What was it like?