29/07/2024
WHY I SPENT ONLY 500K DURING OUR WEDDING
When we decided to get married, I made it a priority to prepare for marriage rather than just the wedding.
I understood that a wedding lasts for just a day while marriage lasts forever.
Thank God my wife shared the same mentality and embraced it wholeheartedly.
I told her the only thing I would ensure is her happiness. If she is happy, then I am satisfied.
So, I didn't bother to hire the best wedding planner, the best photographer, or to buy the best wedding gown.
I didn't worry about getting the best cars.
If I tell you that I didn't spend up to 500,000 Naira in cash to get things done, you might not believe it.
We did everything within our means and our budget and avoided borrowing.
While others were borrowing money for their weddings, I went back home with a fat account balance.
I did an engagement.
I did an introduction.
I did the white wedding.
I did a reception.
People ate at my wedding.
We took pictures.
There was a DJ.
There was cake.
We did it inside a decorated hall.
We drove in a beautiful cars.
We slept in a hotel.
We did everything you can think of.
For example:
- Our DJ charged us only 30K.
- We spent just around 20K on phography.
- We didn't go for high luxury cars.
This is not a call against comfort or luxury but a call to understand your capacity and act according to your pocket while you prepare for marriage, not just the wedding.
Instead of focusing all our strength on just the wedding, we planned for our marriage.
We attended marriage counseling.
We read books on marriage.
We visited couples who are enjoying their marriages and learned from them.
We prepared for marriage, not just the wedding.
Dear intending couples, be wise with your finances.
Whatever you do, make sure you do it within your budget and capacity.
You will realize that immediately after the reception, everyone will disappear, leaving you with your spouse.
What you have left is what you will take home.
Nobody has ever won an award for the best wedding.
No matter how unique and luxurious your wedding is today, someone will have a better wedding ceremony tomorrow.
The life after the wedding is more important than the wedding day.
Please, prepare for marriage, not just the wedding.
A wedding is for a day while marriage is forever.
Remember, use wisdom.
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