Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has advised couples to avoid putting themselves under unnecessary pressure to organise elaborate weddings, arguing that the expectations surrounding such ceremonies can affect marriages.
Kadiri said big weddings often place emotional and mental pressure on couples, adding that some people fail to recognise how the demands of wedding preparations can influence their transition into married life.
In a video circulating online and shared by Pulse on Sunday, the actress questioned why some couples who have dated happily for years begin to experience fear and uncertainty after their wedding ceremonies.
She said the pressure associated with weddings could contribute to changes in people’s attitudes towards marriage, urging young couples to focus on their relationship rather than the expectations of society.
“I do think that big weddings put pressure on couples. It puts pressure on the marriage itself,” she said.
Kadiri encouraged couples to consider simpler wedding arrangements, suggesting that they could complete the necessary traditional and legal processes, invite a small number of guests and celebrate privately with family and close friends.
According to her, couples should not feel compelled to organise multiple ceremonies, including engagement parties, court weddings, white weddings and traditional weddings, simply because society expects them to do so.
The actress also warned that elaborate celebrations could expose couples to unnecessary scrutiny and pressure from other people.