The Igbo Traditional Marriage Ceremony Stages
According to the Ndigbo traditions and customs, the igbo traditional wedding/ marriage involves the following stages:
1. Marriage Introduction/ Proposal/ Inquiry (Iku Aka or Iju Ese)
2. Consent From Her Umunna/ Extended Family
3. The Dowry/ Bride Price Payment (Ime Ego)
4. Wine-Carrying Ceremony (Igba Nkwu Nwanyi)
In order to help our grooms get a good idea of what is involved when marrying an ibo lady, we wrote a detailed post explaining the procedure for each of the above ibo traditional wedding stages, with the procedures involved.
Parts 1 to 4: Igbo Marriage Procedure Explained
This post that you’re reading is part 1 of the series explaining the igbo marriage stages, traditions and customs. We’ve written detailed, easy to understand articles to help you understand how to go about marrying and igbo woman. Click a link below to start reading:
· Part 2 – the process, igbo traditions and customs for marriage introduction and seeking of family consent
· Part 3 – the procedure and customs involved in “Igba Nkwu” wine carrying.
· Part 4 – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Igbo Marriage ceremony rites and processes.
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