Typical Nigerian traditional marriage clothing from any of the geographical regions of the country must speak its native language with elegant ingenuity.
It is not a traditional marriage if both bride and groom’s attire does not reflect their roots, and styling culture. For the couples, it is the rare moment to reveal their identity which of course isn’t complete without a styling reflection of their indigenous cultural background.
Dressing up in indigenous outfits for traditional marriage comes with a thrill, frill and glam for intending brides and grooms and so they ensure to look the look and part for this day to the best of their capacity.
This is why fashion designers with indigenous dress making wits throw their prowess into ensuring that identities are not misplaced in styling. One look at the bride and groom and you can tell their identity without asking – the attire just speaks a language of culture originality and beauty. So the question now is? What are you wearing for your traditional marriage, an attire that speaks your indigenous language or one that displaces you in the crowd of your ceremony?
The importance of the relationship between culture, clothing and styles cannot be overemphasised in Nigeria as what you wear especially on special occasions such as a marriage ceremony is a big part of your bold identity.
