FAQs
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When should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP by January 31, 2024.
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What is "Igba Nkwu"?
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In short, Igba Nkwu (The Wine Carrying Ceremony) is the traditional marriage ceremony in the Igbo culture of eastern Nigeria. The wine carrying is the major part of the celebration, where the bride dances through the audience beautifully, holding a cup of palm wine, in search of the man she has agreed to marry. Her husband is hidden in the midst of the guests. During this process, the guests beckon her to bring the drink to them, but she knows who her husband is so she continues searching. When she finally finds him, she kneels down to him, takes a sip from the cup, and then serves her husband the rest of the palm wine. Once the groom drinks it all, it signifies that he is indeed the one. The groom then puts some money in the cup, and the newlyweds dance toward the bride's parents to deliver the money to them and receive blessings and advice. After these blessings, the groom takes his bride to his own parents to show them his new wife and receive their blessing as well. Afterward, the couple rise to music and dancing, joined by their family and friends showering them with spraying money.
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What is "spraying money"?
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Nigerian weddings often include a money spray, in which guests toss money around the newlyweds as they dance. Usually, this is kicked off by the parents and close family members at the start of the traditional ceremony. Money spraying is something done to show love to the newly married couple and to wish them wealth, prosperity and abundance. Oftentimes, guests may deliver their wedding gift (or check) privately before or after the wedding, and opt to spray a symbolic contribution to the couple during the ceremony. Don't be shy! All guests are encouraged to spray as it is a unique and fun tradition. If this is your first time, simply follow the lead of other guests and listen out for cues from the MC for when it is appropriate to spray. FYI: There will be a "change table" on-hand at the venue to change large bills (e.g., $100, $50, $20) to $1 bills for guests who would like to spray throughout the evening.
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What's the dress code for the traditional wedding ceremony?
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Formal attire or traditional Nigerian, Haitian, or African attire is requested. Guest colors of the evening: Blue, purple, or maroon colors P.S., if you know anything about the bride and groom, you'll want to dress to impress!
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Can I bring a plus one?
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Unfortunately, if your invitation does not include an RSVP for a plus one, we will be unable to accommodate additional guests.
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What time should I arrive to the traditional wedding ceremony?
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ON TIME at 6:00pm lol. Please, no CP time. Abeg, no African time.
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What should I do if the recommended hotel blocks are full?
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Please email enwerewedding@gmail.com to request the hotel block be expanded.
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Is there parking available at the traditional wedding ceremony?
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Yes, there is parking available at Igbo Catholic Community Center. However, we are expecting several guests and parking may become limited, so we advise carpooling or taking Uber/Lyft from your hotel to the venue.
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Additional questions?
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If you have any additional questions, please email enwerewedding@gmail.com.