By Igbo customs and tradition, the igba nkwu ceremony is the traditional marriage solemnization ceremony. During the ceremony, the bride and groom are officially declared man and wife, and the groom can take his bride home.
Weddings in the Ibo culture are more than just an affair. It involves parents, extended family and people from villages to help with food down to helping the bride prepare for the wedding (Widjaja). It also gathers peoples unifying them as they celebrate and this celebration is much appreciated by many.